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RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken breasts from Thailand in Belgium

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen organic veal burger from Spain in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) and too high count of Escherichia coli (330 MPN/100g) in live clams (Ruditapes decussatus) from Tunisia in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen boiled mussels from Spain in Spain

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 100 µg/kg – ppb) in white sunflower seeds from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF-Salmonella typhimurium (presence /25g) in corn gluten meal from Austria in Austria

RASFF-Salmonella Mbandaka (presence /25g) and Salmonella Senftenberg (presence /25g) in organic soy expeller from Denmark in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella Mbandaka (presence /25g) in organic toasted soybean from Denmark in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in dog chews from India in Germany

FDA

Millersburg, OH – Troyer® Cheese Inc, under advice from its packaging facility concerning, CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED,  PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, and WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED, is recalling a limited number of products that 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 number of the following products, under the Backroad Country brand, are being voluntarily recalled:

Recalled retail items were sold in packaged bags and are marked with Best By dates located on the front or back of the packages.

The products were packaged at Amish Wedding Foods and distributed by Troyer Cheese, Inc., between the dates of May 6, 2016 and May 24, 2016. Shipments were to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI & WV.

Although no illnesses have been reported to date, Troyer Cheese Inc. is voluntarily recalling all affected products in an abundance of caution. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Consumers who purchased these products may take them back to the store where they purchased them for a refund or simply discard them. Consumers seeking information may call 1-877-343-1614 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Retailers and wholesale customers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

97.3 The Wave

Dr. Jennifer Russell is reminding people to properly wash and prepare them. She adds there have been cases of people getting food poisoning after eating raw or undercooked fiddleheads. Dr. Russell says they should be boiled for 15 minutes, or steamed for 10 – 12 to ensure they are safe to consume. She says there have been no cases of illness reported as long as fiddleheads are prepared properly.

Food and Wine

With reports of food poisoning on the rise, South Korea has stepped in to make the culinary world a safer place. The Guardian reports that scientists there have developed a laser that detects bacteria on food surfaces.

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology created a red laser beam that creates a scatter pattern on the food, which varies depending on whether there’s bacteria crawling around on it. A super-fast camera captures that pattern, and software determines whether there are any harmful microbes on your steak.

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

The University of Rochester, New York, has released a statement stating that a norovirus-like outbreak at that campus has sickened at least 120 students. One student’s test has returned positive for the virus. Most of those sickened live on River Campus, and others attend the Eastman School of Music.

CDC

Highlights

This outbreak should act as a cautionary tale for those who think that Listeria monocytogenes is only associated with smoked fish, soft cheese and raw milk. Bacteria are living things and they will grow and survive wherever and whenever they can.

FDA

Akron, OH – Hickory Harvest Foods, under advice from its sunflower kernel supplier, SunOpta, is expanding their recall of a limited number of products that 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. These recalled items are in addition to the items recalled on May 4, 2016.

The additional products were packaged at, or distributed from Hickory Harvest between the dates of April 20, 2016 and May 18, 2016. Shipments were to the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, Ml, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, and VA. No illnesses have been reported to date, but in an abundance of caution Hickory Harvest is recalling all affected products.

Recalled retail items were sold in packaged bags and deli tubs and are marked with Best By Dates located on the front or back of the packages.

FDA

E S Foods of Woodbury, NY is recalling 3700 cases of the following Meal Breaks items containing individually packed Sunrich Natural Sunflower Kernels (Roasted & Salted), Net Wt 1 oz., because the sunflower seeds have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes:

FDA

C. J. Dannemiller Co. is recalling SunOpta 50# bags and 30# cases of roasted sunflower kernels roasted and salted, and sunflower kernels roasted no salt because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. Listeria is 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.

The recalled Sun Opta Roasted Sunflower kernels – roasted and salted and Sun Opta Roasted No Salt were distributed in the following states: AR, VA, IN, MI in bulk packaging between Feb.22, 2016 and May 17, 2016.

The product comes in a 50 lb, White paper bag marked with the lot codes: 8B6M17, 8D6M12, 8D6M11. Lot code is located on the top center of the bag or in a 30 lb. brown corrugated case with MFG DATE of 3/21/16 or 3/28/16. MFG DATE is on the product label.

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