FDA Responds to Baby Food Lead Contamination Concerns
The FDA Finally Responds to Baby Food Lead Contamination Concerns FDA - A news article posted on foodsafetynews.com reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is finally responding to the recent reports of toxic elements found in popular baby food products. According to the news reports, baby foods have been tested, … [Read more...]
Apple Juice Arsenic and Patulin Poisoning
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Federal School Lunch Program Apple Juice Supplier Sold Apple Juice Containing High Levels of Arsenic and Patulin The FDA and Federal Government allege the company sold juice that was "unfit for human consumption." According to online news reports from KXTY.com and NYtimes.com, a federal lawsuit is … [Read more...]
Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Recalled Due to Mold Fears
According to a safety alert published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hostess Brands, LLC ("Hostess Brands") issued a recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because specific lots of the snack food may develop mold before the product's "best by date." Is Consuming Mold Dangerous? According to the United States … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls Bagged Salad Due to Parasite, 100 Sickened in 7 States
THE UNITED STATES - June 24, 2020 - According to an online news report published on abc7chicago.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of Hy-Vee, Aldi, and Jewel-Osco bagged salad after 120 people in seven states were hospitalized with a severe illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]
Second Enoki Mushroom Listeria Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, recently published a warning concerning the second lot of enoki mushrooms that contain the potentially deadly bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, most commonly referred to as Listeria. The FDA said that the recall must be initiated because of the extreme health risk … [Read more...]
Guan’s Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explained that another batch of enoki mushrooms must be recalled due to the high risk that someone who consumes the food could contract Listeria monocytogenes, most often just called Listeria. Enoki mushrooms are produced in South Korea and have been responsible for at … [Read more...]
Contaminated Enoki Mushrooms Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Listeria Monocytogene, or Listeria for short, has contaminated some enoki mushrooms grown in Korea and imported to the United States, foodpoisoningnews.com has learned. In early March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proclaimed a recall of warning on all enoki mushrooms grown in Korea and … [Read more...]
Tracking Contaminated Food Difficult for FDA with Old System Still in Place
NEW YORK, New York — NBC News learned that tracking foodborne illnesses to find the source of the contamination is exceedingly difficult. Finding the source of contaminated food is a necessity. According to information published by NBC, 9 million people each year in the United States get food poisoning and 1,300 people die each year … [Read more...]
Asian Food Listeria Outbreak
BROCKTON, Mass. — Fuji Food Products, Inc announced a recall of certain foods from major U.S. retailers because of the possibility the food was contaminated by listeria. The food recalled was traditionally Asian food products such as ready-to-eat sushi, spring rolls, and salads produced by Fuji Food Products. Food poisoning by … [Read more...]
Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. Recalls Dried Fruit Products
BROOKLYN, NY. – The Brooklyn-based food company Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. is recalling packages of dried fruit due to their containing sulfites that are not listed on the food labels. The recall concerns the product Tainy Vostoka Assorted Dry Fruits in Apple that have been found to contain sulfites. The product information for the … [Read more...]
Test of Leafy Greens Returns Listeria
UNITED STATES – A test by Consumer Reports of almost 300 samples of leafy greens sold in numerous grocery stores found Listeria in several samples. Safety experts are now encouraging at-risk groups to avoid eating raw greens and stick to greens that they can cook to eliminate the risks of falling ill. The test conducted by … [Read more...]
Target and The Fresh Market Recalls Sandwiches and Salads
UNITED STATES – According to online news articles published by www.cincinnati.com and www.macon.com, and according to an FDA public health statement, Elevation Foods has issued a recall of certain sandwiches and salads sold at Target and The Fresh Market for possible listeria contamination. Elevation Foods manufactures and sells … [Read more...]
Costco and Trader Joe’s Fruit Recalled
UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.smdailyjournal.com, a California packing company has issued a recall of certain whole fruit sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and other retailers for potential Listeria contamination. Wawona Packing Company of Cutler has recalled certain whole fruit sold at Costco, … [Read more...]
Mexican Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Continues
CDC Issues Safety Alert Warning Consumers About Papayas From Mexico as Salmonella Outbreak Continues UNITED STATES – As reported online by foodsafetynews.com, the CDC issued a public safety alert concerning papayas imported from Mexico amid Salmonella outbreak in the United States. The United States Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
Recall of Brownie Mix Due by E. Coli
UNITED STATES – According to an online report at bgr.com, if you live in Iowa, Alabama, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah, or New York, you may have purchased a brownie mix tainted with E. Colibacteria. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, (FDA), they issued a recall bulletin for … [Read more...]
