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Listeria In Calzone Products
Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:25am — SRutledgeWASHINGTON, - Albie's Foods, a Gaylord, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 311 pounds of pizza calzone products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fully cooked, ready-to-eat, calzone products were produced on April 10, 2012, and then shipped to institutions in Indiana and Michigan. The following products are subject to recall:
• Packages containing 48 4.5-oz. pieces of "Albie's Pizza Calzone."
Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 10100" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
View the Label Here: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_027_2012_Release/index.asp#label
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/
FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/
index.asp.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_027_2012_Release/index.asp
Salad and Yellowfin Tuna Recalled
Mon, 04/16/2012 - 12:53pm — SRutledge
Salmonella in Salad
Yellowfin Tuna Recalled
Salmonella in Salad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 756 cases of DOLE® Seven Lettuces salad with
Use-by Date of April 11, 2012,
UPC code 71430 01057 and
Product Codes 0577N089112A and 0577N089112B, due to a possible health risk from Salmonella. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.
The Product Code and Use-by Date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in fifteen U.S. states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin).
No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Seven Lettuces salad yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test collected and conducted by the State of New York.
No other Dole salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and April 11, 2012 Use-by-Date of Seven Lettuces salads identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PDT) Monday - Friday.
Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may experience fever and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain. The illness primarily impacts young children, frail and elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm300414.htm?source=govdelivery
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Yellowfin Tuna Recalled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Fast Facts
Moon Marine USA Corporation (also known as MMI) of Cupertino, Calif. is recalling 58,828 lbs of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, labeled as Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat, which is specifically scraped off from the bones, and looks like a ground product.
The product is not available for sale to individual consumers, but may have been used to make sushi, sashimi, ceviche and similar dishes available in restaurants and grocery stores.
The company name and Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA were printed on boxes of the product when it was initially sold to distributors. However, the boxes may have been broken into smaller lots for further sale and may not be available to the end retailer or consumer. Therefore, the tuna may not be readily identifiable by retail outlets or by consumers as being from the implicated lots.
The Nakaochi Scrape AA and AAA from MMI was sold through distributors to restaurants and grocery stores that make sushi, and has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly, which has caused 116 illnesses in 20 states and the District of Columbia to date. Of the reported illnesses, there have been 12 hospitalizations, and no deaths.
Many of the people who became ill reported eating raw tuna in sushi as “spicy tuna.”
If you purchase “spicy tuna” or other sushi, sashimi, ceviche, or similar dishes that might contain Nakaochi Scrape from a restaurant or grocery store, check with the establishment to make sure that it does not
contain raw recalled product from Moon Marine USA Corporation, also known as MMI. When in doubt, don’t eat it.
Consumers who think they might have become ill from eating possibly contaminated raw Nakaochi Scrape should consult their health care providers.
What is the Problem?
Moon Marine USA Corporation (also known as MMI) of Cupertino, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 58,828 lbs of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, labeled as Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat, which is specifically scraped off from the bones, and looks like a ground product.
The Nakaochi Scrape is associated with an outbreak of 116 cases of Salmonella Bareilly in multiple states: Alabama (2), Arkansas (1), Connecticut (5), District of Columbia (2), Florida (1), Georgia (5), Illinois (10), Louisiana (2), Maryland (11), Massachusetts (8), Mississippi (1), Missouri (2), New Jersey (7), New York (24), North Carolina (2), Pennsylvania (5), Rhode Island (5), South Carolina (3), Texas (3), Virginia (5), and Wisconsin (12).
The raw yellowfin tuna product may have passed through several distributors before reaching the restaurant and grocery market, and may not be marked with lot information. Distributors and end users should consult their suppliers to determine the origin of any Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA in their possession.
What are the Symptoms of Illness/Injury?
Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in certain cases, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless these patients are treated promptly with antibiotics.
Who is at Risk?
Infants, older adults, pregnant women, and persons with impaired immune systems are more likely than others to develop severe illness and should not eat raw or partially cooked fish or shellfish. If you are unsure of your risk, ask your healthcare provider.
What Do Consumers Need To Do?
Because raw seafood is not fully cooked to assure that pathogens are destroyed, it is not considered as “safe” as cooked seafood. The handling of raw seafood can also affect the safety of the product. Because the tuna may have been broken into unmarked sublots and may not be readily identifiable, consumers should take precautions in choosing to eat raw Nakaochi Scrape and be sure that it is not from the implicated lots.
