Al-Watan Tahini 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 Naz's Falafel House Inc., doing business as Mawasem Trading Inc. The recalled product was sold in Ontario at the retail level and was also sold to hotels, institutions, and restaurants. The recalled item is Al-Watan Tahini that is sold in 18 kilogram packages. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 224000 108045. All PRO dates up to and including 8/2024 are included in this recall. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is launching a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of more products. If this happens, a recall notice will be posted on … [Read more...]
Shell Eggs Recalled in Canada For Possible Salmonella
Shell eggs are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these eggs. The recalling firm is Burnbrae Farms. The recalled eggs were sold to the general public, and also to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. They were sold in these provinces: British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario, and may have been sod in other provinces and territories. You can see the long list of recalled shell eggs at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web site, along with codes. Only eggs with that specific code information are included in this recall. The eggs were sold in different sizes of packaging. The recalled brand names include Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, no name, and … [Read more...]
Consumer Reports: USDA Should Strengthen Its Salmonella
Consumer Reports has asked the USDA to strengthen its Salmonella framework to reduce consumer illnesses from poultry. CR has filed a comment letter with that agency, which states that poultry contaminated with Salmonella bacteria above a certain level should be kept off the market and recalled. Chicken accounts for amore Salmonella illnesses than any other food category. And the rate of those illnesses has been increasing over the last ten years. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports said in a statement, "Salmonella infections from poultry have increased steadily over the past decade and sicken hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. The USDA’s current performance standards to reduce Salmonella infections from poultry have failed to drive down … [Read more...]
First Quality Produce Recalls Cucumber Items For Salmonella
First Quality Produce is recalling cucumber items for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was initiated on December 2, 2024, but was not classified until January 13, 2025. 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 have been reported to date. The recalling firm is First Quality Produce of Fresno, California. These cucumbers were distributed within the state of California to 13 consignees. These products were not distributed at the retail level. The recalled products include Cucumber Coins (sliced cucumbers) in these sizes: 1.25 ounce, 2 ounce, 2.16 ounce, 2.25 ounce, 2.6 ounce, 3 ounce, and 4 ounce. The brand is Snack Buddies. The code … [Read more...]
Kroger Trays and Platters Recalled For Possible Salmonella
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...]
