Home canned nopales are associated with a California botulism outbreak, according to news reports. Two women are in the ICU, and in all, 10 people got sick. This happened at a family party near Fresno, California. The other eight patients have been released. No new cases have been reported. The first people who got sick and went to the hospital were diagnosed with vertigo, Norma Sanchez, a disease specialist with the Fresno COunty Department of Public Health said in a press briefing. They were sent home. A full scale investigation revealed that the problem was botulism. The family's trash was investigated and other party attendees were interviewed before the toxin was traced back to home canned nopales. The home canned nopales were processed in May. Since this outbreak was … [Read more...]
FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing Brominated Vegetable Oil
The FDA has revoked the regulation allowing brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. This oil is modified with bromine. He agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe. A series of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health found the potential for adverse human health effects from the use of brominated vegetable oil. The FDA announced plans to ban this product last year. And the state of California banned BVO along with other compounds before the FDA announced their decision. Brominated vegetable oil was removed from the Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) list in 1970. It was used in small amounts to keep the citrus flavoring from floating to the top in some beverages. Few beverages in the United States contain … [Read more...]
Al Safa Halal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Recalled For Listeria
Al Safa Halal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No confirmed reports of illness have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Al-Safa US LLC. About 2000 pounds of this product are included in this recall. The item is ready to eat chicken. The frozen product was produced on June 5, 2024 in Canada and imported to the United States on June 13 and June 21, 2024. The recalled products are: 12.1 ounce cardboard box packages containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package. 14.11 ounce cardboard box packages that contain … [Read more...]
Energique Mineral Magic Dietary Supplement Recalled
Energique Mineral Magic Dietary Supplements are being recalled because there is potential microbial contamination of yeast or mold. While these compounds may not make someone seriously ill, they can cause problems such as vomiting and diarrhea. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the usual recall page, so there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Grato Holdings of Woodbine, Iowa. These products were sold nationwide at the retail level in Canada and the United States. There are 2173 of these items included in this recall. The first recalled item is Energique Mineral Magic Dietary Supplement that is packaged in a 2 fluid ounce (59 milliliter) bottle. The lot number and … [Read more...]
Red Button Vintage Creamery Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recalled
Red Button Vintage Creamery Cookie Dough Ice Cream is being recalled because it may contain foreign material in the form of rubber pieces. This poses a choking hazard and potential mouth injury hazard. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the usual recall page, so there is no mention about whether or not any adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Casper's Ice Cream of Richmond, Utah. The recalled product was sold in these states at the retail level: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. There are 13,764 tubs of this ice cream that are included in this recall. The rubber pieces were found in two tubs of the ice cream … [Read more...]
Geissler’s Sushi Rolls Recalled For Undeclared Milk, Egg, or Wheat
Geissler's Sushi Rolls are being recalled because they may contain milk, egg, or wheat that are not declared on the label. Not all of the products contain all of those allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant or who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat these items. Because this recall was not posted on the FDA's regular recall page, but on the Enforcement Reports page, there is no mention about whether or not any adverse events have been reported. The recalling firm is Geissler's Supermarket of East Windsor, Connecticut. These items were sold at Geissler's Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The press release was on 3/28/24, but it was not classified until 5/23/24. The recalled products … [Read more...]
Baixiang Instant Noodles Recalled in Canada For Peanuts
Baixiang Instant Noodles are being recalled in Canada because they contain peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to peanuts could have a serious or fatal reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Five Continents International Ltd. This recalled product was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The product comes in two flavors. The first is Baixiang Chicken Soup Flavor Instant Noodle that is packaged in a 555 gram package. There are five 111 gram packages in each container. The UPC numbers for this product are 6 935270 34198 8 or 6 935270 641988. All codes where peanut is not declared on the … [Read more...]
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Recalled For Salmonella
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food is included in this recall. There is no mention about whether any illnesses habe been reported, but the recall notice did state that, 'The tests which discovered the bacteria were part of random testing performed by the State of Minnesota on consumer products, and not prompted by any consumer concerns." The recalling firm is Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, Ohio. Pets can get sick from eating this food, and people can get sick from handling the food, or touching sick animals or anything in their environment. Animals with Salmonella infections can have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some animals can seem perfectly healthy but be carriers of … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Food Safety Tips From the USDA
The USDA is offering Fourth of July food safety tips so you can have a great celebration and offer safe food for your family and friends to enjoy. It's easy: just follow the four steps of clean, separate, cook, and chill. When you are serving guests of varying ages and health concerns, it's very important to make sure that the food at your party or gathering is wholesome and safe. That means you need to follow certain steps in the kitchen to the letter. They are: CLEAN. Wash your hands and surfaces such as countertops often. Hands should be washed for 20 seconds with clean water and soap. (Sing Happy Birthday to You twice for accurate timing.) If no running water is available, use hand sanitizer or moist towelettes that contain at least 60 percent alcohol. SEPARATE. Separate … [Read more...]
Urban Spirits Drink Mixes Recalled For Under Processing
Urban Spirits Drink Mixes are being voluntarily recalled for under processing that may cause illness, and because the product was produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Urban River Spirits of Forest Grove, Oregon. The recalled products are Urban Spirits Drink Mixers that are non alcoholic. They are sold in 19 different flavors, including Life's a Peach Spritzer, Blackberry and Lime Mixer, Velvet Cocoa and Caramel, Sunkissed Lavender & Lemon, Tropical Lime & Coconut, Tropical Black berry, and Lemon Drop, among others. Also recalled are simple syrups, including Vanilla Infused Simple Syrup, Maple Infused Simple Syrup, and Brown Sugar … [Read more...]