Consumers should take precautions when choosing to eat raw seafood and be sure that the Nakaochi Scrape is not from the implicated lots. When in doubt, don’t eat it.
Consumers who think they might have become ill from eating possibly contaminated raw Nakaochi Scrape should consult their health care providers. Many of the people who became ill reported eating raw tuna in sushi as “spicy tuna.”
To report problems, including adverse reactions, related to any food except meat and poultry, contact the FDA district office consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/d...).
What Do Product Sellers Need To Do?
Product sellers, including distributors and restaurants, should consult their suppliers to determine whether the Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA in their possession originated from Moon Marine USA Corporation (also known as MMI). The product may not be accompanied by lot numbers or labeling information.
What Does the Product Look Like?
MMI distributed the Nakaochi Scrape AA and AAA to several distributors that may have broken the shipments into smaller lots for further distribution. The frozen raw yellowfin tuna product was originally packaged in white boxes with black writing naming the importer as Moon Marine USA Corporation (also known as MMI) and identifying the contents as either Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA. The boxes contain several vacuum-wrapped packages with no further labeling.
What is Being Done about the Problem?
The FDA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners to investigate the outbreak.The FDA is working closely with MMI to identify the implicated product and assist with its removal from the market.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm300412.htm
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E. coli in Beef, Peanuts Recalled & Clostridium botulinum in Dried Fish
Fri, 04/13/2012 - 10:07am — SRutledge
E. coli in Beef
Peanuts Recalled
Clostridium botulinum in Dried Fish
WASHINGTON, Town and Country Foods Inc., a Greene, Maine establishment, is recalling approximately 2,057 pounds of ground and tenderized beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
• 5- and 10- lb. boxes of 2-, 2.6-, 3-, and 4- oz. “Town & Country Foods XL Hamburg Patties”
• 5- and 10- lb. boxes of 2-, 2.6-, 3-, and 4- oz. “Town & Country Foods Hamburg Patties”
• 10- lb. box containing variously weighted bags of “Town & Country Beef for Stewing”
• 6-, 8-, and 10- oz. “Town & Country Beef Sirloin Filets”
• 5- and 10- lb. boxes containing variously weighted bags of “Town and Country Hamburg”
• 5- and 10- lb. boxes containing variously weighted bags of “Town and Country XL Hamburg”
View Labels (PDF only): www.fsis.usda.gov/images_recalls/024-2012.pdf
Each case bears a label with the establishment number “EST. 9710” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the products contain the following packaging codes: 10952, 10962, 10972, 11002, and 11012. The products subject to recall were produced between April 4, 2012 and April 10, 2012 and were shipped to wholesale and retail establishments in Maine.
When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS' website at www.fsis.usda.gov/
FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases
/index.asp.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_024_2012_Release/index.asp
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By Kristal Roberts
SUFFOLK, Va. - Kraft Foods is recalling Planters cocktail peanuts that may have been exposed to contaminated water.
About 3,000 cases of the item, sold in 12-ounce canisters, may have been washed in water not intended for food production.
No illnesses have been reported, but the company says they want to be cautious.
The recalled peanuts have the UPC code no. 2900007212 and expire on January 9, 2014. The date can be found on the bottom of the canister.
For more information, Kraft Foods customer relations can be reached at (800) 396-2133, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This recall taken from: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/money/consumer/planters-peanuts-recalle...
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Clostridium botulinum in Dried Fish
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Seng Ong Wholesale, Inc., St. Paul, MN is recalling dried mackerel and dried round scad after it was discovered by the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture Laboratory personnel who confirmed that the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing due to the presence of gills.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of improperly eviscerated fish, 5 inches in length or greater, is prohibited because Clostridium botulinum spores. are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning which may pose a potentially life-threatening health hazard. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis which may lead to death. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The following products are recalled:
• Pacific Isles Hasa Hasa Dried Mackerel in 48 oz. cardboard cases with lot numbers 3298 and 0760 and is a product of the Philippines. This product was sold in Minnesota.
• Pacific Isles Galunggong Dried Round Scad in 48 oz. cardboard cases with lot numbers 3228 and 3168 and is a product of the Philippines. This product was sold in Minnesota and South Dakota.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have the above products are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 612-802-3240.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm299670.htm?source=govdelivery
Salmonella in Dog Food AND Salmonella in Beef (Canada), Hepatitis A in Berries (Canada), Sprouting Seed Recall Expanded (Canada)
Mon, 04/09/2012 - 4:48pm — SRutledge
Salmonella in Dog Food
Salmonella in Beef (Canada)
Hepatitis A in Berries (Canada)
Sprouting Seed Recall Expanded (Canada)
This recall taken from: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57410666/diamond-naturals-dog-food-v...