FDA Risk for Foodborne Illnesses List
CALIFORNIA – A California federal judge has ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services to publish information about foods at high risk for foodborne illnesses. The judge also ordered the agency to require producers of the high risks foods to keep records that will be made … [Read more...]
Cheese Product Recalled Because of Listeria Threat
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Mecox Bay Dairy recalled its brand of Sunrise cheese in an effort to contain a listeria outbreak. According to foodpoisoningbulletin.com, the Mecox Bay Dairy identified its “Mecox Sunrise," washed-rind Tomme product. Although Mecox Bay Dairy has not learned of any illnesses caused by the listeria contamination. … [Read more...]
Tyson Chicken Strip Recall
Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a wide-ranging recall for nearly 12 million pounds of chicken strips. According to Fox Business, this latest announcement expands upon a recall the company issued in March of 2019. Tyson Foods determined that the company had to recall 11.8 million pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because of the … [Read more...]
Colorado Premium Food Beef Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a Class I recall for 113,000 pounds of raw ground beef on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, according to Thrillist.com. A Class I recall is the most urgent level of recall and signifies a dangerous situation in which someone … [Read more...]
Grant Packing Beef Recall
MIAMI, Fla — The Illinois company Grant Packing issued a recall of over 50,000 pounds of ground beef due to concerns that the bacteria E. coli infected the raw beef. The Miami Herald reported that Grant Packing recalled 53,200 pounds of fresh beef products at 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019. This most recent recall comes on the … [Read more...]
JBS Tolleson Beef Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 25 States Beef producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. was forced to recall several millions of pounds of raw ground beef products over concerns that Salmonella-contaminated the food. According to the latest information available, 246 people residing in 25 states came down with Salmonella poisoning. Out of the … [Read more...]
Pillsbury Flour Recall Due to Salmonella Concerns
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Parker Waichman LLP, a national plaintiff’s law firm, announces that the makers of Pillsbury Flour, Hometown Food Company, have issued a recall for specific lots of its unbleached flour marketed under the familiar Pillsbury name. MASSLIVE.com reports that the recall is based upon fears of two lots of the Pillsbury … [Read more...]
Procesadora La Hacienda Recall Puts Students And Consumers At Risk
For many people, food is constantly the subject of speculation and scrutiny. From E. coli to salmonella, many consumers buy products with an air of caution. This air of caution does not, however, protect against the obvious or straightforward risks of fundamentally unsafe food contaminants. This risk is encapsulated in the recent … [Read more...]
Procesadora La Hacienda Inc. Recalls Corned Beef Products
Class 1 Recall of 4,940 Pounds of Corned Beef Products in Puerto Rico Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. is recalling its corned beef products due to potential health risks stemming from contamination of foreign objects, such as pieces of metal. Washington, D.C. – On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety … [Read more...]
Tahini Recall Initiated After Salmonella Is Discovered By FDA And CDC
Anyone who frequently cooks food from the Middle East or Eastern Mediterranian may be familiar with tahini. This oily, creamy dip is served on its own, or as part of a dish such as hummus, falafel, or halva. This versatile culinary tool graces many family meals, particularly those of Israeli, Greek, and Turkish heritage. This made it … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Filed After Ground Beef Salmonella Epidemic
KENTUCKY- Reuters.com reports that a woman in Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the Brazilian company JBS SA’s United States arm after she was made ill by eating salmonella-contaminated beef. The lawsuit was filed in Arizona on Friday, October 5, 2018. The plaintiff was hospitalized as a result of the foodborne illness. The lawsuit … [Read more...]
Del Monte Recalls Vegetable Trays, Citing Contamination with Parasite
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, food manufacturer Del Monte has voluntarily recalled a selection of its vegetable trays after they became contaminated with a parasite. The release, dated June 15, 2018, explains that Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., issued a recall of some of its 6-ounce, 12-ounce, … [Read more...]
Del Monte Veggie Trays in Your Fridge? Better Toss Them Out, FDA Advises
Food manufacturing giant Del Monte has recently issued a voluntary recall on some of its vegetable trays. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, some of Del Monte’s vegetable trays may have been contaminated with a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Individuals who ingest this parasite may … [Read more...]
