Baixiang Instant Noodles are being recalled in Canada because they contain peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to peanuts could have a serious or fatal reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Five Continents International Ltd. This recalled product was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The product comes in two flavors. The first is Baixiang Chicken Soup Flavor Instant Noodle that is packaged in a 555 gram package. There are five 111 gram packages in each container. The UPC numbers for this product are 6 935270 34198 8 or 6 935270 641988. All codes where peanut is not declared on the … [Read more...]
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Recalled For Salmonella
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food is included in this recall. There is no mention about whether any illnesses habe been reported, but the recall notice did state that, 'The tests which discovered the bacteria were part of random testing performed by the State of Minnesota on consumer products, and not prompted by any consumer concerns." The recalling firm is Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, Ohio. Pets can get sick from eating this food, and people can get sick from handling the food, or touching sick animals or anything in their environment. Animals with Salmonella infections can have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some animals can seem perfectly healthy but be carriers of … [Read more...]
More Illnesses on FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table
There are more illnesses on FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, with an unsolved outbreak increasing by 27 cases. There are five outbreaks on the table; two are unsolved. One outbreak, the Salmonella outbreak linked to Infinite Herbs organic fresh basil, has ended with 36 people sick in 14 states. Four people were hospitalized, and two recalls were issued. The unsolved Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak case count increased to 80 from 53 since the last update. The FDA has initiated traceback but has not initiated an inspection, sampling or testing of samples. And the unsolved Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened two people. The FDA has initiated traceback, has inspected a facility, and has collected samples and has had them tested. The Salmonella Africana and … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the cucumber Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 449 people in 31 states and the District of Columbia. The CDC and FDA combined what were originally two separate outbreaks into one as they shared similarities, including the demographics of patients, when and where the illnesses occurred, and the foods they ate before they got sick. The case count by state is: Alabama (4), Arkansas (1), Connecticut (7), Delaware (2), Florida (52), Georgia (33), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Iowa (4), Kentucky (17), Maine (3), Maryland (13), Massachusetts (11), Michigan (9), Minnesota (9), Missouri (3), Nevada (1), New Jersey (19), New York (57), North Carolina (22), Ohio (18), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (60), Rhode Island (7), South Carolina (20), Tennessee (20), … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Food Safety Tips From the USDA
The USDA is offering Fourth of July food safety tips so you can have a great celebration and offer safe food for your family and friends to enjoy. It's easy: just follow the four steps of clean, separate, cook, and chill. When you are serving guests of varying ages and health concerns, it's very important to make sure that the food at your party or gathering is wholesome and safe. That means you need to follow certain steps in the kitchen to the letter. They are: CLEAN. Wash your hands and surfaces such as countertops often. Hands should be washed for 20 seconds with clean water and soap. (Sing Happy Birthday to You twice for accurate timing.) If no running water is available, use hand sanitizer or moist towelettes that contain at least 60 percent alcohol. SEPARATE. Separate … [Read more...]
Urban Spirits Drink Mixes Recalled For Under Processing
Urban Spirits Drink Mixes are being voluntarily recalled for under processing that may cause illness, and because the product was produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Urban River Spirits of Forest Grove, Oregon. The recalled products are Urban Spirits Drink Mixers that are non alcoholic. They are sold in 19 different flavors, including Life's a Peach Spritzer, Blackberry and Lime Mixer, Velvet Cocoa and Caramel, Sunkissed Lavender & Lemon, Tropical Lime & Coconut, Tropical Black berry, and Lemon Drop, among others. Also recalled are simple syrups, including Vanilla Infused Simple Syrup, Maple Infused Simple Syrup, and Brown Sugar … [Read more...]
Drug Emporium Yogurt Flavored Pretzels Recalled For Salmonella
Drug Emporium Yogurt Flavored Pretzels are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA Enforcements Reports page and not on the regular recall page, there is no word on whether any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is GNS Foods of Arlington, Texas. The recalled product was sold in the states of Texas and Louisiana at the retail level. The recalled product is Drug Emporium Yogurt Flavored Pretzels that are packaged in an 8 ounce (227 gram) container. The lot number or ID number that is stamped on the product label is 30723, and the expiration/use by date for the pretzels is 2025-01-22. A picture of the product was not provided in the recall … [Read more...]
There Are 48 People Sick in the Diamond Shruumz Outbreak
There are 48 people sick in the Diamond Shruumz outbreak according to the FDA, an increase of nine more patients since the last update on June 26, 2024. Twenty seven of those patients have been hospitalized. And one patient has died, although the government is investigating to see if this death is related to the consumption of the recalled products. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arizona (6), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (1), Georgia (3), Indiana (5), Iowa (3), Kentucky (3), Maryland (1), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Montana (1), Nevada (1), New Jersey (2), New York (1), North Carolina (3), North Dakota (1), Ohio (2), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (4), South Dakota (1), and Tennessee (2). Forty-six of the 48 people have reported seeking medical … [Read more...]
At Least 449 Sick in the Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
There are at least 449 sick in the cucumber Salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). and there are 125 people who have been hospitalized. A new cucumber supplier has been named: Bedner Growers of Florida. The case count by state is: Alabama (4), Arkansas (1), Connecticut (7), Delaware (2), Florida (52), Georgia (33), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Iowa (4), Kentucky (17), Maine (3), Maryland (13), Massachusetts (11), Michigan (9), Minnesota (9), Missouri (3), Nevada (1), New Jersey (19), New York (57), North Carolina (22), Ohio (18), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (60), Rhode Island (7), South Carolina (20), Tennessee (20), Texas (2), Vermont (1), Virginia (43), Washington (1), Wisconsin (2), and the District of Columbia (1). The patient age … [Read more...]
Elevate Snapchill Coffee Recalled In Canada For Botulism Risk
Elevate Snapchill Coffee is being recalled in Canada for a possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. This recall was triggered by a recall in the United States. The recalling firm is Eclipse Coffee Roasters Ltd. The product is being recalled because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produces spores that, under low oxygen and neutral pH conditions, can produce the botulism toxin. A tiny amount of this toxin can kill an adult. The recalled product is Elevate Snapchill Coffee that is packaged in 354 milliliter cans. the UPC number that is stamped on the product is 7 86899 57461 6. The code that is printed on the product is 13245. And the expiration date is 07/07/24 … [Read more...]
