Johnsonville Sausage of Wisconsin is recalling about 48,000 pounds of "Turkey Sausage with Cheddar Cheese" because they may contain pieces of gloves. The recalled product is 13.5-ounce vacuum packages of "Johnsonville Turkey Sausage with Cheddar Cheese". The packages have the establishment number "EST. P-34224" inside the USDA mark of inspection and "best by" date of "08/20/2012 2". The sausage was produced on May 22, 2012, and distributed to retail establishments nationwide. The company received two consumer complaints about the issue. There have been no reports of injury due to the consumption of this product. If you have questions about the recall, call Johnsonville Customer Relations at 1-800-270-4662. … [Read more...]
Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Soup That May Contain Foreign Materials
August 15, 2012 by
Blount Fine Foods of Massachusetts is recalling about 4,100 pounds of meat and poultry soup products that may contain plastic fragments. Some of the products are regulated by the USDA and some by the FDA. These are the recalled products regulated by the USDA. "Wegmans Food Markets Chicken and Dumpling Soup" in 16 ounce cups with "use by" date of August 24, 2012 and "Keep Refrigerated" on the label. "Wegmans Food Markets Italian Wedding Style Soup with Meatballs" in 16 ounce cups with a "use by" date of September 3, 2012 and "Keep Refrigerated" on the label. The cases have the establishment number "EST. 19449A" or "P-19449A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The soups were packaged on June 5, 2012 and sent to distribution centers in New York and Pennsylvania. Form there, the soups were … [Read more...]
Would You Like Your Caffeinated Ocean Water with Milk or Cream?
August 2, 2012 by
A new study published in the July 2012 Marine Pollution Bulletin has found elevated levels of caffeine in the Pacific ocean waters off the coast of Oregon. Scientists from Portland State University and Washington State University in Vancouver included caffeine, a biologically active drug, in their survey of pollutants. Caffeine is a contaminant of freshwater and marine ecosystems. The amount of caffeine in seawater ranged from below the reporting limit of 8.5 ng/L to 44.7 ng/L. (ng/L is nanograms per liter.) Concentrations of caffeine in rivers and estuaries draining into the ocean were as high as 152.2 ng/L. The concentrations and occurrence didn't correlate with location near cities, but did correlate with storms. In other words, storms that trigger sewer overflows increase the … [Read more...]
San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Company Recalls Products
July 29, 2012 by
The San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Company is recalling 16 products for potential contamination of filth. There was a mouse infestation at the company's Fremont warehouse. The products were sold mostly over the internet in the U.S. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. For questions, call Dr. Fahimeh Niroomand at 510-770-1215 extension 115. Each package weighs one pound. The Lot numbers are on a small, white rectangular sticker on the bottom half of the back of the package. The products recalled include: Product Product number Lot number Carob Raw Powder P351 090018 Chicory Root Roasted Granules G440 120056 Fennel Seed Whole W170 100155 Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S C837 100181 Hops … [Read more...]
Needles Found in Sandwiches Served on Delta Flights from Amsterdam
July 17, 2012 by
Investigators on two continents are trying to determine how needles made their way into sandwiches served aboard Delta Airlines flights from Amsterdam to the U.S., on Sunday July 15, 2012. The sandwiches were served to passengers on flights to Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Seattle. One passenger, on a flight to Minneapolis, was injured when the needle pierced the roof of his mouth. After the needles were discovered, Delta officials ordered all flights from Amsterdam to stop serving the sandwiches. The airline is now serving sealed, prepackaged food instead of sandwiches. The government is testing the needles to see if they were contaminated with pathogens. Dutch police have opened a criminal investigation as has the FBI office in Atlanta. Information from those investigations has yet … [Read more...]
Morgan Foods Recalls Chicken Corn Chowder for Foreign Materials
July 14, 2012 by
Morgan Foods Inc. is recalling 94,850 pounds of chicken corn chowder that may contain foreign materials. The recalled products include 18.8 ounce cans of these brands: "Hill Country Fare Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder", "Wegman's Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder", "Chef's Cupboard Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder", and "America's Choice Chicken Corn Chowder Chunky." All of the products have the establishment number "P-1469" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Cans all have "best-by date" of 01 Mar 2014 stamped on the bottom. The cans are distributed in cases of twelve, with a case code of "B2912" on the tray. The soups were all produced on February 29, 2012. "Hill Country Fare Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder" was shipped to retail stores in Texas. "Wegman's Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder" … [Read more...]
Winn-Dixie Recalls Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner for Small Metal Fragments
July 10, 2012 by
Winn-Dixie is announcing a recall of their store brand Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinners because the package may contain small metal fragments. The recalled Winn-Dixie Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner product is in a 5.8 ounce package with a UPC number of 2114018080 and a sell-by date of May 14, 2013. The recalled products were sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The product was shipped to stores on or after May 14, 2012. There have not been any reports received of any injuries associated with the consumption of this product. Ben Wright, senior director of Winn-Dixie Corporate Communications, says "we encourage guests in possession of any of the recalled item to immediately discard the product or bring it back to their stores. Guests who have … [Read more...]
Recall of Two Pasta Salad Mixes by Southern Home
July 6, 2012 by
BI-LO has announced a recall of two store brand products: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Mix and Creamy Parmesan Pasta Salad Mix, both made by Southern Home®, because they may contain small metal fragments. Recalled products include the following: Southern Home® Bacon Ranch Salad Mix (UPC number 0788002891, 7.5 ounce, Sell-by date May 17, 2013); Southern Home® Bacon Ranch Salad Mix (UPC number 0788002891, 7.5 ounce, Sell by date May 18, 2013); Southern Home® Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix (UPC number 0788002892, 6.2 ounce, Sell by date April 20, 2013); and Southern Home® Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix (UPC number 0788002892, 6.2 ounce, Sell by date May 21, 2013). There have not been any reports of injury associated with the consumption of these products. Allen Reavis, BI-LO's vice president of grocery, … [Read more...]
Lake Superior Beaches Closed for E. coli Contamination
July 3, 2012 by
The Minnesota Department of Health has recommended No Contact with the water at several beaches along the shore of Lake Superior. The beaches are monitored on Mondays every week during the summer months. The DOH announced today that 42nd Avenue East Beach and Brighton Beach in East Duluth both have high levels of E. coli bacteria. In addition, Minnesota Point 15th Street Harbor Side Beach, Park Point 20th Street/Hearding Island Canal Beach, Park Point Sky Harbor Parking Lot Beach, have high levels of bacteria. That area recently had severe flooding from heavy summer rains, causing millions of dollars worth of damage. Flooding can wash bacteria from sewage systems into lakes, rivers, and streams. Do not swim in the water at these beaches. People have contracted bacterial infections from … [Read more...]
Ground Bacon Recalled for Possible Contamination
June 21, 2012 by
Square-H Brands, Inc of California is recalling about 1,350 pounds of ground smoked bacon that may contain pieces of cardboard and plastic. Product details: Coarse Ground Smoked Bacon Ends and Pieces 25 pound cases Packaged on April 25, 2012 Distributed to an establishment in Hawaii for further distribution and use in other products Establishment number "EST. 748" inside the USDA mark of inspection Case code "1410070" on the label The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel at the Hawaii establishment. There have not been any reports of injury due to the consumption of this product. If you have questions, please call Bill Parke, Square-H Brands Quality Assurance Manager at 1-323-267-4600 ext. 3007. … [Read more...]