Seventy-Eight Illnesses Linked to Parasite in Del Monte Veggie Trays
According to news outlet WGNTV.com, the United States Food and Drug Administration has announced that it is investigating claims of food contamination in Del Monte brand veggie trays. The affected vegetable trays included an assortment of cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, and dill dip. They were sold in three states: Wisconsin, … [Read more...]
Hazelnuts Recalled Over Salmonella
Recall Of Hazelnuts, FDA Announced Willamette Shelling of Newberg, Oregon has issued a recall of Hazelnuts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Williamette Shelling recalled 114,350 pounds of Shelled Hazelnuts because of possible Salmonella contamination. Willamette Filbert Growers, also of Newberg Oregon, … [Read more...]
Food Poisoning From Lettuce, Spinach, Other Leafy Greens on the Rise
Leafy Greens Become The Sources Of Food Poisoning Outbreaks. Leafy greens have become one of the most common sources of food poisoning outbreaks in the US, a new study says. What's more, research suggests the growing number of food borne illnesses associated with lettuce, spinach and other greens cannot simply be attributed to … [Read more...]
Screening For Listeria Tightened At Plants
Listeria Screening Tightened. The government is tightening scrutiny of companies that process beef, pork and poultry for deli meats and hot dogs but don’t test countertops, equipment and other parts of their plants for listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive Monday to its inspectors ordering increased … [Read more...]
Botulism Chili Sauce Recall Expanded; Castleberry Food Company Plant Responsible
Castleberry’s Food Company expanded its recall of canned food products including hot dog chili sauce that may cause the paralytic infection known as botulism after federal inspectors found that “processing malfunctions” at the company’s packaging plant in Augusta, Georgia had gone unnoticed for longer than was previously thought, … [Read more...]
FDA Calls Hot Dog Chili Sauce Botulism
An “urgent public health matter” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the recall of Castleberry Food’s chili and hot dog sauce products for botulism contamination an “urgent public health matter”. The recall involves tens of millions of cans of chili sauce, hot dog sauce and covers almost a hundred different names of … [Read more...]
Castleberry’s Expands Botulism Recall as Atlanta Woman Hospitalized After Eating Tainted Chili Sauce
The latest victim of a botulism outbreak linked to Castleberry’s Food products An Atlanta woman may be the latest victim of a botulism outbreak linked to Castleberry’s Food products. So far, four confirmed cases of the paralyzing disease have been linked to hot dog chili sauces manufactured by the Georgia company. The company … [Read more...]
Taste of Chicago Salmonella Food Poisoning Cases Continue to Rise
Chicago Salmonella Food Poisoning Cases. Salmonella food poisoning cases related to the salad served by Pars Cove at the Taste of Chicago food festival has risen to 717 as of noon on Friday, according to a press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health. At least 116 people who ate the salad at the Pars Cove booth at … [Read more...]
Castleberry Chili Sauce Recalled as Botulism Leaves Four Hospitalized
Castleberry Chili Sauce Botulism Poisoning. Hot dog chili sauce has been linked to four cases of botulism poisoning in Texas and Indiana. The chili sauce was produced by the Castleberry’s Food Company in Augusta, Georgia. It was sold under the brand names Castleberry’s, Kroger and Austex’s and came in 10 ounce cans. As a result … [Read more...]
Taste of Chicago Salmonella Reports Climb Over 600
Served up salads tainted with Salmonella. The Pars Cove Restaurant’s booth at the Taste of Chicago food festival served up salads tainted with Salmonella. According to the Chicago Health Department, since Monday over 100 more people have reported cases of food poisoning. That brings the total number of illness reports linked to the … [Read more...]
Taste of Chicago Pars Cove Booth Serves up
the shirazi salad served at the popular Taste of Chicago Food Festival. A new outbreak of Salmonella Poisoning in Chicago has been tied to the shirazi salad served at the popular Taste of Chicago Food Festival. At least 378 people who ate the shirazi salad at the Pars Cove food booth during the Taste of Chicago food festival have … [Read more...]
Taste of Chicago Salmonella Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Reports of Salmonella food poisoning from the Taste of Chicago festival have reached 529 as two people who were sickened after eating the salad served at the Pars Cove booth have sued the restaurant, and many more lawsuits are expected to follow. Chicago Health Department officials have said they believe that shirazi salad served by … [Read more...]
