Beef and Chicken Recalled for Lack of FSIS Inspection

The Noble Spoon, a Santa Rosa, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 289 pounds of beef and chicken entree products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and do not have a federal mark of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fresh beef and chicken items were produced on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

12-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Carbonara.”
12.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Picatta.”
12.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Meatloaf & Potatoes with bacon and cheddar cheese.”
13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Spaghetti & Meatballs.”
13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, John Ash Signature Dish, Campanelle Pasta Bolognese.”
13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, John Ash Signature Dish, Mexican Pot Roast.”
14.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Enchiladas.”
15-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Burrito.”

The products subject to recall did not undergo federal inspection and do not bear an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall have the Sell-by dates of “02 03” or “02 04” printed on the back of the packaging. The items were shipped to retail locations in Marin and Sonoma counties in California.

The problem was discovered by FSIS while conducting surveillance activities at retail establishments.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

 

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Marinated salmon recalled after testing positive for Listeria

A positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes spurred A & E Distribution Inc. to recall an unspecified amount of marinated salmon packaged as Fjord Laks brand Gravlax.

The Jan. 30 recall notice indicated the salmon had only been distributed to retailers in the province of Quebec. No illnesses had been reported in connection to the salmon at the time the recall was initiated, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The CFIA is advising consumers to check their homes for the “Fjord Laks Gravlax – Marinated Salmon (Dill sauce included)” in 165 gram packages with any “Best Before” date up to and including Feb. 14. The packages have various universal produce code numbers.

“Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.” according to the CFIA.

The agency warns that food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make people sick.

Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The 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.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

 

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FDA confirms Listeria in Dole packaged salad

Federal officials say they have confirmed Listeria monocytogenes in a packaged salad produced at the Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. plant in Springfield, Ohio. Dole recalled all products under multiple brands because state tests linked an ongoing seven-month outbreak to leafy greens from the facility.

The Food and Drug Administration completed its analysis of the salad Thursday and released the results late yesterday.

Fifteen people across eight U.S. states had been confirmed in the outbreak as of Wednesday. The most recent case was diagnosed Jan. 3, according to a Thursday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All have required hospitalization and one has died.

In Canada, public health officials report seven people across five provinces have been infected. One person died, but it has not ye been confirmed that Listeriosis was the cause.

“Laboratory tests performed on clinical isolates from ill people in Canada showed that the isolates are highly related genetically to Listeria isolates from ill people in the United States,” the CDC reports.

On Tuesday, Dole Food Co. of Westlake Village, Calif., posted a statement indicating its “voluntary withdrawal” a week earlier of all products from its Springfield facility amounted to a recall.

“Voluntary recall is a specific term used by the Food and Drug Administration. While our actions under a voluntary recall as compared to the previously reported voluntary withdrawal remain the same, we have updated our communication terminology to reference a ‘recall,’ ” according to the Dole company statement.

“We have done this with the aim of using terminology that may be more familiar to consumers.”

The federal definition of “recall” indicates a company knows consuming a product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The term “withdrawal” indicates “a minor violation that would not be subject to legal action by the FDA or which involves no violation.”

Dole reports all retailers across 23 states and three Canadian provinces that received products from the Springfield, Ohio, facility had been contacted as of Jan. 27.

Health officials did not link the Springfield facility to the outbreak — which dates back to at least July 2015 and is ongoing — until earlier this month when a lab test of a packaged salad collected in Ohio returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. That Listeria strain matched samples uploaded from outbreak victims to federal disease databases.

The recalled salads include a variety of mixes of leafy greens and other freshcut vegetables. They are packaged under the brands:

• Dole
• Fresh Selections
• Simple Truth
• Marketside
• The Little Salad Bar
• President’s Choice Organics

Types of salad mixes and leafy greens included in the recall are:

• American salads
• arugula salads
• Asian salads
• bacon and bleu cheese salads
• BBQ ranch salads
• Caesar salads
• chipotle and cheddar salads
• coleslaw
• field green salads
• garden salads
• iceberg salads
• Italian blend salads
• kales salads
• lettuce salads
• Mediterranean salads
• romaine salads
• sesame ginger salads
• Southwest salads
• spinach salads
• spring mix salads
• spinach salads
• sunflower salads
• vegetable blend salads

According to Dole’s recall notice, it distributed the salads to retailers in these U.S. states and Canadian provinces:

• Alabama
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Ontario
• New Brunswick
• Quebec

However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for products made at the Springfield plant and reports the recalled salads have also been shipped to these provinces in Canada:

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island

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Raw Meal Organic Shake Recalled Over Salmonella

Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla and Vanilla Chai because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Virchow.

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), endocarditis and arthritis.

Raw Meal products are distributed throughout the United States and sold at better health food stores and natural grocers.

