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USA – FDA Recalls – More Pet Food Salmonella – Chocolate Cream Eggs Salmonella

Posted on February 28, 2013 by | 3 comments

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United Pet Group, Inc., announces that it has voluntarily withdrawn a limited
quantity of the products “Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets,” “ēCotrition
Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets,” “ēCotrition Grains
& Greens Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches,” and “ēCotrition
Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels.” These products
contain small quantities of dried parsley flakes supplied to United Pet Group by
Specialty Commodities, Inc. On February 11, 2013, Specialty Commodities, Inc.
initiated a voluntary product recall of parsley flakes distributed to United Pet
Group and other pet food suppliers because the products may have the potential
to be contaminated with Salmonella. Specialty Commodities, Inc.
distributed the products to United Pet Group on May 30, 2012, and August 29,
2012. Above listed products were distributed throughout the USA and Canada
between Oct 2012 and Feb 2013.

FDA

Zachary Confections, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of certain
production lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs because they
have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism
which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons
infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be
bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection
with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream
and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected
aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

No other Zachary Confections products are involved in this recall.

To date Zachary Confections has not received any consumer illness complaints associated with its products. As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Zachary Confections is issuing the voluntary recall.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the potential problem.

 

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Ireland – Creche with E.coli Cases

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Irish Examiner

Further possible cases of E.coli infection are being investigated in children attending a Cork crèche where one case has already been confirmed.

The HSE told parents of children attending First Steps in Midleton  the infection is now being treated as “an outbreak investigation” following reports of diarrhoeal illnesses in more babies.

The HSE received official confirmation of the first case on Wednesday. It is understood a baby tested positive. On foot of this, all 85 children and 15 staff who attend the Mill Rd crèche must now be tested.

Yesterday the HSE distributed kits to parents for collection of two stool samples. The samples will have to be microbiologically tested at the National VTEC (Verotoxigenic E.coli) reference laboratory in Dublin. In the meantime, the parents have been warned by the HSE that their child should not attend any childcare facility until both samples test clear of infection.
Staff have also been asked to refrain from working with children.

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Ireland – Recall – Cheese – E.coli O157

Posted on February 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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E.coli O157 present in Gouda Herb Cheese by Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2013.05
Product: Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese Gouda Herb Cheese: approval number: IE 1859 EC
Batch Code: production date: 19/09/2012
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

E.coli O157 has been found in a batch of Gouda herb cheese by Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese. This product has been sold in a foodstall in the Limerick Milk Market and in a retailer in Co. Clare. The company has been ordered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to withhold placing any further batches on the market.  Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated cheese due to the presence of E.coli O157.

Nature Of Danger:

E.coli O157 may cause severe bloody diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, although sometimes the infection causes non-bloody diarrhoea or no symptoms. In some groups, particularly children under 5 years of age and the elderly, the infection can also cause a complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), in which the red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail.

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated cheese.

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USA – WSDA – Recall Raw Milk – STEC E.coli ?

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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is
warning consumers not to drink Dungeness Valley Creamery brand raw Jersey whole milk, raw Jersey skim milk, and raw Jersey cream because the products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) that can cause serious illness.

Dungeness Valley Creamery raw Jersey cream, raw Jersey whole
milk and raw Jersey skim milk with any Best Buy dates of 03/02 or later may be
contaminated. The firm sells its products in gallon, half gallon, quart and pint
containers. Today’s health alert includes all container sizes of the unpasteurized milk products.

The health alert is being initiated after routine sampling by WSDA found toxin-producing E. coli in a sample of raw cream. Based in Sequim, the Dungeness Valley Creamery and WSDA are continuing their investigation into the source of the problem. Currently, no human illnesses have been linked with these products.

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Canada – Further Tea Products Recalled – Salmonella

Posted on February 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Health Hazard Alert – Certain tea products may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date: February 24, 2013

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification: Class 2

Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution: Retail

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USA – FDA Recall – Cucumbers – Salmonella

Posted on February 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons)
Recall Number F-0984-2013
Classification Class I
Code Info Lot #MA012304.
Product Distributed Qty 343 units
Reason For Recall Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Canada – CFIA Recalls – Gorgonzola – Listeria – Seasame Paste – Salmonella

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Health Hazard Alert – Certain Mauri brand Gorgonzola may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Recall date: February 25, 2013

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Listeria

Hazard classification: Class 1

Recalling Firm: Arla Foods Incorporated

Distribution: Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the distribution: Consumer

Health Hazard Alert – Certain Clic brand Sesame Paste Tahina may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date: February 25, 2013

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification: Class 2

Recalling Firm: Clic International Inc.

Distribution: National

Extent of the distribution: Consumer

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USA – Two Pet Food Recalls – Aflatoxin – Salmonella

Posted on February 25, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling certain bags of dog food due to elevated levels of aflatoxin, a chemical contaminant found in corn. Consumers who have purchased these products should not feed them to their dogs.

Aflatoxins cause cancer in animals, but are allowed at extremely low levels in nuts, seeds and legumes because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers them “unavoidable contaminants” that pose little risk if small amounts are eaten over a lifetime. The problem with the dog food products was discovered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. At the time if the recall no illnesses had been reported in association with the recall.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Honest Kitchen today is recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products for possible contamination with Salmonella. The recalled products were produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the U.S. and Canada in retail stores, online and through mail order.

Pets who have Salmonella infections may have symptoms including lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some may only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pets have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms,  contact your veterinarian.

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Canada – CFIA – Recall – Organic Herbal Tea – Salmonella

Posted on February 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Health Hazard Alert – Certain TEGA brand ORGANIC LEMON HIBISCUS GREEN ROOIBOS HERBAL TEA may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date:
February 23, 2013

Reason for recall:
Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification:
Class 2

Recalling Firm:
Nu-Tea Company Ltd.

Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution:
Consumer

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USA – FDA – Recalls – More Pet Food Salmonella – Fish Spreads Listeria

Posted on February 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling Blue Crab Spread, Maine Lobster Spread, Lobster and Shrimp Spread, and Smoked Salmon Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria.

The Blue Crab Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/14/13 B. The Maine Lobster Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/16/13 LA. The Lobster and Shrimp Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/23/13 L&S1 and EXP 3/30/13 L&S1. The Smoked Salmon Spread being recalled is coded 3/10/13 S2.

The following products are being recalled: Blue Crab Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, Maine Lobster Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, Lobster and Shrimp Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, and Smoked Salmon Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces.

The products in question were produced 12/17/12, 12/19/12, 12/26/12, 1/31/13, and 1/25/13 respectively and distributed to stores in the North East and South East United States.

Because of the potential for food borne illness, we urge consumers who have purchased the suspect products not to eat them, but to return them to the point of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact GoldCoast Salads by calling (239) 513-0430.

FDA

The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected.

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 signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animals have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The Company is taking this action after learning that one of its raw ingredients suppliers has recalled a batch of human-grade parsley that may contain Salmonella. The batch of parsley was shipped to the Company in 2012 and used in the production of five lots of finished Honest Kitchen products.

The Honest Kitchen regularly tests for Salmonella and other pathogens as part of its quality control process and has not received to date any reports of illness associated with these lots of products. Nonetheless, the Company is proceeding with this action in order to ensure the full safety and quality of its products.

“We are committed to providing the highest-quality human-grade food available to our customers’ pets,” said Lucy Postins, founder, CEO and CMO of The Honest Kitchen. “While our quality control tests did not find evidence of Salmonella in any of our finished products, we are accountable for everything we make, and are taking precautionary action to ensure the safety and integrity of our products.”

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