Fair Oaks Farms, LLC, a Pleasant Prairie, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,134 pounds of pork sausage patties that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled product is 2-lb. plastic sleeve packages containing “BREAKFAST Best FULLY COOKED ORIGINAL PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES,” with a sell-by date of 05/15/2018. The products subject to recall have the establishment number “EST. 17479T” above the sell by date. These items were shipped to distribution and retail locations in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. The firm's testing indicated positive results for the pathogenic bacteria. The products were on hold at a distribution center but were inadvertently shipped. If you purchased … [Read more...]
Amrita Bars Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Amrita Protein Bars are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter sold to the company by Hudson Valley Foods have been recalled for that reason. These bars were sold across the country through retail stores, ecommerce, and direct sales. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall products were produced from April 24, 2017 to May 31, 2017. The best by dates are 04/24/2018 to 05/31/2018. The products are Amrita Chocolate Maca Bar, 60g (UPC 853009004056), Amrita Dark Chocolate Quinoa, 60g (UPC 853009004438), Amrita Sunflower Seed Butter, 60g (UPC 853009004414), Amrita Chocolate Chip Coconut, 50g (UPC 853009004391), Amrita Mango Coconut, 50g (UPC 853009004018), Amrita Apricot … [Read more...]
Bhu Protein Bars Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Hudson Valley Foods is recalling Bhu Foods Protein Bars in various flavors because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Sunflower seeds provided to them by their supplier have the potential to be contaminated. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. These are the flavors recalled, that were produced from May 9, 2017 - June 9, 2017: Organic Vegan Protein – Chocolate + Tart Cherry + Pistachio, Organic Vegan Protein – Apple Chunk + Cinnamon + Nutmeg, Organic Vegan Protein – Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip, Organic Vegan Protein – Superfood Chocolate Chip + Fudge Brownie Batter, Organic Vegan Protein – Peanut Butter + White Chocolate, Grass Fed Whey Protein – Dark Chocolate + Coconut + Almond (Made with Organic Ingredients, Grass Fed … [Read more...]
Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats Recalled for Possible Listeria
Garden of Light, doing business as Gluten Free Solutions of East Hartford, Connecticut, is recalling Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats in a 1.8 ounce paperboard cup with a green laminated film lid. The UPC Code is 0-42563-01786-6. The product is marked with the Best Buy Date Code of “SELL BY MAY 11 2018” on the bottom of cup. A second lot with the Best Buy Date Code of “SELL BY JUNE 23 2018” was intercepted before released to the general public. Their ingredient supplier notified them of potential contamination of one of the ingredients. The ingredient was tested and was negative for Listeria, but out of an … [Read more...]
Recall of Butter in Canada for Listeria Updated Again
The recall of butter in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination has been updated for the second time. The original recall was issued on July 5, 2017, and was updated on July 8, 2017 to include another brand. This recall also includes another brand and more product codes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these recalled products. The recalled items are all in 454 gram packages. They include St-Laurent butter with codes 110 050, 122 058, 122 059, 125 061, 125 062, and 128 064, and UPC number 0 62260 00454 9. Also recalled is Beurre du Lac butter with codes 102 024, 107 025, 122 029, 128 030, 135 031, and 149 033 and UPC number 0 62260 00455 6. Perron butter with code 135 067 and UPC number 7 72622 72454 0 is recalled, along with Nutrinor butter … [Read more...]
More Butter Recalled in Canada for Possible Listeria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the recall issued on July 5, 2017 for butter that was recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled products include Perron brand butter in 454 gram packages. The code on the product is 143 069 and the UPC number is 7 72622 72454 0. The second recalled product is Beurre du Lac butter in 454 gram packages. The code on that product is 143 032 and the UPC number is 0 62260 00455 6. If you purchased these products, do not use them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Then clean out your refrigerator or freezer or wherever the butter was stored with a mild bleach solution. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria … [Read more...]
St. Laurent Butter Recalled in Canada for Listeria Monocytogenes
Maurice St-Laurent is recalling their butter from the marketplace in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled product was sold in Quebec at the retail level. It is St Laurent brand butter in 454 gram packages, with code 156 074 and UPC number 0 62260 00454 9. If you purchased this product do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package, or take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund. Then clean out your refrigerator or freezer with a mild bleach solution to kill any bacteria, since Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures and freezing doesn't kill it. If you ate this product, watch yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis for the next 70 days. … [Read more...]
The Smokehouse of NY Closed By Permanent Injunction
The Smokehouse of NY, LLC entered a consent decree of permanent injunction on June 29, 2017, after a federal judge ordered them to stop selling their products until it can comply with food safety regulations. According to the FDA, the facility was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Melinda K. Plaisier, FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs said in a statement, "The Smokehouse of NY had several opportunities to come into compliance with the law. Through the use of modern technology, the FDA was able to establish that the company has resident strains of L. mono in its facility that it has consistently failed to eradicate. Conditions like these are unacceptable and the FDA took action to protect Americans." The complaint listed a long history of recurring … [Read more...]
Publix Recalls Tropical Medley Mix for Possible Listeria
Publix Super Markets is voluntarily recalling Publix Tropical Medley Mix because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The mix was sold in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina No illnesses have been reported to date. Publix received notification of potential contamination from their supplier of dried apricots. The recalled product is Publix Tropical Medley Mix in 5.7 ounce clear plastic containers. The UPC number is 41415088586. All use by dates are being recalled. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package, or take it back to the store where you bought it for a full refund. then clean out your refrigerator with a solution of 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon … [Read more...]
Vitakraft Sun Seed Recalls Rabbit & Macaw Diets for Listeria
Vitacraft Sun Seed is voluntarily recalling some Sunseed Parrot and Rabbit foods for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Household pets such as birds and rabbits can become carriers of this pathogenic bacteria even if they don't appear to be sick. They can transfer the bacteria to the environment and thus pose a risk to people. The company's supplier of dried apples notified them that that ingredient could be contaminated. There have been no reports of illness to date. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the item numbers, lot numbers, pictures of product labels, and best by dates at the FDA web site. The recalled products include SS Sensations Rabbit Food, MJR Parrot Food, NG Guinea Pig Entree, and DFS Premium Blend Macaw, among others. If you … [Read more...]