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Salmonella in Beef (Canada)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Intercity Packers (East) Ltd are warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, serve or use the beef burger meat mix described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Intercity Packers Ltd brand Beef Burger Meat Mix 80/20, is sold in 5 kg cases (each containing 2 x 2.5 kg units) bearing UPC 90066172180172 and lot code 046. The affected product can be identified by the Establishment number (EST) 503 that appears on the outer cases. The chubs inside the case do not carry any label.
This product has been distributed to public and commercial food establishments in Ontario and Newfoundland and possibly retailers in Newfoundland. Consumers in Newfoundland are advised to check with their store of purchase to determine if they have the affected product.
This is an ongoing food safety investigation. Provincial and local public health authorities are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses in Ottawa and southern Ontario in collaboration with federal health partners including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The manufacturer, Intercity Packers (East) Ltd, Mississauga, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Intercity Packers at 905-670-1023 ext. 222:
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120406e.shtml
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Hepatitis A in Berries (Canada)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Overwaitea Food Group are warning the public not to consume the Western Family brand Pomeberry Blend berries described below. The affected product may contain Hepatitis A virus.
The affected product Western Family brand Pomeberry Blend berries is sold frozen in 600g packages bearing UPC 0 62639 31347 0. All lot codes are affected.
This product is known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario and may also have been distributed to other provinces.
This recall is a result of an ongoing food safety investigation with BCCDC and regional health authorities into a number of cases of hepatitis A in British Columbia.
Food contaminated with Hepatitis A virus may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this virus may cause hepatitis and produce a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection or chronic liver disease. The illness is usually mild and starts about 15 to 50 days after the contaminated food is eaten. It generally goes away by itself in a week or two, although it can last up to 6 months in some people. It can cause inflammation of the liver, and symptoms may include fever, low appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and yellowing in the whites of the eyes and the skin (jaundice).
The distributor, Overwaitea Food Group, Vancouver, British Columbia is recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120405de.shtml
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Sprouting Seed Recall Expanded (Canada)
The public warning issued on March 30, 2012has been expanded to include additional product information.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mumm's Sprouting Seeds Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Mumm's brand Sprouting Seeds described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following Mumm's brand products are affected by this expanded recall:
Product: Sprouting Seeds Display Pack Size: Contains one 75g sunflower pack UPC 7 73295 11293 1 Lot# 4DPSM13
Product: Sprouting Seeds Best Sellers Size: Contains two 75g sunflower packs UPC 7 73295 11290 0 Lot# 1BSSM21
These products are known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick and may have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The importer, Mumm's Sprouting Seeds Ltd., Parkside, SK, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Mumm's Sprouting Seeds Ltd. at 306-747-2935;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120404be.shtml
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Salmonella in Raw Milk & Raw Milk Cheese
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 3:09pm — SRutledgeKutztown, Berks County— PA
The state departments of Agriculture and Health Monday advised consumers and retailers who purchased raw milk and raw milk cheese from Norman Z. and Edith B. Sauder in Kutztown, Berks County, to discard or return the products immediately. Raw milk and raw milk cheese are products that have not been pasteurized.
On April 1, an independent lab confirmed the products tested positive for Salmonella. It was found in raw milk sold in a plastic bottle and raw milk cheese with a date code of March 25, 2012.
Raw milk and raw milk cheese sales have been suspended at the facility until additional testing is completed. Before sales can resume, samples must be free of Salmonella and other pathogens and the farm must also pass a state inspection.
Symptoms of Salmonella include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The symptoms can appear anywhere between six hours and four days after infection.
To date, the Department of Health is not aware of any illnesses related to these products.
Any person who consumed a product from the Sauder’s farm in Kutztown and has symptoms should consult their physician, visit their local state health center or call 877-PA HEALTH (724-3258).
This article taken from: http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-raw-milk-recall-in-pennsylvania-20120402,...
Chicken Sausage, Pita Bread & Flake Fish Food Recalled
Tue, 04/03/2012 - 10:55am — SRutledge
Chicken Sausage Recalled
Pita Bread Recalled
Salmonella in Flake Fish Food
The products subject to recall include:
View the label here: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_021_2012_Release/index.asp...
