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Ireland – FSAI Recall – Solgar Recalls Batches of ABC Dophilus due to Presence of the Fungus Rhizopus oryzae

Posted on November 20, 2014 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Solgar UK is recalling three batches of its ABC Dophilus food supplement which were found to contain the fungus Rhizopus oryzae, which may cause mucormycosis. This is a rare infection which may cause health problems to consumers, particularly premature infants/infants, children and those with a weakened immune system. Consumers who have purchased the implicated batches should not consume them. The status of other batches is unknown. The company has been asked to display point of sale notices at retail level.

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USA – CDC Vital Signs Website – Listeria Information

Posted on June 10, 2013 by | 3 comments

CDC Vital SignsE.coli O157

Many germs can be spread through food. Some, like Listeria, can be deadly. Listeria strikes hard at pregnant women and their newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria can cause miscarriage and meningitis. Most people found to have Listeria infection require hospital care and about 1 in 5 people with the infection die. Outbreak investigations tell us what foods make people sick and what needs to change to make food safer and save lives. We have made some progress against Listeria, which is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning. However, we can do more to protect people at higher risk for food poisoning and make food safer for everyone.

If you, or someone you make food for, are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system, you must be especially careful when selecting, preparing, and storing foods.

  • Know your risk of food poisoning.
  • Select, prepare, and store food safely.
  • Follow the safe food guidelines – Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill – at www.FoodSafety.gov

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New CDC Vital Signs: Listeria Food Poisoning Striking Hard at Nation’s Most Vulnerable

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US Recall Cantaloupe Slices – Listeria monocytogens

Posted on August 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Kroger

We are dedicated to alerting our customers to unsafe, hazardous or defective products — and take this responsibility very seriously. Please see below for a list of current product recalls:

CANTALOUPE SLICES, **4472; CANTALOUPE CUBE CUP SMALL RANDOM WEIGHT, **4473; CANTALOUPE HALF RANDOM WEIGHT, **4368; CANTALOUPE CUBE CUP SMALL, **4473; CANTALOUPE CUBE CUP LARGE RANDOM WEIGHT, **4358; CANTALOUPE ATHENA EAST, 120 EA; CANTALOUPE HALF, **4368; MELON MIXED CUBE JUMBO RANDOM WEIGHT, **54830; CANTALOUPE QUARTER, **4361; CANTALOUPE CUBE CUP LARGE, **4358; CANTALOUPE SLICES RANDOM WEIGHT, **4472; MELON MIXED FRUIT BOWL RANDOM WEIGHT, **54254; MELON MIXED FRUIT CUP RANDOM WEIGHT, **54253; MELON MIXED FRUIT CUP RANDOM WEIGHT, **54252; MELON MIXED CUBE CUP LARGE RANDOM WEIGHT, **4363; MELON MIXED CUBE CUP SMALL RANDOM WEIGHT, **54878; MELON MIXED CUBE CUP LARGE, **4363
Affected in Kroger stores located in Greater Memphis, TN, Arkansas, Mississippi and Western Kentucky.

Reason:The product may be contaminated with LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES and, if eaten, could result in severe illness to those individuals who are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.

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