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USA – Costco Recalls Foster Farms Salmonella Chicken

Posted on July 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Costco is reminding consumers that fresh chicken products sold under the Foster Farms and Kirkland brand produced in March are being recalled for Salmonella contamination. The products are linked to a huge nationwide outbreak that has been ongoing since March 2013.

The recalled items have “use or freeze by” dates ranging from March 17, 2014 to March 31, 2014. The identifying plant marks on the recalled products are P-6137, P-6137A or P-7632 that should be inside the USDA mark of inspection.

If you have these products in your freezer, discard immediately or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling these products.

 

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Canada Recall – Fresh Bean Sprouts – Salmonella

Posted on July 8, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Fresh Sprout International Ltd. is recalling Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Fresh Sprouts Fresh Bean Sprouts 454 g / 1 lb 14/JUL/07 8 27468 00100 0

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USA – Canada – Chia -Chia -Chia !

Posted on July 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Oriya Organics, LLC is voluntarily recalling Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley which contain Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms).

Oriya Organics has taken immediate action to voluntarily recall Superfood Protein Medley in order to ensure the safety of its customers.

Products were sold in retailers in Texas and Louisiana. Products were sold directly to customers through the internet in Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Virginia.

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Canada – Tahina Recall – Salmonella

Posted on June 19, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Sesameco is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described below due to possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Additional Info
Al Fakher Tahina 18 kg (40 lb) Production date: 8-April-2014
Expiration date: 8-4-2016		 6 27843 00170 6 Sold by the manufacturer, Sesameco, situated at 4638 boulevard Thimens, St-Laurent, Quebec

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UK-Europe – Paan Leaves from India Concerns

Posted on June 17, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Lab Saints Salmonella

After Alphonso mangoes, paan leaves from India are now under the European Union’s scanner.

According to a report released by the European Commission on Friday, since August 2011 a high proportion of consignments of paan leaves imported into the UK from India have tested positive for salmonella. Salmonella causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting.

EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) said “continuous reports notified by UK have led to the setting up of reinforced checks for paan leaves from India”.

“An important source of RASFF notifications on pathogens are fruits and vegetables,” it said. “The main pathogen referred through RASFF is salmonella. The high reason for salmonella contamination since 2011 is paan leaves.”

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Canada – More Recalls – Chia Seeds – Salmonella Newport – Salmonella Hartford

Posted on June 12, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The food recall warning issued on June 7, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Advantage Health Matters and Noorish Inc. are recalling various products containing chia seeds or sprouted chia seed powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in this link.

Food Poisoning Journal

The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported that two strains of Salmonella have been associated with an outbreak: Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Hartford. In total, 34 cases have been reported in British Columbia (6), Alberta (4), Ontario (22) and Quebec (2). Five cases have been hospitalized; four cases have been discharged and have recovered or are recovering. The status of one case was not provided to the Agency. No deaths have been reported. The investigation is ongoing but currently, 19 of 19 cases that have been interviewed have reported consumption of sprouted chia seeds or sprouted chia seed powder, and 16 of 19 cases specifically report sprouted chia seed powder.

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Canada CFIA Chia Seeds Recall Update

Posted on June 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on June 6, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

BioEssential Botanicals is voluntarily recalling sprouted chia powder sold in bulk due to possible Salmonella contamination. The bulk product has been used to manufacture various products under several brand names. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Please note that the affected products listed in the link above may have been sold without a code marked on the package. These products without a code would also be included in the recall.

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Canada – CFIA – Chia Seeds – Salmonella- Update

Posted on June 5, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on June 3, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Advantage Health Matters is recalling various products containing sprouted chia seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The products listed in the link above have been sold nationally and through Internet sales.

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USA – Crackers Recall – Salmonella

Posted on June 4, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Glutino, a division of GFA Brands Inc. based in Paramus, NJ, is voluntarily recalling Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers because the seasoning supplier, Kerry Ingredients, recalled the seasoning blend due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers were distributed nationally through retail and warehouse club stores. The product affected is sold in a 4.25-ounce and a 20-ounce opaque white box with a “Best By” date of Oct. 26, 2014, stamped on the top of the box.

No illnesses have been reported to date with consumption of this product.

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Canada- CFIA Recall – Salmonella in Chia Seeds

Posted on June 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Advantage Health Matters and Back 2 the Garden are recalling various products containing sprouted chia seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above

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