A huge recall of beef in Canada has been going on since September 30, 2019. All in all, there have been 19 separate recalls and recall updates issued since that date so far. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these recalls. This recall has reached into the U.S. as well, with the USDA issuing a public safety alert. The recalls, which were triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Ageny's inspection activities, include: Recall of Globe Meats Fresh Market & Grill ground veal on September 26, 2019. Ryding-Regency Meat Packers recalled raw beef and raw veal products on October 1, 2019. those products include skirt steak, rib eye, bead roast, and flank steak, among others. This recall prompted a USDA public health alert for Ryding-Regency products in America on … [Read more...]
UNIUM Canned Meat and Poultry Products Recalled For No Inspection
Global Zakii Enterprises of Houston, Texas is recalling about 100 pounds of imported UNIUM canned meat and poultry products that were not presented for import re-inspection. In addition, these products were imported from Jordan, a country that is not eligible to export foods to the United States. No illnesses or injuries or other adverse reactions have been reported to the company or the government to date in connection with this issue. The problem was discovered after a consumer complaint, and subsequent investigation by the USDA. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas. They were imported on or about September 20, 2019. They include: 800-gm cans containing “UNIUM Chicken Luncheon”. 800-gm cans containing “UNIUM Luncheon Meat”. 500-gm cans containing “UNIUM … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Products Recalled For Possible E. coli O157:H7
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for imported raw non-intact ground beef products (made with ground beef) for possible E. coli O157:H7. There is a huge beef and veal recall in Canada for products contaminated with that pathogen. Canada is the recalling authority, but FSIS is "amplifying the recall." These products were produce and exported by Ryding-Regency Meat Packers in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that several shipments that were include in a serious of recalls in Canada have been exported to the U.S. Imported beef manufacturing trimmings produced on May 27 and 30, 2019 were used in the U.S. to make other beef products that were sold to the consumer at the retail level. While the retail companies that made … [Read more...]
Venetian and Filicetti Sausage Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Industry is recalling some ready-to-eat dried sausages , including Venetian and Filicetti brands, from the marketplace in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. These products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec at the retail level. There have been no reported cases of illness associated with the consumption of these products. The recalled products include Venetian Abruzzo Sopressata, sold in variable size packages. There is no UPC number on this product. the code on the product is Best Before 2020 Sep 04 (Code 224). It was manufactured by Venetian Meat & Salami Co, Ltd, and was distributed in Ontario and Alberta. The second recalled product is Filicetti brand Italian Style Sausage - mild, dry cured sausage, also sold in variable weight packages. … [Read more...]
Keshav Dry Apricots Recalled For Undeclared Sulfites
Peekay International of Maspeth New York is recalling two sizes of Keshav Dry Apricots food treats because they contain undeclared sulfites. Anyone who has a severe sensitivity to sulfites could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled Keshav Dry Apricots was sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in retail store and also through mail order. The product is packaged in a 7 ounce clear plastic package and 14 ounce clear plastic packages. The UPC number for the 7 ounce package is 4386423302 and the UPC code for the 14 ounce package is 4386423303. Routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food … [Read more...]
Incorrect President’s Choice Infant Formula Recalled For Cronobacter
The food recall warning issued on October 6, 2019 has been revised because it incorrectly identified the President's Choice infant formula that was contaminated with Cronobacter. The Lower Iron milk based powdered infant formula is NOT potentially contaminated with cronobacter and is no longer subject to a food recall warning. Instead, results have found that some President's Choice brand Sensitive to Lactose milk-based powdered infant formula may be contaminated with Cronobacter. Loblaw companies is recalling this formula: President's Choice Sensitive to Lactose milk-based powdered infant formula, sold in 638 gram packages. The UPC number on the product is 0 60383 12994 1, and the codes on the product are EXP 2020 NO 05. This product was sold nationally and should not be consumed. … [Read more...]
Corned Beef Products Recalled in Canada For Possible Listeria
Save on Foods is recalling corned beef products in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Yukon at the retail level. No illnesses have been reported to the company or the government to date in connection with these recalled items. The recalled items include Save on Foods brand Corned Beef. It was sold by clerks at the deli country in variable sizes. The UPC number on the product starts with 298230, and the code on the beef is Packed on 2019.SE.25 to 2019.OC.10 inclusively. Also recalled is Save on Foods brand Corned Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich, sold by individual units. The UPC number on that product starts with 281300, and the codes are Packed on 2019.SE.25 to 2019.OC.10 … [Read more...]
Recall of Carolyn’s Cookie and County Baking Cookies Expanded
California New Foods is expanding its voluntary recall of Carolyn's Cookie and Country Baking cookies for possible undeclared peanut and walnut allergens, two of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, especially peanut, could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. These products were sold at retail in the states of California and Nevada under the Carolyn's Cookie Co. and Country Baking Brands. All of the Carolyn's Cookie recalled items were sold in 22 ounce pouches. They include CCC Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk with UPC number 680569317704, and CCC Double Chocolate with Sea Salt with UPC number 680569160263. Also recalled are CCC Chocolate Chip with … [Read more...]
Mical Seafood Expands Tuna Recall For Scombroid Poisoning
Mical Seafood of Cooper City, Florida has voluntarily initiated an expanded recall of frozen, wild-caught yellowfin tuna products for potentially elevated levels of histamine, which can produce an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning. The original recall reported that four people were sickened with scombroid fish poisoning; this new recall does not mention that and does not mention whether or not more people have been sickened. The typical symptoms of scombroid fish poisoning are tingling or burning sensations in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, itchy skin and hives, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Most people recover in a few hours without medical treatment, but some may become seriously ill. If you have had serious symptoms, see your doctor. These tuna products were … [Read more...]
Butcher’s Pride Corned Beef and Pastrami Recalled For Listeria
Nossack Fine Meats is recalling Butcher's Pride Corned Beef and Pastrami in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not eat, and distributors, retailers, and food service establishments shouldn't to serve or sell these recalled products. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The recalled items are Butcher's Pride Corned Beef, sold in variable sizes with no UPC number. The code on the product is BEST BEFORE 2019NO27. The second recalled product is Butcher's Pride Pastrami, also sold in variable sizes. There is no UPC number on the product. The code on the package is BEST BEFORE 2019NO27. These products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly nationally. The recall was triggered … [Read more...]
