Two flavors of Evolve Protein Shakes are being recalled for soy, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. That means that anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to soy could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling company is CytoSport, Inc. A third party supplier apparently supplied ingredients that were cross-contaminated with soy protein. The recalled items were sold nationwide through retailers, eCommerce websites, and through the company's Evolve website. The recalled Evolve Protein Shakes include Double Chocolate Protein Shake that is packaged in 11 ounce containers. The Tetra Pak cartons are sold in 4 … [Read more...]
Robinson Fresh Turnip Greens Recalled For Possible Listeria
Robinson Fresh Turnip Greens are being recalled in New York State after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product, according to a notice posted on the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets web site. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is Robinson Fresh Turnip Greens that is packaged in a 6 ounce plastic bag. The Best by Date on the product is April 26, 2021 (4/26/21). The prepackaged turnip greens were sold at ShopRight in Commack, New York and possibly other retail locations in the state. This recall was started after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' food inspectors was conducted. Analysis of the product by the New York State … [Read more...]
Breese Hollow Dairy Raw Milk Recalled For Possible Listeria
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball warned consumers to not drink Breese Hollow Dairy raw milk because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Breese Hollow Dairy is located at 454 Breese Hollow Road in Hoosick Falls, New York. No illnesses have been reported to the Department in association with the consumption of this product to date. A sample of the raw milk that was collected by an inspector was contaminated with the pathogen. On April 23, 2021 the dairy was notified of a preliminary positive test result. A second test, that was completed on April 27, 2021, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the raw milk. The dairy is prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the … [Read more...]
Hempstead FoodService Pork Chops Recalled For Allergens
Hempstead Foodservice of Hempstead, New York, is recalling about 972 pounds of pork chops because they are misbranded and contain soy, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. The product actually contains hydrolyzed soy protein. That means that anyone who is allergic to soy could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalled product is heat-treated fresh pork chops that were produced on various dates ranging from April 6, 2021 to April 30, 2021. The recalled product is ten 41 pound cardboard boxes that contain the product that is packed in clear plastic bags. The words "Hempstead Foodservice" are … [Read more...]
Two Brands of Peanut Butter Recalled in Canada For Undeclared Tree Nuts
Two brands of peanut butter have been recalled in Canada for undeclared almond and cashew, or tree nuts, one of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to the companies to date in either recall that are associated with the consumption of these products. The first recall is for New World Organic Chia Coconut Peanut Butter, that is being recalled for undeclared almond and cashew, or tree nuts. The recalling firm is New World Natural Foods Inc. This product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan at the retail level. The recalled product is New World Organic … [Read more...]
Two Products Recalled in Canada for Mold and Rancidity
Two products recalled in Canada for mold and rancidity include cookies and banana bread. Both of these recalls are considered class 3 recalls. Neither recall mentions any illnesses reported that are related to the consumption of these items. The first recalled product is Goldilocks Sweet Delights Pinipig Polvoron Philippine Shortbread cookies, which may be rancid. The recalling firm is AFOD Ltd. The cookies were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan at the retail level. The recalled item is Goldilocks Sweet Delights brand Pinipig Polvoron Philippine Shortbread Cookies that are packaged in a 300 gram container. The UPC number stamped on the label is 4 800111 008065. The lot number on this item is Lot: JC8T0D6 and the expiration date is 2021-Jun-15. The … [Read more...]
Kroger Caramel Rice Cakes Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Kroger Caramel Rice Cakes and Stop & Shop Caramel Rice Cakes are being recalled for containing milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. That means that anyone who is allergic to milk or who is lactose intolerant could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illness or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling company is Basic Grain Products, located in Coldwater, Ohio. The recalled items include Kroger Caramel Rice Cakes, with UPC number 0 11110 35792 2 stamped on the bag, and the best if used by dates of DEC1521 (December 15, 2021) and DEC1621 (December 16, 2021). This item was shipped to retail distribution centers in Colorado, Indiana, … [Read more...]
Scentsational Soaps Hand Sanitizers Recalled For Methanol Contamination
Scentsational Soaps hand sanitizers are being recalled for possible methanol, or wood alcohol, benzene, and acetaldehyde contamination. These products include five lots of Scentsational Soaps & Candles scented Hand Sanitizers from the Black and White Collection and the Photo Real Collection, and three lots of Ulta Beauty Collection scented Hand Sanitizer Sprays. The company has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to the products included in this recall. Testing conducted by the firm revealed the presence of those compounds in these products. Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. Exposure to beneze can occur through inhalation, … [Read more...]
New E. coli O145:H28 Outbreak Sickens 15; Little Information Provided
A new E. coli O145:H28 outbreak has been posted on the FDA's CORE Investigation outbreak table. This new outbreak has sickened at least 15 people. There is no more information provided, which is typical for a posting on that table. The FDA only gives out more information about these outbreaks when they believe there are actionable steps that consumers can take to protect themselves, such as a recall. E. coli O145 is a serotype of E. coli that is part of the Big Six STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) bacteria group that the government started screening for in 2012. This pathogen produces Shiga toxins, which attack red blood cells that die and travel to the kidneys, where they clog small tubes in that organ and can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney … [Read more...]
Velvet Ice Cream Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
Velvet Ice Cream recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This voluntary recall is for all of the company's products that were made on or after March 24, 2021. Almost 100 different varieties of ice cream and sherbet are recalled. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The pathogen was found in the company's routine testing. The FDA sent a warning letter to the company in May 2019 about environmental samples taken from their facility that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The same strain of Listeria was found in swabs taken during that 2019 inspection as the inspection that was conducted in 2018, which indicates a resident pathogen. One of the issues with Listeria monocytogenes and … [Read more...]