Consumers who believe they may have a Raw Meal product affected by this recall, should look for the following lot codes prominently stamped on the underside of the plastic container. The following is the list of lots affected:

PRODUCT NAME	Lot Number	Exp Date
RAW Organic Meal 10 CNT Tray	47214800	9/12017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size	47198800	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Full Size	47214600	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size	47215500	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size	47215501	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47216100	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47225500	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size	47225900	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size	47249200	9/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai 10 CNT Tray	47183201	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47198601	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Half Size	47206000	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47225600	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Half Size	47225800	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size	47226200	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size	47226400	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Full Size	47236000	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla 10 CNT Tray	47248000	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Full Size	47248901	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47253900	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size	47257401	9/30/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size	47226000	10/1/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47216200	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size	47225601	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size	47226100	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size	47226201	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size	47226300	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Full Size	47246500	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size	47247600	10/31/17
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size	47247800	10/31/17

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Garden of Life recalls powdered drink mix linked to Salmonella outbreak

State officials have linked Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal powdered mixes to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak and Garden of Life LLC has recalled multiple products.

Officials with the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., company said in a news release today they are “voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal in the flavors chocolate, original, vanilla and vanilla Chai” because it may be contaminated with the pathogen Salmonella Virchow.

Also today, the Minnesota Department of Health announced it is working with health and agriculture officials in other states on an investigation of a Salmonella outbreak linked to the supplement mixes.

“Two cases of Salmonella Virchow infection with the same DNA fingerprint pattern have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) since Jan. 11.,” according to the MDH outbreak announcement.
“One case was a child andone was an adult in his 30s. Neither was hospitalized, and both have recovered.”

Several people with matching Salmonella Virchow strains in other states have reported eating this product, which is a powdered nutritional supplement and meal replacement.
Those states include:

• Wisconsin;
• Tennessee;
• Oregon;
• New Jersey;
• New Mexico; and
• Utah.

The Minnesota officials report most of the other states have reported single cases.

“One of the Minnesota cases ate vanilla flavored product and one ate chocolate flavored product.,” the MDH reported

“Cases in other states reported eating the vanilla flavor or the chocolate flavor. This type of food product is often purchased at nutrition stores and food cooperatives. The two cases in Minnesota purchased the items at separate places.”

Minnesota officials reported the extent of the product contamination is unknown. Based on the information collected as of Jan. 29, health officials recommend not eating any flavor of the product if it was purchased on or after Nov. 1, 2015.

Additionally, product with a “Best Used by: 09/2017” date or later should not be consumed.

Investigators from MDH, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and other states are working on testing products for contamination. If customers have purchased recalled product, they can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Minnesota health officials said symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Symptoms usually begin within 12 to 72 hours after exposure, but they can begin up to a week after exposure.

Salmonella infections usually resolve in 5 to 7 days, but about 28 percent of laboratory-confirmed cases require hospitalization. Invasive infections including blood stream infections and meningitis occasionally occur.

In rare cases, Salmonella infection can lead to death, particularly in the elderly or those with weakened immune systems. Many Salmonella infections in otherwise healthy people do not require medical treatment. For those who do seek health care, most do not need to be treated with antibiotics. However, antibiotic treatment for certain categories of people and for more severe infections is warranted.

More information on Salmonella and how to prevent it can be found on the MDH website at Salmonellosis.

Since many people with Salmonella infections do not seek health care and therefore are not tested, the number of ill people that are part of this outbreak is likely to be larger than the identified cases, according to the MDH outbreak announcement.

“Consequently, health officials want to bring this outbreak to the attention of people who have become ill with symptoms of salmonellosis but who have not yet consulted a health care provider. These people should mention this outbreak to their health care provider should they consult one,” according to the MDH.

 

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New illnesses in Dole salad Listeriosis outbreak

 

As federal officials reported new illnesses in a seven-month Listeriosis outbreak linked to packaged salads from Dole, the company clarified its recall of all products from its production plant in Springfield, Ohio.

Fifteen people across eight U.S. states had been confirmed in the outbreak as of Wednesday. The most recent case was diagnosed Jan. 3, according to a Thursday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All have required hospitalization and one has died.

In Canada, public health officials report seven people across five provinces have been infected. One person died, but it has not ye been confirmed that Listeriosis was the cause.

“Laboratory tests performed on clinical isolates from ill people in Canada showed that the isolates are highly related genetically to Listeria isolates from ill people in the United States,” the CDC reports.

On Tuesday, Dole Food Co. of Westlake Village, Calif., posted a statement indicating its “voluntary withdrawal” a week earlier of all products from its Springfield facility amounted to a recall.

“Voluntary recall is a specific term used by the Food and Drug Administration. While our actions under a voluntary recall as compared to the previously reported voluntary withdrawal remain the same, we have updated our communication terminology to reference a ‘recall,’ ” according to the Dole company statement.

“We have done this with the aim of using terminology that may be more familiar to consumers.”

The federal definition of “recall” indicates a company knows consuming a product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The term “withdrawal” indicates “a minor violation that would not be subject to legal action by the FDA or which involves no violation.”

Dole reports all retailers across 23 states and three Canadian provinces that received products from the Springfield, Ohio, facility had been contacted as of Jan. 27.

Health officials did not link the Springfield facility to the outbreak — which dates back to at least July 2015 and is ongoing — until earlier this month when a lab test of a packaged salad collected in Ohio returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. That Listeria strain matched samples uploaded from outbreak victims to federal disease databases.