Salmonella & E. Coli Food Poisoning Outbreaks Lead Many to Doubt Food Safety, Demand Better Labeling
Food Poisoning Outbreaks. Recent outbreaks of Salmonella and E. coli related food poisoning linked to peanut butter, snack foods, lettuce and hamburger meat have more Americans questioning the safety of their food supply, according to a poll commissioned by a food industry trade group. A second survey by Consumer Reports Magazine has … [Read more...]
Recalled Veggie Booty Maker Blames Chinese Made Seasoning for Salmonella Outbreak
The Seasoning is to Blame For Veggie Booty Recall. The manufacturer of recalled Veggie Booty snacks says that seasoning imported from China is to blame for a recent outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to the popular children’s treat. Robert’s American Gourmet Food, Inc., the Long Island-based maker of the Veggie Booty snack, … [Read more...]
Veggie Booty Snack Mix Lawsuit Filled by Parents of Salmonella Stricken Boy
Veggie Booty Snack Mix Salmonella Contamination. The first Veggie Booty Lawsuit was filed today against Robert’s American Gourmet Food, the manufacturer of Veggie Booty snack mix, on behalf of an 18-month-old Indiana boy who became ill with a rare strain of Salmonella bacterium after he had eaten the vegetarian treat. Veggie Booty … [Read more...]
Botulism Recalls Cast Shadow Over Safety of US Food Supply
Castleberry Food Company’s chili sauce tainted with botulism. A spat of recent food recalls including Castleberry Food Company’s chili sauce tainted with botulism, Peter Pan peanut butter laced with salmonella and even problems with baby cereal are causing many to question the safety of the US food supply. The Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Safety of Food Imports Subject of New US-China Agreement
New US-China Agreement For Food Imports. The United States and China have reached an agreement on food safety that is intended to prevent dangerous imported food from reaching the US. The agreement comes on the heels of a visit to China by a delegation from the US Department of Health and Human Services. While details of the … [Read more...]
Botulism Victim in Critical Condition; Castleberry’s Food Still Out There
Botulism poisoning as a result of eating Castleberry’s Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce Two siblings in West Texas have been diagnosed with Botulism poisoning as a result of eating Castleberry’s Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce Original for lunch on June 28. One of the siblings who ate the Botulism contaminated canned food product is now … [Read more...]
Castleberry Botulism Cases Rise as Recall News Slowly Spreads
Recalled for possible botulism contamination Although hot dog chili sauces, stews, dog foods and other products manufactured by Castleberry’s Food Company were recalled for possible botulism contamination nearly two weeks ago, word of the Castleberry recall has been slow to reach many consumers. A third person in Indiana may be … [Read more...]
Botulism-Tainted Castleberry’s Chili Linked to Illnesses in California, Hawaii
Chili recalled by Castleberry’s Food may be to blame for several reported cases of botulism poisoning in two states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that a San Diego woman has been diagnosed with botulism, while two people in Hawaii have exhibited symptoms of the disease. All three victims reported eating a … [Read more...]
Salmonella Contamination Sparks Dog Food Recall
Salmonella-tainted dog food is being recalled in several states. Mars Petcare US, Inc. of Tennessee announced the recall Tuesday. The company said that it is recalling 5 lb bags of Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because the Salmonella contamination has the potential to make both pets and people sick. The Food & Drug … [Read more...]
E. Coli Prevention Research Gets Funding from USDA
The Agency Has Awarded Researchers $5.5 million To Find Ways of Preventing E. coli. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency has awarded researchers $5.5 million to find ways of preventing ‘E. coli’ contamination of fresh produce. The funds will be used to identify risk factors and ways to prevent the deadly … [Read more...]
Botulism Sparks Recall of Lakeside Foods Green Beans
Lakeside Foods, Inc has recalled 360,000 cans of green beans amid concerns that they could be contaminated by botulism. This is the second botulism related recall in less than a month. Lakeside Foods based in Wisconsin said that it is recalling 14.5 ounce cans of French Style green beans because of a production error that could … [Read more...]
