Vicente Marino Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil are being recalled in Canada for histamines. Histamines are compounds that can cause scromboid poisoning. Symptoms of this illness include tingling and burning in the mouth, facial swelling, hives, itchy skin, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people can experience symptoms similar to asthma, with wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing. There have been reported reactions in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Pcan Inc., doing business as Cucina Fine Foods. This product was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recall was triggered by the company. The … [Read more...]
Alert For Riverbend Ranch Beef Sticks For Plastic Pieces
A health alert has been issued by the USDA for Riverbend Ranch Beef Sticks for foreign material contamination in the form of plastic pieces. This poses a choking and mouth injury hazard. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse events to date in connection with the consumption of these products. A recall was not requested because these products are no longer available for purchase. The recalling firm is Top Notch Jerky. The ready to eat beef jerky products were produced on May 27, 2025 and have an 18 month shelf life. The recalled products include: 6.9 ounce bags containing six 1.15 ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing of "RIVERBEND RANCH Original Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026" 6.9 ounce bags containing six 1.15 ounce vacuum-sealed packages … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Food Safety Tips From the USDA
Get these Fourth of July food safety tips from the USDA for a happy and safe holiday. This is high season for summer grilling, and there are some things you need to know to keep family and guests healthy. Food safety starts with handling food. If you purchased frozen food, especially meats, for your party, make sure that you thaw beef, poultry, or fish in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in a microwave. Never thaw food on the counter. And remember that when thawing with cold water or the microwave oven, the food must be cooked immediately. Check the package to see if the food is pre-browned or browned but not fully cooked. Some of these foods can seem cooked, but they must be treated as raw food and cooked to a safe final internal temperature. Any product labeled “Cook and … [Read more...]
Ramsey’s Diner Missy’s Pies Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 10
A Ramsey's Diner Missy's Pies Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 10 people, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. The health department was told about the illnesses on June 27, 2025. No specific ingredient has been singled out as the cause of these illnesses, but each patient had eaten at least one meal at different Ramsey's Diner locations between June 17 and June 20, 2025. Each person ate different entrees, but all consumed either a custard based pie topped with meringue or a cheesecake; they were made with eggs. Samples of pies and eggs have been collected for testing. The patients live in these counties in Kentucky: Fayette County (4), Jessamine County (2), Mercer County (2), Fleming County (1), and one out of state resident. The patient age … [Read more...]
Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Recalled For Milk
Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils are being recalled because they contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mellace Family Brands California of Warren, Ohio. This product was sold at Wegmans retail stores in these states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and in Washington D.C. The recalled product is Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils that are … [Read more...]
FDA On End of Bedner Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has weighed in on the end of the Bedner cucumber Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened ant least 69 people in 21 states. Many secondary recalls were issued in response to this outbreak. The patient case count per state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (7), Georgia (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (4), New Jersey (3), New York (4), Ohio (6), Pennsylvania (7), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3). Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 2, 2025 to May 29, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 89 years. Twenty-two people were hospitalized. That is an increase of 24 more patients and three more states since the last update … [Read more...]
Peak Cocktails Blood Orange Spritz Recalled For Exploding Cans
Peak Cocktails Blood Orange Spritz is being recalled because overpressurization is leading to exploding cans. 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 this problem. The recalling firm is Peak Cocktails of Columbus, Ohio. This product was sold at the retail level in these states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New … [Read more...]