Habibi Pistachio Kernel is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Green Farm Pistachio Inc. The recalled product was sold in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. The recalled product is Habibi Pistachio Kernel that is packaged in 10 kilogram containers. The UPC number for this product is 70847446000626. The lot code that is stamped on the product label is 361.24IR41, and the best by date is January 2027. If you bought this product, do not sell or serve it to others and do not eat it. You can throw the pistachios away in a s secure trash can … [Read more...]
Do Not Sell or Serve Frozen Raw Oysters From Korea
The FDA is warning restaurant sand retailers not to sell or serve frozen raw oysters from Korea because they could be contaminated with norovirus. They were sold in five states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, and Utah. They may have been distributed in other states as well. There are illnesses associated with the consumption of these oysters. On July 16, 2025, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food informed the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of certain oysters from the Republic of Korea with Lot Code: B250112. The oysters were sold frozen, raw, and on the half-shell with lot code: B250112, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on January 12, 2025, and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK. … [Read more...]
BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets Recalled For Lead
BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets are being recalled for lead that can leach into water at levels that can harm infants and young children. The faucets also leached other contaminants. Lead ingestion can cause harmful neurological effects including behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Ruianshichenfengwujinzhizaoyouxiangongsi, of China, doing business as Amazon seller Chenfeng Store. The faucets were manufactured in China. The recalled product is BASDEHEN kitchen faucets with model number CFDTTH-000-YGH.. The faucets are matte black single-handle kitchen faucets with 360 degree swivel, spring sprout design, detachable spray, optional mounting plate, and single hole installation. … [Read more...]
Cornell Study Finds Irrigation Water Contaminates Romaine
A Cornell study finds that overhead spray irrigation with untreated surface water often contaminates Romaine lettuce with pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7. This risk was mitigated through either drip or furrow irrigation. One of the study's authors, Renata Ivanek, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said in a statement, "While not the most common system, spray irrigation is used in a number of fields for its benefits during germination, its cooling effect on plants and other reasons. But drip or furrow irrigation reduces the probability that water directly touches the leaves." Along with author Martin Wiedmann, the Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety in the College of Agriculture and … [Read more...]
Pavao’s Pork & Chicken Sausage and Texas Hamburger Recalled
Pavao's Pork & Chicken Sausage and Texas Hamburger are being recalled in Canada because they may contain soy and milk, two of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. The recall notice did not specify if any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Pavao’s Meats & Deli. These items were sold in the province of Ontario at the retail level. No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the recall notice. All of the recalled product are Pavao's brand. The recalled products include Pork & Chicken Sausage (Alheiras0 that is packaged in variable size packages. … [Read more...]