Hawthorne Valley Association raw milk in New York is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The Association is located at 327 Route 21C in Ghent, New York in Columbia County. A sample of the milk that was collected by an inspector tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The producer was notified of a presumptive positive test on May 5, 2022, and testing concluded on May 12, 2022 confirmed the presence of this pathogen. The producer is prohibited from selling raw milk until further sampling indicate that the product is free from harmful bacteria. Pasteurization of milk kills … [Read more...]
Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Recalled For Burn Hazard
Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens are being recalled for possible fire and burn hazards. These items can overheat. The air fryers were sold at Best Buy stores. The importer is Best Buy Purchasing LLC of Richfield, Minnesota. The air fryers were manufactured in China. There were 635,000 of these units sold in the United States, and 137,000 sold in Canada. Best Buy has received 68 reports from U.S. consumers and 36 reports from Canadian consumers of the air fryer or air fryer ovens catching fire, burning, or melting. There are seven reports of minor property damage and two reports of injuries, including an injury to a child's leg. The recalled products include Insignia Air Fryers, including Insignia Analog Air Fryers and Insignia Digital Air Fryer Ovens. The models numbers … [Read more...]
More Yes! Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes
More Yes! Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The mushrooms were grown in China. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is T Fresh of City of Industry, California. An earlier recall of these mushrooms was issued on March 21, 2022. The recalled product is Yes! Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 7.5 ounce (200 gram) bags. The lot number for this product is 6021053. The package is light blue and transparent plastic packaging, with the "Yes" Logo. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 825382736947 with no other codes. It was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores. The potential for contamination was found after the California … [Read more...]
Ming Xiang Enoki Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Ming Xiang Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these mushrooms. The recalling firm is Longsheng (Canada) Agricultural Products Ltd. The mushrooms were sold in British Columbia and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled product is Ming Xiang Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 200 gram containers. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 8 847108 270063. All units sold up to and including April 4, 2022 are included in this recall. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. A food safety investigation has started, which may lead to the recall of more products. If this … [Read more...]
Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Methanol
Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer is being recalled because it may contain methanol. The recalled products are The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 68% Star Wars, and Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 68%. FDA testing found the presence of benzene in the Mandalorian product, and methanol in the Mickey Mouse product. Both products were imported by Best Brands and were produced by a third party manufacturer. No reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company to date. The recalling firm is Best Brands Consumer Products. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to this chemical can occur through inhalation, through the mouth, and through the skin. It can cause leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow. Substantial exposure to methanol can cause … [Read more...]
Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit Recalled For Allergen
Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit is being recalled because it may contain milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to milk or who is lactose intolerant could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Wilton Industries, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois. The Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit was a 2022 Easter seasonal item that was sold nationally through retail stores and the company's web site. It was also sold in retail stores in the country of Colombia. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 0070896117274. The recall is for lot numbers 22005, 22006, and 22007. The lot code … [Read more...]
Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall notice. These mushrooms were sold in British Columbia at the retail level and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Longsheng (Canada) Agricultural Products Ltd. The recalled product is Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms (Chinese characters only) that are packaged in 200 gram containers. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 6 953150 100684, and the code on the product is 300511. This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. A food safety investigation has begun, which may lead to the … [Read more...]
Deadly Fresh Express Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak Ends With 10 Sick
The deadly Fresh Express Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has ended with 10 people sick in eight states. One person, who lived in Pennsylvania, died. Fresh Express recalled its packaged salads that were produced in its Streamwood, Illinois facility on December 20, 2021. The case count has remained unchanged since the last update on December 22, 2021. The patient case count by state is: Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), New Jersey (2), New York (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (2), and Virginia (1). Illness onset dates range from July 26, 2016 through October 19, 2021. The patient age range is from 44 to 95 years. All 10 people were hospitalized. Whole genome sequencing performed on isolates from sick people showed that they are closely related genetically, which means that … [Read more...]
DeLauro Wants an Investigation into FDA Handling of Infant Formula Recall
Rep. DeLauro wants an investigation into the FDA handling of infant formula monitoring and recalls, more specifically the Abbott Nutrition powdered infant formula recall associated with at least four Cronobacter illnesses. Rosa Delauro (D-CT) is the chair of the House Appropriations Committee. A letter was sent to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, asking for her assistance in this investigation. DeLauro states, "Based on reports, I am concerned the agency acted too slowly in pulling potentially dangerous infant formula off store shelves, which may have resulted in additional illnesses and death. The delay between the September inspection and the recall raises serious questions about the FDA’s ability to adequately regulate the infant formula … [Read more...]
Expanded Similac Recall For Cronobacter Complaints Posted
The expanded Similac recall for Cronobacter complaints has been posted on the FDA recall page. At least four infants have been diagnosed with Cronobacter infections after consuming Similac, EleCare, or Alimentum powdered infant formula with specific lot numbers and expiration dates that were produced at Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan plant. Two of those infants who lived in Ohio died, although the FDA is investigating to see if Cronobacter contributed to those deaths. The expanded Similac recall for Cronobacter complaints is for Similac PM 60/40 with lot number 27032K80 for the can and 27032K800 for the case. This recall is in addition to the lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered formula that were voluntarily recalled on February 17, 2022. This new recall was … [Read more...]
