Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku are being recalled because they may contain Bonito, or finfish, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to fish could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Niitakaya USA Inc. of Montebello, California. Both items were sold nationwide at th retail level. The recalled items are #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and #3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku that are packaged in 5.2 ounce (147 gram) clear plastic packages that are marked with the Niitakaya logo on the top. You can see pictures of both products at the FDA web site. The recall was triggered when the company … [Read more...]
Cook’s Farm Dairy Recalls Ice Cream and Milk For Pasteurization
Cook's Farm Dairy is recalling cream and milk for pasteurization issues, according to an email sent by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. There are no reports of injury or complaints regarding these products. The farm is located at 2950 Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville, Michigan. The dairy released a press notice explaining the issue. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Dairy Inspector made a routine visit and found inadequate recordings on the company's pasteurization charts. The dairy was told about the issue on August 28, 2024. The products are being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution. The root cause of the improper recordings were fixed immediately. And improper air temperature in ice cream pasteurizing tanks … [Read more...]
ALB Cinnamon Powder Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
ALB Cinnamon Powder is being recalled for elevated lead levels. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is ALB-USA Enterprises of Bronx, New York. There is no level of safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount consumed, the duration of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, … [Read more...]
NOW Real Foods Brazil Nuts Recalled For Mold and Yeast
NOW Real Foods Brazil Nuts are being recalled because they may be contaminated with high mold and yeast counts. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Now Foods of Bloomingdale, Illinois. Yeast and mold may not make you sick enough to require hospitalization, but you may suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Some people, especially those who have compromised immune systems can become seriously ill. Some molds can produce mycotoxins, including aflatoxin, that can cause serious illness. Most types of yeast in food will not cause serious illness, but some people, … [Read more...]
Nuts.com Paprika Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Nuts.com Paprika is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page and not the regular recall page there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Nuts.com of Cranford, New Jersey. The recalled item was sold to consignees in the states of Virginia and Massachusetts. The recalled item is Nuts.com paprika that is packaged in 25 pound clear plastic bags. There is one bag packaged in each cardboard container. There is 100 pounds of this product included in this recall. The code information on the paprika containers is p138733941, p138733942, p138741757, and p138785617. If you … [Read more...]
Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalled For Lack of Inspection
Hickory Hollow Jerky is being recalled for lack of federal inspection, according to the USDA. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Hickory Hollow Jerky of Eufaula, Alabama. The product was made in 10 flavors. You can see pictures of the product packages at the USDA web site. The beef jerky and bacon jerky products were made on various dates between January 19, 2024 and August 21, 2024. They were produced without benefit of inspection by two different owners. Ownership changed hands on June 11, 2024. The recalled products are all Hickory Hollow brand. They include Jamaican Jerked Beef Jerky in 3.25 ounce plastic bag, Original Beef Jerky in 3.25 ounce plastic bags, Hot Shot in 3.25 … [Read more...]
Asli Cinnamon Powder Recalled For Possible Lead Contamination
Asli Cinnamon Powder is being recalled for possible lead contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, Illinois. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of this heavy metal may not cause any symptoms except increased blood lead levels. Exposure to higher levels, or chronic exposure over time, for weeks or months, can cause symptoms including permanent damage to the central nervous system in children, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high blood pressure, and neurocognitive effects. Damage is related to the age and body weight of the patient, as well as the … [Read more...]
M&P Blintzes Pirozhki Vareniki Recalled For Wheat Milk Sesame
M&P Blintzes Pirozhki Vareniki are being recalled because they may contain the allergens milk, wheat, and/or sesame that are not declared on the label as required. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant or has celiac disease, could have a serious 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 M&P Food Products of Brooklyn, New York. These items were sold at the retail level in these states: Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. They were sold from August 27, 2023 through August 27, 2024. The best before dates for these products are from August 27, 2024 through August … [Read more...]
J-Basket Napa Kimchi Recalled For High Yeast Levels and Film
J-Basket Napa Kimchi is being recalled because it has high yeast levels and a film on the product surface. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is J F C International of Commerce, California. Most types of yeast in food will not cause serious illness, but some people, especially those with compromised immune systems, can become seriously ill depending on the yeast species. The product was sold at the retail level in these states: Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and Hawaii. The recalled product is J-Basket … [Read more...]
Chalo Paneer Recalled in Canada For Bloated Packages
Chalo Paneer is being recalled in Canada because the packages are bloated, indicating possible spoilage microbial contamination. There is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Quality Cheese, Inc. Bloated packages doesn't always mean that the food is unsafe to eat, but bloating usually occurs when bacteria grows in the product and produces carbon dioxide. Foods with higher moisture, such as paneer, are more likely to bloat. The recalled product was sold at the retail level in these provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The recalled product is Chalo! Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese that is packaged in 300 gram … [Read more...]
