Granola Parfait and Yogurt Bowls are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination in Canada. These products contain Quaker granola that has been recalled. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recall was triggered by the recall of Quaker products in the U.S. The recalling firms are Loblaw Companies Unlimited, Metro Ontario Inc., and Sobeys Inc. The recall presents a compilation of products and companies. Not all companies listed here are responsible for all of the affected products. The list of Loblaw banner companies include: Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Atlantic Your Independent Grocer, Wholesale Club Quebec: Provigo, Maxi, Wholesale Club Ontario: Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaw, Valu-Mart, Your … [Read more...]
Quaker Adds More Products to Salmonella Recall
Quaker adds more products to the items they recalled for possible Salmonella contamination in December 2023. The recall includes more cereals, bars, and snacks. While the original recall notice said that no illnesses have been reported, the new press release did not have that information. The recalling firm is Quaker Oats Company of Chicago, Illinois. You can see pictures of the recalled products at this PDF. You can also find the product and package sizes, the UPC numbers, and best before dates there. The items were sold throughout the United States, and also in Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. Some of the newly recalled products include Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Strawberry Flavor, Cap'n Crunch Treats Crunch Berries … [Read more...]
What is Salmonella Salmonella I 4:I:-?
It's the source of an outbreak linked to tainted charcuterie, but what Salmonella I 4:I:-? A strain by that name hasn't been associated with any previous outbreaks, recalls, or illnesses, so it had us intrigued until the Minnesota Department of Health cleared up the mystery. "This isn’t a new or different serotype but a change in laboratory methods. Since we now do serotyping using whole genome sequencing, 4 [5] 12:I:- is now reported as 4:I:-," an epidemiologist in the Foodborne Unit explained. Salmonella 4 [5] 12:I:- is a "monophasic variant of Salmonella Typhimurium, and it is an emerging threat to both human and animal health," according to a recent study. Contaminated feed is considered the primary vehicle, researchers found. The strain has caused several recent food … [Read more...]
3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food Recalled For Salmonella
3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food is being voluntarily recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is D&D Commodities Ltd of Greeley, Colorado. The recalled product is 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food that is packaged in a 4 pound plastic jar. The UPC number for this item is 719195135045, and the lot number that is stamped on the product label is 102525G. Any products or lots that do not match those numbers are not subject to this recall. A single manufacturing batch of this item tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample that was collected by the FDA on November 30, 2023. The parrot food was manufactured on October 25, … [Read more...]
Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Expanded to More States
The December 22, 2023 recall of Blue Ridge Beef raw pet food is being expanded to include more states and more lot numbers. The recall was issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. The recall is for all lot numbers and all use by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224. The recalled products are 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind with UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2 pound logs of Kitten Mix with UPC number 8 54298 00143 6; and 2 pound logs of Puppy Mix with UPC number 8 54298 00169 6. These items were sold between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. The pet food is packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Recalled For Salmonella
Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. There is one illness in Minnesota that is linked to this product. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella that may be related to this product. The recalling firm is Fratelli Beretta USA Inc. The recalled product is 18 ounce plastic tray packages containing Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler with Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa. The lot code for this item is L075330300, and the best if used by date is April 27, 2024. The item is also sold as a twin pack with two 9ounce packages. The board has the establishment number EST. 7543B that is stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection, and EST. #47967 that printed on … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Kitten and Puppy Food Recalled For Listeria
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Kitten and Puppy Food is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses, either human or animal, have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. These raw pet foods were sold between November 11, 2023 through December 20, 2023 at the retail level in these states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Pets can be sickened with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes infections. The pets may be lethargic, with bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will only have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. And others may not have any … [Read more...]
Wine Country Gift Baskets Recalled For Quaker Granola Bars
Wine Country Gift Baskets are being recalled because they contain some Quaker Granola Bars that have been 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 Wine Country Gift Baskets / Houdini Inc. of Fullerton, California. All of the gift baskets that were produced with these granola bars are included in this recall. The gift baskets were sold throughout the country through online sales and were also sold through Amazon. The recalled gift basket is #8700 Ministry of Snacks Sweet and Savory Collection. The lot codes for this product are LC 595922, LC 596339, LC 597305, LC 597306, LC 597910, LC601543, and LC 607376. To find out if these recalled times … [Read more...]
Some Quaker Granola Bars Are Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Some Quaker Granola Bars and Granola Cereal are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Quaker Oats. Some of the recalled items include Quaker Big Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip packaged in 5 count 7.4 ounce boxes. The UPC number for this product is 30000314074. Also recalled is 1.48 ounce bars of Quaker Big Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip with UPC number 30000004081. The same product is in 10 count 14.8 ounce boxes, with UPC number 30000315651 for the caddy and 30000315658 for the case. Also recalled is Quaker Big Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip in 5 count 7.4 ounce packages. The UPC number is 30000316856. That same product in 1.48 ounce bars ia also recalled, with the UPC number 30000004098 for … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to “Highly Contaminated” Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has caused hundreds of illnesses and eight deaths in the U.S. and Canada is likely "very highly contaminated," April Hexemer, an epidemiologist and director of outbreak management with the Public Health Agency Canada told CBC News this week. Cross-Contamination Risk In addition to causing severe illness, highly contaminated food also poses a major risk of cross-contaminating other foods and surfaces. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is one of the state agencies working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a "traceback" investigation tracing back the melons' journey from store shelves to fields where they were grown. Minnesota is one of two states where fatalities have been reported in this outbreak. Oregon is the … [Read more...]
