Marketside Celery Sticks in one size are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Duda Fresh Foods of Oxnard, California. This product is past its best if used by date and is no longer available for purchase. But consumers may have frozen the celery for later use. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria survive the freezing process, so any frozen celery is not safe to eat. The potential for contamination was discovered during random sampling that was conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The sample was taken from a store location. One of multiple samples was positive for the pathogen. The recalled product is 4 count 4 … [Read more...]
Great Value Chicken Broth Recalled For Possible Spoilage
Great Value Chicken Broth is being recalled because there is a possibility of packaging failure, which could compromise the product's sterility, leading to spoilage. This product is sold at Walmart stores. Because this recall notice was listed on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the usual recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Tree House Foods Inc. of Oak Brook, British Columbia in Canada. Spoilage microorganisms will not necessarily make you very ill, but can cause nausea and vomiting. People with compromised immune systems may need medical attention if they get sick. The recalled product was sold in the states of Alabama and Arkansas at the retail level. The recalled … [Read more...]
Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls For Possible Salmonella
Secondary SunFed cucumber recalls for possible Salmonella contamination have been accumulating. We have collected them in this spot for easy reference. The cucumbers in question are linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. Eighteen patients have been hospitalized. These recalls are urgent because the products are not heated before they are eaten. Without that kill step, pathogens can easily survive and will make someone sick when the products are eaten. Secondary SunFed Cucumber Recalls The original recall, issued on November 28, 2024, was for whole fresh American cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. These SunFed cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024 through November 26, 2024. On December … [Read more...]
Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices Recalled For Salmonella
Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Those cucumbers were sold at certain Walmart stores in Texas. The recall notice did not mention whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Walmart Inc. The recall was triggered when the FDA revealed a Salmonella outbreak was linked to SunFed cucumbers. That outbreak has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. This product may contain those cucumbers, which were imported from Mexico. The recalled product is Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices that are packaged in plastic tubs that weigh, on average, about 1.5 pounds. The UPC/PLU number that is stamped on the product label is 62969. … [Read more...]
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Marketside Bacon Ranch Salad Kit
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Salad Kit because it was made with ingredient packets containing recalled Rizo-Lopez cheese. The cheese was recalled in relation to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The recalling firm is Taylor Fresh Foods of Salinas, California. The salad was sold at Walmart stores in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and in Washington D.C. The recalled product is Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit that is in a 12.76 ounce bag. The UPC number for this item is 681131305440. The … [Read more...]
Ready Pac Foods Recalls Four Salads For Possible Listeria
Ready Pac Foods is recalling four salads for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The salads were made with Rizo-Lopez Foods products that have been recalled in the wake of a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with these specific items. The recalling firm is Ready Pac Foods of Irwindale, California. The recalled products include the 10.3 ounce Marketside Southwest Chopped Kit distributed by Walmart. The UPC number for this item is 681131305129 and the use by dates are 12/27/2023 to 1/14/2024. The states this salad were shipped to are: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, … [Read more...]
Secondary Listeria Recalls For Rizo Lopez Cheeses Begin
Secondary Listeria monocytogenes recalls for Rizo Lopez Cheeses have begun. Some of those Rizo-Lopez products have been linked to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 26 people in 11 states. Twenty-three people have been hospitalized, and two people, who lived in California and Texas, have sadly died. We are collecting the recalls in one place for a reference. More recalls are likely to be added as the weeks go on. If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them. Throw them away in a secure garbage can, or take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund. You should clean your refrigerator with a mild bleach solution to kill pathogens after you discard these items. If you froze any of these foods for later use, discard them … [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...]
Where was Jif Peanut Butter Recalled For Salmonella Sold?
Where was Jif peanut butter that is recalled for potential Salmonella contamination sold? Some of these products are linked to a Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak that has sickened at last 14 people in 12 states. The FDA recall notice stated that the peanut butter was sold nationally at the retail level. But knowing which particular stores sold these products is helpful. None of these products purchased from the stores have been specifically linked to the outbreak. Where Was Jif Peanut Butter Sold? According to store recall pages, the recalled peanut butter was sold at these grocery store chains. Please note that not all of the recalled products were necessarily sold at all of these stores. Check the specific recall notice for more information. The recalled peanut butter has the … [Read more...]
Skowhegan Maine Walmart Employee Diagnosed with Hepatitis A
A Walmart employee at a store in Skowhegan, Maine has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That person did handle food while infectious. The Walmart is located at 60 Fairgrounds Market Place in Skowhegan. Anyone who purchased or ate food from the deli in that specific Walmart on these dates is at risk for contracting hepatitis A. No other food or items were potentially contaminated. May 7, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you did eat food prepared at the deli at that store on those dates and during those times, and are not vaccinated against hepatitis A, you should get vaccinated. … [Read more...]
