Del Duca Sausages and other brands including Frederik's and Boar's Head are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There are about 52,914 pounds of these ready to eat sausages included in this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Daniele International LLC of Mapleville, Rhode Island. The recalled sausages were produced on dates ranging from May 23, 2022 through November 25, 2022, and were shipped to retail locations nationwide on dates ranging from December 23, 2022 through January 17, 2023. You can see pictures of the recalled product labels at the USDA web site. The recalled items include: 6 ounce plastic trays of “FREDERIK’S by meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with sell by … [Read more...]
Superior Fresh Lettuce Blends Recalled For Foreign Material
Superior Fresh Lettuce Blends are being recalled because they may contain foreign material in the form of small glass pieces, according to the FDA's Enforcement report data. this poses a choking and mouth injury hazard. There is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported. The recalling firm is Superior Fresh, LLC of Hixton, Wisconsin. The salads were distributed in these states: Indiana, Pennslvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin, at the retail level. The recalled products are all Superior Fresh brand. They include Lettuce Blend, which may contain Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Green Romaine, Red Romaine, Red Oak Leaf, Green Oak Leaf, Butter lettuce, Arugula, Kale, Spinach, Mustard, Mizuna, Pax Choi. It is packaged under Spring Mix, net weight 4 ounces, with the UPC number … [Read more...]
Mother Dairy Paneer Fresh Cheese Recalled For Generic E. coli
Mother Dairy Paneer Fresh Cheese is being recalled in Canada for generic E. coli contamination. Generic E. coli isn't a health risk, but it is an indication that fecal contamination has occurred. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is 1228300 Alberta Ltd. (Mother Dairy). The cheese was sold in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec to hotels, restaurants, and institutions and at the retail level. The recalled items are Mother Dairy Fresh Paneer Cheese that is sold in 1.9 kilogram packages. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 6 98708 98764 0 and the code for this product is 23MR08 (March 8, 2023). Also recalled is Mother Dairy Fresh Paneer Cheese that is packaged in … [Read more...]
Joy Joy’s Ube Spanish Bread Recalled For Undeclared Wheat
Joy Joy's Ube Spanish Bread and other products are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to wheat or who has celiac disease could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Joy Joy's Bakery in Lakewood, Washington. The recalled products were sold at Joy Joy's Bakery in Lakewood, Washington and also at Fubonn Supermarket in Oregon. The recalled items are Ube Spanish bread, Ube Ensaymada, and Ube Roll. They are packaged in plastic bags or in plastic clear clamshell containers. The items are labeled with Joy Joy's Bakery sticker. There are no lot codes … [Read more...]
ZLINE Gas Range Recall For CO Danger Expands
The ZLINE Gas Range recall for possible carbon monoxide danger has been expanded to include another product: the company's 48-inch gas ranges. The original recall, which was issued on December 29, 2022, was for the company's 30-inch and 36-inch ranges. The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas. About 30,000 of these ranges are recalled, including 28,000 30-and 36-inch ranges. The recall expansion is for the oven compartment of ranges that include model numbers RG48, RGS-48, and RGB-48. The ranges were sold with various door colors including blue gloss, black matte, DuraSnow, red gloss, blue matte, red matte, and white matte. The ranges were sold … [Read more...]
Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes Recalled For Undeclared Peanut
Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes and Popcorn are being recalled because they may contain peanuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to peanut could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Snack Innovations Inc. of Piscataway, New Jersey. You can see the long list of products, along with the product flavor, the lot code, best by date, and UPC numbers, at the FDA web site. Some of the recalled products include Birthday Cake Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cake Bites, Cinnamon Swirl Mini Rice Cake Bites, Birthday Cake Popcorn Drizzled Popcorn, Cookies & … [Read more...]
Almondy Chocolate Cake Recalled For Foreign Material
Almondy Chocolate Cake with Daim is being recalled for possible foreign material contamination. A metal object was found in the cake, according to the recall notice. This poses a mouth injury and choking hazard. The recall notice does not state whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The cake was sold exclusive at IKEA stores. The recalled product is Almondy Chocolate Cake with Daim that is packaged in 14.1 ounce boxes. The batch code that is printed on the product label is L2140. The best before date for this specific product is NOV.18.2023. This product is a Swedish almond cake with chocolate and crunchy caramel. You can see pictures of the product box side with the batch code and best by date at the FDA web … [Read more...]
EWG Study: Eating One Freshwater Fish a Month Problematic
A new study from Environmental Working Group (EWG) says that eating one freshwater fish a month is equivalent to a month of drinking water contaminated with forever chemicals, or PFOS, at levels that might be harmful to your health. PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, is one of the so-called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. PFOS are found in food packaging, nonstick cookware, firefighting goats, and waterproof clothing. They, along with other PFAS chemicals, have been linked with the development of testicular and kidney cancer, weakened immunity, low birth weight, and endocrine disruption, along with fertility problems, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. These chemicals are everywhere, including in our food and our bodies. … [Read more...]
FDA Announces Action Levels For Lead in Processed Baby Food
The FDA is announcing action levels and draft guidance for lead in processed baby food. This, the FDA says, would result in "significant reductions in exposures to lead from food while ensuring availablility of nutritious foods. This plan is part of Closer to Zero, part of the governments' plant to reduce exposure to the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in foods consumed by young children and babies. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. said in a statement, "For more than 30 years, the FDA has been working to reduce exposure to lead, and other environmental contaminants, from foods. This work has resulted in a dramatic decline in lead exposure from foods since the mid-1980s.The proposed action levels announced today, along with our continued work with our state … [Read more...]
Church Brothers and FreshPoint Parsley Recalled For Salmonella
Church Brothers and FreshPoint parsley are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall information was posted on the FDA's Enforcement page so there is no mention of any possible illnesses associated with this issue. The recalling firms are Church Brothers LLC of Salinas, California, and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida. The parsley was imported from Mexico. The recalled products include FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine, packaged in 12 count containers. The UPC number for this product is 10022363. Also recalled is Parsley in 12 count packages distributed by FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, and Parsley in 6 count packages, distributed by FPSF, 22863 LOC 51. The Julian Dates on these products range from 346 to 354. About 1,269 cases of this parsley are … [Read more...]
