The FDA has issued a final compliance policy guide (CPG) for preventing Scombrotoxin in fish. The adulteration of fish and fishery products with histamines can cause Scombrotoxin poisoning in humans. Histamine production can occur in fish as the flesh begins to decompose after death. The CPG will help the FDA address adulteration during surveillance sampling and testing and will increase consumer protection by lowering the levels of histamine in fish. In some species of fish, such as tuna and mahi-mahi, the muscle tissue can cause histamines to form because of the activity of enzymes produced by spoilage bacteria. Unless fish are quickly and properly chilled after the catch, histamines can accumulate. Once they are formed, these histamines cannot be removed by washing, freezing, … [Read more...]
Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix Recalled For Fish
Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix is being recalled because it may contain fish, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required. Anyone who is allergic to fish, or finfish, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illness have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Avole, Inc. of San Sebastian, Puerto Rice. The product was sold at the retail level in Puerto Rico. The recalled product is Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix that is packaged in a 7 ounce bag. It is labeled as Codfish Friying Mix. There is no UPC number for this item. The item number that is stamped on the label is 310925. And the use by date, which is printed on the top … [Read more...]
Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku Recalled For Fish
Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku are being recalled because they may contain Bonito, or finfish, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to fish could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Niitakaya USA Inc. of Montebello, California. Both items were sold nationwide at th retail level. The recalled items are #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and #3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku that are packaged in 5.2 ounce (147 gram) clear plastic packages that are marked with the Niitakaya logo on the top. You can see pictures of both products at the FDA web site. The recall was triggered when the company … [Read more...]
Alert: Bistro Grande Southwestern Chicken Salad For Fish, Wheat
The USDA has issued a public health alert for Bistro Grande Southwestern Chicken Salad because it may contain fish (anchovies) and wheat, two of the nine major food allergens, that are not declared on the label as required. The product may actually contain Chicken Caesar Salad that was made with anchovies and wheat. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this salad. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company to date. The recalling firm is Ready Pac Foods. A public health alert was issued because this item is no longer available for purchase. The salad bowls were packaged on May 28, 2024. The recalled product is Bistro Grande Southwestern Style with Chicken with … [Read more...]
Fish Consumption Guidance For Mississippi River Updated by DOH
Fish consumption guidance for the Mississippi River south of the metro Twin Cities has been updated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The problem is that a mixture of pollutants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been found in fish tissue. PFAS are harmful chemicals that can accumulate in fish and animals and in people. They resist oil, water, grease, and heat and are used in water-resistant fabrics, paints, and cleaning products. Some PFAS are authorized for use in food packaging, cookware, and food processing equipment. PFAS are linked to various cancers and developmental effects in children. The chemicals have been used for decades and do not degrade or break down in the environment. The state has been taking action to eliminate PFAS. The … [Read more...]
The Pie Commission Beef Rib Pot Pie Recalled For Anchovies
The Pie Commission Beef Rib Pot Pie is being recalled in Canada because it may contain anchovies, or fin fish, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to anchovies could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Sabatini U. Gourmet Foods Ltd. The recalled product was sold in Ontario at the retail level, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled item is The Pie Commission Braised Beef Rib Pot Pie that is sold in 320 gram packages. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 28678 56205 9, and the best before date and code is 2024 NO 21 3263. The recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food … [Read more...]
Publix Deli Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce Recalled For Anchovy
Publix Deli Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is being voluntarily recalled because it may contain anchovy, or finfish, that is not declared on the label as required. Anyone who is allergic to anchovy could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illness have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this sauce. The recalling firm is Ventura Foods of Brea, California. The problem is that the sauce actually contains Traditional Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce that may have been made with a fish allergen. The recall is for Publix Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce with a use by date of April 8, 2024. The product is packaged in a 2 ounce package and is sold individually. The UPC number that printed on the product label is 0 41415 57162 … [Read more...]
Melissa’s Kimchi Hot Recalled For Undeclared Fish
Melissa's Kimchi Hot is being recalled because it contains fish, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to finfish could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is World Variety Produce of Los Angeles, California. The recalled product is Melissa's Kimchi Hot that is packaged in 14 ounce jars. There are 1,120 cases of this item that are included in this recall. There are 420 cases from lot number 48528201, 420 cases from Lot number 48858701, 150 cases from lot number 49003901, and 130 cases from lot number 49003901-W0. This item was made in the … [Read more...]
Shirakiku Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle Recalled For Undeclared Fish
Shirakiku Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle is being recalled because it contains fish, specifically skipjack tuna, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to fish could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California. This item was sold at the retail level in these states: California, Colorado, Arizona, and Georgia. The recalled item is Shirakiku Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle that is packaged in a 19.04 ounce illustrated plastic bag. The UPC number for this item, which is stamped on the back side of the package, is 074410455453. The recall includes all lot codes and … [Read more...]
EWG Study: Eating One Freshwater Fish a Month Problematic
A new study from Environmental Working Group (EWG) says that eating one freshwater fish a month is equivalent to a month of drinking water contaminated with forever chemicals, or PFOS, at levels that might be harmful to your health. PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, is one of the so-called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. PFOS are found in food packaging, nonstick cookware, firefighting goats, and waterproof clothing. They, along with other PFAS chemicals, have been linked with the development of testicular and kidney cancer, weakened immunity, low birth weight, and endocrine disruption, along with fertility problems, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. These chemicals are everywhere, including in our food and our bodies. … [Read more...]