• 1-lb. vacuum-sealed, 3 to a pack of “ARTISAN FRESH, ALL NATURAL chicken & apple sausage” bearing the USDA mark of inspection and have a sell-by date of June 23, 2012.
• 36-lb. cases containing 12/3-lb. packages of “ARTISAN FRESH, ALL NATURAL CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE” bearing the establishment number “P-4800” inside the USDA mark of inspection and bearing codes 42450 or P13203 on the label.
The problem was discovered as a result of consumer complaints about finding pieces of plastic in the product. FSIS and the company have received no reports of injury or illness at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness from consumption of these products should contact a healthcare provider.
The products subject to recall were produced Feb. 9, 2012, and were distributed nationally through a warehouse chain on Feb. 14, 2012.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers and news reporters with questions about the recall should contact Lindsey Morkovsky, the company’s Vice President of Operations, at (361) 293-2361.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_021_2012_Release/index.asp
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According to Wegmans, there have been no reports of foreign objects being found thus far.
The recall only includes the above mentioned items that were purchased on Wednesday, March 28.
If you have the affected product, you may return it for a full refund.
For more information, call 1-800-Wegmans (934-6267) and ask for Consumer Affairs, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, or visit their website.
This recall taken from: http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Wegmans-recalls-Pita-Bread-and-Thi...
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Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products. Especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe or chronic illnesses.
The product was shipped nationally from December 20, 2011 through March 15, 2012. In total, 7,056 1-oz. containers of Wardley® Advanced Nutrition™ Perfect Protein™ Tropical Flake Fish Food, UPC number 0-43324-00591-7, isolated to the lot codes PP34911, PP34912, PP35011 and PP35012, which were manufactured by Hartz at its Pleasant Plain, Ohio facility from two production runs, were shipped. A random sample testing conducted by Hartz as part of its quality control procedures detected the presence of Salmonella in each of the lots specified. Hartz is aggressively investigating the source of the problem.
Although Hartz has not received any reports of animals or humans becoming ill as a result of coming into contact with this product, Hartz is taking immediate steps to remove the product from all retail stores and distribution centers. Fish owners having purchased this product should check the lot code on their containers, and, if the code is not visible, or if the container has the following lot codes PP34911, PP34912, PP35011 or PP35012 imprinted on it, they should immediately discontinue use of the product and discard in the trash.
Consumers can contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 (24 hours/day 7 days/week) with any questions they may have and to obtain reimbursement for purchased product.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm298077.htm
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Listeria in Beef and Salmonella in Salsa
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 3:09pm — SRutledge
Listeria in Beef
Salmonella in Salsa
WASHINGTON, Mosul Kubba, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,100 pounds of stuffed, layered beef products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fully cooked, ready-to-eat, halal beef products were produced on March 20, 2012, and then shipped to a single distributor in Detroit, Mich. The following products are subject to recall:
• 2-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing two, 10-inch pieces of “KUBBA OF WHEAT.”
• 20-lb. cases, each containing 10, 2-lb. packages of “KUBBA OF WHEAT.”
Case labels or packaging may bear the case code 12082 as well as establishment number “EST. 21576” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/
FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/
index.asp.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_019_2012_Release/index.asp
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Club Chef LLC is recalling its 12 oz., 16 oz. and 5 lb. Salsa products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The product is sold in 12 oz. (Private Selection brand name) and 16 oz. (Heinen’s brand name) clear plastic packages and 5 lb. plastic trays (food-service distributors) marked with Use by Date of 3/27/2012. UPC numbers located on the packages are as follows:
Private Selection 12 oz. brand: PICO DE GALLO – UPC# 11111091135, HOT SALSA – UPC# 1111091139, MILD SALSA – UPC# 1111091137
Heinen's 16oz. brand: HOT SALSA – UPC# 2060100024, MILD SALSA – UPC# 2060100026
The identified product was distributed to retailers and food-service distributors on 3/14/12 and 3/15/12 within eleven states: Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana and Illinois.
While there have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this problem, Club Chef is collaborating closely with the FDA and adhering to all safety regulations and standards.
The potential for contamination was noted after a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in a store in Ohio which revealed the presence of Salmonella in a case of Jalapeno peppers. Jalapeno peppers are one of the ingredients in the Salsa.