The recalled salads include a variety of mixes of leafy greens and other freshcut vegetables. They are packaged under the brands:

• Dole
• Fresh Selections
• Simple Truth
• Marketside
• The Little Salad Bar
• President’s Choice Organics

Dole distributed the salads to retailers in these U.S. states and Canadian provinces:

• Alabama
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Ontario
• New Brunswick
• Quebec

 

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Alleregy Recall: Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream

House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream with a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid. Consumers who may have a severe allergy or sensitivity to nuts run the risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
For consumers who are not allergic to nuts, there is no safety issue with this product. The company is conducting an internal audit to determine possible cause. To date, there has been one complaint and no illnesses reported related to the recalled product.

Only 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter that contain Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream with a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid sold at Meijer with UPC Code 13733 61945 and marked Best By November 21, 2016 are affected by the recall. The product was sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. No other Purple Cow products sold at Meijer stores are involved in the recall.

House of Flavors and Meijer are taking precautionary steps, including removing all potentially-impacted products from Meijer shelves and the entire distribution system.

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Uninspected Pasta Recalled due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Home Maid Ravioli Company, Inc., a South San Francisco, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,950 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and pasta products produced without the benefit of federal inspection and due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Some of the products contain whey, a known allergen, and pork, neither of which are declared on the product labels.

The Home Maid brand ravioli and pasta items were produced on various dates between Sept. 18, 2015, and Jan. 20, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

• 15-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 54 pieces of “Ravioli.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages of “Ravioli.”
• 5-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Ravioli with Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Ravioli with Sauce.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Deluxe Ravioli.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Jumbo Deluxe Ravioli.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Jumbo Ravioli.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 48 pieces of “Ravioli Seasoned w Sausage.”
• 12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Ravioli Seasoned w Chicken.”
• 12-oz. plastic containers of “Ravioli and Spaghetti Italian Style Sauce.”
• 1-qt. plastic containers of “Italian Style Pasta Sauce.”
• 1-gal. plastic containers of “Italian Style Pasta Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Cheese Tortellini in Sauce.”
• 5-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Cheese Ravioli in Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Cheese Ravioli in Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Chicken Ravioli with Sauce, Pesto.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Chicken Ravioli with Sauce, Marinara Sauce.”
• 5-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Spaghetti with Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Spaghetti with Sauce.”
• 5-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Rigatoni with Sauce.”
• 10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Rigatoni with Sauce.”

These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in California.

The firm operates under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); however, the products subject to recall contain meat and poultry amounts that are amenable to FSIS. The problem was discovered by FSIS during a review of products at a different federal plant.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

 

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“Classic Marzipan” Recalled Due to Undeclared Almonds

Figi’s Companies, Inc. of Marshfield, WI is recalling 8 ounce packages of “Classic Marzipan” because the ingredients are not properly labeled and the product contains undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Classic Marzipan” was distributed nationwide through mail orders and at one retail outlet.

The product comes in a kraft colored corrugated container with red printed decorations including the Figi’s Logo. It is labeled with a white and red product label in the upper right hand corner that identifies the item as 100-0034-200 “Classic Marzipan” and has a code date in a smaller yellow box in the lower left hand corner of that label. The code date will read either “5 190”, “5 194”, “5 253” or “5 328.” The product itself is contained within a gold foil covered paperboard tray with a clear acetate cover. The package includes Figi’s Special Gift Notice/Product Guarantee that is preprinted on the reverse side with the Nutritional Facts Panel for “Assorted Fruit Shaped Marzipan” and identified with the part number 380-0034-515. The shipping container also contains a promotional coupon for a discount on a future order.

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond containing product was not labeled with ingredients nor were the presence of almonds highlighted. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s Bill of Material verification process.

Production of the product has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected.

 

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Dole Recalls Lettuce from Canada

Product distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward Island, Quebec.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., is recalling various pre-packaged chopped salads, salad blends and kits, and leafy green products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

This recall applies to all products manufactured from the Dole facility located in Springfield, OH. Affected product can be identified with a product code beginning with the letter “A” in the upper right-hand corner of the package.

The products listed below may have been repackaged or transformed into various in-store produced products, such as in-store made salads. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact the retailer.

