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CFIA

Ottawa, June 16, 2017 – The food recall warning issued on June 15, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling certain cookie dough, pie shells and tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally. See product specific distribution information in the table below.

FDA

Willis Ocean Inc., Brooklyn, NY,  is recalling its “the duck”  brand “frozen steamed scomber fish”, because the product was found to be uneviscerated.

The steamed scomber fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores.  The product comes in a clear plastic wrapped styrofoam tray, containing two whole fish inside with a red label marked “product of thailand”.  The product upc code is 040459097206.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by new york state department of agriculture and markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by nys food laboratory revealed the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under new york state agriculture and markets regulations because clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.  Symptoms of botulism include dizziness, blurred or double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing.  Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.  People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

No illness have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased packages of steamed scomber fish are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-386-3053.

FDA

NOW Health Group, Inc. (NOW), of Bloomingdale, Illinois, is expanding the voluntary recall of Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Roasted Cashew Butter – Product Code E0540, Lot# 2125155, and Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter — Product Code E0541, Lot# 2124118, to include Roasted Almond Butter – Product Code E0545, Lot# 2124119, and Mango Chili Cashew Butter – Product Code E0542, Lot# 2125156. An FDA follow-up inspection of the Nutty Infusions supplier’s facility revealed these lots have 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.

A limited quantity of Nutty Infusions were distributed online and in retail stores nationwide.

Recalled products include:

No other Ellyndale® products are affected or are involved in this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Evidence of facility contamination was noted after a follow up FDA inspection of the Nutty Infusions supplier. The production of the product has been suspended.

NOW has provided information on this voluntary recall to all its retailers who purchased these products and has encouraged retailers to make every effort to contact their customers to facilitate the return of affected products.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Nutty Infusions should stop using the product immediately and return it to place of purchase for a full refund. Receipt is not required for refund. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact NOW’s Customer Service Department by phone at 888-NOW-FOODS (888-669-3663) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central time.

CFIA

Ottawa, June 15, 2017 – The food recall warning issued on June 2, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling various brands of all-purpose flour from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario from the locations identified below.

CFS

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FSA 

Food Safety News

Publix Super Markets is recalling its “Tropical Fruit Medley” from grocery stores in six Southern states because the supplier of dried apricots used in the mix reported possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

“The 5.7-ounce clear plastic containers of the mix were sold from Publix retail produce departments in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina with a UPC of 41415088586,” according to a recall notice posted Thursday on the Publix corporate website.

All use-by dates of the dried fruit mix are included in the recall, but the notice posted by Pubix did not say what dates are printed on the product labels.

“To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.

CFIA

Ottawa, June 15, 2017 – Bulletproof 360, Inc. (“Bulletproof”) of Bellevue, Washington is recalling Collagen Protein Bars and Bites from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally and through Internet sales.

CFIA

Ottawa, June 15, 2017 – The food recall warning issued on June 2, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling Robin Hood brand Baker’s Hood All Purpose Flour from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold from various retailers in Ontario and possibly nationally. Please note that the product described below was intended for sale to hotels, restaurants, and institutions.

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 27.6; Tot. = 34 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 22; Tot. = 23 / B1 = 28; Tot. = 30 µg/kg – ppb) in salted and roasted pistachios from the United States, packaged in Germany in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 34; Tot. = 39 µg/kg – ppb) in salted and roasted pistachios from France in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 34; Tot. = 39 µg/kg – ppb) in salted and roasted pistachios from France in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 3125; Tot. = 3232 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Mali in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 4; Tot. = 39 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted groundnut kernels from China in France

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 76.03; Tot. = 110.73 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Egypt in Romania