The USDA has issued a public health alert for P&S Ravioli Company 12 Jumbo Meat Ravioli for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. A recall was not issued because the product is no longer available for sale. The USDA is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. So, check your freezer to see if you have this product. The recalled item is a frozen, raw ground beef ravioli that was produced on April 30, 2020. It is 13-ounce boxes containing "P&S Ravioli Company 12 Jumbo Meat Ravioli" with a use-by date of 11/30/2020 and lot code 20121. The product has the establishment number "EST. 2736" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to a limited number of retail locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered when P&S Ravioli … [Read more...]
Raw Beef and Veal Recall For E. coli O157:H7 in Canada Updated
The food recall warning for raw beef and veal for E. coli O157:H7 in Canada that was issued on October 17, 2020 and many other dates has been updated with more information. This information was discovered during the Canadian Food InspectionAgency's food safety investigation. The investigation has been closed. You can see the long list of recalled products at the CFIA web site. The products include beef bone-in hind shank, beef back ribs, fresh beef, choice grain-fed veal scallopine (frozen), ground beef, boneless veal shank, flat iron, rump roast, beef liver, beef top sirloin, and boneless beef brisket, among others. These beef and veal products may have been sold at these facilities: 50 Point Market, Bani Butcher Shop, Buckingham Meat Market, Dabrowski's Smoked Meats, Del Zotto and … [Read more...]
Scarpone Ground Veal Recalled in Canada for E. coli O157:H7
The Italian Store is recalling Scarpone Italian Store brand frozen ground veal from the marketplace for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. There have been no reported illnesses associated with this consumption of this product to date. The veal was sold in Alberta at the consumer level. The recalled product is Scarpone Italian Store frozen ground veal, which was sold in various size packages. The UPC number of the recalled product starts with the number series 0 200904. All of this product that was sold between December 23, 2019 and January 13, 2020, inclusive, is recalled. The veal was sold at The Italian Store at 5140 Skyline Way Northeast in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you bought this product, do not eat it, even if you are planning to cook it. The possibility of … [Read more...]
Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit Recalled for E. coli O157:H7
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers not to eat Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit because it is linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in that country. This product is not likely available at retail stores, but some consumers may have it in their homes. The recalled product is Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit, sold in 315 gram packages. The UPC number on the product is 0 71279 30906 4. All packages bearing a Best Before date up to and including 07DE19, and a lot code beginning with "Z", and indicating "Salinas" as a source of Romaine lettuce. This product was sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The recall was triggered by CFIA findings during an investigation into a … [Read more...]
CFIA Cancels License of Ryding-Regency Meat Packers
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has cancelled the Safe Food for Canadians license of Ryding-Regency Meat Packers LTD that are loaded in Toronto, Ontario, effective December 2, 2019. The license of this facility was suspended on September 17, 2019. This happened because "of the opinion that a risk of injury to human health may result if the licence holder continues to conduct an activity that is identified in their licence. It was determined as part of a food safety investigation that the licence holder had failed to implement effective control measures." Many food recalls for E. coli O157:H7 in various beef and veal products were associated with this investigation. You can see the long list of recalled products, brand names, and more information about these recalls at the … [Read more...]
Bonduelle Romaine Salads Recalled in Canada for Possible E. coli
Bonduelle romaine salads are being recalled in Canada for possible E. coli O157:H7. There is one illness associated with these products in Manitoba, but technically no "outbreak" because that requires at least two sick. The salads were sold in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick and may have been sold in other provinces or territories. The recalled products are all Bonduelle brand. They are Caesar Salad with Chicken and Bacon sold in 174 g packages. The UPC number on the product is 0 77745 27111 8 and the use by date is 10/29/2019. Also recalled is Chef Inspired Salad with Turkey & Ham sold in 220 gram packages. The UPC number is 0 77745 27113 2 with a use by date of 10/31/2019. Cobb Salad with Turkey & Bacon is also recalled. That product is sold in 206 gram packages. The UPC … [Read more...]
Circle A, Clarks, Southeast Protein Ground Beef Recalled For E. coli O157:H7
Pride of Florida is recalling about 64,797 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The brands are Circle A, Clarks, Southeast Protein Purveyor. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to the consumption of these products. These items were produced on dates ranging from September 23, 2019 to October 10, 2019. They include: 24-lb. Case containing 1-lb chubs of “CIRCLE A BRAND 85-15 LEAN GROUND BEEF” with pack date Oct. 8, 2019; package code of Oct. 8. 2020 and case code of 1-86407-30002-5. 24-lb. Case containing 1-lb chubs of “CIRCLE A BRAND 80/20 GROUND BEEF” with pack dates 9-26-19, 9-27-19, 9-30-19; package codes of Sept. 26, 2020, Sept. 27, 2020, Sept. 30, 2020; and case code of FG-8020-24-1. 12-lb. Case … [Read more...]
Huge Recall of Beef in Canada For Possible E. coli O157:H7
A huge recall of beef in Canada has been going on since September 30, 2019. All in all, there have been 19 separate recalls and recall updates issued since that date so far. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these recalls. This recall has reached into the U.S. as well, with the USDA issuing a public safety alert. The recalls, which were triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Ageny's inspection activities, include: Recall of Globe Meats Fresh Market & Grill ground veal on September 26, 2019. Ryding-Regency Meat Packers recalled raw beef and raw veal products on October 1, 2019. those products include skirt steak, rib eye, bead roast, and flank steak, among others. This recall prompted a USDA public health alert for Ryding-Regency products in America on … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Products Recalled For Possible E. coli O157:H7
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for imported raw non-intact ground beef products (made with ground beef) for possible E. coli O157:H7. There is a huge beef and veal recall in Canada for products contaminated with that pathogen. Canada is the recalling authority, but FSIS is "amplifying the recall." These products were produce and exported by Ryding-Regency Meat Packers in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that several shipments that were include in a serious of recalls in Canada have been exported to the U.S. Imported beef manufacturing trimmings produced on May 27 and 30, 2019 were used in the U.S. to make other beef products that were sold to the consumer at the retail level. While the retail companies that made … [Read more...]
Two Meat Product Brands Recalled in Canada for Possible E. coli
Two meat brand products, Globe Meats Fresh Market & Grill brand Regular Ground Veal, and Ryding-Regency Meat Packers brand beef and veal products, are being recalled in Canada for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. No illnesses have been reported to these companies to date in either recall. The first recalled product is Globe Meats Fresh Market & Grill regular ground veal, for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. It was sold in Ontario at the retail level in variable size packaging. The UPC number of the recalled product starts with 0201111. It was sold from June 15, 2019 to June 17, 2019, inclusively at Globe Meats Fresh Market & Grill located at 61 Signet Drive in Toronto, Ontario. The second group of recalled products are three types of meats from … [Read more...]