Recalled products

Brand Name    Common Name    Size    Code(s) on Product    UPC
Dole    Classic Iceberg Salad    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01063
Dole    Classic Iceberg Salad    1361 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00810
Dole    Classic Romaine    255 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01069
Dole    Greener Selection    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00965
Dole    Colorful Cole Slaw    397 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01715
Dole    Colorful Cole Slaw    1361 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00320
Dole    American Blend    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00933
Dole    Chopped Romaine    454 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01082
Dole    Chopped Romaine    907 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00951
Dole    Field Greens    198 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00961
Dole    Hearts of Romaine    255 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00956
Dole    Italian Blend    255 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00819
Dole    Mediterranean Blend    227 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00959
Dole    Spring Mix    1361 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01030
Dole    Very Veggie    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01005
Dole    Baby Spinach    312 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01071
Dole    Baby Spinach    283 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00020
Dole    Spring Mix    312 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01068
Dole    Spring Mix    283 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00019
Dole    Baby Arugula with Spinach    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 06067
Dole    Baby Romaine    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 06068
Dole    Baby Spinach with Tender Reds    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 06069
Dole    Sassy Baby Blend    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 06071
Dole    Spring Mix    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01077
Dole    Sweet Baby Lettuces    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01079
Dole    Baby Spinach    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01080
Dole    Arugula    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01081
Dole    50/50 Blend    283 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01099
Dole    50/50 Blend    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01093
Dole    Salade Kit Caesar    216 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01026
Dole    Salade Kit Light Caesar    218 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01028
Dole    Salade Kit Ultimate Caesar    252 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01716
Dole    Salade Kit Asian Island Crunch    305 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01721
Dole    Salade Kit Southwest Salad    298 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01711
Dole    Salade Kit Ultimate Caesar    252 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01718
Dole    Salade Kit Spinach Cherry Almond Bleu    181 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01727
Dole    Salade Kit Endless Summer    179 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01725
Dole    Salade Kit Kale Caesar    191 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01728
Dole    Salade Kit Sweet Kale    198 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01726
Dole    Ready-to-Eat Spring Mix & Fruit    82 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00111
Dole    Ready-to-Eat Four Cheese Caesar    153 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00109
Dole    Ready-to-Eat Italienne Herb    156 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00110
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit BBQ Ranch    301 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00039
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit Italienne    286 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00038
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit Chipotle & Cheddar    295 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00037
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit Sesame Ginger    301 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 01729
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit Asian Blend    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00040
Dole    Chop Chop Salade Kit Confetti Blend    340 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 71430 00041
PC Organics    Baby Spinach    312 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 82943
PC Organics    Field Greens Salad Mix    312 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 82942
PC Organics    Field Greens & Herbs Salad Mix    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 85451
PC Organics    Field Greens    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 99155
PC Organics    Baby Spinach    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 99157
PC Organics    Baby Arugula    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 99154
PC Organics    Baby Romaine    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 99156
PC Organics    Baby Kale    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 04452
PC Organics    Super Greens    142 g    All codes that begin with “A”    0 60383 04753

 

 

 

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Licorice Coughing Liquid Recalled Over Undeclared Morphine

Pomona, CA, Master Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS of Licorice Coughing Liquid, cough syrup in 100 ml bottles to the consumer level. This product has been found to contain morphine, which is an opioid, and it is not declared on the label. Opioid is an ingredient of Compound Camphor. Compound Camphor is declared on the label of the product, but not its ingredients.

Consumers using this product may not be aware they are ingesting morphine. The unware ingestion of morphine can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death. Because the morphine contained in this product is not identified on the label there is a risk that patients who are hypersensitive to morphine could suffer severe allergic reactions. In addition young children with a respiratory illness are vulnerable to respiratory depression from opioids and should not be exposed to morphine in any event. To this date Master Herbs, Inc. is not aware of adverse events associated with use of the product.

The product is used for the temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations. The product can also be identified by the Chinese Product Name: The product was distributed to Chinese grocery stores in various cities in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Nevada.

Master Herbs, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by phone or fax and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product and return it to place of purchase. Retailer and wholesalers should stop distributing the product, quarantine any remaining inventory and make arrangements to return the product.

 

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Ravioli Recalled over Whey and Pork

Home Maid Ravioli Company, Inc., a San Francisco, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,200 pounds of beef ravioli products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain whey, a known allergen, and pork, neither of which are declared on the product labels.  The products were also produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

The Home Maid ravioli items were produced on various dates between Sept. 20, 2015, and Jan. 15, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

15-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 54 pieces of “Ravioli.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages of “Ravioli.”
5-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Ravioli with Sauce.”
10-lb. bagged and boxed packages of “Ravioli with Sauce.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Deluxe Ravioli.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Jumbo Deluxe Ravioli.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Jumbo Ravioli.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 48 pieces of “Ravioli Seasoned w Sausage.”
12-oz. cardboard boxed packages containing 24 pieces of “Ravioli Seasoned w Chicken.”
12-oz. plastic containers of “Ravioli and Spaghetti Italian Style Sauce.”
1-qt. plastic containers of “Italian Style Pasta Sauce.”
1-gal. plastic containers of “Italian Style Pasta Sauce.”
These items were shipped to retail locations in California.

The firm operates under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); however the products subject to recall are amenable. The problem was discovered by FSIS during a review of products at a different federal plant.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

 

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Macadamia Nuts Recalled After Salmonella Test

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC is recalling the following products after FDA testing found Salmonella in macadamia nuts.

Salmonella is an organism which 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), endocarditis and arthritis.
The following products are involved in the recall. They were distributed to retail stores in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maryland, and Virginia from Oct 21- Nov 25, 2015 and involve three lot numbers 026, 027, 029.

PRODUCT    UPC    LOT #    SIZE
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts    689076792677    026,027,029    6oz (salted) plastic bag
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts    689076793575    026,027,029    6oz (unsalted) plastic bag
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts    689076792776    026,027,029    16oz (unsalted) plastic bag
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts    689076792974    026,027,029    16oz (salted) plastic bag
Bulk Macadamia nuts    –    026,027,029    5lb bag (salted and unsalted; wholes and pieces)
Baby Bruddah’s Mac Nut Buttah    753182242019    026,027,029    12oz, plastic tub
Baby Bruddah’s Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah    73518224204    026,027,029    12oz, plastic tub

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products. In the interest of public health and safety, we are recalling all products processed from this batch of macadamia nuts.
Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them

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Snapp’s Ferry Packing Recalls Ground Beef

Snapp’s Ferry Packing Company, an Afton, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ground beef item was produced on Nov. 20, 2015. The following product is subject to recall:

5-lb. packages of “Ground Beef,” with a packaging date of Nov. 20, 2015.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “Est. 9085” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The item was distributed to restaurants in the Knoxville, Tenn. area. None of this product was sold at retail.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 19, 2016, when a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 from FSIS testing was traced back to the establishment as a result of an ongoing illness investigation in Tennessee. FSIS is continuing to work with our public health partners at the Tennessee Department of Health and Knox County Health Department on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

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Fresh Express recalls baby spinach after finding almond in production run

Fresh Express Inc. is voluntarily recalling of 350 cases of Fresh Express Baby Spinach after a piece of almond was found in the production supply.