Bagged Spinach Recall; Yet Another Salmonella Tainted Food Product to Reach Consumers
Fresh bagged spinach is being recalled by the California grower Metz Fresh, LLC. The company says a sample of the recalled spinach, which was shipped to grocery stores and food service vendors, has tested positive for Salmonella contamination. This is the third fresh spinach recall in the past year. Last year, bagged spinach sold … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Recall Issued By Stew Leonard’s After E. Coli Sickens Three
Three people who ate meat purchased at a Yonkers, New York supermarket have been diagnosed with E. coli poisoning, prompting the store to recall some of its ground beef. Stew Leonard’s issued the recall as a precaution, and health authorities do not believe that the E. coli contamination originated at the supermarket. E. coli is … [Read more...]
Salmonella From Raw Tomatoes Has Sickened Thousands
Salmonella Tainted Raw Tomatoes. Raw tomatoes could have caused as many as 79,000 cases of Salmonella poisoning since 1990. That disturbing conclusion comes from an analysis conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of 12 multi-state Salmonella outbreaks associated with raw tomatoes reported to the agency since 1990. Now … [Read more...]
Meat Recall Issued for E. Coli-Tainted Topps Meat Company Frozen Beef Patties
Recall Involves More than 300,000 Pounds of Frozen Beef Patties. Topps Meat Company of New Jersey is recalling frozen beef patties after the products were linked to a cluster of E. coli cases in the Northeast. According to the New York State Health Department, at least six people might have been sickened by the tainted hamburger … [Read more...]
E. Coli Sickens Six Indiana School Children
Several Hospitalized, As Health Officials Investigate Even More Suspected E. Coli Cases Health officials in Indiana are frantically trying to pinpoint the source of E. coli contamination that has left at least six students at one elementary school sick. Four of the victims are known to have been infected with the deadly E. coli … [Read more...]
Botulism Death Reported In New Mexico, Possibly Tied to Castleberry’s Food Company Recall
Botulism is being blamed for the death of a New Mexico man, prompting health officials to renew warnings about the Castleberry’s Food Company recall of canned foods earlier this summer. Though there is no way to know for sure if one of the tainted Castleberry’s products was to blame for the man’s death, health officials said that … [Read more...]
Topps Meat Company E. Coli Recall Largest in a Decade
Sharp rise in E. Coli Cases This Year Has Many Concerned about Food Safety The Topps frozen ground beef recall has sparked concerns that E. coli-tainted meat has once again become a major threat to US consumers. E. coli bacteria had been a regular source of frustration for US meat processors until the late 1990s, when the industry … [Read more...]
Botulism From Tainted Castleberry’s Food Company Canned Foods Still a Threat
Botulism from Castleberry’s Food Company canned foods could still be a threat to consumers. That’s because the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) still has not been able to account for every item that was included in the recall. Because there is a chance that some people still have recalled Castleberry’s products in their … [Read more...]
USDA E. Coli Testing of Meat to Increase Following Topps Ground Beef Recall
E. coli testing at meat processing plants should increase dramatically under new rules set to be implemented by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The changes were prompted after the USDA was criticized for its handling of the Topps Meat Company ground beef recall earlier this month. The USDA hopes the changes will stem the … [Read more...]
New Food Import Safety Rules Would Mean a Bigger Burden for Suppliers
Foreign Suppliers Meet US Food Import Safety. American companies that import foods would have to certify that their foreign suppliers meet US safety standards under new food safety rules proposed by the White House. While the new food safety program would increase Food & Drug Administration (FDA) inspections of imported foods, … [Read more...]
ConAgra Banquet Pot Pie Recall Delay Worsened Salmonella Outbreak
The Company Not Botched Its ConAgra Banquet Pot Pie Recall. The ConAgra pot pie Salmonella outbreak would not have become so extensive had the company not botched its pot pie recall. Today, the Salmonella from tainted ConAgra pot pies has spread to 32 states, sickening 174 people. But if ConAgra had not insisted for so long that its … [Read more...]
Banquet Pot Pies Blamed For 139 Cases of Salmonella Poisoning
Pot Pie Maker ConAgra Causes Another Salmonella Outbreak Banquet Pot Pies and other generic frozen pot pies manufactured by ConAgra Foods have been linked to a massive outbreak of Salmonella poisoning around the country. At least 139 cases of the food borne illness in 30 states are thought to be related to the tainted ConAgra made … [Read more...]
Fruit Salad Salmonella Outbreak, Efforts to Identify, Fight Food Poisoning
First identified by state and local officials. Last year’s Fruit Salad Salmonella outbreak among health care facilities in several northeastern states was first identified by state and local officials. In this case, as is in many similar instances, it was local authorities who first brought the outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg to … [Read more...]
