Frozen Corn Distributed Under Four Different Labels Recalled for Listeria Risk

Bonduelle USA Inc. of Brockport, NY, is recalling 9,335 cases of frozen corn because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The frozen cut corn was distributed to stores in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.

The affected frozen cut corn was distributed in poly bags under the following labels and codes:

• WYLWOOD Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB), UPC 051933002401, Codes: Best By June 2017 K51564 and K51574;
• MARKET BASKET Cut Corn, NET WT. 16 OZ. (1 LB.), UPC 049705693414, Code: Best By June 2017 K51574;
• Bountiful Harvest WHOLE KERNEL CUT CORN, NET WT. 40 OZ. (2.5 LBS.), UPC 822486120597, Code: Best By June 2017 K51574;
• WEST CREEK FROZEN VEGETABLES Cut Corn, NET WT. 2.5 LBS., UPC 00806795285239 Code: Best By June 2017 K51574.

Company officials have not received any complaints in relation to this product and are not aware of any illnesses associated with the product to date.

The recall was the result of product being tested at retail by the State of Tennessee and which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The company has ceased distribution of the product, and the company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue their investigation into to what caused the problem.

Consumers who purchased the product are urged not to consume it but to throw it away. Consumers requiring a refund or with questions may contact the company at 1-877-990-2662, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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USDA Announces Expansion of Salmonella Outbreak-Related Pork Recall

The original Aug. 13 recall of pork products from Kapowin Meats of Graham, WA, was for approximately 116,262 pounds of whole hogs that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-.

Now, in an Aug. 27 expansion of that earlier recall, approximately 523,380 pounds of pork are being recalled in:

• varying weights of boxed and bagged whole hogs for barbecue, and,
• varying weights of boxed and bagged fabricated pork products, including various pork offal products, pork blood and pork trim.

In addition, the first recall covered production that occurred between April 19, 2015, and July 27, 2015. The expanded recall extends the recall period to Aug. 26, 2015, or an additional four weeks, USDA stated.

Behind the expanded recall is a finding by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that recent sanitary improvements made by Kapowsin Meats were insufficient and therefore required expanding the scope of the recall.

In both recall notices, the public is advised to look for “Est. 1628” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington state to individuals, retail locations, institutions and various distributors.

Meanwhile, Washington state health officials are investigating a Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. outbreak with 152 confirmed cases, according to USDA. Thirty-six of those cases have been traced back to consuming whole hogs for barbecue, the agency stated.

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Macadamia Nuts Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA, is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 

The product is packaged in a plastic bag labeled as Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts and is packaged in both a one-pound and eight-ounce size with Lot code 469566.

The Raw Macadamia Nuts were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

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

Random third-party testing found presence of Salmonella in the one-pound package of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts.

Consumers who have purchased one-pound or eight-ounce packages of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333, ext. 168 or 119, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT.

Salmonella bacteria 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 (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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Green Beans Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

General Mills today announced a voluntary Class I recall of a limited quantity of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans produced over two days in March 2014. The recall is being issued as a precaution after one package of finished product tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

No related illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.

This voluntary recall is limited to 10-ounce bags of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans with either of two “Better If Used By” dates printed on the package: 10APR2016 or 11APR2016.

The recalled product was produced and packaged in 2014. No other varieties or production dates of Cascadian Farm products are affected by this recall.

The Cascadian Farm frozen cut green beans were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers are urged to dispose of the products affected by this recall. Consumers who have products covered by this recall may contact Cascadian Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-624-4123 for a replacement.

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ADM names new leaders of Wild Flavors, Specialty Commodities

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has named Kenneth Campbell president of the company’s WILD Flavors business, and Manda Tweten president of the company’s Specialty Commodities business (SCI).

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DSM to restructure, cut up to 1,100 jobs

Royal DSM has announced it will make adjustments to its organizational and operating model in order to “create a more agile, focused, and cost efficient organization.”

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