The 12-ounce packages have a product code of G010A17A and use-by date of Jan. 24, according to the recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration website.

The recalled bagged spinach could present an allergen risk to people who have sensitivities to tree nuts. Fresh Express representatives are coordinating with stores to remove the recalled product from retail stores where distributed, primarily in Eastern and Southeastern states.

No other Fresh Express products are included in this recall. No illnesses had been reported in relation to the product as of the posting of the Jan. 19 recall notice.

“The recall was necessitated when a portion of a single almond was inadvertently introduced into the production supply. In order to safeguard the health and wellbeing of consumers, Fresh Express is conducting a precautionary recall of product that could have come into contact with the almond during this isolated incident,” the recall notice states.

Fresh Express is coordinating closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is conducting a full investigation into event. Consumers in possession of the recalled product should discard it. A refund is available where purchased or by contacting the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at 800-242-5472 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Salmonella Cashews

Heritage International (USA) Inc. of Compton, CA is voluntarily recalling one lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces with the following code “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4” because of potential contamination with Salmonella. 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), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recall only affects one specific lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces. The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear, non-resealable plastic package (with a barcode number of 00505154) and with the following lot code, “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4.” The “BEST BEFORE” information can be found on the backside of the package above the barcode.

The product was distributed only to Trader Joe’s stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The voluntary recall was initiated by Heritage International (USA) Inc., after routine testing by an FDA contract laboratory revealed the presence of Salmonella in one lot of Raw Cashew Pieces. Other lots tested by the FDA contract laboratory and further testing of this lot by Trader Joe’s resulted in no additional findings of contamination.

Customers who have purchased the specified lot code (BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4) of Raw Cashew Pieces are urged not to eat the product, and to dispose of it.

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Fish batter mix recalled from Bass Pro Shops nationwide

BlendTech Inc of Wichita, Kan., is voluntarily recalling one lot of Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix – Original because of  an undeclared milk ingredient.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Batter Mix was distributed in Bass Pro Shops stores nationwide and through mail order.

The recalled product is packaged in a 22-ounce, yellow plastic bottle with black cap, UPC 9222972528, and marked with lot #09241505 on the bottom of the bottle.

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

The recall was initiated after BlendTech discovered product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Officials recommend that consumers who have purchased the affected product should discard it.

 

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Minnesota Recalls Uneviscerated Fish Due to Botulism Risk

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting Metro-area consumers to avoid eating dried uneviscerated fish after the MDA and City of Brooklyn Park officials discovered uneviscerated product was being sold at three grocery stores, African International Market and Valu Foods African Market both located in Brooklyn Park, MN, and Fountains African Food Market in Crystal, MN. The uneviscerated fish included pike and bony fish varieties. Inspection and laboratory analysis of the product showed that the internal organs (viscera) had not been removed.

There are no reports of illness associated with the fish product. However, the MDA issued the advisory because eating salted or smoked, or dried uneviscerated fish, or product that has not had complete removal of all internal organs, can result in potentially deadly botulism poisoning, a severe form of food poisoning. Fish that are salted, dried or smoked, are over 5 inches in length, and are of the pike, kuta, or bony fish variety have a greater risk of not being properly eviscerated.

The MDA is working to determine additional product sources and distribution channels. Consumers are advised to throw away any dried uneviscerated fish they may have purchased.

The FDA recommends that any product that will be preserved by salting, drying, pickling, or fermentation should be fully eviscerated prior to processing.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of botulism poisoning include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. If untreated, these symptoms may progress to include paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and respiratory muscles. In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating contaminated food, but symptoms can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 10 days after eating contaminated food.

Consumers who think they may have become ill after eating uneviscerated fish should contact a doctor or other health care provider.

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Consumer behavior aligns with new Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are released every five years, were issued last week and one of the new guidelines’ strongest recommendation is something that consumers have already caught on to—limiting sugar intake, reports The NPD Group, a global information company.

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Higher fat variation of DASH diet may see same benefits, less restrictions

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that a higher fat DASH diet may lower blood pressure to the same extent as the DASH diet, but also reduce triglycerides and not significantly raise LDL cholesterol.

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Nestlé, Seres Therapeutics collaborate on microbiome therapy

Nestlé Health Science has signed an exclusive agreement outside the United States and Canada for Seres Therapeutics’ novel class of microbiome therapeutics (Ecobiotics) in the fields of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

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Scientists complete bread wheat genome sequence

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) has reported that the whole genome assembly of bread wheat, the most widely grown cereal globally, has been completed.

