Harvest NYC enoki mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Harvest NYC Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. These mushrooms were sold nationwide at the retail level. The mushrooms are packaged in a green plastic package that weighs 200 grams. The mushrooms can be seen through a clear window. The UPC number that is stamped on the back product label is 6975730520101. The words "distributed by Hofood99 Inc. 21903 56th Avenue Oakland Gardens, NY 11364" also appear on the back label. The recall was triggered when samples that were collected from a store in Buffalo, New York, and analyzed by the New York State Department of … [Read more...]
Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine Ham Sandwich Recalled For Listeria
Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine Ham Sandwich is being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There have been no illnesses reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine. This item was sold in the province of Quebec at the retail level. The recalled product is Cuisine Fraicheur Urbain Black Forest Ham Sandwich that is packaged in a 176 gram container. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 639725 401603. And the best before date is 25 AL 16. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure trash can with a tight fitting lid after first double bagging it so others can't access it, or you can take it back to the store where … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Recalled For Pathogens
Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix are being recalled for possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This poses a risk to the animals and to people. There has been one customer complaint of an animal illness. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. This is a raw food. Salmonella and Listeria can sicken animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products such as the animal's fur or their toys and food bowls. Anyone concerned about a pet or human illness should see a veterinarian or doctor. The products were sold between January 3, 2025 and … [Read more...]
Marketside Celery Sticks Recalled For Possible Listeria
Marketside Celery Sticks in one size are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Duda Fresh Foods of Oxnard, California. This product is past its best if used by date and is no longer available for purchase. But consumers may have frozen the celery for later use. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria survive the freezing process, so any frozen celery is not safe to eat. The potential for contamination was discovered during random sampling that was conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The sample was taken from a store location. One of multiple samples was positive for the pathogen. The recalled product is 4 count 4 … [Read more...]
MYY Trade Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
MYY Trade enoki mushrooms are being recalled in Hawaii for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is MYY Trade Co. The recalled product is MYY Trade enoki mushrooms that were sold locally at the Palama Supermarket stores. They are packaged in a 7.05 ounce clear and blue plastic package. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 809201 000039. The lost code, which is 136, is printed next to the UPC number. The recall was triggered after routine sampling and analysis conducted by the DOH Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch. Certain food products are collected to test for microbial contamination to protect public health. Local supermarkets … [Read more...]
Brookvale Pines Raw Milk Recalled For Listeria Monocytogenes
Brookvale Pines Raw Milk is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). A cow on the farm was diagnosed with a Listeria infection. The notice did not state whether or not any illness have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The milk was sold in half gallon containers at the Brookvale Mercantile that is located in Brentwood, New Hampshire. The raw milk has "best by" dates through March 22, 2025. The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food tested the cow and notified DHHS about the illness. Iain Watt, Director of the DHHS Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), said in a statement, "Raw milk is milk that has not … [Read more...]
Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Listeria
Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is New Age International of Brooklyn, New York. All lots of these mushrooms are included in this recall. The mushrooms are a product of Korea. The recalled product is Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in a 200 gram clear plastic bag with black and green printing. The UPC number that is stamped on the back label of the product is 8809159458890. The contamination was discovered and the recall was triggered after samples of the mushrooms were collected from a store in West Virginia on January 14, 2025. Subsequent analysis by West … [Read more...]
Willow Marsh Farm Raw Milk Recalled For Listeria Again
Willow Marsh Farm raw milk is being recalled again for possible Listeria contamination, according to a press release from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The earlier recall, also for Listeria contamination, was issued in early February 2025. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The firm is located at 343 Hop City Road in Ballston Spa, New York in Saratoga County. A sample of the milk that was collected by an inspector from the Department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On February 27, 2025, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further testing, completed on March 4, 2025, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the raw … [Read more...]
US PIRG: Hospitalizations and Deaths From Food Doubled in 2024
A new report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that hospitalizations and deaths from food doubled in 2024. The report, titled Food For Thought 2025, states that hospitalizations and deaths were the highest last year in five years. Food contaminated with Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and E. coli increased by 41%. and 98% of all illnesses were linked to just 13 outbreaks. There were 241 FDA recalls in 2024, and 55 USDA recalls. The FDA number is and increase of 8% over 2023, while the USDA number is a 38% decline. Most of the recalls were from undeclared allergens. Recalls for Listeria contamination were next, followed by Salmonella recalls. But the recall numbers only tell half the story. Almost 1400 people got sick from food poisoning in 2024. Twelve … [Read more...]
Lyons and Sysco Shakes Recalled For Listeria Monocytogenes
Lyons and Sysco shakes are being recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products are linked to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 38 people in 21 states and has killed 12 people. These frozen products come in 4 ounce cartons. They are Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. Lyons Magnus handles distribution of these products, which were manufactured and supplied by Prairie Farms. The outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes was found at Prairie Farms Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The shakes were distributed primarily to long term facilities and were not available for retail sale. They were distributed throughout the United States. The top of the carton has the lot code and best by date. The recalled … [Read more...]