E. Coli Superbug Plagues England. Could United States be Next?
Spreading among farms in England. An E. coli superbug has been spreading among farms in England, sparking concerns there that the country is on the verge of a major public health crises. This deadly strain, known as Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) E. coli, was first discovered in Wales in 2004. It is highly resistant to … [Read more...]
General Mills Jeno’s and Totino’s Frozen Meat Pizza Recall
General Mills Jeno’s and Totino’s frozen meat pizzas have sickened at least 21 people in 10 states with E. coli 0157:H7. The E. coli outbreak linked to the General Mills pizzas prompted the company to recall more than 5 million Jeno’s and Totino’s frozen meat pizzas that were distributed throughout the country prior to October 30, … [Read more...]
General Mills Jeno’s and Totino’s Frozen Meat Pizza E. Coli Recall
General Mills announced a recall Jeno’s and Totino’s frozen meat pizza products today after they were linked to an outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 in 10 states. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recall announcement, the General Mills Jeno’s and Totino’s frozen meat pizza E. coli outbreak began in mid-July, and since … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Recall by American Foods Group Following Two Cases of E. Coli Poisoning
Topps Ground Beef Recall Resulted In Bankruptcy The Topps ground beef recall has resulted in the 67-year-old meat processor's bankruptcy. Topps had shut it doors in October, just after recalling more than 21 million pounds of ground beef that ultimately sickened dozens of people across the country. Last week, Topps filed for … [Read more...]
Meat Recalls, E. Coli Outbreaks Could be Reduced by Proposed USDA Test and Hold Policy
Meat Recalls Due To Bacterial Contamination Meat recalls this year alone number 52 due to bacterial contamination. Ten of this year's recalls were the result of routine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) testing. While most meat recalls where small, some like the Topps ground beef recall and Cargill ground beef recall where … [Read more...]
Double B Foods Recalls 98,000 Pounds of Frozen Sausage Rolls over Listeria Worries
Sausage Rolls By Double B Have Been Recalled Sausage rolls made by Double B Foods have been recalled over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. No illnesses have been reported in relation to the Double B Sausage recall, which involves 98,000 pounds of the frozen products. The Double B recall encompasses … [Read more...]
Del Rey Tortilleria Issues Flour Tortilla Recall
Flour Tortillas Have Been Recalled Flour tortillas manufactured by Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. have been recalled after dozens of students in Wisconsin became ill after eating the products. While health officials still do not know what contaminant is responsible for the food poisoning outbreak, they have determined that all of the … [Read more...]
US – China Import Safety Agreement Finalized
U.S. And Chinese Government Have Import Safety Agreement. Tainted food imports from China were very much in the news this year. But after months of recalls involving contaminated food from China, the US and Chinese governments have reached a food and drug safety agreement. The new US – China food safety agreement allows US … [Read more...]
Rise in E. Coli Meat Recalls Might be Linked to Increased Use of Ethanol Byproduct as Cattle Feed
E. Coli Meat Recalls Could Be Explained, By The Way Cattle Are Fed A spike in E. coli meat recalls and outbreaks could be explained, in part, by the way some cattle are fed, new research says. According to a study conducted at Kansas State University, cattle fed with distiller’s grain, a byproduct of Ethanol production, are more … [Read more...]
E. Coli Death in Kentucky Possibly Linked to American Foods Group Ground Beef Recall
American Foods Group Ground Beef Recalled American Foods Group ground beef, recalled last month amid fears that it was tainted with E. coli bacteria, may be implicated in the death of a Kentucky woman. Vickie Shelton, 47, died last Monday afternoon at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington after being admitted with symptoms … [Read more...]
Quiznos Salmonella Came from Raw Tomatoes
Salmonella At Quiznos Sickened 20 People Salmonella at a Quiznos sandwich shop in Rochester, Minnesota that sickened 20 people has been traced to raw tomatoes served at the restaurant. Larry Edmonson, an epidemiologist with Olmsted County Public Health, said studies showed that tomatoes delivered to the store were contaminated with … [Read more...]
E. Coli Outbreak from Fresh Spinach Has USDA Mulling New Leafy Green Regulations
USDA Changing The Leafy Green Regulations. The fresh spinach E. coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country last year has the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) considering changing the way it regulates fresh leafy greens. If it follows through, the USDA will implement the first-ever federal regulations … [Read more...]