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MyWebGrocer, MasterCard, Samsung partner on smart fridge app

MyWebGrocer, a provider of e-commerce and digital marketing solutions to the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, has partnered with MasterCard to introduce more grocers on its recently announced Groceries by MasterCard app.

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NOAA publishes final rule for offshore U.S. aquaculture

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has filed a final rule implementing the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory program for aquaculture in federal waters.

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Dairy group updates sustainability indicators

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy—established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers and importers—has announced a 60-day stakeholder consultation period for the review of proposed indicators in the Stewardship and Sustainability Guide for U.S. Dairy.

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EU approves digestive health claim for chicory root fiber

BENEO has announced that the European Union (EU) Commission has authorized a 13.5 health claim with proprietary use for its chicory root fiber inulin promoting digestive health.

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Eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk

Good Earth Egg has announced a voluntary recall of its shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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CDC: Excess sodium intake remains common in the U.S.

A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows that nearly all Americans—regardless of age, race, gender, or whether they have high blood pressure (hypertension)—consume more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

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Kahala Brands hires Warren

Maya Warren joined Kahala Brands as “tastemaster” and food scientist for portfolio brands Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry.

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Purdue Center for Global Food Security to provide grants for graduate students

U.S. students enrolled in an accredited U.S. graduate program institution can apply for international research grants from the Purdue University U.S. Borlaug Fellows Program in Global Food Security.

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Undeclared Soy and Anchovies Prompts Recall

Kermit, Inc. of DeLand, Florida is recalling products co-packed for Peddlin’ Rooster, P.O. Box 1743, DeLand, Florida 32721, because of an undeclared allergen on the label. The undeclared allergen is soy and anchovies as an ingredient in Reduced Sodium Worcestershire Sauce and Organic Ketchup that is used in making the following products:

• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Raspberry BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.9 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Moonshine Ghost Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 15.1 oz (428gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Espresso BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Dark Chocolate BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Cranberry Pear BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Moonshine Ghost Red Apple BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Red Apple BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Moonshine Ghost Wild Blueberry BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Wild Blueberry BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Moonshine Ghost Original BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Strawberry BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 12 oz (340gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet White Peach BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Cara Cara Orange Vanilla, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Golden Pineapple w/ Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Golden Pineapple BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet Pomegranate BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 12 oz (340gm)
• Peddlin’ Rooster Gourmet Thick N’Sweet BBQ Sauce, Net Wt 16.5 oz (469 gm)

The products only come in clear glass bottles in the sizes indicated by each product. Each product contains a “Best By” date. The recall is for all of the individual products with any “Best By” date prior to November 1, 2017.

The recalled products were produced for Peddlin’ Rooster, LLC, P.O. Box 1743, DeLand, Florida 32721.

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

Purchasers allergic to soy and anchovies as an ingredient in Reduced Sodium Worcestershire Sauce and Organic Ketchup should destroy the product,

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Asafoetida Powder After Salmonella Found

Shakti Group USA LLC of New Brunswick, NJ is recalling 50 gm and 100 gm sizes of L.G Compounded Asafoetida Powder, both coded with Lot Number: 2323 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which 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), endocarditis and arthritis.

L.G COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER was distributed to OH, NJ, VA, NH, and PA through retail stores.

The product is packaged in a white screw cap plastic bottle with UPC 840222000149, Lot Number: 2323.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was as a result of a sampling conducted by the FDA, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Shakti Group has ceased the production and distribution of the product.

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After Salmonella Illnesses, Good Earth Eggs Recalled

Good Earth Egg Company, LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri has announced a voluntary recall of its shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which 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), endocarditis and arthritis.

The Food and Drug Administration has notified Good Earth Egg that a link has been established between eggs produced in our facility to cases of Salmonella illnesses in the state of Missouri.

In light of this investigation, and with an abundance of caution, Good Earth Egg Company has initiated a voluntary recall of all shell eggs. Various sizes of shell eggs are packaged in the following ways: 6-count cartons, 10-count cartons, 12-count cartons, 18-count cartons, 15 dozen cases, and 30 dozen cases. The dates and codes on the cartons and cases will include everything prior to and including date code 006 – Sell By 02/05/2016, under the brand name Good Earth Egg Company, license number D-01124.

The Good Earth Egg Company recalled products were distributed throughout the Midwest, including Missouri and Illinois, at the retail and wholesale level, institutions, and to walk-in customers. Good Earth eggs are sold at Dierbergs, Shop n’ Save, Straubs, Midtowne Market and Price Chopper in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

Good Earth Egg Company is working with distributors and retailers to remove these products from wholesale suppliers and retail shelves. Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers should discard any product and its container. Good Earth Egg Company will work directly with each consumer to manage replacement of its product.

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Blue Bell says it’s still got Listeria in its facility

Officials with Blue Bell Creameries say they are still finding Listeria bacteria in their facilities, but that their enhanced cleaning procedures are working.

The company recalled all of its ice cream and other frozen dairy products April 20, 2015, after an enhanced sampling program found Listeria monocytogenes in more than one product and in more than one plant.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 people in four states were hospitalized in connection with that outbreak, and three people in Kansas died.

“Because Listeria is commonly found in the natural environment, no manufacturer can ever assume it can be entirely eradicated,” according to a Jan. 7 news release from the Brenham, Texas, company.

