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Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of ground black pepper that could be contaminated with Salmonella. UBC Food Distributors issued the recall for the product under the Baraka brand name in 7-ounce plastic containers with UPC code 8 22514 26626 6, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The company said it was notified of the potential for contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some packages of the product. Salmon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A Florida-based company is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states, but may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. According to the FDA, the cucumbers subject to recall are dark green, between 1.5 inches and two inches thick and between five to nine inches long. Officials made note that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in the recall. FDA The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between Friday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 21 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributor…

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by Zak Failla
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Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…

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by Zak Failla
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination A  nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of meat products. Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., based in Mount Olive, NJ, says the undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa may be under-processed, which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens. The recall was announced by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The Coppa products have various best-by-dates.  Coppa, a dry-cured capicola, is a boneless pork shoulder product that is dry-cured. Click here to view product…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quaker Oats Expands Recall Of Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat: Here's Latest Quaker Oats Expands Recall Of Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat: Here's Latest
Quaker Oats Expands Recall Of Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat: Here's Latest The Quaker Oats Company has added a new product to a recall for some of its cereals, bars, and snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were sold in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. The initial recall, announced in mid-December, was first expanded in early January to include additional products. The latest item was added to the recall list on Wednesday, Jan. 31 -- a granola bar with Best Before dates of Feb. 10 or Feb. 11, 2024 that was discontinued in September 2023. "Consumers should check their pantries and dispose of the product," Quaker O…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered a recall of two different charcuterie meat trays after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Forty-seven people across 22 states have gotten sick with salmonella after eating the potentially contaminated meats, which are sold at Costco and Sam’s Club locations across the country, the CDC announced on Thursday, Jan. 18. Of those who are sick, four are from New York and three are from Pennsylvania. Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland each have seen one case of illness.  As of publication, the CDC has…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Quaker Expands Nationwide Recall For Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat Quaker Expands Nationwide Recall For Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat
Quaker Expands Nationwide Recall For Cereals, Bars, Snacks Due To Salmonella Threat The Quaker Oats Company has expanded a recall for some of its cereals, bars, and snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella it announced on Thursday, Jan. 11. The products were sold in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. The view the full list of recalled products, including their best-by dates, check this link from Quaker Oats. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products and dispose of them, the company said. Those who purchased any of the products can contact Quaker Consumer Relations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Raw Dog, Cat Food Sold In CT Being Recalled Due To Contamination Concerns Raw Dog, Cat Food Sold In CT Being Recalled Due To Contamination Concerns
Raw Dog, Cat Food Sold In CT Being Recalled Due To Contamination Concerns The FDA is expanding a recall on a popular raw pet food product that could possibly be contaminated by Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes, authorities announced. Earlier this month, Blue Ridge Beef began recalling certain lots of their "Kitten Grind," "Puppy Mix," and "Kitten Mix," after the company notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that a sample had tested positive. The products subject to the recall were distributed between Nov. 14 and Dec. 20 packaged in clear plastic sold primarily at stores in these states:  Connecticut; Massachus…

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by Zak Failla
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Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk
Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk The Quaker Oats Company is recalling some granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were sold in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, the company announced on Friday, Dec. 15. The view the full list of recalled products, including their best-by dates, check this link from Quaker Oats. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products and dispose of them, the company said. Those who purchased any of the products can contact Quaker Consumer Relations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday at 1-…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In CT Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In CT
Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In CT Federal officials are warning restaurants and stores across the Northeast to stop selling oysters harvested from an area in Connecticut, as they may be contaminated with pathogens that cause food poisoning.  The US Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers, restaurants, and retailers across several states in the Northeast to dispose of raw oysters harvested from the Groton Approved Area in New London County between Monday, Aug. 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 30, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  The affected raw oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in Connectic…

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by Ben Crnic
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef Bought In CT Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef Bought In CT
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef Bought In CT Federal officials are warning residents in four states in the Northeast about a salmonella outbreak that is suspected of spreading through ground beef purchased in a specific supermarket chain.  The outbreak, which was announced by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, July 25, has been linked to lean ground beef, which is the only common food eaten by those who became ill.  According to officials, all of the affected people who remembered the type of ground beef they ate and where they had purchased it reported that they bought 80 percent lean ground …

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by Ben Crnic
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Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure
Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Stormberg Foods is recalling three of their dog treat products because of a potential Salmonella contamination, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday, July 12.  The recall includes the brand's Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats. The products were distributed between June 8-22, the FDA says.  Salmonella can affect pets from eating the products while humans can become infected from handling the products, according to the …

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by David Cifarelli
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Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A company has recalled bags of a dog food product due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. Freshpet Inc. announced on Friday, June 17, that it has recalled a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe sold in 4.5-pound bags. The products have a sell by date of 10/29/22 and a UPC Code of 627975011673, according to the announcement.  The company said dogs with Salmonella infections can experience vomiting, fever, diarrhea or bloody dirrhea, and lethargy. Freshpet Inc. said it hasn't received any reports of illness linked to the rec…

