Kroger trays and platters are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination because they were made with recalled cucumbers that are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 113 people. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Kroger Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The recall initiation date was 11/29/2024, but the center classification date was 1/10/2025. The products were sold at the retail level in these states: Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. These items were prepared in the … [Read more...]
Unsolved Romaine E. coli Outbreak Ends, in FDA CORE Table
The unsolved romaine E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has ended, and three other outbreaks remain on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. Only one outbreak is ongoing. All of the investigations are still active. All of those outbreaks are unsolved. The romaine E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened at least 88 people. The grower, supplier, and any grocery stores or restaurants that may have supplied the lettuce are unnamed. The FDA conducted traceback investigations, conducted inspections, and collected and tested samples, but no recalls were issued. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is still ongoing, there are at least 31 patients sick. We do not know the patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalized or has died. The FDA has initiated traceback, has … [Read more...]
Tzatziki Sauce Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Five types of tzatziki sauce and yogurt are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. There is no mention of whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product since it was posted on the FDA Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page. The recalling firm is Grecian Delight/Kronos of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The recalled products were sold in these states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The recalled products include Grecian Delight … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix Pet Food Recalled For Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix pet food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This product is a raw food and is sold frozen. One animal was sickened after eating this food; a customer complaint triggered the recall. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. Both people and pets can get sick from contaminated pet food. People can suffer from fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps. Pets with Salmonella infections may look healthy but can pass the pathogen to other animals and people. Pets who are sick with Salmonella can be lethargic and can suffer from vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. The recalled product is Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix raw pet food that is packaged in 2 pound logs or chubs. There … [Read more...]
2024 Meat and Poultry Recalls Plummet from 2023 Total
In-depth analysis from Food Poisoning Bulletin Meat and poultry producers issued 34 recalls last year, a 48 percent drop from 2023 and the lowest total of the last decade, excluding 2020, according to a Food Poisoning Bulletin review of data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). "The number of recalls is likely to fluctuate over any given period of time, due to the number of variables that affect whether a recall is necessary to remove adulterated or misbranded product from commerce. Over the last few years, FSIS has pushed for more accountability from industry to produce safe and wholesome products. Through numerous calls, meetings, roundtables and guidance documents, we are proactively engaging with industry on ways to … [Read more...]
Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate Recalled
Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Palm Bites Canada. The recalled product was sold online, as well as in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan at the retail level in Showcase stores. The recalled product is Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate that is packaged in a 340 gram bar. The wrapper is white, with green and orange bands and black printing, along with the picture of the chocolate bar. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 02962 … [Read more...]
Yummi Sushi Cucumber Products Recalled For Salmonella
Yummi Sushi cucumber products are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The products were made with recalled SunFed cucumbers that are linked to a Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. These items were sold at Kroger stores in Texas. The recalling firm is Yummi Sushi of Farmers Branch, Texas. This recall was issued on December 5, 2024, but the list of products was only added yesterday. The recalled products are Yummi Sushi cucumber products. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the UPC number and best by date, at the FDA web site. Some of the recalled products include California Roll (Crab Salad), Winter Tuna Kimchi, Hawaiian Special Roll, Green … [Read more...]
Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits Recalled For Salmonella
Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination because of the cucumbers used in the tzatziki sauce in the kits. The cucumbers were supplied by Reser's Fine Foods. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Sprouts Farmers Market. The recalled product is Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits that are packaged in plastic trays with clear plastic lids. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 20594800000. The use by dates that are printed on the label range from 12/29/24 to 1/07/25. These kits were sold through Sprouts stores in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, … [Read more...]
Hardie’s Fresh Foods Recalls Cucumbers For Salmonella
Hardie's Fresh Foods is recalling cucumbers for possible Salmonella contamination. That company is located in Houston and Dallas, Texas. Their supplier sold them cucumbers from SunFed, which are being recalled and are linked to a Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to date that are linked to these specific cucumbers. The recalling firm is Dairyland Produce, doing business as Hardie's Fresh Foods. The recalled cucumbers were sold at Costco stores in Houston and Dallas. The recalled product is Hardie's Fresh Foods cucumbers that are packaged in a clear plastic bag. There are six cucumbers in each bag. The cucumbers will be labeled with these lot code numbers: X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557, and X2384587. No other lot codes are included in … [Read more...]
Fresh Creative Foods Recalls Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits
Fresh Creative Foods is recalling Beef Gyro Sandwich Meal Kits because they were made with recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms, which were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. There is a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. The recall notice for the whole Baloian caucumbers states, “Baloian initiated this recall after learning from SunFed Produce, LLC, that its supplier of American cucumbers, ‘Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,’ may be associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 and November 15, 2024.” The cucumbers were used to make the … [Read more...]
