Gusto Packing, a Montgomery, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,113 pounds of sliced, spiral ham products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The hams were shipped to wholesalers for further distribution in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, while some were exported to Canada.
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Ashgrove Cheese Pty Ltd has recalled 3 cheese products (Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese Wine Lovers selection, Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese Picnic Pack and Aldi Emporium Selection Pepper Cheese) due to Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the
elderly and people with low immune systems. The Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese products were sold in independent supermarkets in TAS and VIC and the Emporium Selection Pepper Cheese sold in Aldi stores in QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC. Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
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Tagged Aldi Emporium Selection Pepper Cheese, Ashgrove Cheese Pty Ltd, cheese products, Farm Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes, Tasmanian Farm Cheese Picnic
Fonterra Brands NZ is today conducting a voluntary recall of 300ml and 500ml bottles of Anchor and Pams fresh cream with a best before date of 21 January 2014, distributed in the North Island from Northland to Turangi, including Gisborne.
The recall involves 8,700 bottles of fresh cream that have been distributed to retail and foodservice outlets. Fonterra Brands NZ Managing Director Peter McClure said the voluntary recall is being done because quality tests have shown there may be the presence of E.Coli in some Anchor and Pams bottles of cream with the 21 January 2014 best before date.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience and concern this recall might cause but food safety and quality are our top priorities,” said Mr McClure.
Consumers are advised not to consume this product and to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If they require further information, they should contact Fonterra Brands’ customer service centre on 0800 256 257.
This recall does not affect any other Anchor or Pams products.
Webbers Food is recalling “Hausmacher” liver pâté from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold in glass jars with no label only from November 13, 2013 to December 5, 2013, inclusively, at the following locations in Nova Scotia:
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | “Hausmacher” liver pâté | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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Tagged clostridium botulinum, clostridium botulinum toxin, Hammonds Plains, liver pâté, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Lunenburg, Recalled product
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 10.5 10.5; Tot. = 41 µg/kg – ppb) in dried lerida figs from Turkey in France
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 16.4; Tot. = 17.3 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in France
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 2.7 µg/kg – ppb) in chestnut flour from Germany in Switzerland
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 17.27; Tot. = 18.82 µg/kg – ppb) in raw shelled peanuts from Brazil in Poland
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 28.3 / B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 33.2 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds without shell from Australia in Spain
RASFF -aflatoxins in peanuts from India in the UK
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 8.2; Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from Nicaragua in th UK
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 27.6; Tot. = 41.6 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted pistachio nuts from Turkey in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella (O3,10 : L : 5 in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella Tennessee (1 out of 5 samples /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (2500 CFU/g) in processed animal protein from Germany in Belgium
RASFF -Salmonella Mbandaka (in 1 out of 50 samples /25g) in GMO soybean meal from Germany, via Switzerland in Finland
RASFF -Salmonella infantis (presence /25g) in dog chew from Poland in Sweden
RASFF -Salmonella typhimurium in sunflower seed expeller from Belgium, with raw material from the Netherlands in Belgium
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Tagged Belgium, rasff, salmonella, salmonella infantis, salmonella tennessee, salmonella typhimurium
December 24, 2013 – Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, GA has recalled 90 pounds of Heavenly Blue and 78 pounds of Aztec Cheddar cheese, because of potential contamination of Salmonella. Flat Creek is in the process of notifying all of the purchasers.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The cheeses were distributed in certain parts of Georgia and Florida and (6) online orders (www.flatcreekdairy.com), which are in the process of being notified. The product is packed in clear plastic and ranges in sizes from ½ pound to whole wheels. The recall is specific to product marked with the lot codes 130916XHB (Heavenly Blue) and 130823XAZ (Aztec Cheddar), which can be found on the front of the package.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which revealed that the finished products were potentially contaminated.
AUSTRIA – Lidl Austria is recalling Duck with orange apple filling, 2000g (Ente mit Orangen-Apfelfüllung, 2000g) because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella, the name of a group of bacteria, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. Usually, symptoms last 4-7 days and most people get better without treatment. But, Salmonella can cause more serious illness in older adults, infants, and persons with chronic diseases. Salmonella is killed by cooking and pasteurization.
The product recalled is Duck with orange apple filling, 2000g (Ente mit Orangen-Apfelfüllung, 2000g) which was manufactured by SK- Meat Vertriebs GmbH , D- 49685 Emstek.
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