Frontier Co-op is voluntarily recalling some of its products made with organic garlic powder that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The products were sold under the Frontier and Simply Organic brands, and one sold under the Whole Foods Market brand. No illnesses have been reported to date. Raw material received by Frontier tested positive for the pathogenic bacteria during an FDA test. These products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada. You can see the long list of recalled products at the FDA web site. They include Frontier Powdered Garlic, Fiesta Black Bean Mix, Ranch Dip/Dressing Mix, Powdered Garlic, Organic Mama Garlic, and Pepper Fusion Black Peppercorns with Garlic, among others. Also recalled is Simply Organic Chipotle Black Bean Dip Mix, Fajita … [Read more...]
Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef for Undeclared Soy
Bear Creek Smokehouse is recalling 3,700 pounds of beef products because they may be contaminated with soy, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to soy could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. The recalled product is 1 pound plastic containers of "Beasley's Smokehouse Chopped Barbecue Beef with Sauce." It has the establishment number "EST. 7226" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The beef was shipped to retail locations in Texas. No reports of adverse reactions have been received to date. If you purchased this product and are allergic to soy, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. … [Read more...]
Giant Eagle Recalls Irish Soda Bread for Undeclared Milk
Giant Eagle is recalling Irish Soda bread because it contains milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. The bread was baked and sold inside Giant Eagle supermarket between February 24 and March 11, 2015. Those with an allergy to milk could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. The recalled product has a UPC of 20761800000 and a package size is 16 ounces. It was sold to about 2,000 customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. One customer was made ill by this product. The label for the Irish Soda bread, which does mention milk, does not include milk on the allergen statement. If you purchased this product and are allergic to milk, do not eat it. … [Read more...]
Schmaltz Herring Recalled in Canada for Botulism
The recall of Elite Salads International schmaltz herring products in February 2015 for Clostridium botulinum bacteria has been updated to include more product information. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products are Elite Salads Schmaltz Herring in 200 gram containers, with all codes up to and including Best Before May 8, 2015 and UPC number 7 77739 10035 5; and all codes up to and including 15MA08, with no UPC number. Also recalled is Schmaltz Herring in 454 gram containers, with all codes up to and including 15MA08 and no UPC number. Elite Salads Spicy Schmaltz Herring is also recalled. The 200 gram size has all codes up to and including Best Before May 8, 2015 and UPC number 7 77739 10005 8; and all codes … [Read more...]
Ultra Zx Recalled for Undeclared Drugs
Ultra Zx Labs is recalling UltraZx weight loss supplements because it contains undeclared Sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in 2010 because it substantially increases blood pressure and can be a "significant risk" for patients with a history of heart disease or stroke. Phenolphthalein is not approved as a supplement or a drug because it causes cancer. No reports of adverse events have been received to date. UltraZx weight loss supplement is marketed as a dietary supplement and is packaged in bottles of 30 capsules of 300 mg each. This recall includes all lots/bottles/packages. They were sold from September 2014 until February 2015. Do not take this supplement. If you have purchased it, return to the place of … [Read more...]
In Canada, Juici Chicken Patty Recalled for E. coli O157:H7
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Juici Patties are recalling Juici Patties brand Jamaican Style unbaked Chicken Patty for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled item is Juicy Patties Unbaked Jamaican Style Patty, Chicken, in 1.6 kilogram packages, 12 per pack. The code on the product is 3184 and the UPC number is 6 24819 30012 2. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard in a sealed or double bagged container so other people and animals can't eat it, or return to the place of purchase for a refund. E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious illness. The food will not look or smell spoiled. Symptoms of an E. coli infection include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and watery and/or bloody diarrhea. If you … [Read more...]
Bavarian Meats Recalled for Undeclared Soy
Bavarian Meats of Seattle Washington is recalling about 1,400 pounds of Bavarian Brand Loaf products because they contain soy, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product was made with soy lecithin used as a releasing agent on the pans the product is baked in. The recalled product is Bavarian Meats Bavarian Brand Loaf in 5 pound, 1 pound, and 1/2 pound packages. The products have the establishment number "EST. 6431" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. If you purchased this product and are allergic to soy, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Recall for Listeria Updated
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is updating information about the recall of Refrigerated Candy Smoked Salmon for Listeria monocytogenes. The original recall was issued on February 21, 2015. Salish Seafoods brand Candy Smoked Salmon is being recalled for possible Listeria contamination. It was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan and may have been sold in other provinces. Some packages may not have the same brand, product name, or lot code as the described product. Ask your retailer if you aren't sure whether or not you bought this product. The recalled product is Salish Seafoods Candy Smoked Salmon in variable sizes. Some may have been served from deli counters with or without a label or coding. The codes on some of the products are Lot # 6919, Lot # 6920, Lot # … [Read more...]
Campos Foods Recalls H-E-B Beef Burgers for Undeclared Wheat
Campos Foods of Tennessee is recalling about 136,950 pounds of beef products for undeclared wheat, one of the major food allergens. Those with an allergy to wheat or with celiac disease could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No reports of adverse reactions have been received to date. The recalled products are Ready-to-Eat cheese burgers, produced between August 22, 2014 and January 9, 2015. They include 15 pound cases containing eight 3.75 ounce burgers of "H-E-B Fully Cooked Thick n' Tasty Bacon Cheese Burgers Natural Smoke Flavor Added" and 15 pound cases of eight 3.75-ounce burgers of "H-E-B Fully Cooked Thick n' Tasty Cheese Burgers Natural Smoke Flavor Added." You can see pictures of product labels at the USDA site. The products have establishment number "EST. … [Read more...]
Mrs. T’s Pierogies Recalls Product for Foreign Materials
Mrs. T's Pierogies of Pennsylvania has recalled some lots of its Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil varieties of pierogies because they may contain pieces of plastic that can present a choking hazard. No reports of any injuries or adverse events have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The product is 16 ounce boxes of Mrs. T's Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Pierogies with UPC number 4116400042. They were sold in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and Illinois. The two lots recalled have "best by" dates of 05/20/16 and 07/15/16. The recall was initiated after plastic was found in the product filling during a Quality Assurance check. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Discard or … [Read more...]
