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...]
Supercan Pig Ear Slivers Pet Treats Recalled For Salmonella
Supercan Pig Ear Slivers pet food treats are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This poses a risk to pets as well as humans who handle the treats and their pets. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Supercan Bulk of Miami, Florida. Pets that have eaten products contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can get sick. And there is a 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. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and can have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and … [Read more...]
Seven Pathogens Cause 9.9 Million Illnesses Every Year in U.S.
The CDC says that seven pathogens cause 9.9 million illnesses every year in the United States. This estimate is used to allocate resources and prioritize interventions. The seven pathogens are Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, invasive Listeria monocytogenes, norovirus, Salmonella, Toxoplasma gondii, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). And those illnesses cause about 53,000 hospitalizations and 931 deaths. Norovirus caused the most illnesses, followed by Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Salmonella infections were the leading cause of death, with 238 every year, followed by Campylobacter with 197 deaths and norovirus with 174. The issue with this estimate is that public health reports are limited because not all people sickened by those pathogens seek medical care and … [Read more...]
White Maeng Da Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
White Maeng Da is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Corepack Manufacturing of Orem, Utah. This item was sold throughout the United States at the retail level. The recalled product is White Maeng Da. The recall notice did not state the package size, white type of package it was, or any UPC number. The lot number for this item that is stamped on the product is #CP11122. The expiration date was April 2024. White maeng da is Kratom. The Mayo clinic says that kratom is not a … [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...]
Palm Bites Date Squares Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Palm Bites Date Squares are 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 item. The recalling firm is Palm Bites Canada. This product was sold online and was also sold at the retail level in the province of Ontario. It may have been sold in other provinces and territories in Canada. The product was available in two flavors. They are both Palm Bites brand. You can see pictures of the products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web site. The recalled products include Palm Bites Original Date Squares that are packaged in a white pouch that contains three squares. There is no UPC number for this product. All "PROD DATE" from 24/OC/08 to 25/FE/14 are … [Read more...]
Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste is being recalled 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 Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, New Jersey. This product was sold at the retail level in the states of Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri, and California. The recalled product is Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste that is packaged in a one pound (16 ounce) plastic jar with a gold top and gold lid with black writing on the gold label. The lot number of 120824-01 is stamped on the top portion of the jar. The UPC … [Read more...]
Keith Valley and Red Boy Mustard Recalled For Salmonella
Keith Valley and Red Boy Mustard brands are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, so there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Clements Foods Company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Keith Valley Mustard was distributed by Ben E Keith Food of Fort Worth, Texas. These products were sold in the states of Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The recalled products include Keith Valley mustard that is packaged in a net weight 1 gallon jug. The UPC number for this item is 046045062467; Also recalled is Red Boy brand mustard, also packaged in a net … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses, either human or pet, have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. This is a raw product that is sold frozen. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. About 5700 pounds of this product are included in this recall. The product is Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix that is packaged in a 2 pound log or chub. The lot number for this item is N25/12/31 that is stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags, with the UPC number 854298001054. This pet food was distributed between January 3, 2025 and January 24, 2025. The product is packaged in clear plastic and was sold primarily in retail … [Read more...]
D. Effe T. Lemon Delight Tartlet Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
D. Effe T. Lemon Delight Tartlet and Tartlet with Forest Fruits are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. One illness has even reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. This illness may be linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in that country. The recalling firms are Euro Harvest Wholesale Bakery and Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. These products were sold in Ontario at the retail level. The items may have been sold by a clerk or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not have the name brand, product name, or best before date. You can see more pictures of the recalled product at the CFIA web site. The recalled products are both D. Effe T. brand. They include Lemon Delight Tartlet that is sold … [Read more...]