Listeria Warning Issued in North Carolina Following Three Confirmed Cases of Listeriosis
Listeria Prompted A Warning From North Carolina Health Officials A Listeria outbreak has prompted a warning from North Carolina public health officials. Following at least three cases of listeriosis in North Carolina, the North Carolina Division of Public Health is cautioning pregnant women to avoid eating soft cheeses, hot dogs and … [Read more...]
Jeno’s and Totino’s Pizza Recall Hits General Mills Profits
Jenos And Totinos Pizza Recall Taken A Toll On General Mills November’s Jeno’s and Totino’s frozen meat pizza recall has taken a toll on General Mills' bottom line. According to the company, its Pillsbury USA division that made the E. coli tainted Jeno’s and Totino’s pizzas was hit particularly hard, as net sales for the division … [Read more...]
ConAgra Banquet Pot Pie Recall Sparks Changes
Banquet Pot Pies Will Soon Return To Store ConAgra Banquet Pot Pies will soon return to store shelves, and when they do, the once-recalled products will bear new and improved cooking instructions. ConAgra is hoping the revamped cooking directions will help it to avoid a repeat of the Banquet Pot Pie salmonella outbreak that left 272 … [Read more...]
Listeria in Whittier Farms Milk Kills Two in Massachusetts
Milk By Whittier Farms Is The Source Of Listeriosis Outbreak Listeria tainted milk produced by Central Massachusetts’ Whittier Farms is the likely source of a listeriosis outbreak in that state, killing two elderly men and sickening two others. Whittier has halted production and alerted its customers. Listeriosis is a type of food … [Read more...]
Whittier Farms Milk Tied to Listeria Outbreak in Massachusetts
Link Beetween Whittier Farms Milk And Listeria Has Been Confirmed The link between Whittier Farms milk and a Massachusetts listeria outbreak has been all but confirmed. State health inspectors met at Whittier Farm’s processing plant this week to continue investigating the deadly contamination source linked to two deaths. … [Read more...]
Whittier Farms Milk Probe Continues
Whittier Farms Milk Sickened Four People The investigation into listeria-tainted Whittier Farms Milk that sickened at least four people in Massachusetts is ongoing. State health inspectors met last week at Whittier Farm’s processing plant to continue investigation of the listeria bacteria contamination source linked to the deaths of … [Read more...]
Topps Meat Company, Maker of E. Coli Tainted Beef that Sickened Dozens, to be Purchased by Premio Foods
Topps Meat Recalled Million Of Pounds Of E. Coli Tainted Meat. The Topps Meat Company, the bankrupt ground beef processor that recalled millions of pounds of E. coli tainted meat in September, might soon have a new owner. Premio Foods, of Hawthorne, N.J., is seeking to purchase Topps Meat via a federal bankruptcy proceeding in a deal … [Read more...]
Florida Restaurants Tops in Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Florida Restaurants Lead The Food Poisoning Outbreaks Florida restaurants lead the country in food poisoning incidents, according to a new report by HealthInspections.com. But while Florida had more instances of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks than any other state, the Sunshine State was not alone at the top. California and Ohio … [Read more...]
E. Coli Threat to Leafy Greens Demands More Safety Regulations, Research
Spinach E. Coli Highlighted The Food Borne Pathogen Out Of Fresh Produce Several years ago, the Dole Fresh Bagged Spinach E. coli outbreak highlighted the difficulty of keeping the food borne pathogen out of fresh produce. Since then, the growers of leafy greens in California have taken steps to keep their crops safe from E. coli … [Read more...]
Cloned Food Approval May be on Hold
Cloned Foods Might Not Be Getting Approval Cloned animal foods might not be getting a regulatory stamp of approval just yet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may consider delaying a decision on whether milk and meat from cloned animals are safe foods pending a Congressional review of legislation requiring the agency to … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli Found in Arctic Birds
Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli Is On The Rise. Drug resistant E. coli is on the rise and becoming more prevalent. Now, new research has found that E. coli with antibiotic resistant is showing up in some surprising place – for instance, in populations of arctic birds who have never been exposed to the drugs. Infectious diseases … [Read more...]
