Diamond Pet Foods is expanding its recall of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul dry dog food for possible Salmonella contamination. The original April 6, 2012 recall focused on Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice dry dog food. Product details: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula Dry dog food 35 pound bag Production codes and best by dates: CLF0102B31XCW, 27/JAN/2013 CLF0102B31XCW, 28/JAN/2013 CLF0102B32XWR, 28/JAN/2013 Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula Dry dog food 6 pound bag Production code and best by date: CLF0102B3XALW, 28/JAN/2013 The products were distributed in Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, who … [Read more...]
Seng Ong Wholesale Recalling Uneviscerated Dried Fish
Seng Ong Wholesale, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota is recalling dried mackerel and dried round scad after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture discovered the product was not properly eviscerated. Gills were still present in the finished product. This product can be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a very serious and possibly fatal foodborne illness. Those spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other part of the fish. Symptoms of botulism poisoning include blurred or double vision, poor reflexes, general weakness, difficulty swallowing, and respiratory paralysis. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately seek medical attention. Product details: Pacific Isles Hasa Hasa Dried Mackerel 48 ounce … [Read more...]
FDA Enforcement Report for March 28, 2012
The FDA Enforcement Report for the week of March 28, 2012 has been released. Read this list carefully, because some of these recalls are large and contain important information. 1. Publix brand Beef Stew Mix. This firm initiated recall is ongoing. The food was filled into incorrect pouches, so the milk in the product was not declared on the label. Product details:Publix brand Beef Stew Mix1.5 ounce pouchesAmpacco Item Number 900080204Further packaged in cartons labeled as Publix Brown Gravy with Onion MixPouches are labeled in part ***UPC 41415-03608Best by DEC 09 13HRecalling manufacturer is McCormick & Company of Hunt Valley MarylandDistributed in Florida and Georgia 2. Backroad Country Caramel Puffcorn. This product lacked the required "milk" declaration on the ingredient … [Read more...]
Details About Claravale Farm Raw Milk Recall
There is more information about the raw milk recalled from Claravale Farm in Paicines, California. The state of California has released a distribution list. The milk and cream are being recalled for possible Campylobacter contamination. Product details: Raw milk 1 quart Yellow or green plastic cap Raw nonfat milk 1 quart Blue plastic cap Raw cream 1 pint White plastic cap All products are packaged in returnable glass bottles Code dates of "Mar 27" and earlier … [Read more...]
FDA Enforcement Report for Week of March 21, 2012
The FDA Enforcement Report for the week of March 21, 2012 was released a day late. This report details recalls and "field corrections" for food products throughout the country. Recalls that Food Poisoning Bulletin has reported on are highlighted with a link. 1. Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company.This series of recalls was for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.Edelweiss Fondue Cheese (UPC 7 58590 11691 4)Brennan's Cellars Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (UPC 0 3344135324 4)Miller's Parmesan Cheese (UPC 0 7881236350 7)Shredded Mozzarella cheese (Pack date 04 Jan 2012)Nuestro Queso, Cotija En PolvoNet Wt. 7 oz, UPC 8 14633 01302 9Net Wt 16 oz. (453.6g) UPC 8 14633 01300 5HEB Queso Cotija, Net Wt 8 oz (226g) UPC 0 4122024846 9 The FDA initiated recalls are ongoing. … [Read more...]
Spinach Quiches Recalled in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, along with Whole Foods Market Inc. is recalling a specific quiche because of a labeling error. The quiches are labeled Spinach Mushroom when they are actually Spinach Pine Nut. The quiche contains pine nuts, a tree nut, which is one of the major allergens, and that fact is not declared on the label. Product details: Spinach Mushroom Quiches 280 grams UPC number 0275184 316999 Sold from March 1 to March 5, 2012 Sold at Whole Foods Market Cambie Store at 510 West 8th Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia. There have not been any reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product. If you have questions, you can call Cambie Whole Foods at 1-778-370-4210 or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. … [Read more...]
FDA Enforcement Report March 7, 2012
The FDA's Enforcement report for the week of March 7, 2012 has been released. These are recalls and other food safety information bulletins which have not been released individually. 1. Mellace Family Brands Raw Organic Cashews. This product was found to be contaminted with Salmonella. Product details: Mellace Family Brands Raw Organic Cashews Net weight 25 pounds Lot #: USGE19387 Manufactured by PT. JAVA Mete Indonesia in Semarang, Indonesia 225 x 2/25 lb boxes Distributed in California, Michigan, and Oregon Recall is ongoing 2. Herring in Vegetable Oil. Fish was found to be improperly eviscerated. Product details: Herring in Vegetable Oil Filling UPC number 4 605390 003400 Packaged in 49.38 ounce plastic tub Best before date codes of 06/04/2011 and … [Read more...]
Officials Investigating Death: May be Linked to Recalled Shrimp
On March 3, 2012, Martin's Super Markets voluntarily recalled frozen shrimp. The notice did not mention the reason for the recall. Product details: Harvest of the Sea brand Quick and Fit Raw, Tail On, Peeled and Cleaned Frozen Shrimp 21-25 count 16-ounce packages UPC number 72087-01121 Four days later, Harvest of the Sea issued a statement saying they had "no plans to issue a recall for any Harvest of the Sea shrimp products sold at the Martin's Super Market chain. The FDA considers this matter closed." That same day, the FDA informed Martin's Super Markets that the shrimp pulled from shelves is safe for consumption. And on that same day, northern Indiana health officials started investigating whether a South Bend man's death was associated with that recalled shrimp. … [Read more...]
Curry Powder Recalled in Canada for Possible Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and G. Dion Foods are recalling curry powder, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. There have not been any illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. Product details: Dion brand Organic Curry powder 36 gram packages Lot code 02B01G UPC number 6 20383 02007 7 Distributed in Quebec and Ontario If you have questions, you can all G. Dion Foods at 1-877-569-8001 or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. … [Read more...]
USDA State Twitter Feeds For Food Safety, Third Round
The third round of the USDA's state Twitter feeds for recalls and safety alerts was just announced. New feeds: Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Montana New Hampshire New York North Dakota Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Wyoming Stay tuned for more feeds. You can find the first two batches here: USDA Twitter Feeds #1 USDA Twitter Feeds #2 … [Read more...]
