Secondary BrucePac Listeria monocytogenes recalls are starting to mount up. The original recall, for tens of millions of pounds of fully cooked chicken and other meats, was issued on October 9, 2024 and expanded on October 15, 2024. If you have any of these products in your home, do not eat them, especially if they are salads or wraps and are not heated first. Secondary Recalls Schoola On October 17, 2024, the USDA announced that some of the recalled BrucePac products were sent to schools. These meals were not part of the USDA's National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The schools are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Euclid, Ohio, Astatula Florida, Aston, Pennsylvania, Bangor, Michigan, Shady Hills, Florida, Staten Island, New York, Washington D.C., St. Petersburg, … [Read more...]
Alert For Meat and Poultry Products Imported From Myanmar
The USDA has issued a public health alert f0r meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the country of Myanmar. That country is not allowed to import these products into the United States. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions reported to date. These items include: 180 gram cans containing “BEST BEEF CURRY.” 425 gram cans containing “BEST Chicken Biryani.” 360 gram cans containing “Hti Mi Gwik Dry MoHinGa Paste.” 425 gram cans containing “BEST Myanmar Duck Blood.” 400 gram cans containing “Eain Chak MoHinGa Paste.” 160 gram vacuum sealed clear packages containing “Min Thar Gyi Dried Fish.” 400 gram cans containing “Eain Chak Coconut Soup Paste.” These items do not have an establishment number or a USDA mark of inspection. … [Read more...]
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Howard County, MD Sickens 46
A food poisoning outbreak in Howard County, Maryland has Sickened at least 46 people, according to the Howard County Health Department. All 46 patients were transported to area hospitals. All are non-critical. This outbreak happened on October 21, 2024 at a facility in the 700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jesus, Maryland in the afternoon. There is no further information on the age of the patents, or whether or not any are still hospitalized. The patients all allegedly ate the same food. Mutual aid was provided by Anne Arundel and Baltimore County officials. News reports are conflicting. Some outlets are reporting that the outbreak occurred at a seafood processing facility, while others say it was at a private home caused by food brought in by an "employee." Details about this … [Read more...]
HuHill Farm Raw Milk Recalled For Possible Campylobacter
HuHill Farm Raw Milk is being recalled again for possible Campylobacter contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The milk from that dairy, which is located at 232 Lighthall Road in Fort Plain, New York, was also recalled in August 2024 for the same reason. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this milk. A routine sample of the milk that was collected by a health inspector was found to be contaminated with that pathogen. On October 17, 2024, the producer was notified about a preliminary positive test result. On October 21, 2024, further laboratory testing confirmed that the milk was contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni. The dairy cannot sell raw milk until testing indicates that the product is … [Read more...]
LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella Outbreak Sickens 92, Reopens
The LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella outbreak has now sickened at least 92 people, according to the St. Clair County Health Department. The restaurant has been approved for reopening by that agency. The restaurant voluntarily closed their facility, which is located at 6115 North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights, Illinois, on October 2, 2024 and has fully cooperated with the St. Clair County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health in their investigation. The restaurant employed professional environmental cleaning services to prevent any further spread of the illness, as well as training to restaurant staff on proper handwashing and safe food handling practices. Employees who worked during the outbreak have been tested for Shigella, and were required to have … [Read more...]
Trail Bologna Meal Processing Kits Recalled For Soy and Wheat
Trail Bologna Meal Processing Kits are being recalled because they may contain the food allergens soy and wheat that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illness or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is The Con Yeager Spice Company of Zelienople, Pennsylvania. This product was sold nationwide through whole distributors, retail stores, and mail order via the company's web site. The recalled product is Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits that are in 17.88 ounce pouches. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is … [Read more...]
Church Brothers Green Onions Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Church Brothers Green Onions, sold under various brand names, are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Church Brothers (Church Brothers Farms) of Salinas, California. The distribution of this product was limited to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and in these states in the United States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. In Canada, the recalled product is Imperial Fresh Green Onions Iceless in a 4 x 2 pound bag with lot code CB272378. In the United States, the recalled products are Church Brothers Green Onions Iceless in a … [Read more...]