Cloned Foods Heading to Grocery Store Near You
Food From Cloned Animals Is Getting Closer To Store Shelves. Food from cloned animals is getting closer to grocery store shelves in both Europe and the United States. And while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have given food from cloned animals a clean bill of health, many consumer advocates fear the unknown health … [Read more...]
Whittier Farms Milk Listeria Outbreak
Listeria Tied To Whittier Farms Milk The outbreak of listeria tied to Whittier Farms Milk that killed three people in Massachusetts might not be over. Health officials in that state concede that although they are hopeful that the worst has passed, the long incubation period of listeria bacteria makes it possible that more people … [Read more...]
E. Coli Scares Prompt Leafy Green Safety Precautions in Arizona
Leafy Green Growers Are Taking E. Coli Prevention Techniques. Like their counterparts in California, Arizona leafy green growers are taking steps to keep crops free of E. coli contamination. But like the precautions taken in California, the E. coli prevention techniques taken by Arizona growers are voluntary. While it is encouraging … [Read more...]
Listeria that Killed Three Found in Whittier Farms Dairy
Listeria Confirmed Originating On Whittier Farm's Dairy The listeria germ that killed three people and sickened two others has been confirmed as originating on the production line of the Whittier Farm’s dairy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts state disease investigators reported yesterday. This discovery provides the clearest evidence … [Read more...]
Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese Recalled for Listeria
Recall By Torres Hillsdale Cheese Expanded Last week’s recall by Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan has been expanded. The recall, which was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) involves certain Asadero and Oaxaca soft Mexican-style cheeses due to potential Listeria contamination. The … [Read more...]
Food Poisoning Can Turn into Lasting Health Problem
Food Poisoning Effects Remain With You Once you have recovered from the effects of food poisoning, do the negative health effects remain with you for months and years later? Unfortunately, the answer is sometimes no. According to emerging research, bouts of food poisoning can have long-term, lasting effects that can either linger … [Read more...]
Listeria Outbreak Closes Whittier Farms for Good
Whittier Farms Was Forced To Suspend Bottling Whittier Farms—the mom and pop dairy linked to listeriosis deaths that was forced to suspend bottling— will not reopen the dairy that made the listeria tainted milk.. Although Whittier Farms is selling milk in its store on Douglas Road, the milk does not come from the dairy’s farm. … [Read more...]
Over 100 Salmonella Cases Caused by Exposure to Pet Turtles
Salmonella Outbreak Traced To Pet Turtles A Salmonella outbreak responsible for sickening 103 people – mostly kids – has been traced to pet turtles. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the 33 state Salmonella outbreak resulted in 24 hospital stays, and is the largest Salmonella outbreak ever linked to pet turtles. It is … [Read more...]
USDA User Fees Could Pay for Meat Recalls, Additional Testing
USDA Assessing User Fees For Meat Inspections The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) could soon start assessing user fees to pay for meat inspections and other food safety initiatives. There were over 52 meat recalls last year, 21 of which involved E. coli tainted meat. Ten of the meat recalls were the result of routine USDA … [Read more...]
E. Coli on the Rise, Aided by Factory Farms, Antibiotic Overuse
Food Safety Officials Say The E. Coli Is On The Rise Again E. coli is not going away anytime soon. As a matter-of-fact, U.S. food safety officials say the potential for dangerous E. coli bacteria is on the rise again with the potential greatest in spinach and other fresh foods. Since 2006, when an E. coli outbreak in spinach swept … [Read more...]
Listeria Policy Announced by FDA
Listeria Policy Announced by FDA Listeria, a sometimes deadly form of food poisoning, has made news in recent weeks, as Listeria outbreaks have been tied to tainted milk and other ready-to-eat foods. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new draft compliance policy to the control the growth Listeria monocytogenes – … [Read more...]
E. Coli Outbreak in Galena Elementary Started with One Student
E. Coli Outbreak Affected Students At Floyd County An E. coli outbreak last fall that affected students at a Floyd County, Indiana elementary school resulted in 15 confirmed or probable E. coli cases and likely originated from one child who had environmental contact—as opposed to ingesting the bacteria in food—with a cow or goat. … [Read more...]
USDA Pressured by Industry to Scale Back Hallmark/Westland Beef Recall
Hallmark/Westland Beef Recall Raised Questions About Federal Oversight. The Hallmark/Westland beef recall has raised serious questions about federal oversight of the beef industry, and now it is shedding light on the way that industry tries to influence the regulatory process. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the … [Read more...]
