Fears about deadly botulism and listeria Friday prompted the Rhode Island Department of Health to issue a public health warning about Farmstead Inc. of 186 Wayland Ave. in Providence.
Certain food items from the Farmstead Inc. retail shop or through www.farmsteadinc.com are being voluntarily recalled due to food safety concerns.
Ten year old Farmstead is owned by chefs Matt and Kate Jennings. They are known for using “New England ingredients with a strong sense of place and traditional Yankee character” and supporting local growers and producers.
A spokesman for the Jennings has confirmed the recall, but claimed its production methods have not changed since it last passed inspection in 2010. Health inspectors initiated the current investigation after receiving a tip.
No illnesses associated with these products have yet been reported.
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