Where was Jif peanut butter that is recalled for potential Salmonella contamination sold? Some of these products are linked to a Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak that has sickened at last 14 people in 12 states. The FDA recall notice stated that the peanut butter was sold nationally at the retail level. But knowing which particular stores sold these products is helpful. None of these products purchased from the stores have been specifically linked to the outbreak. Where Was Jif Peanut Butter Sold? According to store recall pages, the recalled peanut butter was sold at these grocery store chains. Please note that not all of the recalled products were necessarily sold at all of these stores. Check the specific recall notice for more information. The recalled peanut butter has the … [Read more...]
Skowhegan Maine Walmart Employee Diagnosed with Hepatitis A
A Walmart employee at a store in Skowhegan, Maine has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That person did handle food while infectious. The Walmart is located at 60 Fairgrounds Market Place in Skowhegan. Anyone who purchased or ate food from the deli in that specific Walmart on these dates is at risk for contracting hepatitis A. No other food or items were potentially contaminated. May 7, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you did eat food prepared at the deli at that store on those dates and during those times, and are not vaccinated against hepatitis A, you should get vaccinated. … [Read more...]
Buba Noodle Bar Salmonella Outbreak in NH Sickens Seven
A Buba Noodle Bar Salmonella outbreak in New Hampshire has sickened at last seven people, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health nd Human Services. The restaurant is located at 36 Lowell Street in Manchester. As of May 22, 2022, seven people have been diagnosed with Salmonella Enteritidis infections after eating at that location. One person has been hospitalized. Several other potential patients are under investigation. We do not know the illness onset dates or the ages of the patients. Buba Noodle Bar voluntarily closed on May 20, 2022 while a public health investigation is being conducted. The restaurant is partnering with public health officials to help find the source of these illnesses. Salmonella can contaminate food in several ways - through issues in the … [Read more...]
Wilbur Peanut Butter Products Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Some Wilbur peanut butter products are being recalled because they were made with Jif peanut butter that is also recalled. Some varieties of Jif peanut butter have been linked to a Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak that has sickened at latest 14 people in 12 states. No illnesses are associated with these specific recalled products. The recalling firm is Cargill. The recall is for 795 8-ounce boxes of peanut butter-containing products. These items were sold at the Wilbur Chocolate store in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and were also sold online at Wilburbuds.com between February 9, 2022 and March 28, 2022. The recalled items include: K119D Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Box Lot 220216AC, Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022 K119M Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs … [Read more...]
Recall of Jif Peanut Butter For Possible Salmonella Includes Several Types
The recall of Jif peanut butter for possible Salmonella contamination includes several types and many configurations. Some of these types of peanut butter may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 14 people in 12 states. This peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. The recalled products all have lot codes that range from 1274425 to 2140425. The lot codes are printed on the product labels next to the best if used by dates. The recalled products and the corresponding UPC numbers are: Description UPC JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516 JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537 JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705 JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN … [Read more...]
CDC Weighs In On Jif Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
The CDC is weighing in on the Salmonella outbreak linked to some types of Jif peanut butter, which has sickened at least 14 people in 12 states. Two people have been hospitalized. A recall of several types of the peanut butter has been issued. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (1), Ohio (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (2), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than one to 85. Illness onset dates are from February 17, 2022 through May 1, 2022. Of six people who gave information to investigators, two have been hospitalized, for a rate of 33%, which is high for a Salmonella outbreak. The true number of people sickened is likely much higher than this. Most … [Read more...]
Jif Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 14 in 12 States
A Jif peanut butter Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak has sickened at least 14 people in 12 states. Two people have been hospitalized. The peanut butter was produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The patient case count by state is: Arkansas (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (1), Ohio (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (2), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). The last illness onset date was May 1, 2022. We don't yet know the patient age range or first illness onset date. This outbreak could grow since it takes weeks from when a person first feels ill to when samples are tested and reported to the CDC. The distribution of these products was nationwide. They have been confirmed for the states listed … [Read more...]
QueensMade Lemonade Recalled For Lack of Inspection
QueensMade Lemonade products are being voluntarily recalled because the items were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, so safety parameters are not verifiable. All of the company's juice-type products are included in this recall, including all lemonade flavors and Ginger Turmeric shots. No reports of illness or adverse effects have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Queensmade Lemonade LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio. These items were sold at various retail locations, restaurants, and mobile food trucks throughout the Cincinnati area. The recalled times include Lemonade in 16 ounce plastic bottles and 32 ounce plastic jugs, Mixed Berry Lemonade in 15 ounce plastic bottles, Strawberry Lemonade in 16 … [Read more...]
Acute Pediatric Hepatitis Cases Increase in 36 States
Acute pediatric hepatitis cases in the United States are increasing, and now affect children in 36 states, according to the CDC. The number of persons under investigation (PUI) is now 180. PUI does not meant the case is confirmed. The states and the CDC are "looking broadly" at hepatitis cases of unknown origin in children under the age of 10 since October 2021. This number may change as the medical charts are reviewed. These numbers will be updated weekly. The states and territories with possible cases include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, … [Read more...]
Hawthorne Valley Association Raw Milk Recalled For Possible Listeria
Hawthorne Valley Association raw milk in New York is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The Association is located at 327 Route 21C in Ghent, New York in Columbia County. A sample of the milk that was collected by an inspector tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The producer was notified of a presumptive positive test on May 5, 2022, and testing concluded on May 12, 2022 confirmed the presence of this pathogen. The producer is prohibited from selling raw milk until further sampling indicate that the product is free from harmful bacteria. Pasteurization of milk kills … [Read more...]
