There are more cyclospora illnesses on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table, and more illnesses in the Diamond Shruumz outbreak. There are eight active investigations on the Table; only two of them have been solved. The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to recalled Milo's Poultry Farms eggs remains the same, with at least 65 people sick in nine states. Twenty four people have been hospitalized. The patient case count by state is: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (42). For the rest of the updates issued on the Table, for the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that is unsolved, the case count is back to 27, after the last update said it had increased to 28. Traceback has been initiated. For the unsolved … [Read more...]
Pirates BBQ Barbe Noire Dry Rub Recalled For Gluten
Pirates BBQ Barbe Noire Dry Rub is being recalled in Canada because it my contain undeclared gluten in the form of wheat. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone who is gluten intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is 9231-0218 Québec Inc.. The recalled product was sold in Quebec at the retail level. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the recall notice. The recalled item is Pirates BBQ Barbe Noire BBQ dry rub All-Purpose that is packaged in 180 gram containers. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 1 81836 00060 7. And … [Read more...]
Now 169 Sick in the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars Outbreak
There are now 169 sick in the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars outbreak, with 66 hospitalized and two potentially associated deaths, according to the FDA. That's an increase of 11 more patients since the last update was issued on September 5, 2024. Those patients live in 33 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (6), Arizona (13), California (3), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (23), Indiana (8), Iowa (6), Illinois (1), Kansas (5), Kentucky (11), Maryland (2), Michigan (1), Minnesota (3), Missouri (1), Montana (3), Nevada (2), New Jersey (3), New York (2), North Carolina (17), North Dakota (3), Ohio (3), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (8), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (9), Texas (15), Virginia (3), Washington (2), Wisconsin (1), and West Virginia … [Read more...]
Wegmans Pecan Blend Recalled For Undeclared Almonds
Wegmans Pecan Blend is being recalled because it may contain almonds, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to almonds could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. This recall was not posted on the FDA's regular recall page, but instead on that agency's Enforcement Reports page, so there is no mention about whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Flagstone Foods of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This item was sold at the retail level in these states: Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and in Washington D.C. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the recall notice. The firm was … [Read more...]
Kodiak Buttermilk Waffles Recalled For Foreign Materials
Kodiak Buttermilk Waffles are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of soft plastic film. This poses a choking 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 date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Kodiak Cakes of Park City, Utah. The recalled product was sold at the retail level in these states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the notice. The recalled item is Kodiak Protein-Packed Power Waffles Buttermilk and … [Read more...]
Milo’s Poultry Outbreak: History of Salmonella Egg Outbreaks
In the wake of the Milo's Poultry outbreak, what is the history of Salmonella egg outbreaks? Not surprisingly, there have been quite a few outbreaks linked to shell eggs over the years. Eggs are considered a high risk food that need to be handled with care. One of the issues is that Salmonella can get inside eggs, if the hen has Salmonella in her ovaries. So even if the eggs are washed, they can still make you sick if they are undercooked. That's why it's so important to cook eggs to 160°F or well done, and to cook any recipe that contains eges to a safe final internal temperature. In the Milo's Poultry Farm Salmonella outbreak, there are 65 people sick in nine states. The case count by state is: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), … [Read more...]
Feed Me Vegan Protein & Oats Chocolate Bar Recalled For Milk
Feed Me Vegan Protein & Oats Chocolate Bar is being recalled in Canada because it may contain milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to milk, 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 Nutrabolics Inc. The recalled product was sold nationally at the retail level. It is Feed Me Vegan Real Food Protein & Oats Chocolate Coconut bar. The product weighs 65 grams. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 7 93888 65557 7. The best by date for this item is November 15, 2024. And the lot … [Read more...]
Boar’s Head Closes After Listeria Outbreak, Poor Inspections
The USDA states that the Boar's Head facility in Jarratt, Virginia has closed after a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak and years of poor inspection reports. A letter sent to the company by the USDA describes the outbreak and inspection reports as justification for the closure. The USDA states, "your establishment failed to maintain sanitary conditions, as required by 9 CFR 416 et seq., and 500.3(a)(1), based on the determination that your establishment produced and shipped adulterated product." The Federal Meat Inspection Act gives FSIS the authority to set sanitation requirements and refuse to let meat products to be marked, labeled, stamped, or tagged as inspected and passed. If a facility can't get USDA approval for products ,they cannot sell them. The letter was … [Read more...]
Hickory Knoll Cheeses Recalled For Inadequate Pasteurization
Hickory Knoll Farms cheeses are being recalled because they may have been manufactured and held under insanitary conditions due to inadequate pasteurization or antibiotic testing, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery is located at 2655 Gould Road in Onondaga, Michigan. All products should be labeled with the name Hickory Knoll Farms, and based on information collected during inspection, the products were probably sold directly from the facility or at farmers markets throughout Michigan, including, but not limited to: Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery at 2655 Gould Road in Onondaga Allen Farmers Market … [Read more...]
Chubby Chicken Burger Recalled In Canada For Undercooking
Chubby Chicken Burger is being recalled in Canada for undercooking. This product is sold as a fully cooked breaded, seasoned, boneless, skinless filet to institutions, hotels, and restaurants throughout the country. No mention of any illnesses was reported in the recall notice. The recalling firm is Maple Leaf Foods Inc. If a product made from chicken is undercooked, then cooled and reheated, it may not reach a safe enough temperature to kill any pathogens. Then if someone eats that product they could get sick. The recalled product is A & W brand Chicken Breast Portion Fully Cooked, Breaded, Seasoned, Boneless, Skinless Fillets, or a Chubby Chicken Burger. It is sold in 5 kilogram packages. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 63100 41087 2. The production … [Read more...]
