Smallbatch Pets of Oregon is recalling two lots of frozen 2 pound chicken blend for dogs and cats because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. The lots of the 2 pound chicken blend were distributed to retail pet stores in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington through pet food retailers. Two hundred and eighty-two cases of this product were sold between 2/1/17 - 5/5/17. The products are sold frozen in 2 pound bags. The codes are Lot number D032 with UPC number 705105970974 and best by date 2/1/2018; and Lot number E058, with UPC number 705105970974 and best by date 2/27/2018. Salmonella infections in pets can cause lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may not show symptoms but … [Read more...]
Organic Veda Ginger Powder Recalled for Salmonella
Lords Organics is recalling Ginger Powder from AGF Organic Veda because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The product was distributed through amazon.com online sales, delivered through the mail. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The product is Organic Veda's Ginger Powder with codes: Batch No: A324DGRP, MFD: AUG 2015, Best Before: July 2017 in 16 Oz clear jar with red color lid, manufactured by AGF Ltd. The company has ceased distribution of the product and is investigating. If you purchased this product, do not use it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package or return it to the retailer for a full refund. … [Read more...]
Dip Trio Mixes Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Phoenix Food of Texas is voluntarily recalling some Dip Trio Mixes for possible Salmonella contamiantion in the seasoning packet. A supplier recently recalled jalapeño powder that could contain Salmonella. No Salmonella has been found in the product supplied to Phoenix Food, but they are issuing the recall. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The Dip Trio Mix contains a dry mix packaged in a plastic barrier bag labeled “Jalapeno Bacon”. The bag is inserted into a red box entitled Dip Trio Mix. These specific lot codes: K110420161, K111220161 & K111120161, located on the top of the box, are on the products affected by this recall. The Dip Trio Mixes were distributed nationwide under the Homemade Gourmet Brand through distributors and on-line sales. If you … [Read more...]
Lay’s and Miss Vickie’s Potato Chips Recalled for Salmonella
Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling some of their Jalapeño Flavored Lay's Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning. Jalapeño powder provided by a supplier could contain Salmonella bacteria. No Salmonella was found in the seasoning supplied to Frito-Lay, but the company has decided to recall the products. No illnesses have been confirmed to date in connection with this issue. The recalled products have a "guaranteed fresh" date of JUL 4 or before printed on the front upper panel of the package. All of the multipack offerings recalled have a "use by" date of JUN 20 or before. And a "guaranteed fresh" date of JUL 4 or before is printed on the front upper panel of the individual … [Read more...]
MDH Offers Steps to Keep Backyard Poultry Keepers Safe
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is offering simple steps to keep backyard poultry-keepers safe. There have been large Salmonella outbreaks in the past linked to backyard poultry flocks. In 2014, hundreds were sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to the birds, and in 2016, there were eight Salmonella outbreaks caused by contact with live poultry. Many people keep backyard birds for fresh eggs and meat. But there are risks associated with raising poultry; the birds can be carriers of Salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria. Children under the age of 5, people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and pregnant women are most likely to become seriously ill with a Salmonella infection. So MDH is offering some steps to protect yourself and your family. First, be … [Read more...]
Banquet Chicken Nuggets Meal Tray Recalled for Salmonella
USDA has issued a public health alert, informing consumers that the brownie mix dessert that is in the Banquet Chicken Nuggets with Mac & Cheese meal trays may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recall of 110,817 pounds of frozen meals is being issued out of an abundance of caution. The recalled product is 7.4 ounce vacuum-packed trays containing "Banquet Chicken Nuggets with Mac & Cheese" with Code 3100080921 and a “BEST IF USED BY” date of July 20, 2018. It was produced on January 26, 2017. The product has the FSIS establishment number "P-9" printed on the side of the box. The meal trays were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when Conagra Brands, Inc. got … [Read more...]
La Granja Recalls Mango Ice Cream for Salmonella Enteritidis
La Granja INC of Georgia is recalling 4000 unites of Hand crafted Paleteria, Mango Flavored Ice Cream because it may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalled product was distributed in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina through retail stores, and by direct delivery. The popsicle comes in a clear bag with La Granja logo, Mango Flavor Ice Cream and the dates of expiration are 210218 (February 21, 2018) and 280218 (February 28, 2018). UPC code 0010439212. The recall was the result of routine sampling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package or … [Read more...]
New Insights on How Pathogens Escape Immune System
A new study at the University of Cologne is trying to decode how the pathogen Salmonella enterica escapes the immune system. And they found a mechanism the bacteria uses. There were 13,822 reported cases of Salmonella typhimurium in Germany in 2015. In healthy people, most recover without any treatment from antibiotics, but those who are considered "high risk" can suffer serious illness and even death. Those patients include the elderly, the very young, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, and those with immune deficiencies. In those high risk patients, the bacteria cause damage to cells and can get into the bloodstream. If this happens, an infection called "sepsis" occurs, which can be life-threatening. Salmonella bacteria escape a process called … [Read more...]
Hunt’s Chili Kits Recalled for Possible Salmonella
Conagra Brands is voluntarily recalling some of their Hunt's Chili Kits because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The pathogenic bacteria could be in the chili seasoning packet in the kit. A supplier informed the company of this potential problem. No Salmonella has been found in the finished product supplied to Conagra, but the company decided to recall the product. There have been no reports of illnesses to date. The product was distributed in retail stores, military commissaries and online in the United States. They include Hunt's Chili Kit in 44.8 ounce packages, with UPC number 20-0-27000-42063-2, MFG/Lot Code 3534619500, and Best by date April 4, 2018. Also recalled is Hunt's Chili Kit in 44.8 ounce packages, with UPC number 20-0-27000-42063-2, MFG/Lot Code 3534622200, and … [Read more...]
Permanent Injunction Entered Against Valley Milk Products
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia entered a consent decree of condemnation and permanent injunction against Valley Milk Products LLC on March 15, 2017. The decree orders the condemnation of seized milk powder products and prevents its distribution. The seizure action was filed in the Western District of Virginia on November 18, 2016 at the request of the FDA. The complaint alleged that milk powder products were manufactured under insanitary conditions "whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, and/or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health. That complaint sought to seize and condemn certain adulterated milk powder products at Valley Milk Products’ Strasburg, Virginia facility." Valley Milk Products nonfat dry milk … [Read more...]
