Whole Foods Market is recalling two items from a single store because the products were made from Sunland peanuts that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The products were sold in the grab and go section and at the full service chef’s case. The store is at 2955 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Popcorn Indiana brand popcorn products described below because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following Popcorn Indiana brand popcorn products, imported from the USA, are affected by this alert:
| Product | Size | UPC | Best By date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged White Cheddar Popcorn | 255 g | 8 43571 00078 5 | 18/FEB/2013 |
| Aged White Cheddar Popcorn | 225 g | 8 43571 00078 5 | 25/FEB/2013 |
These products were distributed in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. However, they may have been distributed in other provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese is voluntarily recalling Kentucky Rose, Kentucky Bleu, Awe-Brie and Tomme de Nena. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the FDA. Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese recalled this product due to possible Listeria monocytogenescontamination, 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.
To date, there have been no instances of illness reported.
TAIPEI–Costco Wholesale Corp. has pulled all smoked salmon processed by Dutch company Foppen from its chain stores in Taiwan, following foreign news reports stating salmonella-tainted smoked salmon supplied by Foppen has sickened hundreds of people in the United States and Holland, a health official said yesterday.
The smoked salmon in question is imported under the name of Costco’s store brand Kirkland, but has been processed by Foppen, said Tsai Shu-chen, division head of the Food and Drug Administration under the Cabinet-level Department of Health.
Whole Foods Market is recalling ricotta salata sold in 21 states and Washington D.C. because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is an update of a previous recall. There is a nationwide outbreak caused by that bacteria that has sickened at least 18 people in 12 states and D.C
Gretchen’s Shoebox is recalling products because they were made with Justin’s Nut Butter that has been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The Justin’s product was made with Sunland ingredients that have been recalled and linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak in the United States.
Xan Confections is recalling 13 of its gourmet peanut butter chocolate products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The products were made with Sunland ingredients, which have been recalled and linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak in the U.S.
Late July Snacks, LLC, is recalling Organic Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers becasue they were made with Sunland peanut butter, which has been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. One of Sunland’s products, Trader Joe’s Valencia Peanut Butter, has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney in the United States that has sickened at least 30 people.
Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its NATURE’S DELI CHICKEN JERKY DOG TREATS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonellacan sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
The recalled Chicken Jerky Dog Treats were distributed to 57 Sam’s Club locations in the following states: CO,IA,ID,IL,KS,MO,MT,NE,OK,SD,UT and WY.
The product comes in a clear plastic bag with the Nature’s Deli logo containing 2.5 lbs chicken jerky marked with UPC bar code 647263800208. Kasel Industries is recalling lot number BEST BY 091913 DEN because this lot code tested positive through analysis by the FDA.
No illnesses have been reported to date in animals or humans in connection with this product.
The NSW Food Authority advises:
Woolworths Ltd has recalled batches of its almond kernels from Woolworths, Safeway, Food for Less and Flemings Supermarkets nationally.
The batches are being recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Salmonella can cause food poisoning. Symptoms can include headache, fever, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea.
The recalled product and batches are:
This recall applies only to the above product.
Consumers should consume the product. Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information: Contact Woolworths – 1800 103 515 or see www.woolworths.com.au for product recall information.
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Antimicrobial packaging appears to be a promising application of active food packaging technology. This project was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of selected antimicrobial packaging structures in improving the microbial quality of a ready-to-eat (RTE) meat product. Cooked ham samples (25 g) inoculated with a five-strain mixture of Listeria monocytogenes (2 or 4 log CFU g−1) were packaged into three different antimicrobial packaging structures, respectively, and samples in the non-antimicrobial packaging structure served as controls. The samples were stored at 4, 10, or 22 °C, and populations of total aerobic bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, and inoculated L. monocytogenes were determined twice a week over a 4 w storage period. Packaging structures with an O2 scavenger or a CO2 generator were more effective than the structure with an allyl isothiocyanate (AIT) generator. Listeria populations in the packaging structure with the O2 scavenger were 1.80–2.65, 3.69–4.76, and 4.62–4.67 log CFU g−1 lower than the controls at 4, 10, or 22 °C. Samples in the packaging structure with the CO2 generator were 1.11–1.63, 4.30–4.45, and 4.01–4.44 log CFU g−1 lower than the controls at 4, 10, or 22 °C. Significant inhibitions on total aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae counts were also observed in packaging structures with the CO2 generator and O2 scavenger. However, packaging structures with the AIT generator only significantly inhibited L. monocytogenes, total aerobic bacteria, and Enterobacteriaceae in some samples, mainly those stored at 22 °C. These results suggest that some of the evaluated packaging structures can effectively control bacterial populations, particularly Listeria populations on RTE meat products.