Consumers who have purchased the Salsa products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-859-578-3143; M-F; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm297715.htm
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Recalls on Beef Patties, Raw Milk, Jalapenos and more
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 12:46pm — SRutledge
E. coli in Beef Patties
Canadian Health Hazard Alert:Updated Product Recall List (Canada)
Raw Milk Recalled
Salmonella in Jalapenos
The following products are subject to recall:
• 10 lb. boxes of PRIME RIB BEEF PATTIES 8 oz, with product code 55317, and production code 11 NO 22
• 10 lb boxes of PRIME RIB BEEF PATTIES 71g, with product code 55391 and bearing a production code of 11 SE 01 or 12 JA 04
View Labels (PDF) www.fsis.usda.gov/images_recalls/labels_PHA_032412.pdf
Since the issuance of the Public Health Alert, FSIS has learned that Sysco was contacted by the Canadian firm and began notifying their customers on March 20. FSIS was unaware of the firm's actions and proceeded with the Public Health Alert out of an abundance of caution.
Imported products were produced by New Food Classics of Burlington, Ontario and were imported by Sysco Seattle Inc., for distribution to restaurants in Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Washington.
Consumers with questions should contact Susan Linn at 832.489.1799.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Charley Wilson at 281-584-2423.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_017_2012_Release/index.asp
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Canadian Health Hazard Alert:Updated Product Recall List (Canada)
OTTAWA, As a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) continued investigation, the list of products provided in the Health Hazard Alert issued on March 22, 2012 has been updated and the final day of production has been updated to February 16, 2012.
• Table of recalled products and updated identification codes found here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120319clist...
The affected product, Ground Beef - Fresh, is sold in a 9.07 kg package, bearing the Establishment number (EST) 761, a product code of 55362 and a production date code format of 11 JL 01 up to including 12 FE 16. This fresh product was originally prepared for Five Guys Enterprises but was also sold frozen.
The second product was manufactured at Establishment 530, New Food Classics located in St. Catharine's, Ontario using recalled product received from Establishment 761.
The affected product, Country Fried Style Breaded Beef Steak Chopped and Formed, is sold in a 3.90 kg package, bearing the Establishment number (EST) 530, a product code of 50988 and a production code format of 08-SEP-11 up to including 17-Feb-12.
These products have been distributed nationally through restaurant and institutional establishments.
This recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the responsible company and distributors to identify all affected products and verify all information regarding the products listed in the table. As information becomes available, it will be updated in the table on the CFIA website to help consumers identify all affected products.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120324e.shtml
OTTAWA, - As a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) continued investigation, the list of products provided in the Health Hazard Alert issued on March 22, 2012 has been updated.
• Table of recalled products found here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120319clist...
The following product has been removed from the list of affected products.
Brand Prairie Heritage Producers, Product Range-Fed Lean Angus Beef Burgers, Size 568 g, UPC / Code 6 28896 00208 5
This recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the responsible company and distributors to identify all affected products and verify all information regarding the products listed in the table. As information becomes available, it will be updated in the table on the CFIA website to help consumers identify all affected products.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120326e.shtml
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Raw Milk Recalled
The state has ordered a recall of some Claravale Farm products after the discovery of bacteria that can cause illness, according to an announcement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
The state announced the recall Friday through an order from State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The statewide recall and quarantine came after confirmed detection of the bacteria in raw cream at the Paicines area company. The recall affects raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm with code dates of “MAR 27,” according to the state.
The nearest grocery store that sells the product is People & Planet at 15750 Vineyard Boulevard, St. 170 in Morgan Hill.
On March 19, Claravale Farm voluntarily ceased distribution of its products after the state made a preliminary positive finding of the bacteria in raw cream. The stoppage affected goat milk, too.
No illnesses have been “definitively attributed” to the company’s products, but the state is doing an investigation of reported clusters of potentially related illnesses where consumption may have occurred. The state agency did not note the location of the clusters.
The illness is usually mild, but can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. It usually occurs two to five days after exposure and lasts about a week.
Claravale Farm’s owner Ron Garthwaite could not be reached immediately before press time.
This recall taken from: http://www.gilroydispatch.com/articles_from_hollister/raw-milk-recalled-...
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Salmonella in Jalapenos
Castellini Produce, based in Newport, Kentucky, is recalling fresh jalapenos for possible Salmonella contamination.
The produce was packed in cases of two, 10, and 40. Routine tests showed the possible presence of Salmonella. The jalapenos were shipped to 5 divisions of US Foods of Rosemont, Illinois between March 9 and March 24, 2012.
The packages bear the name Professional Produce of Florida/South Florida Product and have the following lot numbers:
1977434, 1977911, 1978565, 1976393, 1976549,
1976551, 1977220, 1977514, 1977845, 1978122,
1978125, 1978930, 1976774, 1976786, 1977289,
1977310, 1977906, 1977913, 1978563, 1978574,
1979025, 1979034, 1976509, 1977743, 1978618, 280104C07.
