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FDA

Veggie Noodle Co. of Austin, Texas is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Butternut Spirals due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed to Whole Foods Markets and other retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.  The recalled product is packaged in a 10.7oz clear plastic container, has the UPC Code 852287006059 and has an “Enjoy By” date of February 23, 2017 (located on the side of the packaging). Products with other “Enjoy By” dates are not affected. Sold in refrigerated sections of the grocery store. The potential contamination of the Butternut Spirals was found as a result of routine product testing and the recall was initiated by Veggie Noodle Co. out of an abundance of caution.

There are no reported illnesses associated with this recall to date.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Veggie Noodle Co. Butternut Spirals are urged not to consume it, and either discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.  For more information about the recall, consumers may contact Veggie Noodle Co. at 512-200-3337 x500 (available 8 am-5pm CST, M-F) or email at info@veggienoodleco.com.

FDA

Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on its customers’ wellness and safety, Guggisberg Cheese Inc. is recalling various types of Colby type cheeses and sizes due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were manufactured both by Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. and by Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC under the Guggisberg label. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Outbreak Today

Vaxart, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oral recombinant vaccines that are administered by tablet rather than by injection, announced Tuesday that its norovirus tablet vaccine met the primary and secondary endpoints for safety and immunogenicity in a Phase 1 clinical trial.

Food Safety News 

More than 90,000 people received the first shot of a two-injection Hepatitis A vaccination in the second half of 2016, and that means more than 90,000 follow-up injections are coming due in the Aloha State.

More than two-and-a-half times as many people in Hawaii took Hepatitis A vaccinations this past year compared with 2015, mainly because of an outbreak traced to contaminated frozen scallops that sickened 292 people. Two outbreak victims died.

The Hepatitis A illnesses traced to frozen scallops harvested in November 2015 in the Philippines began June 10, 2016, and continued through Oct. 9, 2016, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. A fast food chain headquartered in Japan — Genki Sushi — served the scallops raw.

ibtimes

Children in schools across the UK have been struck by a winter vomiting bug called shigellosis, otherwise known as bacillary dysentery, which causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting.

It is more common in young children although anyone can become infected.

FDA

As of January 1, 2017, the FDA has tested 1,328 cucumber samples (352 domestic, 976 imports), and 1,387 hot pepper samples (287 domestic, 1,100 imports). Of the cucumber samples, 27 tested positive for Salmonella (11 domestic, 16 imports), while the rest tested negative for the targeted pathogens. Of the hot pepper samples, 42 tested positive for Salmonella (1 domestic, 41 imports), and 1 tested positive for a strain of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli that was determined to be incapable of causing severe illness, while the rest tested negative for the targeted pathogens. Testing is still underway and no conclusions can be drawn at this time.

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Three stores have posted recalls of Karoun Dairies cheeses on their websites for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There is an outbreak associated with these cheeses that has sickened 24 people, killed one person, and caused one miscarriage over the past five years.

Wegmans has posted a recall of six varieties of cheese sold in the Cheese Shop. They are Queso Del Valle Queso Blanco with UPC number 277889000000, Queso Del Valle Queso Panela with UPC number 277884000000, Queso Del Valle Queso Fresco with UPC number 277883000000, Queso Del Valle Cotija with UPC number 277885000000, Central Valley Creamery Farm Fresh Basket Cheese in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 79625222003, and GOPI Paneer in 226 gram packages with UPC number 79625270008.

Big Y has posted a recall as well. Those items include Queso Del Valle Cotija in 8 ounce packages with use by date of 2/29/2016 and UPC number 29839-00557, Queso Del Valle Queso Blanco in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 29839-00557, all use by dates recalled, and Queso Del Valle Queso Fresco in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 29839-00557 and use by date of 11/8/2015.

Finally, Price Chopper has posted a recall for these cheeses. It is for Queso Del Valle Fresco in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 96252 80083, Queso Del Valle Queso Blanco in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 96252 80083, and Queso Del Valle Cotija in 8 ounce packages with UPC number 96252 80083.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Sargento is recalling seven types of cheeses for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination after being informed that Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC told them about possible contamination. No confirmed illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products.

The recalled products are Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby in 6.84 ounce packages, with UPC number 4610000228, and with Sell By dates of 12APR17B and 10MAY17B. Also recalled is Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Nacho & Taco Cheese in 8 ounce packages, with UPC number 4610040041, and with Sell By dates of H14JUN17 and H12JUL17.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Sara Lee Deli is voluntarily recalling 734 cases of two types of cheese for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed to food retailers in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas. There have been no reports of illness associated with these products.

The recalled products include Sara Lee Sliced Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño Peppers. The item number is 40205, the product lot number is A319349610, and the use by date is JUN-12-17. Also recalled is Sara Lee Sliced Colby Jack Cheese. The item number is 40208, the product lot number is A319348610, and the use by date is JUN-11-17.

If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Throw them away in a sealed garbage can or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.