A list of stores where recalled Richard's brand boudin sausage was sold has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS.) Carlton Foods of New Braunfels, Texas recalled approximately 25,764 pounds of fresh Boudin products on Oct. 30 because they were made with pre-cooked rice that may have experienced temperature abuse and could contain the toxin-producing bacteria Bacillus cereus. Bacillus cereus bacteria produce toxin that cause illness characterized by nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually develop between 30 minutes to six hours after consumption of contaminated foods. The recalled Boudin sausages were produced Aug. 22, 2014 through Oct. 17, 2014. They include: 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “RICHARD’S HICKORY SMOKED … [Read more...]
Richard’s Boudin Recalled for Temperature Abuse, Bacillus cereus
Carlton Foods of New Braunfels, Texas is recalling approximately 25,764 pounds of fresh Boudin products because they were made with pre-cooked rice that may have experienced temperature abuse and could contain the toxin-producing bacteria Bacillus cereus. There had been no reports of illness at the time of the recall, but consumers who have purchased the recalled products should not eat them as they could become ill if they do so. Bacillus cereus bacteria is found in a variety of foods, particularly rice that has been stored too long at room temperature. Toxins produced by Bacillus cereus cause illness characterized by nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually develop between 30 minutes to six hours after consumption of contaminated foods. The recalled Boudin sausages were … [Read more...]
