Metro Brands sliced white mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with this issue. The mushroom were distributed in Ontario and Quebec and may have been sold nationally at the consumer level. The recalling company is Carleton Mushroom. The recalled product has no brand name. It was prepared for Metro Brands. The mushrooms are labeled as Metro Brands Sliced White Mushrooms that is packaged in 227 gram containers. The UPC number is 0 59749 86872 3. And the best before date is 2021 OCT 25. This recall was started because of Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. A food safety investigation has begun, which may trigger the recall of more products. If this happens, the … [Read more...]
Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus Recalled For Pine Nuts
Cedar's Organic Mediterranean Hommus (hummus) is being voluntarily recalled for pine nuts, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the package label. That means that anyone who is allergic to pine nuts could have an allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalling company is Cedar's Mediterranean Foods of Ward Hill, Massachusetts. This product was distributed in Massachusetts, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, Maryland, Ohio, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Missouri, Maine, New York, Kansas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Minnesota at the retail level. Cedar's started the recall when the … [Read more...]
Contaminated BH&G Aromatherapy Spray Matched by “DNA Fingerprint” to Melioidosis Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that the strain of Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria that caused a 2021 outbreak of melioidosis in Georgia, Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota is a genetic match to the bacteria found in the bottle of Better Homes & Gardens aromatherapy spray from the home of one of the victims. The pathogen in the bottle was genetically matched to the bacterial strains taken from the four patients who were sickened. Two patients, who lived in Georgia and Kansas, died from the disease. Aromatherapy Bottle Confirmed As Source of Infections A bottle of the Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile with Gemstones spray tested positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei, the bacteria that causes the melioidosis infection. The DNA fingerprint of the … [Read more...]
Gwillimdale Farms Onions Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
The recall of ProSource Produce onions for possible Salmonella contamination in Canada has been updated with a farm name. Gwillimdale Farms onions imported from Mexico are recalled. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency discovered this information during their investigation. Onions imported from Mexico are linked to a Salmonella outbreak in the United States that has sickened at least 652 people. However, there have been no reported illnesses in Canada that are associated with the consumption of these onions. The recall was triggered by a recall in the U.S. by ProSource Produce LLC (ProSource Inc.) of Hailey, Idaho. The onions were sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been sold nationally at the retail level. The recalled product is all Gwillimdale Farms onions. The two pound … [Read more...]
ProSource Produce Onions Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
ProSource Produce onions are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The onions are from Chihuahua, Mexico. Onions from Chihuahua, Mexico, imported by ProSource Produce LLC (ProSource Inc.), are linked to a huge Salmonella outbreak in the United States. There are no reported illnesses in Canada that are associated with the consumption of these onions. The onions were distributed in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed nationally at the retail level. Whole raw red, yellow, and white onions are called. The onions may also have been sold in bulk or smaller packages with or without a label. They may not have the same brand or product names as described in this recall notice. The recalled … [Read more...]
AFFCO USA Frozen Raw Lamb Recalled For Lack of Inspection
AFFCO USA frozen raw lamb is being recalled for lack of inspection, according to the USDA. About 24,461 pounds of frozen raw lamb shoulder products were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Services announced. No reports of adverse reactions or illness have been reported to the government or the company to date in connection with this problem. The Importer of Record is AFFCO USA, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The frozen raw lamb shoulder items were produced on July 12, 2021. They are packed in cardboard boxes weighing between 33 pounds and 39 pounds each, which contain frozen raw lamb square cut shoulder bone-in products with a shipping mark of M1353023. Each box has the New Zealand establishment seal "SPM135." The … [Read more...]
Mex-Tamales Foods Tamales Recalled For Sesame Seeds
Mex-Tamales Foods beef and pork tamales are being recalled for sesame seed, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to sesame 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 Demaiz Inc, doing business as Mex-Tamale Foods of San Jose, California. The beef and pork tamale items were produced between September 20, 2021 to October 14, 2021. They include: Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 6 ounce pieces of fully cooked, not shelf stable “MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6 ounce PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk.” Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 6 … [Read more...]
Green Giant Fresh Onions Are Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Green Giant Fresh onions are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The onions were sourced from ProSource Produce LLC (ProSource Inc.). Those onions that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico are associated with a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 652 people in 37 states. There is no indication at this time that Green Giant Fresh onions are associated with any illness. The recalling company is Potandon Produce LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Green Giant Fresh onions were delivered directly to three UNFI retail distribution centers located in Fargo, North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Hopkins, Minnesota between July 9, 2021 and August 6, 2021. The whole yellow onions were packaged in 2 pound bags, 3 pound bags, and 5 pound bags. Whole white onions … [Read more...]
HelloFresh Recalls Products Containing Onions For Salmonella
HelloFresh is recalling products containing onions that were provided to them by ProSource Inc. for possible Salmonella contamination. ProSource Inc. imported onions from Chihuahua, Mexico that are associated with a huge multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 652 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is no indication that HelloFresh onions are associated with illness at this time. HelloFresh is a meal delivery service that ships prepared meals to consumers around the country. They are telling consumers to dispose of all onions received from July 7, 2021 to September 8, 2021. You can see the codes and information about the onions at the FDA web site. The chart includes the production week, which range from 28 to 5, the … [Read more...]
EveryPlate Onions Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
EveryPlate onions and products containing those onions are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The company was informed by its supplier, ProSource Produce or ProSource Inc., that the onions may be contaminated. Red, white, and yellow onions imported by ProSource from Chihuahua, Mexico are associated with a large multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 652 people in 37 states, according to the CDC. There is no indication that EveryPlate onions are associated with illness at this time. EveryPlate is advising its members to discard all onions that were received from July 7, 2021 through September 8, 2021. Onions received after September 8, 2021 are not affected by this recall. Companies and consumers should check the product codes, located on the … [Read more...]
