Just Entrees Pty Ltd has recalled their own brand Chicken Liver Pate, Brandy Port and Sage from Coles supermarkets TAS and VIC due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
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Tagged Brandy Port, chicken liver pâté, Coles supermarkets TAS, Entrees Pty Ltd, Listeria monocytogenes, pregnant women
Miravalle Foods, Inc. of El Monte, CA, is conducting a voluntarily recall on its 0.75 ounce packages of Miravalle brand Achiote Molido Ground Annato spice 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.
The recalled packages of Ground Annato 0.75 oz. were distributed in California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, in retail stores.
The product comes in a 0.75 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot # 0015 & #0018 on the top of the UPC number (712810005020).
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in dog chew from Poland in Belgium
RASFF -Salmonella Meleagridis (presence /25g) in rapeseed expeller from Estonia in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence) in fish meal from Peru in France
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 881 µg/kg – ppb) in maize from India in Belgium
Posted in Animal Feed, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Testing, Pet Food, RASFF, Recall
Tagged rasff, salmonella, salmonella spp
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with organic black peppercorns that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value, Nature’s Place and others due to potential Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.
While the product in question was steam pasteurized at the source and tested negative for Salmonella by Frontier Natural Products Co-op, there is a small risk that Salmonella may still be present based on a positive, random test that was recently conducted. Frontier Natural Products Co-op is immediately initiating added precautions to the safety of the supply chain to mitigate any future occurrence.
The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY, is recalling its 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of “Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” 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.
The recalled “Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The product comes in a 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb, corrugated boxes with plastic liners marked with lot # 14029/21 stamped on the right side top of the box.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL is voluntarily recalling Lisy Sweet Basil (Albahaca), 6 oz jar, Item #1132, Lot #’s A013 0518 & A014 0518, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is 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 illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
Lisy Sweet Basil- 6oz, bottle, UPC Code 0 96786 30032 8 began distribution on 01/15/2014 in retail stores in the states of New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
Posted in Animal Feed, Bacteria, FDA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Laboratory, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall, Salmonella
Tagged fda, Frontier Natural Products, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, salmonella, salmonella contamination, Whole Foods Market
RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (1.5*10² CFU/g) in dog chew from Thailand in Spain
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 1937; Tot. = 2569 µg/kg – ppb) in popcorn from Argentina in Italy
RASFF -norovirus in frozen blanched clams (Meretrix Lyrata) from Vietnam in Spain
RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx+ ; eae+ /25g) in raw milk from Belgium in Belgium
Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, Bacteria, E.coli, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Virus, Hygiene, Microbiology, Mycotoxin, Norovirus, Pathogen, RASFF, Raw Milk, Recall, Salmonella, STEC
Tagged enterobacteriaceae, escherichia coli, Meretrix lyrata, rasff, salmonella spp
The food recall warning issued on March 26, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. The following products are being recalled because they were made from or contain shredded cheese products voluntarily recalled by Castle Cheese Inc. due to Listeria.
Industry is recalling Belich’s Market and Creekside Market brands Breakfast Wraps from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the linkm above.
Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged canadian food inspection agency, Castle Cheese Inc., cfia, listeria contamination, safety investigation, shredded cheese products
Lao Thai Nam Corp., of Dallas, Texas is recalling Number One Sompa Salted Fish, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
The food recall warning issued on March 17, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. The following products are being recalled because they were made from or contain shredded cheese products voluntarily recalled by Castle Cheese Inc. due to Listeria.
Industry is recalling various shredded cheese, pasta, and salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes not to sell or use the products described below due to possible Listeria contamination.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend | 5 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00901 4 |
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00910 6 |
| All Fruits LTD | “Coupe hôpital“ | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00903 8 |
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend + Orange | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00801 7 |
| Restaurant Maman Fournier | 5 Fruits Blend | 5 kg | Best before 23 April 2014 | None |
Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged canadian food inspection agency, Castle Cheese Inc., cfia, listeria contamination, shredded cheese products, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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