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USA – Beef Recall – E.coli O157

Posted on August 1, 2013 by | 1 comment

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National Beef Packing Company, a Liberal, Kan., firm, is recalling approximately 50,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

  • 10 lb. chub of “National Beef” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577
  • 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404

All these products bear the establishment number “EST. 208A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on July 18, 2013 and were shipped in 40 to 60 pound cases to retailers, wholesalers, and food service distributors nationwide.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E. coli O157:H7. An investigation determined National Beef Packing Co. was the sole supplier of the source materials used to produce the positive product. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.  Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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USA FDA Recall – Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 1, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Trois Comtois Morbier cheese in the Mid Atlantic, Southwest, Northern California, Southern Pacific and Midwest regions. This cheese is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

The recalled Trois Comtois Morbier comes in wheels approximately 11 lbs. each, which are then cut and wrapped in varying weights and are labeled with a Whole Foods Market scale label.  Below is a list of how the cheese was labeled, including PLU code, according to the state in which it was sold. This recall includes all “best by” dates sold in Whole Foods Market stores in the states listed in the link above.

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USA – FDA Recall – Peeled Prawns – Salmonella

Posted on July 31, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling Wholey peeled, cooked, tail-on 31/40 count shrimp, because it has 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.

The recalled cooked shrimp was distributed to manufacturers and retailers in the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana over the course of two days: July 25, 2013 and July 26, 2013. Of the 1336 recalled cases that Lipari Foods received, only 32 cases are left in commerce that have yet to be recovered.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Canada – Salmonella in Tahina and Listeria in Cheese Recall Updates

Posted on July 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Clic International Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Tahina products described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The importer, Clic International Inc., Laval, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

The Tahina products in the link above, product of Lebanon, are affected by this alert:

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The public warning issued on July 18, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agropur are warning the public not to consume the Igor brand Gorgonzola Cheese described in the link above because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

This product was distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. However, it may have been distributed in other provinces.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The importer, Agropur, St-Hubert, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

All lot codes and Best Before dates of the products in the link above Igor brand Gorgonzola cheese, product of Italy, are affected by this alert.

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USA – Salmonella Outbreak in Iowa – Poultry or Eggs

Posted on July 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Mason City, Iowa, is the center of a Salmonella outbreak investigation that preceded a wider outbreak notice announced Friday by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Mason City is the seat of government for Cerro Gordo County, which leads all 19 Iowa counties in the number of illnesses associated with an outbreak of salmonellosis that may be linked to poultry or egg

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella -Feed – Soy Bean – Diced Tomato – Dried Fish – Chicken Meal – Eggs

Posted on July 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (450 CFU/g) in feed for food-producing animals from Mauritania in Denmark

RASFF -Salmonella Give (presene /25g) in soy bean meal from Brazil, via Slovenia in Austria

RASFF -Salmonella Idikan (presence /25g) in soya meal from Brazil, via the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella spp. in frozen diced tomatoes from Spain in France

RASFF – Salmonella Brunei (presence /25g) in frozen dried fish from Vietnam in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken wings from Hungary in Slovakia

RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence) in eggs from Spain in France

 

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USA – FDA Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 26, 2013 by | 1 comment

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ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, 160 Raritan Center Parkway #6, Edison, NJ  08837, is recalling herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) 400 gram in plastic packaging due  to Listeria contamination.

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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women

The recalled herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) 400 gram in plastic packaging includes best by dates 05/15/2013 and 7/17/2013 (UPC: 4607095500208). The best by date is located on the round side of the packaging and was sold to retail grocery stores in New York State beginning on 03/15/2013 and ending on 5/24/2013. It is a product of Russia.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel found the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have purchased herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) should not consume it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company @ 732-225-3600, 9:00AM-5:00 PM EST from Monday to Friday.

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USA – Raw Milk Issues Again – E.coli O157 – Suprised!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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St. John Creamery in Lake Stevens, Washington is recalling refrigerated and frozen raw goat’s milk that was sold in the western part of that state. The Washington State Department of Agriculture testing found E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in the milk. The samples are being tested again by a third lab.

The bottles of raw goat’s milk have brown caps and a sell by date of July 29, 2013 and later. The creamery sells milk for human consumption and for pets. If you purchased this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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USA – Hepatitis and Cyclospora Updates

Posted on July 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The multi-state hepatitis A outbreak linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berry and pomegranate mix sold at Costco stores has grown to include 151 sickened. Sixty-six people have been hospitalized in this outbreak. No deaths have been reported.

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A multi-state Cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 267 people and hospitalized eight of them, according to federal and state health authorities involved in a collaborative investigation. The rare parasite has infected at least 127 people Iowa, 68 people in Nebraska, 65 people in Texas, 4 people in Wisconsin, 2 people in Illinois and 1 person in Kansas.

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria – RTE Products – Clostridium – Pesto – Bacillus cereus – Vanilla Sauce – Outbreak in Mussels

Posted on July 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes in various ready-to-eat meat products from Sweden

RASFF – Clostridium botulinum (present /25g) in pesto from Italy

RASFF – Bacillus cereus (4.3 x 10^5 CFU/g) in chilled vanilla sauce from Germany

RASFF -Foodborne outbreak caused by mussels from Greece in France

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