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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Editors, experts predict 2016 food industry trends

In a special edition of the Weekly newsletter published on December 30, the editors of Food Technology magazine compiled their 2016 predictions for the industry in addition to the latest forecasts from market research leaders—including Mintel, Innova, and NPD—and manufacturers and retailers, such as McCormick, Firmenich, and Whole Foods.

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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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Du Monde Gourmet Recalls Jafflz Sandwiches

Du Monde Gourmet, a Park City, UT establishment, is recalling approximately 235 pounds of ready-to-eat pocket sandwich products, which may have experienced temperature deviation and may contain Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, and/or Clostridium botulinum, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The Jafflz Retro Pocket Sandwiches were produced on Dec. 17, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

• 77-lbs. 24 count cases containing 4-6 pieces of “JAFFLZ RETRO POCKET SANDWICHES PASGHETTI JAFFLES WITH SPAGHETTI ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE.”
• 35-lbs. 24 count cases containing 4-6 pieces of “JAFFLZ RETRO POCKET SANDWICHES CLASSIC JAFFLES WITH BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE.”
• 40-lbs. 24 count cases containing 4-6 pieces of “JAFFLZ RETRO POCKET SANDWICHES FRITTATTA JAFFLE WITH MEDDITTERANNEAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE SCRAMBLE.”
• 83-lbs. 24 count cases containing 4-6 pieces of “JAFFLZ RETRO POCKET SANDWICHES BBQ JOE JAFFLE WITH BEEFY SLOPPY JOE CHEESE.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 48106” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Utah.

The problem was discovered by the establishment during an internal records review which showed the product had an undocumented cooling process without HACCP records to show that the product was chilled from 80° to 40°F in a timely manner.

Clostridium perfringens is a type of bacteria that can be found in a variety of foods, particularly meats, meat products, and gravy. Emetic toxins produced by Clostridium perfringens bacteria are characterized by intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea which begin 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of those Clostridium perfringens bacteria capable of producing the toxin. The illness is usually over within 24 hours but less severe symptoms may persist in some individuals for 1 or 2 weeks.

Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria that can be found in a variety of foods that has been stored too long at room temperature. Emetic toxins produced by Bacillus cereus are characterized by nausea and vomiting occurring within 30 minutes to six hours after consumption of contaminated foods.

Clostridium botulinum is a type of bacteria found in improperly canned foods, garlic in oil, vacuum-packed and tightly wrapped food. These bacteria produce a nerve toxin that causes illness, affecting the nervous system. Toxin affects the nervous system. Symptoms usually appear 18 to 36 hours, but can sometimes appear as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 days after eating; double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. If untreated, these symptoms may progress causing muscle paralysis and even death.

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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