A public health alert has been issued for La Boulangerie Turkey Pesto Pockets by the USDA for misbranding. The product may contain ham and cheese instead of turkey, pesto, and cheese. Anyone who is allergic to ham could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reports of adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Shaw Bakers of San Leandro, California. These pastries were packaged on February 18, 2026. A recall was not requested because this product is no longer available for purchase. The recalled item is La Boulangerie Turkey Pesto and Swiss Cheese Pockets. The product has the lot code 04926 and the best by date of February 18, 2027 that is printed on the packaging. The … [Read more...]
Serving Ham For Easter? Learn Food Safety Tips From USDA
Are you serving ham For Easter dinner? Learn these food safety tips from the USDA and have a happy and safe holiday. Did you know that hams can be ready to eat, fresh hams that must be cooked before eating, picnic hams, and country hams? Learn their storage times, cooking methods, and safety tips. It's important that you know exactly what kind of ham you have before you learn how to cook it. Ask your butcher or supplier to identify the ham exactly. They will often have cooking directions and times you can use. You can see the chart with all of the kinds of hams at the USDA web site. The general rule is that all raw fresh ham and ready to eat hams should be cooked at 325°F until it reaches the minimum internal temperature of 145°F. Then let the meat rest for a minimum of three … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham Recalled For Listeria
Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham sold at Costco stores is under a public health alert for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination according to the USDA. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer in commerce. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Sunnyvale Smoked Meats Inc. The recalled product was sold only in the Northern California/Bay Area and in western Nevada at Costco stores. The ham was produced on September 25, 2023. The recalled item is Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham, Natural Juices Boneless Smoked Half Ham. The ham was available for purchase between September 26 and September 29, 2023. The average weight is 4 … [Read more...]
Johnston County Hams Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak Ends With 4 Sick
The Johnston County Hams Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has ended with four sick, according to a notice posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One person who lived in Virginia died, and the remaining four patients were hospitalized because they were so sick. Johnston County Hams, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, recalled their ham products on October 3, 2018 because of this outbreak. Several other secondary recalls were issued. The products that were recalled include: Johnston County Hams, Inc. Country Style Fully Cooked Boneless Deli Ham Ole Fashioned Sugar Cured The Old Dominion Brand Hams Premium Fully Cooked Country Ham with sell-by dates from 4/10/2018 to 9/27/2019 Padow’s Hams & Deli, Inc. Fully Cooked Country ham Boneless Glazed … [Read more...]
Secondary Recalls in Johnston County Ham Recall Listeria Outbreak
Secondary recalls have been popping up in the Johnston County Hams Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The original Johnston County ham recall was issued on October 3, 2018. Secondary recalls mean that a recalled food was used to make other types of products. We will keep a running list of secondary recalls here so you can stay up to date. In this Listeria monocytogenes outbreak four people, who lived in North Carolina and Virginia, were sickened. All four were hospitalized. One person, who lived in Virginia, died. The originally Johnston County Ham recall included Johnston County Hams, Inc. Country Style Fully Cooked Boneless Deli Ham; Ole Fashioned Sugar Cured The Old Dominion Brand Hams Premium Fully Cooked Country Ham with sell-by dates from 4/10/2018 to … [Read more...]
