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US -Deli Recalls Products – Listeria Found on an Environmental Swab
A Michigan-Based grocery chain is recalling over 100 deli items after an environmental swab revealed the presence of Listeria in a production facility.
Spartan Stores of Grand Rapids, MI issued a voluntary recall of 134 productssold in the deli section at its Family Fare, D&W Fresh Markets, Glen’s and VG’s stores and at certain independent grocery stores in Michigan.
The problem was discovered during a routing inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, during which an environmental sample was taken that later tested positive for Listeria.
A full list of the recalled products, which include fruits and vegetables, various dips and pasta salads, quiches and potato dishes, among other items, is available here.
Customers who purchased any of the listed products should throw them out or return them to their point of purchase for a full refund.
No products included in the recall are known to have come into contact with the bacteria, according to the recall announcement.
Posted in Bacteria, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged environment, food, science, vacation
US – Listeria Tainted Cheese – At Least One Death
Federal health officials say ricotta cheese tainted with listeria bacteria is linked to 14 illnesses including at least one death.
The imported Italian ricotta salata cheese distributed by Forever Cheese Inc. of New York is linked to illnesses in 11 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Forever Cheese issued a recall of one lot — 800 wheels of ricotta salata, or roughly 4,800 pounds — on Monday.
The cheese was distributed to retail stores and restaurants in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington between June 20 and Aug. 9.
It was not immediately clear how many deaths were caused by the listeria outbreak. The CDC said listeriosis contributed to “at least one” of two deaths in New York and Nebraska but did not elaborate. A spokeswoman for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said Wednesday the department was investigating a death linked to the listeria and a spokeswoman for the Nebraska Department of Health said the same strain had contributed to the death of a woman in her 80s.
A third deceased person in Minnesota was infected with listeriosis linked to the cheese but that was not thought to be the primary cause of the person’s death, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Health said.
Three people from Maryland reported becoming ill from the strain of listeria linked to the ricotta. One person each from California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia also reported an illness. Two of the illnesses were in newborn babies, the CDC said.
Posted in Bacteria, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Foodborne Illness, Hygiene, Listeria, Microbiology, outbreak, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged department of health and mental hygiene, food, ricotta salata cheese
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FDA Recall Involving Dole Fresh – Listeria monocytogenes
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,039 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is 10 oz. Dole Italian Blend coded 0049N2202008, with a Use-By date of August 20 and UPC 7143000819 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.
For those of you who read this Blog regularly on both sides of the Atlantic it would be interesting to get your views on the US policy of zero tolerance on Listeria monocytogenes and the Europe numerical limit. The US zero tolerance causes far more recalls as we can, see but does it make food safer?
Posted in Bacteria, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged food
Canadian Recalls – Listeria, E.coli O157:H7, Salmonella
The public warning issued on August 20, 2012has been expanded to include additional product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Champ’s Mushrooms are warning the public not to consume the Sliced White Mushrooms described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product, Champ’s Mushrooms brand Sliced White Mushrooms, Product of Canada, is sold in 227 g (8 oz.) packages. The package bears the UPC 0 33383 67600 5 and the “packed on” date written as, “PO 10AUG2012″ or PO 11AUG2012.
This product is known to be distributed in British Columbia and Alberta, but may have been distributed in other provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Reference Number: 7391
Recalling Firm: ALPHA MEAT PACKERS LTD.
Date of Recall: 8/1/2012
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : Quebec
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
Product List
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC | Reason for Recall: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA MEAT PACKERS LTD. | VEAL CUTLETS TENDERIZED | Various kg | 177363 | None / Aucun | Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7 |
| ALPHA MEAT PACKERS LTD. | VEAL FOR SCALOPINI | Various kg | 177425 | None / Aucun | Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7 |
Reference Number: 7351
Recalling Firm: SAKELLIS FOODS
Date of Recall: 8/8/2012
Recall Classification: 2
Distribution : Ontario
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
Product List
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC | Reason for Recall: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAKELLIS FOODS | BASIL LEAVES | 2 lb | Product sold on or after July 25, 2012 | None / Aucun | Microbiological – Salmonella |
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Posted in Aflatoxin, Allergic Reaction, Bacteria, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Microbiology, Pathogen, RASFF, Recall, Salmonella, Toxin
Tagged food
US – Gourmet Spreads Recall Possible Clostridium botulinum Risk
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers not to eat certain 7th Heaven Gourmet spreads on Saturday because they were processed in a manner that makes them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism poisoning.
7th Heaven Gourmet of Hesperia, California recalled its Pate Mediterraneo and Eggplant & Shitake Tapenade spreads packaged in 8 ounce glass jars with screw-on metal lids, which were available for purchase between September 2011 and July 2012 and sold at farmers markets in Victorville and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
FDA Recall – Fruit, Vegetable, Sandwich Products Containing Apple – Listeria monocytogenes
Missa Bay, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., of Swedesboro, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples, as listed below, with the Use‐by dates of July
8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be
contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life‐threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
This recall notification is being issued due to finding Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used by
Missa Bay, LLC to produce apple products. Missa Bay, LLC is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
No illnesses have been reported in association with this voluntary recall.
Sliced White Mushroom Recall – Listeria monocyotgenes
Ciolino Produce was notified that our Highline 8 oz. packaged Sliced White Mushrooms may 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 also cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women.
The grower/processor, Highline Mushrooms, Leamington, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from all marketplaces. The following Sliced White Mushrooms, sold in 227 g ( 8 oz ) containers bearing lot code L410805 followed by a 4-digit time code ( e.g., L4108051420 ) and a Best Before Date of 12AU15, are affected by this alert.
| Brand | UPC |
|---|---|
| Highline Mushrooms | 7 71163 00005 2 |
The product was held for sale at Ciolino Produce, Temperance, MI. / Monroe, MI, on August 10, 2012 – August 12, 2012.
Highline Mushrooms contacted Ciolinos Produce on August 14, 2012 to notify us about the recalled Mushrooms.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ( CFIA) and Highline Mushrooms are WARNING the public not to consume the Sliced White Mushrooms described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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