Monthly Archives: June 2016

FDA 

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of the Carmel Market District due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

The affected product was sold in the bulk foods sections of the Carmel Market District with a PLU of 65167. The additional recalled product was available for purchase at these locations both loose within the bulk bin through June 1, 2016, and in pre-packaged containers with sell by dates through December 1, 2016. There are no confirmed illnesses to date associated with this recall.

FDA

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of three central Ohio Market District stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

The affected product was sold in the bulk foods sections of the Kingdale, Dublin and Grandview Yard Market District locations with a PLU of 65167. The additional recalled product was available for purchase at these locations both loose within the bulk bin through June 1, 2016, and in pre-packaged containers with sell by dates through December 1, 2016. There are no confirmed illnesses to date associated with this recall.

FDA

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of three northeast Ohio Giant Eagle, Inc. stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

The affected product was sold in the bulk foods sections of the Rocky River Giant Eagle, and the Portage Crossing and Strongsville Market District locations with a PLU of 65167. The additional recalled product was available for purchase at these locations both loose within the bulk bin through June 1, 2016, and in pre-packaged containers with sell by dates through December 1, 2016. There are no confirmed illnesses to date associated with this recall.

FDA

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of four Pittsburgh area Market District stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination. Importantly, the most recent expanded recall now also includes one case of sunflower seeds sold from the Meadville Giant Eagle.

The affected product was sold in the bulk foods sections of the Waterworks Mall (Fox Chapel), Shadyside, Township of Pine and South Hills Village Market District locations with a PLU of 65167. The additional recalled product was available for purchase at these locations both loose within the bulk bin through June 1, 2016, and in pre-packaged containers with sell by dates through December 1, 2016. The affected loose product was also sold from the Meadville Giant Eagle. There are no confirmed illnesses to date associated with this recall.

FDA

Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies, Inc. of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling the specific code dates listed below of Dollywood Cajun Mix cello bag, due to the potential presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The affected product is packaged in 9 oz. clear bag with Dollywood Theme Park label, UPC 4900005033302. This only affects packages with best by codes ranging from 01/23/16 thru 11/11/16. The product is distributed at Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Please note, no illnesses have been reported to date.

Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies, Inc. initiated the recall after being notified by our supplier that sunflower kernels used in the Cajun Mix were recalled for potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

FSA

As a precautionary measure, Bounce Food Limited is recalling its Cashew & Pecan Vitality Lift Balls and Apple & Cinnamon Protein Punch Balls, as the products might contain listeria.

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As a precautionary measure, Bounce Food Limited is recalling batches of its Cashew Pecan Vitality Lift Balls and its Apple & Cinnamon Protein Punch Balls, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point of sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected batches.

CFIA

June 7, 2016 – Natural High Co Pty (trading as Bounce Foods) is recalling Bounce brand Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

CFIA

June 7, 2016 – The food recall warning issued on June 3, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information.

Kashi Company is recalling Kashi brand Trail Mix Whole Grain Bars from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

National Post 

University of Alberta researchers are concerned after finding E. coli bacteria survived recommended temperatures for cooking meat.

Lynn McMullen, a food biologist, and other researchers at the U of A’s Agri-Food Discovery Place, have been performing experiments on E. coli after one of students found the bacteria in cooked beef. McMullen said that should have been impossible.

“We had a huge collection of strains of E. coli that came from meat processing plants, and we decided to screen and see if any were heat resistant,” McMullen said.

“So our student came back and said ‘This one survives 70 minutes at 60 C,’ and I said, ‘Wrong, E. coli doesn’t do that. Something’s wrong.’ ”

FDA

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. (“company”) is issuing a voluntary recall of limited lot codes of certain bar products. These products contain or may have come in contact with equipment that processed product containing sunflower seeds distributed by supplier SunOpta, Inc. that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no reports of illness associated with the consumption of these products. The company is initiating a voluntary recall in an abundance of caution and care for the consumer due to an expanded recall initiated by sunflower seed supplier SunOpta, Inc.

FSA

NSW Government

The NSW Food Authority advises:

Orgazmo Smoked Foods has recalled its Wood Smoked Sicilian Olives from Farmers Markets in NSW due to potential microbial contamination.

Product details are:

• Wood Smoked Sicilian Olives, 600g plastic container
• Best Before 05 MAY 2017

Food products contaminated with pathogens may cause illness if consumed.

If you are concerned about your health, you should seek medical advice.

The product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information contact Orgazmo Smoked Foods on 0425 213 330.

Food Safety News

Both the number of raw chickens sold at retail showing campylobacter contamination and the number with the highest level of contamination are showing improvement, according to Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

Campylobacter remains the most common cause of food borne illness in throughout the United Kingdom, and FSS research has shown that a significant proportion of Scottish campylobacter cases are associated with a chicken source.

Scotland’s food safety agency is working in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on the UK strategy to reduce campylobacter in chicken. The latest set of results have been published from FSA’s survey of campylobacter in fresh chicken sold at retail, and in the packaging.

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