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US Ground Beef Recall – E.coli O157

Posted on December 24, 2011 by | 1 comment

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., a Dakota City, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 40,948 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)

The following products are subject to recall:

  • 10-pound chubs of “CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20,” packed in cases containing eight chubs.

The products subject to recall have a “BEST BEFORE OR FREEZE BY” date of “11/13/11” and “EST. 245C” on the box label. The products were shipped to institutions and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

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Histamine Illnesses Lead to Sushi Tuna Recall- USA

Posted on December 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment
Three illnesses due to elevated histamine levels in sushi have prompted Osamu Corporation of Gardena, CA to recall up to 1,800 cases of frozen ground tuna.
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday that it found elevated histamine levels in samples of the company’s tuna taken from one retail location, and said several samples of the ground tuna showed signs of decomposition.
 
The recall announcement did not disclose the name or location of the retail establishment, nor did it provide further details about the three people sickened.
 
According to the company, the cause of the elevated histamine levels found in the ground tuna isn’t known. But decomposition can promote formation of histamine in seafood. Histamine in food can cause a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, hives and itchy skin, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
 
Individuals may react to histamine differently. People developing these symptoms should seek medical attention.
 
The recalled frozen ground tuna was in lot number 7013 shipped to three distributors  — AFC Corporation, Red Shell Foods and Pacific Fresh Fish Company — from Aug. 8 to Sept. 8 this year.
 
Red Shell Foods has sushi franchises in grocery markets in California in Calabasas, Century City, Dana Point, Encino, Hollywood, Irvine, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Sherman Oaks, Silverlake, Tarzana, West Hollywood, and Westlake Village.
 
AFC has sushi franchises at counters in grocery stores in nearly every state.
 
Pacific Fresh Fish Company of Los Angeles is a cash-and-carry establishment.
 

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US Organic Celery Seed Recalled – Third Product Salmonella

Posted on December 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Starwest Botanicals of Rancho Cordova, CA, is the third company to announce a recall of whole organic celery seed that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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No illnesses have been reported. Starwest Botanicals said it became aware of the potential contamination after being notified by a customer.

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CIFA – Serrano Peppers – Recall – Salmonella

Posted on December 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The public warning issued on December 20, 2011has been expanded to include an additional product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the Serrano peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected fresh Serrano peppers, imported from the USA, were sold as follows:

Unlabelled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 5 and 20, 2011, inclusively.

Consumers who have purchased bulk, unlabelled Serrano peppers are advised to check with their place of purchase to determine if they have the affected product.

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

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FSA – Recall Ground Cumin – Salmonella

Posted on December 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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Natco Foods Ltd is recalling specific batch codes of ground cumin, as salmonella has been detected in some parts of the affected batch. Investigations into the source of contamination are ongoing.

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CIFA – Jalapeno Pepper – Recall Salmonella

Posted on December 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the jalapeno peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected fresh jalapeno peppers, imported from the USA, were sold as follows:

  1. Unlabelled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.
  2. Unlabelled from bulk or in 4.5 kg Cal Fresco brand cases at Loblaws banners (Extra Foods, No Frills, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Shop Easy, SuperValu, Real Canadian Superstore, Lucky Dollar and Your Independent Grocer) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.

Consumers who have purchased bulk, unlabelled jalapeno peppers are advised to check with their place of purchase to determine if they have the affected product.

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

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US Ground Beef Recall – E.coli

Posted on December 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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A Nebraska meatpacker recalled more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef products distributed in 16 states after a test confirmed the presence of E. coli, the Agriculture Department said Friday.

The products were shipped to institutions and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. of Dakota City, Neb., recalled 10-pound chubs of chuck fine ground beef 80/20, packed in cases containing eight chubs.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement that the problem was discovered through routine monitoring that confirmed a positive result for E. coli. No reports of illness have been received.

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US Organic Celery Seed – Recall – Salmonella

Posted on December 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Swanson Health Products and its supplier, B & M Inc. of Mount Vernon, MO, are recalling whole organic celery seed because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
 

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B & M’s O Organics-brand celery seed is sold at all Safeway-owned stores, including Safeway, Carrs, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons.
 
Swanson’s celery seed is sold at its retail store in North Dakota, over the Internet or by mail-order.
 
In separate news releases late Friday, the companies said they were alerted to the problem by B & M’s supplier, which they did not identify. Routine sampling had returned a test positive for Salmonella, according to B & M.
 
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the O Organics Celery seed, which was sold at stores from May 25, 2011, through Dec. 16, 2011.

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CIFA – Cheese and Dairy Products Recall- Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The public warning issued on December 13 2011 has been expanded to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and 3903052 Canada Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cheese and dairy products described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following cheese products, bearing establishment number 1874, and any Best Before dates up to and including those listed below, are affected by this alert:

Brand Product Size UPC Last Best Before Date
Bio-Life Adigeisky Cheese 300-400 g 7 78546 07000 8 16 DEC 2011
Bio-Life “Epebah – Fromage Armenian Brinza” 300-400 g 7 78546 19000 3 19 OCT 2011
Bio-Life Erevan (Istanbuli) 300-400 g None 29 OCT 2011
Bio-Life Suluguni Cheese 300-400 g 7 78546 11000 1 04 JAN 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé Bâtonnet Riviera 250 g 7 78546 14250 7 15 FEV 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé Bâtonnet Riviera 1 kg 7 78546 14001 5 15 FEV 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé Moumtaza 350 g None None – Packaged on 11 NOV 11
Fromagerie Marie Kadé Santa Maria – Fresh Cheese 250 – 350 g 7 78546 20000 9 26 DEC 2011
TIFCO Queso Fresco 500 g None 04 MAY 2012
None Oaxaca 400-500 g None 30 NOV 2011

The following dairy products, bearing establishment number 1874, and any Best Before dates up to and including those listed below, are affected by this alert:

Brand Product Size UPC Last Best Before Date
Bio-Life Kefir 1% 1 L 7 78546 03401 7 09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Kefir 2.5 % 1 L 7 78546 03402 4 09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Kefir 2.5 % Probiotic 1 L 7 78546 03402 4 09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Kefir 3.25 % Probiotic 1 L 7 78546 03403 1 09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Plain Yogurt 750 g 7 78546 35753 6 16 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Ryazhenka 2.5 % 1 L 7 78546 34041 5 09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life Toplenoe Maslo 1 lb (454 g) None None – Production date
26 MAR 2011
Fromagerie Marie Kadé Yogurt 3.25 % 750 g 7 78546 35753 16 DEC 2011

These products have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

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US – Ground Beef Recall – Possible Salmonella

Posted on December 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

USDA – FSIS – WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2011 – Hannaford, a Scarborough, Maine-based grocery chain, is recalling an undetermined amount of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. This recall was initiated due to concerns about illnesses caused by an outbreak of salmonellosis that may be associated with use and consumption of fresh in-store ground beef prepared in and purchased at Hannaford stores.

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