Category Archives: Recall

USA – Chicken Quesadilla – E.coli O121

Posted on March 29, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

Rich Products Corporation, a Buffalo, NY firm, is recalling approximately 196,222 pounds of frozen chicken quesadilla and various other heat treated, not fully cooked frozen mini meals and snack items because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified of a multistate investigation of E. coli O121 illnesses on March 19, 2013. Food samples were collected from an ill individual in New York as part of this investigation, and tested by the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory. At present, the cluster includes 24 cases in 15 states. A sample of a Farm Rich frozen chicken mini quesadilla product from a New York case tested positive for the outbreak strain of E. coli O121. Eight cases in Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia report consuming Farm Rich products. FSIS is continuing to work with federal and state public health partners on this investigation, including the New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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USA – Publix Recall Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 27, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Journal

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad since it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification of the potential contamination from their supplier, Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens. Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, UPC # 41415-39662, was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Product was sold in pre-packaged 12 ounce containers, and this recall involves all product sold with use by dates of 4/5/2013, 4/14/2013 and 4/17/2013.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Histamine

Posted on March 25, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in salami from Spain in Finland

RASFF – Salmonella Agona (presence /25g) in sunflower meal from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF – Histamine (342; 260; 360; 322; 230; 477; 495; 370; 265 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled sardines (Sardinella aurita) from Tunisia in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins

Posted on March 25, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 28 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (19 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 25.69; Tot. = 27.24 µg/kg – ppb) in pisatchio nuts from Turkey in Germany

RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 10.8; Tot. = 11.5 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachios from Turkey, via Syria in Italy

RASFF – Aflatoxins (20.1 <–> 46.8 µg/kg – ppb) in single feed maize from Romania and Bulgaria in Germany

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Canada – Food Alerts – Salmon – Listeria – Clam Stew – Boutulinum – Nut Butters – Salmonella

Posted on March 25, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA – The public warning issued on March 15, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Bar Clams and Bar Clam Stew described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

CFIA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the nut butters, peanuts, sugar or tahini described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful bacteria.

These products have been distributed in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces as well.

Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.

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

CFIA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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USA – Salted Black Beans – Recall – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on March 22, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

GL Food Wholesale, Golden Dharma International Corp., Waylong Marketing, and Mandalay Trading Corporation are recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms. The recalls were announced in the weekly FDA enforcement report. There are three separate recalls because the product codes and “best by” dates are different and because the distribution of the product is different for each firm.

The beans are in a 180 gram (6.34 ounce) package, 100 cans to the carton. The product is in a two piece can with a single seam. The can is wrapped with a label containing red, yellow, and black text.

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USA – FDA – Recall – Pet Food – Salmonella

Posted on March 22, 2013 by KSW | 2 comments

FDA

Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 245 boxes of Woofers (beef patties) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews 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 signs 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 these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by Colorado Department of Agriculture Feed Program which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria.