Sunland’s peanut butter recall expands to 240 products as salmonella outbreak expands
A total of 35 people have now been confirmed as victims of a salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated peanut butter products. The manufacturer of these peanut butter and other nut butter products has expanded its original recall and now has called back at least 240 products that include its peanut butter or other potentially … [Read more...] about Sunland’s peanut butter recall expands to 240 products as salmonella outbreak expands
Organic Food Recalls Raise Safety Questions
Whether organic or not, food safety and the defects in the food safety system do not discriminate. Yahoo reports that just because a food is organic, consumers should not be fooled into believing that those foods are immune to pathogenic attacks, pointing to two organic food recalls this week alone. For example, First Class Foods, … [Read more...] about Organic Food Recalls Raise Safety Questions
FDA Shuts Down Maryland Sprout Processor
Ongoing unsanitary conditions prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to shut down a Maryland soybean sprout processor. Preparation, packing, and holding were all conducted in conditions violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Carroll County Times noted that the FDA found that unsanitary practices and … [Read more...] about FDA Shuts Down Maryland Sprout Processor
Salmonella Prompts Vitalabs to Recall Whey Protein Isolate
Vitalabs, Inc. of Jonesboro, Georgia is initiating a large recall of its Whey-26 Protein Powder over concerns that the defective product is contaminated with the dangerous, sometimes deadly, Salmonella pathogen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Four specific lot numbers of Whey-26 Protein Powder have … [Read more...] about Salmonella Prompts Vitalabs to Recall Whey Protein Isolate
Bologna Recalled in New York for Staph Contamination
About 2,997 pounds of bologna products are being recalled by Zweigle's Inc., of Rochester, New York, in a Class I recall over concerns of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) just announced. A Class I recall is a health hazard situation … [Read more...] about Bologna Recalled in New York for Staph Contamination
Salmonella Prompts Recall of Jones Natural Chews Co. Pig Ears
Thousands of boxes of Jones Natural Chews Company Pig Ears are being recalled over potential contamination with the dangerous, and sometimes deadly, Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Jones Natural Chews Co. is located in Rockford, Illinois. The recall was the result of a routine … [Read more...] about Salmonella Prompts Recall of Jones Natural Chews Co. Pig Ears
Ground Beef Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination
About 14,158 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled by Creekstone Farms Premium Beef of Arkansas City, Kansas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) just announced. The beef might be contaminated with the dangerous, sometimes deadly E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The recall is … [Read more...] about Ground Beef Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination
Another Tea Recall Issued for Salmonella
In response to a recent tea recall of thousands of pounds of Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea produced by Aromatics Inc., of Basin City, Washington, RemedyTeas just issued a recall of 20 pounds of tea, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Earlier this week, we wrote that Teavana Corporation issued a product recall … [Read more...] about Another Tea Recall Issued for Salmonella
Salmonella Risk Prompts Herbal Tea Recall
Teavana Corporation just issued a product recall of 2,659 lbs of Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea produced by Aromatics Inc., of Basin City, Washington, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous, potentially fatal, foodborne pathogen. … [Read more...] about Salmonella Risk Prompts Herbal Tea Recall
Skippy® Peanut Butter Recall Issued Over Salmonella Scare
Unilever United States, Inc. just initiated a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. No other Skippy® products are affected by this recall. The Skippy® Peanut Butter recall was … [Read more...] about Skippy® Peanut Butter Recall Issued Over Salmonella Scare
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Hazelnuts in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
After nut products were linked to seven cases of foodborne illness in Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, DeFranco and Sons of Los Angeles, California, issued a recall of bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell, hazelnut and mixed nut products containing hazelnuts over concerns the products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli … [Read more...] about E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Hazelnuts in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
E. coli Found on Most Shopping Carts, Researcher Says
