Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix pet food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This product is a raw food and is sold frozen. One animal was sickened after eating this food; a customer complaint triggered the recall. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. Both people and pets can get sick from contaminated pet food. People can suffer from fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps. Pets with Salmonella infections may look healthy but can pass the pathogen to other animals and people. Pets who are sick with Salmonella can be lethargic and can suffer from vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. The recalled product is Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix raw pet food that is packaged in 2 pound logs or chubs. There … [Read more...]
2024 Meat and Poultry Recalls Plummet from 2023 Total
In-depth analysis from Food Poisoning Bulletin Meat and poultry producers issued 34 recalls last year, a 48 percent drop from 2023 and the lowest total of the last decade, excluding 2020, according to a Food Poisoning Bulletin review of data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). "The number of recalls is likely to fluctuate over any given period of time, due to the number of variables that affect whether a recall is necessary to remove adulterated or misbranded product from commerce. Over the last few years, FSIS has pushed for more accountability from industry to produce safe and wholesome products. Through numerous calls, meetings, roundtables and guidance documents, we are proactively engaging with industry on ways to … [Read more...]
Consumers Warned Against Ruco’s Shellfish Oysters
The FDA is warning retailers and consumers against consuming Ruco's Shellfish oysters for possible norovirus contamination. The oysters were harvested from a portion of Hammersley Inlet in Washington state. The shellstock oysters were harvested from 12/02/2024 to 12/17/2024 by Ruco’s Shellfish (WA-1995-SS) from a portion of the Hammersley Inlet growing area in Washington state. They were distributed in Washington and Oregon and may have been sold in other states too. The FDA is waiting for confirmation on shipment to other states. Oysters that are contaminated with norovirus can cause illness, especially if they are eaten raw or lightly cooked. Oysters that are contaminated with the norovirus pathogen will look, smell, and taste normal and the texture will not be … [Read more...]
President’s Choice Salts Recalled in Canada For Plastic Pieces
President's Choice salts are being recalled in Canada for foreign material contamination in the form of plastic pieces, which pose a choking hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Loblaw Companies Limited. The recalled President's Choice salts were sold nationally in Canada at the retail level. The recalled products include Mediterranean Sea Salts that is packaged in 360 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 60383 97655 2. All best before dates up to and including January 17, 2026 are included in this recall. Also recalled is Himalayan Pink Rock Salts that is packaged in a 390 gram container. The UPC … [Read more...]
LA County Warns Against Feeding Monarch Raw Pet Food
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning the public to not feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food after the bird flu virus was found in the product. The food was sold at several farmers markets in California. You can see a list of the farmers markets where the pet food was sold at the Monarch web site. There is no mention of this issue on the Monarch site. A house cat that ate the food has been confirmed sick with the H5 bird flu. Four other house cats from the same household are presumed to be positive for the virus after eating this product. Public health officials found the virus in product samples. Cats infected with H5 bird flu can develop severe illness that may include neurologic signs, respiratory signs, or liver disease that can rapidly progress to … [Read more...]
Member’s Mark Hatch Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recalled For Listeria
Member's Mark Hatch Chile Chicken Enchiladas sold at Sam's Club stores is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There is no mention of whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product since it was posted on the FDA Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page. The recalling firm is Sam's Club of Bentonville, Arkansas. The recalled product was sold nationwide in Sam's Club stores. The recalled product is Member's Mark Hatch Chile Chicken Enchiladas that are ready to cook. The enchiladas are packaged in a aluminum and black oven safe tray. The net weight of this package averages about 1.52 pounds. The UPC numbers that are stamped on the product label are 00226529000004 and … [Read more...]
Melii Baby Silicone Spoons Recalled For Choking Hazard
Melii Baby Silicone Spoons are being recalled because they may pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported to date, but the firm has received two reports of the spoon tip breaking. The recalling firm is Melii Baby of Canada. The spoons were manufactured in China. The problem is that the silicone spoon can break apart while in use, posing a choking hazard to babies. About 85,100 of these spoon sets are included in this recall. This recall is for Melii Baby Silicone Spoons for babies that have animal shapes at the handle. The spoons were sold in packs of either three or four, and as a five-piece silicone feeding set. The feeding sets were sold in cat, dino, dog, shark and unicorn shapes. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the CSPC web site. The spoons … [Read more...]
Marketside Broccoli Florets Recalled For Possible Listeria
Marketside Broccoli Florets are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Braga Fresh of Soledad, California. The broccoli is past its best if used by date and is no longer available in stores, but this recall is being issued for two reasons. One, it can take up to 70 days before symptoms of listeriosis appear after eating food contaminated with this pathogen, and two, some people may have frozen the product for later use. Freezing does not destroy Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recalled product is Marketside Broccoli Florets sold in 12 ounce packages. The best if used by date is December 10, 2024. The UPC number that is on … [Read more...]
ZOE brand Daily 30+ Prebiotic Blend Recalled For Metal Pieces
ZOE brand Daily 30+ Prebiotic Blend is being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of pieces of metal and stones. This can pose a choking, tooth injury, and GI tract injury hazard. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Zoe US Inc of Canton, Massachusetts. Thi dietary supplement recall affects retailers in these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, … [Read more...]
Gardners Meltaway Bars Recalled For Undeclared Cashews
Gardners Meltaway Bars in two iterations are being recalled because they may contain cashews, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to cashews could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gardners Candies of Tyrone, Pennsylvania. These items were distributed nationwide starting on September 1, 2024 through retail stores and through mail orders on the company's web site. The recalled product is Gardners Candies Cappuccino Meltaway Bars that are packaged in a 1.25 white plastic package. The lot number 082725 is stamped on the side along with the expiration date, 08/27/25. Also recalled is Gardners … [Read more...]
