NOW Real Foods Brazil Nuts are being recalled because they may be contaminated with high mold and yeast counts. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Now Foods of Bloomingdale, Illinois. Yeast and mold may not make you sick enough to require hospitalization, but you may suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Some people, especially those who have compromised immune systems can become seriously ill. Some molds can produce mycotoxins, including aflatoxin, that can cause serious illness. Most types of yeast in food will not cause serious illness, but some people, … [Read more...]
J-Basket Napa Kimchi Recalled For High Yeast Levels and Film
J-Basket Napa Kimchi is being recalled because it has high yeast levels and a film on the product surface. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is J F C International of Commerce, California. Most types of yeast in food will not cause serious illness, but some people, especially those with compromised immune systems, can become seriously ill depending on the yeast species. The product was sold at the retail level in these states: Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and Hawaii. The recalled product is J-Basket … [Read more...]