University of Arizona researchers analyzed shopping cart handles in four states and found that of the 85 carts tested, 72 percent had fecal bacteria markers, wrote MSNBC. The researchers then, more specifically, tested samples taken from 36 carts and found the Escherichia coli "E. coli" bacterium as well as a number of other bacteria … [Read more...] about E. coli Found on Most Shopping Carts, Researcher Says
Listeria Prompts Recall of Chicken and Pork Products
A recall of about 64,000 pounds of chicken and pork products has been implemented by Taylor Farms Pacific, of Tracy California, over concerns that broccoli in the products could be contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes pathogen, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The … [Read more...] about Listeria Prompts Recall of Chicken and Pork Products
Dried Fish Recalled by Brooklyn Firm for Potential Botulism
W H & Group LLC. just issued a recall of Dried Fish after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors discovered Clostridium botulinum spores, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The botulism contamination was discovered during a routine inspection and follow-up analysis of the … [Read more...] about Dried Fish Recalled by Brooklyn Firm for Potential Botulism
Perfringens Outbreak in Illinois Linked to Poor Temperature Control
Earlier this month, about 30 people were sickened in Evanston, Illinois with perfringens food poisoning after attending a parent-teacher conference at the Haven Middle School. According to Barfblog, the school and caterer "Merle's BBQ Restaurant" practices were reviewed and food from the event was sampled. "Based on positive … [Read more...] about Perfringens Outbreak in Illinois Linked to Poor Temperature Control
Listeria Prompts Recall of Broccoli Products
Taylor Farms Pacific just announced a voluntary recall of an array of products containing broccoli over concerns about contamination with the Listeria bacteria, said The Associated Press (AP). A random test by agricultural department officials confirmed the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The broccoli, said the AP, can be found … [Read more...] about Listeria Prompts Recall of Broccoli Products
Botulism Risk Prompts Fish Recall
Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling certain Shishamo Roe Capelin fish over fears of Clostridium botulinum contamination, also known as botulism, which can cause serious foodborne illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The Recalled Fish is SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, … [Read more...] about Botulism Risk Prompts Fish Recall
Peanut Salmonella Outbreak in the Spotlight Again
Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont is seeking information from the Obama administration about an investigation into the Peanut Corp. of America (PCA) Salmonella debacle in which peanut products distributed across the country sickened thousands, impacted most of the states and Canada, and resulted in a number of deaths. At last count, … [Read more...] about Peanut Salmonella Outbreak in the Spotlight Again
Raw Milk Dangers Highlighted by CDC
More and more consumers are eating organically, minimizing consumption of processed foods, purchasing foods from food cooperatives and farmers markets, and even growing their own foods, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. While consuming foods with less processing tends to present a healthier choice, … [Read more...] about Raw Milk Dangers Highlighted by CDC
Food Safety Law Encourages Whistleblowers
The recently signed food safety law contains within it a provision that encourages whistleblowers to come forward with information that can help prevent foodborne illness. The Seattle Times wrote that, under the provision, food industry workers employed by Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated firms from employer reprisal … [Read more...] about Food Safety Law Encourages Whistleblowers
Food Poisoning Prevention Worth Paying for, Consumers Say
In the wake of a growing number of widespread foodborne illness outbreaks, a new study indicates that consumers are willing to pay more to reduce their chances of suffering from food poisoning. Food Navigator says that, according to an emerging study just published in Food Policy, the value of a food safety program should be … [Read more...] about Food Poisoning Prevention Worth Paying for, Consumers Say
Listeria Prompts Smoked Salmon Recall in 20 States
St. James Smokehouse Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of its Scotch Reserve Whiskey & Honey Smoked Scottish Salmon, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The four-ounce packs, lot code 5797 and batch code 4759 with UPC# 853729001151 are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria … [Read more...] about Listeria Prompts Smoked Salmon Recall in 20 States
Salmonella Death Reported at Maine Retirement Home
Two weeks after the retirement and assisted living facility, Quarry Hill, was struck with a Salmonella outbreak, the Bangor Daily News wrote that one person died and another was hospitalized for Salmonella Infection To date, seven cases tested positive for Salmonella Bacteria, said Dr. Stephen Sears, who is the acting director of … [Read more...] about Salmonella Death Reported at Maine Retirement Home
