Victor Super Premium Dog Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Both humans and animals are susceptible to illness when pet food is contaminated. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product or contact with animals who have eaten it. The recalling firm is Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas. The recalled product is Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus that is packaged in 5 pound bags. The lot code for this item is 1000016385, and the best by date is 4/30/2024. The lot code information is printed on the back of the bag. The dog food was sold throughout the United States at the retail level. The recall was triggered because a single lot of the dog food tested positive in a random … [Read more...]
Cultured Mussels From East River Shellfish Recalled For Pathogens
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers not to sell cultured mussels from East River Shellfish because they may be contaminated with E. coli and Salmonella bacteria. East River Shellfish is located in Glenfinnan, Prince Edward Island in Canada. The restaurants that received these mussels are located in the states of Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York. The cultured muscles are from the harvest location PE 4-C, and were harvested on August 14, 2023. They were shipped to customers on August 1, 2023, and distributed to retailers in those states mentioned. The product tag that was attached to original containers is: Contaminated mussels can cause illness if eaten raw or undercooked, especially in people who have chronic illnesses and compromised immune systems. Food … [Read more...]
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions Recalls Pet and Human Food
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions is recalling "numerous brand names" of pet and human food because of poor conditions at the facility. These products were stored in pallets at the company's Arlington, Texas facility between May 1 2022 and June 30, 2023. The company has not received any adverse event reports in connection to this issue. At that time, there may have been a pest control problem at the facility, in the form of rodent infestation. This poses a health risk for many illnesses, including Salmonella. Salmonella infections are especially dangerous for infants, young children, elderly people, anyone who is pregnant, those with weakened immune systems, and anyone with a chronic health condition. In addition, the recent very hot weather may have exposed these products to … [Read more...]
FDA Advisory About Raw Darwin’s Natural Pet Foods For Salmonella
The FDA has issued an advisory about some lots of raw Darwin's Natural Pet Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. People should not feed their pets these foods. The foods were made by Arrow Reliance Inc. FDA sampling from the lots listed below tested positive for Salmonella. The foods in question include Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs. The lot number for this product is 9774. It was manufactured on June 13, 2023. Also recalled is Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats. The lot number for that product is 9795, and it was manufactured on June 28, 2023. Finally, Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats is recalled. The lot number for that item is … [Read more...]
List of Lettuce Products Recalled For Possible Deer Feces
We have decided to compile this list of lettuce products that have been recalled for possible deer feces contamination because more and more products are being announced every day, and deer feces can carry dangerous pathogens. Some of these recalls are posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, so most consumers will not see them. For the products posted on the FDA's recall notice page, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. There is never any mention of illnesses on the Enforcement Page recalls. Deer feces can contain the pathogens Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Giardia bacteria that can cause serious illness. The droppings can also carry the prions that cause chronic wasting disease, an illness … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese Recalled in CA For Salmonella
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese is being recalled in California for possible Salmonella contamination. The cheese is also subject to a quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this cheese. The recalling firm is Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County. The order applies to "Raw Farm Cheddar," that is packaged in one pound (16 ounce) blocks. The code date that is marked on the plastic wrapper is BEST BY: 03/16/2024 and BATCH# 20230517-1. CDFA found the Salmonella bacteria in a routine sample that was collected at the Raw Farm LLC manufacturing and packaging facility. Raw cheese is made from raw milk that has not been pasteurized to kill pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and … [Read more...]
Dan-D Pak Raw Macadamias Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Dan-D Pak Raw Macadamias 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 these nuts. The recalling firm is Dan-D Foods Ltd. The nuts were sold in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia at the retail level. The recalled product Sid Dan-D Pak Raw Macadamia Nuts that are packaged in a 100 gram bag. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 7 70795 52260 4. The codes for this item are PD 2023.FE.14 and BB 2024.FE.14. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may trigger the recall of more products. If this does happen the recalls will be posted at the CFIA recall web site. If you bought these Dan-D Pak raw … [Read more...]
Foodborne Illness is Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Foodborne illness is back to pre-pandemic levels for some pathogens, according to research published in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) for the week of June 30, 2023. The incidences that were higher were infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Yersinia, Vibrio, and cyclopsora. Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Listeria illness levels did not change. In other words, progress in reducing enteric infection levels was not observed in 2022. The report states that collaboration among food growers, processors, retail stores, restaurants, and regulators is needed to reduce pathogen contamination during poultry slaughter and to prevent contamination of leafy greens. During the pandemic, foodborne … [Read more...]
Public Health Alert Issued For Everest and Maggi Spices
A public health alert has been issued by the FDA for Everest and Maggi Spices for possible Salmonella contamination. Amin Trading Agency LLC purchased these spices, which were not labeled for distribution in the United States, at retail stores in India, and imported and distributed them in this country. The notice did not indicate whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products include Everest Garam Masala that is packaged in 100 gram containers. The code is U25D390373, with the UPC number 8 901786 101009. Also included in this alert is Everest Sambhar Masala, also packaged in 100 gram containers, with code U04D384296 and UPC number 8 901786 081004. Finally Maggi Masala ae Magic, packaged in 6 gram containers, is include in this alert. the code for … [Read more...]
Everest Garam Masala Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Everest Garam Masala is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, along with Everest Sambhar Masala. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The producing firm is Everest Food Products Private Limited of Gujarat, India. These products were not distributed by Everest Food Products and were not intended for distribution or sale in the United States market. Amin Trading Agency sourced the products from Indian markets and distributed them in the United States, and is the recalling firm. The recalled spice products were sold at the retail level in these states: Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. The recalled items include Everest … [Read more...]
