Updated June 15 Before being linked to a multistate Listeria outbreak that includes eight illnesses and two deaths, CRF Frozen Foods was reluctant to cooperate with inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and was advised of legal sanctions available to the agency if the firm did not correct serious deficiencies. Documents about this investigation were released this week by the FDA. On April 23, 2016, CRF Frozen Foods issued a recall of 11 frozen vegetables for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. On May 2, 2016, CRF expanded the recall to include all of the organic and traditional frozen vegetable and fruit products processed in its Pasco, Washington facility since May 1, 2014. The expanded recall includes 358 consumer products sold under 42 separate … [Read more...]
Listeria Recall for Sunflower Seeds, Snack Mixes Sold at Sporting Goods Stores
Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co of Bridgeport, IL has issued a recall for sunflower seeds and snack mixes sold under a variety of bran names at sporting goods stores and other retailers. The recall was triggered by the company's sunflower seed provider, SunOpta. Sunflower Kernels, Sweet & Salty Mix, and Cajun Hot Mix were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Family Choice, Jay's Sporting Goods and other stores. Consumers should check product recall information carefully. Anyone who has purchased these products should not eat them at Listeria can cause serious illness and death. Symptoms of a Listeria infection include high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Among pregnant women, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. … [Read more...]
Two Listeria Illnesses may be linked to Recalled Sunflower Seed Products
At least two illnesses have been linked to recalled sunflower seed products, according a recall by First Source of Tonawanda, NY. The First Source recall expansion was triggered by a Listeria recall from its sunflower seed supplier, SunOpta which has not posted information about illnesses on its website. The recalled sunflower seeds and snack mix products were sold under a variety of brand names including Alpine Valley, Earth Fare, Flave, Gonzo, Foodhols, SSP, Stewarts, Tops and Wegmans. They were sold between June 4, 2015 and May 31, 2016 at retail stores in the following states: IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV & SC. Consumers who have purchased this type of product from these stores should check product recall information carefully by clicking the preceding link. … [Read more...]
Weekly Food Recall Roundup: June 5, 2016
This week's food recalls included a General Mills recall of 10 million pounds of flour for E. coli that was triggered by a 20-state E. coli outbreak; the expansion of SunOpta's sunflower seed recall for Listeria which triggered a number of secondary recalls and a number of recalls for foods with undeclared allergens. Food Recalls in the U.S. Pathogens The Meadow Gold Dairy plant in Boise is recalling Meadow Gold brand Old Style Whipping Cream and Meadow Gold Dairy Pure brand Whipping Cream and Half and Half due to insufficient pasteurization. Because of this problem, it is possible that the products could be contaminated with pathogens present in raw milk, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria or E. coli. An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 38 people in 20 states has … [Read more...]
MaraNatha Sunflower Butter Listeria Recall
MaraNatha All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter is being recalled for possible Listeria contamination. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Listeria can cause serious illness. The recall was prompted by the expansion of a recall by the company's sunflower seed supplier SunOpta. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had been reported. The recalled product was sold in 12 oz. jars with the UPC 0 51651-09367 5 and the best by date range 28JUL16 thru 05DEC16. The products were distributed from September 25, 2015 thru April 18, 2016. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, seniors, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriages and … [Read more...]
Kashi, Bear Naked Snack Bar Listeria Recall Expands
Kashi Company is expanding its previously announced recall to include two varieties of Kashi brand snack bars – including one product in Canada – and two varieties of Bear Naked granola for potential Listeria. The expanded recalled was triggered after the company's sunflower seed supplier, SunOpta, expanded its recall of sunflower kernels. Consumers who have purchased this brand of snack bar, should check product information carefully by clicking the preceding link. Anyone who has purchased the recalled items should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. Symptoms of a Listeria infection can take as long as 70 days to develop. They include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Among pregnant women, Listeria infection can … [Read more...]
Clif Bar Recall for Potential Listeria Contamination
Clif Bar & Company of Emeryville, CA. has issued a recall of CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix trail mix bars, after its ingredient supplier, SunOpta recalled sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. At the time of the recall, Clif Bar has not received any reports of illness. However, consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. The recalled products are: CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar all pack configurations with “best by” date ranges starting 08JUN16 through 21JAN17; CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bar all pack configurations with “best by” date ranges starting 05JUN16 through 24MAR17 and CLIF Mojo … [Read more...]
SunOpta Sunflower Seed Recall Expands to Include 8 More Months of Production
SunOpta is expanding its recall of sunflower kernel products due to potential contamination with Listeria. The expansion covers products originating from SunOpta’s facility in Crookston, Minn. between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. At the time of the recall expansion, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the sunflower kernels. However, consumers should carefully check product information (by clicking the preceding link) and not consume any of the recalled products as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. The recalled products were sent to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North … [Read more...]
Troyer Cheese Company Nuts, Pretzels, Mixes Recalled for Listeria
Troyer Cheese Inc. of Millersburg, OH has issued a Listeria recall for pretzels, nuts, and snack mixes. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness and death. The recalled products are:CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, sold in 12 and 9 oz sizes with UPC 0 49646 11038 ; HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED, in 12 and 9 oz sizes with UPC 0 49646 10090 3; PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, in 12 and 9 oz sizes with UPC0 49646 12079 6; and WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED in 12 and 9 oz sizes with UPC0 49646 12073 4. The products, packaged at Amish Wedding Foods, were distributed by Troyer Cheese between May 6, 2016 and May 24, 2016 to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, … [Read more...]
Hy-Vee Trail Mix Recalled for Listeria
Hy-Vee, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling six trail mix products that may be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were sold at Hy-Vee stores in the eight states where it does business. Consumers who have purchased them should not eat them. The products include Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix To Go, Hy-Vee Berry Trail Mix and Hy-Vee Santa Fe Trail Mix. For details about the recalled products click the link above. Listeria can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections. Those most at risk are young children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms, which can take 70 days to develop, include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, … [Read more...]