Victims of Peanut Salmonella Outbreak Seek Criminal Charges
Two men who lost parents in a massive Salmonella outbreak that was ultimately linked to Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) will be holding a press conference with five other families who also lost loved ones, said My Fox 9. The group seeks justice for their family members’ deaths and is hoping to pressure the Justice Department to … [Read more...] about Victims of Peanut Salmonella Outbreak Seek Criminal Charges
E. coli Tainted Water Plagues California Neighborhood
An unknown strain of E. coli is reportedly tainted drinking water to 200 homes in California, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported. Officials declared the water safe for residents to drink as of yesterday. Over the weekend, officials sterilized the pipes known to contain the E. coli Bacteria; prior, the 200 households were … [Read more...] about E. coli Tainted Water Plagues California Neighborhood
Salmonella Prompts Cilantro Recall in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers not to eat Nature's Reward brand fresh cilantro over the potential that it may be contaminated with Salmonella, said CTV News. The cilantro recall has been issued by Fresh Taste Produce Ltd., the importer; the recalled cilantro was sold at Wal-Mart stores in Ontario from … [Read more...] about Salmonella Prompts Cilantro Recall in Canada
Yellowfin Tuna Recalled for Food Poisoning Risk
Rouses Markets (www.rouses.com) has issued a recall of some of its wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks because of a food poisoning risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The recalled wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks are labeled as a product of USA with a UPC Code beginning with 208732 and were sold at … [Read more...] about Yellowfin Tuna Recalled for Food Poisoning Risk
E. coli Prompts Ground Beef Recall
American Food Service, of Pico Rivera, California, is recalling approximately 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) just announced. The … [Read more...] about E. coli Prompts Ground Beef Recall
E. coli Risk Prompts Raw Milk Recall in Washington State
The Country Market just issued a recall of raw milk after a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture found a possible E. coli contamination, The Spokesman Review reported. The recalled milk was sold at The Country Market farm store at 14211 North Thorpe Road in Medical Lake and at Fresh Abundance, 2015 … [Read more...] about E. coli Risk Prompts Raw Milk Recall in Washington State
Salmonella Recall Prompts Safeway Lawsuit
Advocacy group, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), is backing a lawsuit filed by two consumers against Safeway Inc., the grocery operator, said The Associated Press (AP). CSPI said that Safeway could have used "but did not use" information from its loyalty card program to contact consumers after they purchased … [Read more...] about Salmonella Recall Prompts Safeway Lawsuit
Salmonella Turns Up At Egg Farms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced its first round of inspections under recently enacted egg safety rules discovered problems at 12 of the 35 large farms inspected, wrote the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). The problems, many of which concerned how the companies managed their … [Read more...] about Salmonella Turns Up At Egg Farms
Salmonella Prompts Recall of Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Salmonella food poisoning can affect animals and there is … [Read more...] about Salmonella Prompts Recall of Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats
Cilantro Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is warning people not to eat certain fresh cilantro distributed by Tanimura & Antle, which is based in Salinas, California. The cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous, sometimes deadly, food-borne pathogen. To date, no illnesses … [Read more...] about Cilantro Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Listeria Prompts Recall of A Bagged Salads Sold On East Coast
State Garden, Chelsea, Massachusetts is conducting a voluntary recall of all of its salad products produced in its plant on January 4, 2011, over concerns about foodborne illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), just announced. The date corresponds to trace back codes 45693 and 45703 and the recall has been … [Read more...] about Listeria Prompts Recall of A Bagged Salads Sold On East Coast
Listeria May Cause Fatal Heart Infection
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine just discovered that some strains of food borne bacteria can invade the heart, which can result in significant and "difficult-to-treat heart infections", said Science Daily. The study appears, online, in the Journal of Medical Microbiology. Listeria … [Read more...] about Listeria May Cause Fatal Heart Infection