No illnesses have been reported in association with the consumption of these products.
For questions, call Greg Pallaske, Director of Regulatory Compliance, at 1-847-232-5884.
This recall taken from: http://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/Castellini-Jalapeno-...
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Listeria in Sausages
Fri, 03/23/2012 - 10:15am — SRutledgeWASHINGTON, - Southside Market & BBQ, an Elgin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 2,373 pounds of ready-to-eat beef sausage products that may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
• 16 oz. packages of "Southside Market & BBQ Original Beef Sausage," Lot # 065-E
• 16 oz. and 48 oz. packages of "Southside Market & BBQ Original Beef Sausage," Lot #'s 065-A, 065-B, 065-C, and 065-D
• 16 oz. packages of "Southside Market & BBQ 1882 Hot Recipe Beef Sausage," Lot # 065-D
Case labels or packaging may bear the establishment number "EST. 21577" in the USDA Mark of Inspection. The smoked and fully cooked products were produced on March 5, 2012, and distributed to retail warehouses in Texas, as well as through internet sales to California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_016_2012_Release/index.asp
Listeria in Cheese, Pork Product Recalled, and Beef Products w/ E. coli (Canada)
Wed, 03/21/2012 - 10:49am — SRutledge
Listeria in Cheese
Pork Product Recall
E. coli In Beef Products - Expanded (Canada)
Listeria in Cheese
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC. of South River, New Jersey is recalling
El Ranchero Queso Fresco 14 oz. (Fresh Cheese),
Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano 14 oz. (Fresh Cheese In Banana Leaf),
El Ranchero Queso Oaxaca 14 oz. and 10 lb. (String Cheese) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
El Ranchero Queso Fresco, Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano, and El Ranchero Queso Oaxaca were distributed from 2/23/12 through 3/14/12 through direct delivery to retail stores, supermarkets and restaurants located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
El Ranchero Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese) with UPC 88052230013
and Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano (Fresh Cheese in Banana Leaf) with UPC 880522300037 are packaged in a 14 oz. plastic clam shell.
El Ranchero Queso Oaxaca (String Cheese) is packaged in a 14 oz shrink wrap with UPC 880522300068 and 10 lb. plastic loose wrap with UPC 88522300051.
The State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services discovered that one of our products, Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano (Fresh Cheese in Banana Leaf), was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC. has ceased the production and distribution of these products. The FDA and El Ranchero del Sur, LLC. continue their investigation as to what may have caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased the products mentioned above should keep products refrigerated and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC. at (732) 967-9265 between Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
This recall taken from: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm296511.htm
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Pork Product Recall
WASHINGTON, - Lawson Foods LLC, an Irvington, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 84,587 pounds of pork product, as it includes pork product imported from Canada that was not properly presented for re-inspection upon entry into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
• Various weight cases of "PORK SHOULDER BUTTS," with an identifying case code of "30312."
The product subject to recall bears the establishment number "EST. 34227" inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was produced on March 3, 2012, and was distributed to one wholesale firm in New Jersey.
FSIS discovered the problem after the imported product did not arrive from Canada at the designated time of arrival. FSIS looked into the matter and found that the imported pork product, inspected and passed by the Canadian authorities, actually entered into the country earlier and was sold to the recalling company without being presented to the agency for re-inspection. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that recalled product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumer and media questions regarding the recall can contact the company's representative, Simon Law, at (973) 375-8800.
This recall taken from: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fsis_recalls/RNR_015_2012/index.asp
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E. coli In Beef Products - Expanded (Canada)
OTTAWA, - As a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) investigation, the public warning issued on March 17, 2012 has been updated to provide details of over 135 affected products under various brand names and codes that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
• List of Affected Products is found here:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120319clist...
In addition to their brand names and codes, the affected products listed can be identified by the Establishment number that appears on the packages, cartons or cases. The products made at this facility bear Establishment number (EST) 761.
This recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the responsible company to identify all affected products. As this information becomes available, it will be immediately included in the table on the CFIA website to help consumers identify all affected products.
These products have been distributed nationally to retail stores, restaurants, and institutional establishments, and were manufactured between July 1, 2011 and February 15, 2012.
There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of one of the affected products.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
The CFIA is working with all retailers and distributors to recall all affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
This recall taken from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120319ce.shtml
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