The company is testing every batch of ice cream, according to the release

“We have identified locations where suspected Listeria species may be present in our facility, and we continue to extensively clean and sanitize those areas and make additional enhancements to the facility and our procedures based on the environmental test results.

“To confirm that our robust environmental program is effective, and that our ‘seek and destroy’ goals are being achieved, we expect to periodically find microbiological indications in our facilities.”

In May 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted inspection reports of Blue Bell facilities completed from 2007-2015. The earlier reports did not show evidence of Listeria contamination but noted numerous violations of food safety protocols.

In November, Blue Bell’s Brenham facility was the last of its three plants to go back online, following one Sylacauga, Ala., which started back up in July, and another in Broken Arrow, Okla., which restarted production in September. Blue Bell began distributing limited quantities of its ice cream to selected markets at the end of August, about four months after the recall.

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Loyalty Card Lawsuit Likely to End With Settlement

Settlement negotiations could be nearing conclusion in a federal civil case that pits consumers against Safeway Inc. in a quest for increased communication from the retailer during food recalls.

The case seeks an order forcing Safeway to use loyalty card data to notify customers about recalls of food they have purchased. If the consumers prevail, all retailers could be subject to such requirements.

Two consumers, represented in part by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), filed the suit in March 2011. They seek class action status for other similar consumers.

Maia Kats, an attorney with CSPI said Jan. 7 that a new information regarding the settlement talks could be posted in the docket in a “couple of weeks.”

Safeway and CSPI filed a joint notice of pending settlement Nov. 4, 2015. A month later they notified U.S. District Court Judge Richard Seeborg that they would file a status update by Jan. 4. As of midday Jan. 7, the document had not been filed.

The two original named plaintiffs in the case held Safeway loyalty cards when they bought peanut butter products and eggs from the retailer that were later recalled because of potential pathogen contamination.

The woman who bought eggs was later replaced with a different plaintiff who bought fresh mangoes, yellow onions and romaine lettuce that were later recalled because of pathogen contamination.

Safeway did not use purchase history and contact information from its loyalty card database to notify the women of the recalls. The civil complaint contends the retailer was negligent and failed to meet its duty of responsibility after the point of sale.

Safeway contends in court documents that it doesn’t have a legal obligation to notify individual customers about recalls. The Pleasanton, Calif.-based retailer contends such notifications are cost prohibitive.

Judge Seeborg already nixed Safeway’s argument, saying in an order that “numerous California cases” have recognized that a seller’s duties can extend beyond the point of sale.

The CSPI complaint says the notifications won’t cost the retailer anything because its contracts state that its suppliers must bear all recall costs. The amended complaint also states Safeway’s competitors already provide such notice to customers.

“Ralphs, owned by Kroger, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Giant Food Supermarkets, Harris Teeter Food Markets, Wegmans Food Markets and ShopRite Supermarkets, among others all routinely issue food safety alerts directly to customers using a variety of methods,” according to the complaint.

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Pretzels with Walnuts Recalled

All lots of New Year’s Pretzels prepared and sold individually from the Bakery department inside the Carmel Market District located at 11505 N Illinois Street in Carmel, Indiana since December 26 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc. due to an undeclared walnut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have walnut allergies.

Approximately 23,000 potentially affected New Year’s Pretzels were purchased in various transactions in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with the Carmel Market District also selling the product. Giant Eagle, Inc. became aware of the issue when a Pennsylvania customer who purchased the product reported a related walnut allergy issue. The product label for the New Year’s Pretzels, which contain walnuts, omitted walnuts as an allergen.

Customers with a walnut allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it.

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Cranberry Candy Recalled Due to Almonds

Cape Cod Provisions LLC of Pocasset, MA is recalling Cape Cod Cranberry Candy™ and Harvest Sweets™ Milk Chocolate/Dark Chocolate/Yogurt Covered Cranberry Blend (mix of all three varieties in the package) because they may contain undeclared yogurt covered almonds. These products can further be identified by their UPC codes; Cape Cod Cranberry Candy™ UPC 6 12681 10259 3 and Harvest Sweets™ UPC 6 12681 44259 0. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The trio of covered cranberries product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail order. The specific product comes in a 5oz. gable-top box with color graphics and can be identified by a lot # of 5230-1 on the inside bag.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that yogurt covered almonds were distributed in packaging that did not list almonds in the ingredients. Subsequent investigation indicates it was an isolated incidence caused by a temporary breakdown in the packaging processes.

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Mandarin Oranges in Bottle Recalled

The Milky Way International Trading Corp. Thursday announced the recall of Nice! Mandarin Oranges in 8-ounce bottles due to potential glass in the product. The affected product was distributed to Walgreens stores nationwide and displays one of the lot numbers listed below. Consumers could potentially be cut or injured if ingested. To date there have been three complaints, and one  injury reported.

The  recall is limited to specific production codes of 8-ounce Nice! Brand Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup.  The lot codes are located at either the neck or the lid of the glass bottles.

