Salmonella in raw breaded stuffed chicken products is an adulterant, according to a policy finalized today by the USDA. These items have been linked to many outbreaks in the United States over the last few years. The proposal was released in April 2023. These items are declared adulterated when they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit per gram or higher) for Salmonella. This is part of a broader USDA effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with the raw poultry supply. Contamination in other raw poultry products will be addressed later this year. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement, "Under President Biden’s leadership, USDA is taking significant steps toward keeping American consumers safe from foodborne illness. This final determination … [Read more...]
Melissa’s Organic Basil Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Melissa's Organic Basil is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This basil is part of the lot recalled by Infinite Herbs that is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 12 pole in seven states. The recall notice did not state that any illnesses are linked to the Melissa's product. The recalling firm is Infinite Herbs of Miami, Florida. The recalled product is Melissa's organic basil that is packaged in 2.0 ounce and 4.0 ounce packages. The 2.0 ounce packages have the UPC number 0 45255 14142 9, and the 4.0 ounce packages have the UPC number 0 45255 14439 0. They were for sale at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10 and 20, 2024. This basil is outdated and no longer available for sale. But if you did buy it and froze … [Read more...]
Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein Recalled For Salmonella
Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein is being voluntarily recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page, so information about any possible illnesses is not included in the notice. The recalling firm is Naturz Organics USA of New Brunswick, New Jersey. This recalled product was distributed to one consignee in the state of Wisconsin. The recalled item is Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein that is packaged in 20 kilogram bulk paper bags. The item code for this product is NO-OPP-80. The lot number that is printed on the label is NO-OPP8020231114, the production date is 2023-11-14, and the best before date is 2025-11-13. No picture of the product was provided in the recall notice. If … [Read more...]
Helados Mexico Mini Cream Ice Cream Bars Recalled
Helados Mexico Mini Cream Ice Cream Bars are 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 mango bars in the variety pack are the problem. The recalling firm is Tropicale Foods of Modesto, California. About 5,224 units of this product are included in this recall. The recalled product is Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack and it has the best by date of MO Best By 10/11/2025 stamped on the bottom of the box. This item was distributed at the retail level in these states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgina, Wisconsin, and West Virgina. It was … [Read more...]
Should You Eat Easter Eggs? The USDA Has Answers
Egg safety is important at all times of year, but at Easter it's really critical. Many eggs can carry Salmonella bacteria, and there have been quite a few outbreaks linked to shell eggs. Are they safe to eat? The USDA has some answers. Salmonella can not only be present on the eggshell, but inside the egg itself. If hens have bacteria in their ovaries, it will be inside the egg as it develops. Plus, the shell is porous, and bacteria can easily pass through the shell. So you need to be careful about handling them. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling raw eggs. After the eggs are cooked, you can dye them. Never dye uncooked eggs. Make sure that the eggs are hard boiled first. And cook the eggs well done. To safely hard cook eggs, put the raw … [Read more...]
Eat Sum More Beef Biltong Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
Eat Sum More Beef Biltong, a dried cured meat, 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 Eat-Sum-More Inc. The recalled product was sold online and in the province of Ontario at the retail level. The recalled product is Eat Sum More Beef Biltong in original flavor. The package size for this item is variable. The UPC number that is stamped on the package label is 0 84672 48931 8. And the codes on the product label are 0212 13188 2024. This recall was triggered by test results. The recall notice did not state whether the teats were conducted by the company or by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The government is … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Roasted Salted Cashews Recalled For Salmonella
Trader Joe's Roasted Salted Cashews are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Wenders LLC of Dublin, California. The nuts were sold at Trader Joe's stores in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The recalled item is Trader Joe's Roasted Salted Cashews that are packaged in a 16 ounce clear plastic bag with a beige label and brown printing. The nuts have the following lot number/best before date pairs: T12139 and February 21, 2025, T12140 and March 1, 2025, T12141 and March 8, 2025, and T12142 and March 10, 2025. The SKU number is … [Read more...]
Roland Tahini Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Roland Tahini is being recalled 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 Roland Foods LLC of New York, New York. The recalled product is Roland Tahini (100% ground sesame seeds) that is packaged in a 16 ounce jar. The batch number for this item is P024581, the production code is X0419, the UPC number is 10041224701509, and the Best By Date is October 19, 2024. The tahini was distributed to many states through retail stores and foodservice outlets. The states were not named in the recall notice. The recall only applies to this specific product with those identifying numbers. The recall was triggered by routine sampling that was conducted by the Michigan … [Read more...]
USDA Develops Technology to Reduce Pathogens in Shell Eggs
The USDA has developed technology to reduce pathogens in shell eggs. Raw eggs and egg products can carry Salmonella bacteria and cause illness and outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the pathogen causes about 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths every year in this country. Pasteurizing eggs does work, but less than 3% of commercial shell eggs are pasteurized in the United States. Conventional pasteurization is a long process. The eggs are submerged in hot water for more than 57 minutes to inactive Salmonella bacteria. Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service's Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, used a novel thermal technology that has a much shorter processing time. The technique uses … [Read more...]
Eggs Recalled in Canada For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Eggs recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination include several brand names. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these eggs. The recalling firm is Star Egg Co. Ltd. The eggs were sold in Saskatchewan at the retail level. The recalled eggs include Compliments large eggs packaged in 12 egg containers. The UPC number for this product is 0 55742 35750 9, and the code is 2024MR14 S-21. Also recalled is Harman medium eggs packaged in a 12 egg container. The UPC number is 0 63902 00202 2 and the code is 2024MR28 S-21. Star Egg extra large eggs are included in this recall. The package holds 15 dozen eggs and there is no UPC number. The code is 2024MR07 S-21. Star Egg large eggs are also recalled. They are packaged in … [Read more...]
