Sunfood of California is recalling Organic Sacha Inchi Powder because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. This bacteria can cause nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramps, headache, and changes in blood pressure and pulse. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Organic Sacha Inchi Powder in 8 ounce white poly bags. The lot number is 141027, UPC number is 803813-28444 1 and expiration date is 9/30/2016. It was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail order. Routine testing found the possibility of the pathogenic bacteria in this one lot number. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. … [Read more...]
Staphylococcal Illnesses Prompt Aloha Premium Protein Products Recall
January 31, 2015 by
Project Healthy Living, Inc. of New York, d/b/a Aloha, Inc. is recalling all packages of powder in chocolate and vanilla blends due to risk of contamination with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. Consumers who have purchased these products should not use them as these toxins can cause serious injury to health. The company had received 17 reports of illness at the time of the recall. Symptoms of staphylococcal food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and muscle weakness. In more severe cases there may be headache, muscle cramping, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse. The recalled products were distributed nationwide from November 2014 through January 2015 directly to consumers through online sales and in a limited number of retail stores in New … [Read more...]
Food Poisoning at Maitland Colonnades Party in Florida
December 11, 2014 by
A food poisoning outbreak occurred at a catered event at the Maitland Colonnades office building on Lucien Way in Maitland, Florida on December 11, 2014. At least 55 people were sickened, and at least 25 people had to be taken to the hospital. Emergency workers helped 200 people at the event. Because so many people were sickened so suddenly, within two hours of arriving at the party, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI were notified. Public health officials have launched an investigation and are interviewing patients. Samples from patients have been sent to labs, but it could take days or weeks to identify what made people sick. Symptoms of the illnesses included "extreme abdominal symptoms" including vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. The caterer and food preparation … [Read more...]
Recalled Bell & Evans Gluten Free Chicken Products Sold at Publix
October 30, 2014 by
Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken products recalled by Murry’s Inc. of Lebanon, Pa. for Staphylococcal enterotoxin were sold at Publix stores. Publix shoppers should check their frezerers and discard products included in the recall. Staphylococcal food poisoning occurs when foods contaminated with toxin-producing Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are consumed. Symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, can appear within as little as 30 minutes of exposure and last one to three days. The recalled products include 12-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets,” and 10.5-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast," with a "best by" date of August 9, 2015 and the establishment number “P-516” … [Read more...]
Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Products Recalled for Staphylococcal Enterotoxin
October 26, 2014 by
Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken products are being recalled by Murry’s Inc. of Lebanon, Pa. for Staphylococcal enterotoxin. There were no reports of illness at the time of the recall, but consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as they could become ill. Roughly 31,689 pounds of gluten free breaded chicken products distributed to retail stores nationwide are included in the recall. The recalled products, 12-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets,” and 10.5-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast, ”have a "best by" date of August 9, 2015 and the establishment number “P-516” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Staphylococcal food poisoning is caused by eating foods contaminated with … [Read more...]
In Canada, Cheese Recalled for Staphylococcus Toxin
August 29, 2014 by
The Canadian Fodo Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ferme Floralpe Inc. are recalling L'Alpette cheese from the market because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is L'Alpette soft ripened sheep cheese in 160 gram containers. The code on the product is Lot 333 Best Before: 14 10 31. There is no UPC code. It was sold at the retail level in Ontario and Quebec. Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin will not look, smell, or taste spoiled. Symptoms of Staphylococcus food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. … [Read more...]
In Canada, More Cheese Recalled for Staphylococcus Toxin
July 12, 2014 by
The Canadian Food Inspection AGency and Fromagerie Le Détour are updating the multiple recalls of their cheeses because they may contain a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products are Citadelle surface ripened soft cheese sold in various size packages. The code on the product is Lot 07. There is no UPC number. Also recalled is Grey Owl surface ripened soft cheese in various size packages. The codes on the product are Lot 21, Lot 22, and Lot 23. There is no UPC number. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Discard in a closed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund. And remember that food contaminated with bacteria or toxins will not look, smell, … [Read more...]
In Canada, More Cheese Recalled for Staphylococcus
July 4, 2014 by
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Fromagerie Le Détour are recalling Sentinelle cheese, Le Verdict d'Alexina cheese, and Grey Owl cheese because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin. No illnesses have been reported relating to the consumption of these products. The recalled Sentinelle is surface ripened soft goat cheese in various size containers. It is lot number 04 with no UPC number. The cheese may have been sold in smaller packages, cut, and wrapped by some retailers. If you are unsure if you purchased it or not, ask your retailer. It was sold in Quebec. Le Verdict d'Alexia surface ripened soft cheese is recalled, in 110 gram packages. The UPC number is 8 31546 60075 7 and it was produced 2014MA05. The best before date is 2014JL04. Also recalled is Le … [Read more...]
In Canada, Update on Le Moutier Cheese Recalled for Staphylococcus
June 27, 2014 by
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Choices Markets are updating the recall of Le Moutier Goat Cheese for Staphylococcus toxin contamination. No illnesses have been reported associated with the consumption of this product. The newly recalled product is Le Moutier Goat Cheese in various size packages. The UPC numbers begin with 235881. The codes on the product include best before dates up to and including 2014SE19. The product was distributed in British Columbia. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard in a closed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin will not look, smell, or taste spoiled. And the toxin produced by this bacterium is not easily destroyed at cooking temperatures. Symptoms of this … [Read more...]
In Canada, Goat Cheese Recalled for Staphylococcus Toxin
June 21, 2014 by
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fromagerie Abbaye are recalling Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Le Moutier goat cheese because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese in various size packages. There is no UPC number on the product. The lot numbers include: 140781, 140782, and 141271, all with various "best before" dates. The product may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. If you are not sure you purchased this product, contact your retailer for more information. The product was distributed in Quebec and may have been distributed nationally. If you did … [Read more...]
