Lawsuits have been filed, as the multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 HUS infection linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region has grown to include 98 sick. Three more states have reported ill persons: Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Forty-six people have been hospitalized in this outbreak. Ten have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious and potentially life-threatening type of kidney failure that can develop as a complication with this type of infection. Fourteen more ill persons have been added to this outbreak since the last update two days ago. The case count by state is: Alaska (8), Arizona (5), California (16), Colorado (2), Connecticut (2), Georgia (1), Idaho (10), Illinois (1), Louisiana (1), Michigan (3), Mississippi (1), … [Read more...]
Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 HUS Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce Grows to 98 Sick
Fresh Foods Salads Recalled for Possible E. coli O157:H7
The USDA has issued a recall notice for Fresh Foods Manufacturing salads. The products are being recalled for possible E. coli O157:H7. There is a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 HUS that is linked to chopped romaine lettuce, but there are no confirmed reports of illness linked directly to these specific products. The company was notified by their romaine supplier that the lettuce used by them was being recalled for E. coli contamination. The ready to eat products were produced from April 9, 2018 to April 12, 2018 and have a shelf life of four days. You can see pictures of the salads at the USDA web site. The recalled products are: 11.5 ounce clear plastic containers of ready-to-eat “CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN.” The product label is marked “Great to Go” by Market District and … [Read more...]
Interstate Meat Distributors Recall Ground Beef and Pork Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Interstate Meat Distributors of Oregon, is recalling about 14,805 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. These products were produced and packaged on February 10 and February 12, 2018. They include: 2.25-pound wrapped packages of fresh “ALL NATURAL EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF” with package code 04118 and 96% lean and 4% fat on the label; 2.25-pound wrapped packages of fresh “ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK” with package code 04118 and 80% lean and 20% fat on the label; 2.25-pound wrapped packages of fresh “GROUND BEEF AND PORK BLEND” with package code 04118 and 80% lean and 20% fat on the label; and 2.50-pound bags with 10 quarter pound frozen “BROTHERS CHOICE 85% … [Read more...]
Ground Lean Veal Recalled in Canada for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Vantage Foods in Canada is recalling ground lean veal from the market because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The meat was sold in Food Basics supermarket locations in Ontario. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled food is Ground Lean Veal in variable size packages. There is no brand name on the product because it was prepared for Food Basics. The UPC number starts with 0 226811, and the code on the meat is Best Before 2017NO04. Officials are concerned that this product may be frozen in consumers' freezers. Check to see if you have it. If you aren't sure, check with your retailer. If you do have this product in your home, do not eat it, even if you are going to cook it. Raw meat can cross-contaminate utensils … [Read more...]
Haig’s Delicacies Recalls Taboule Salad for E. coli O157:H7
Haig's Delicacies of Hayward, CA is recalling 342 cases of Taboule Salad because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This product was distributed in California through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The Taboule salad was packaged in a 10 ounce plastic tub with UPC number 7-08756-77055-9, as well as a 3-unit multi pack with UPC number 7-08756-37055-1, and a 6-pound bulk foodservice bag with UPC number 7-08756-77077-1. The lot number is 17298 and the products have an expiration date of 11/16/17. Routine testing by the company found the presence of E. coli O157:H7. If you purchased this Haig's Delicacies product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed container or a double bagged package, or take it back to the … [Read more...]
Mechanically Tenderized Steak Recalled for E. coli O157:H7
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Vantage Foods are recalling some mechanically tenderized steak for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. This type of steak has been injected with needles or blades to break up connective tissue, or has been injected with a marinade or tenderizer. This action can force pathogenic bacteria from the surface of the steak to the interior. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled products are Food Basics brand name. They are Mechanically Tenderized Hip Steak in variable sizes, with best before 2017OC17 and UPC number starting with 0 211030. The other recalled products is Mechanically Tenderized Steak FP in variable sizes, with best before 2017OC17 and UPC number starting with 0 224015. These steaks were sold … [Read more...]
Thompson’s Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Clair D. Thompson & Sons of Pennsylvania is recalling about 700 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. These items were shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania. They were produced and packaged on September 27-28, 2017 and October 2, 2017. The recalled items are 5 pound plastic. bags of "Thompson's Ground Beef," and 10 pound plastic bags of "Thompson's Ground Beef. They have the establishment number "EST. 9681" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The firm was notified on October 2, 2017 that their sample of ground beef had tested positive for the pathogenic bacteria by a third party lab. If you bought these products, do not use them. Throw them away in a … [Read more...]
Creation Gardens Recalls Beef for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Creation Gardens of Kentucky is recalling 22,832 pounds of raw ground beef and beef primal cut products for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. There have been no reports of illness received to date in connection with this issue. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the package sizes and product codes, at the USDA web site. They include 80/20 coarse ground beef, Angus 4-1 beef patties, BFresh Beef Slider, Black Hawk Beef Patties, and 75/25 ground beef, among others. They have the establishment number "EST. 7914" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to food service locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. The problem was discovered on June 5, 2017 when plant management notified FSIS in-plant inspection personnel of two … [Read more...]
Recall of Longo’s Ground Meat for E. coli Updated in Canada
Longo Brothers Fruit Market and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are updating the recall of ground meat products for E. coli O157:H7. Additional product information is being added to the recall. You can see the long list of recalled products at the CFIA web site, including package sizes, UPC numbers, and codes on the products. Twenty-seven products are being recalled, including Lean Ground Beef, Longo's Meat and Mozzarella Beef Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Ontario Lean Ground Veal, Value Pack Lean C.A.B. Ground Beef, VG Ontario Angus All Beef Lean Patties, and VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatloaf, among others. If you purchased these products, do not eat them, even if you plan to cook them thoroughly. Throw them away in a sealed container or take them back to the store where you bought … [Read more...]
Baraka Bakery Recalls Halal Ground Beef for Possible E. coli O157:H7
Baraka Bakery and Grocery in Nashville, Tennessee, is recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses received to date in connection with this problem. The ground beef was sold to consumers from the firm's retail location in Tennessee. The Halal ground beef items were processed and packaged on dates from April 19, 2017 through April 26, 2017. The beef is butcher ground to order "Halal Ground Beef." If you purchased this product, do not eat it even if you are going to cook it thoroughly. FSIS is concerned that some of the product may be frozen in consumers' freezers. Throw it away in a sealed container, or take it back to the store where you bought it for a full … [Read more...]