Recalled product: Nice! Brand Mandarin Orange in Light Syrup 8 ounce jars. Item # 80895

Lot number	Bottle Label UPC	Case UPC
H894K09A     01/11/2017	0-49022-80895-9	100-49022-80895-6
4200/01039    01/16/2018	0-49022-80895-9	100-49022-80895-6
4200/01039   02/01/2018	0-49022-80895-9	100-49022-80895-6

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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on reducing added sugars

The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) have announced the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which includes updated guidance on topics such as added sugars, sodium, and cholesterol, and new information on caffeine.

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Neto’s Sausage recalls 23 different beef, pork, chicken products

Neto’s Sausage Co. Inc. has recalled more than 7,600 pounds of beef, pork and chicken products that were manufactured in the past year without being inspected by USDA.

The Santa Clara, Calif., company issued the Class I “high risk” recall Jan. 6 for 23 different sausage products that were distributed online nationwide. Although the products carry a federal inspection mark, they were not actually inspected.

Neto’s website was “temporarily offline” the evening of Jan. 6.

“The sausage items were produced on Dec. 28, 2014, to Dec. 28, 2015. The recalled products bear establishment number “EST. 9027” and “EST 6086” inside the USDA mark of inspection,” according to the recall notice.

Neto’s also distributed the products “in house” and to a local distributor, according to the recall notice on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service website.

“The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-commerce surveillance activities,” according to the recall notice. “There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

“These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

The USDA defines a Class I recall as being a “health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

Specific products recalled are:

• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Hot Italian Sausage”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Herb-N-Cheese Coil”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Coil”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Smoked Bratwurst”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Bratwurst with Cheddar and Jalapeño”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Holiday Sausage Coil”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Pork Links”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Pork Links with Apples and Cinnamon”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Brazilian Smoked Calabreza”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Italian Sausage with Herbs”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Italian Linguiça”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Hot”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Polish Kielbasa”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Italian Sausage with Herbs”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Calabrese Brand Italian Sausage”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Andouille Sausage ”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Spanish Chorizo Sausage”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Calabrese Italian Sausage ”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Sausage”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Garlic & Basil Chicken Sausage”
• Approximately 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Jalapeño-Cilantro Chicken Sausage ”
• Approximately 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Spanish Chorzo Sausage”
• Approximately 12-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Morcella”

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Blizzard kills 35,000 West Texas dairy cows

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Wild bee decline may threaten U.S. crop production

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that wild bees may be disappearing in many important U.S. farmlands—including California’s central valley, the Midwest’s corn belt, and the Mississippi river valley.

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FDA extends comment period on use of the term ‘natural’

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Wegmans Recalls Chicken Products Produced Without Inspections

Retailer Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is recalling about 1,125 pounds of chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The chicken items were produced on Jan. 3, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

• Approximately 1-pound, vacuum-sealed packages containing “Wegmans Italian Flavored Chicken Breast Cutlet” with a use-by date of 1/24/2016;
• Approximately 1-pound, vacuum-sealed packages containing “Wegmans Brown Sugar Barbecue Seasoned Chicken Breast Cutlet” with a use-by date of 1/15/2016;
• 3-pound, vacuum-sealed packages containing “Wegmans Garlic & Fennel Whole Chicken Roaster” with a use-by date of 1/13/2016; and
• 1-pound, vacuum-sealed packages containing “Wokery Sherry Chicken 27482” with use-by date of 1/13/2016.

The recalled products also have the establishment number “EST. or P-7567” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were shipped to distribution and retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a review of establishment records. The inspector found that the establishment changed its production schedule, which caused these products to be produced outside the approved hours of operation.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department at 800-934-6267, Ext. 4760.

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Listeria Prompts 14 Pounds of Pork to be Recalled

Comeaux’s Inc., a Breaux Bridge, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The smoked pork tasso was packaged on Dec. 22, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing diced “CAJUN HICKORY SMOKED PORK TASSO.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20513” inside the USDA mark of inspection and package code number “42358”. These items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Texas Smokehouse Recalls Beef

Bear Creek Smokehouse, a Marshall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,700 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.

The barbeque beef items were produced on various dates between November 22, 2013 and January 21, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]

1 lb. plastic containers of “Beasley’s Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce.”
1 lb. plastic containers of “Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket.”
5 lb. plastic containers of “Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket.”

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 7226” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

The problem was discovered by establishment personnel.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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Beef Recalled Over “Extraneous Wood Materials”

Huisken Meat Company, a Sauk Rapids, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 89,568 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous wood materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The Sam’s Choice Black Angus Vidalia Onion items were produced on various dates between Nov. 19, 2015, and Dec. 9, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: View Label

• 2-lb. boxes containing 6 pieces of “Sam’s Choice Black Angus Beef Patties with 19% Vidalia ® Onion.” with Use By dates 05/17/2016; 05/29/2016; and 06/06/2016.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 394A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The foreign material originated with an incoming ingredient and was discovered during production.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Dog Treats Recalled over Salmonella and Listeria

Big Dog Natural of Brick, NJ is voluntary recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes that was shipped in the week of 10/31/2015 to 11/13/2015 to online customers. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

These products were sold directly to consumers through the company’s website and in the U.S. The voluntarily recalled products include all weight volumes of the Big Dog Natural Chicken and Fish Supreme. No additional products are affected by this recall.

Big Dog Natural became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that an investigational sample of Chicken Supreme tested positive for Salmonella and an investigational sample of Fish Supreme tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the affected product and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns.

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