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by Nicole Valinote
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FDA Expands National Peanut Butter Recall To Include New Products FDA Expands National Peanut Butter Recall To Include New Products
FDA Expands National Peanut Butter Recall To Include New Products Federal health officials announced that more products are being recalled in connection to the nationwide Jif peanut butter recall. In late May, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that dozens of different types of peanut butter products were being recalled due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. Original story - Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide Further investigation led to several other companies recalling items that contain Jif peanut butter products inside, including several fresh-cut fruit and vegetable items that contain potentially cont…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide
Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide A recall has been issued for a popular brand of peanut butter amid a multi-state salmonella outbreak. The Jif products were sold at stores nationwide, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. The lot code numbers are 1274425 through 2140425. A total of14 illnesses and two hospitalizations have been reported in the 12 states shown here. "Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. "If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Whole Onion Recall Expanded To Include New Products Due To Salmonella Concerns Whole Onion Recall Expanded To Include New Products Due To Salmonella Concerns
Whole Onion Recall Expanded To Include New Products Due To Salmonella Concerns An ongoing recall of whole onions has been expanded as two more produce brands issued alerts due to potential concerns of a salmonella outbreak. Potandon Produce and Alsum Farms Produce Inc. have become the latest to announce a recall of onions that have been linked to an outbreak of salmonella that has left hundreds ill. Earlier story - Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says The Potandon Produce recall includes Green Giant 3- and 5-pound bags of whole yellow onions and 2-pound bags of whole white onions shipped between Thursday, July 15 and Sunday, Aug. 22. Officials said th…

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by Zak Failla
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Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination
Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination A dog food company is recalling packages of its products because they might have been contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Top Quality Dog Food announced on Thursday, Aug. 26, that it is recalling "Beef HVM” one-pound packages that were distributed through mail order and direct delivery between Tuesday, July 27 and Monday, Aug. 2. The products were distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.  Top Quality Dog Food said the products are marked with the lot #071521 on the bott…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Italian-Style Meats Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Italian-Style Meats
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Italian-Style Meats Thirty-six people across 17 states have been sickened in salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. The CDC said investigators are working to discover which products were contaminated and to see if the two outbreaks were linked to the same food source. The people who were sickened in both outbreaks reported eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats before getting sick. The CDC reported that 12 people have been hospitalized.  Some of the states where cases were reported include New York. Find the full list here. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hostess Recalls Hot Dog, Hamburger Buns Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination Hostess Recalls Hot Dog, Hamburger Buns Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination
Hostess Recalls Hot Dog, Hamburger Buns Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination Hostess Brands is recalling certain hamburger and hot dog bun products because they might be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The company said it was made aware of this issue through its co-manufacturer Best Harvest Bakeries' environmental monitoring program, according to an announcement on the US Food and Drug Administration's website on Monday, Aug. 16. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can both cause serious infections among children, senior citizens and those with weakened immune systems. Hostess said the products were sold to distributors, conveni…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination More than 59,200 pounds of chicken products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with salmonella. The frozen, raw, breaded, and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products were produced by Serenade Foods on Wednesday, Feb. 24 and Thursday, Feb. 25, US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Monday, Aug. 9. The USDA said the following products are being recalled: 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese” with lot code BR 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023. 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Seasoning Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Seasoning Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Seasoning Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination McCormick & Company, Inc. is recalling four of its seasoning products after routine testing found that they might be contaminated with Salmonella. The US Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Tuesday, July 27.  The following products are impacted by the recall: McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz bottle (Affected Date Codes: BEST BY MAY 26 24 K, BEST BY MAY 27 24 K, BEST BY JUN 04 24 K, BEST BY JUN 05 24 K) McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 2.25 oz bottle (Affected Date Codes: BEST BY JUN 30 24 H, BEST BY JUL 01 24 H) McCormick Culinary Italian S…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US
Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US A mysterious illness has been sickening songbirds in the eastern United States since May of this year, and researchers are working to discover the cause.  The illness was first discovered in Washington, DC, and hundreds of cases in nine Midwestern and Eastern states have been reported since. Science Magazine reported that researchers have found that certain species of bird, such as blue jays and American robins, seem to be more susceptible to being infected. Young birds also may be more susceptible.  The birds experience lethargy and become blinded by crusty patches that gro…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Popular Pet Food Product Recall Issued For Popular Pet Food Product
Recall Issued For Popular Pet Food Product A popular pet food product is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Nature Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of a pair of cat food products that were sold nationwide both online and in retailers that could be contaminated with Salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall following a routine state surveillance sample from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Products being recalled include five and 10-pound bags of “Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food.” The five-pound bag has…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide A popular cheese product that was shipped nationwide is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. California-based Jule’s Foods announced that it is recalling five items after the Food and Drug Administration reported preliminary confirmation of Salmonella in brie products containing cashews. Jule’s Foods Brie products are 6 ounces and wrapped in white cheese paper. Recalled items include: Jule’s Cashew Brie (Classic) with UPC: 860388001507 - all expiration dates; Jule’s Truffle Cashew Brie with UPC: 860388001514 - all expiration dates; Jule’s Black Garlic Cashew…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due To Salmonella Concerns Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due To Salmonella Concerns
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due To Salmonella Concerns Thousands of pounds of a ready-to-eat ham product that was distributed to institutions across the country have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Canada-based Olymel S.E.C./L.P. is recalling 6,804 pounds of products that could be contaminated, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The ham items subject to recall were packaged on Nov. 5, 2020, and be viewed above. According to FSIS, 12-pound vacuum-packed “Celebrity Extra Lean Imported Ham 98% Fat-Free” with the following product codes printed on the side of …

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by Zak Failla
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Health Alert Issued For Ground Turkey Products Shipped Nationwide Linked to Salmonella Health Alert Issued For Ground Turkey Products Shipped Nationwide Linked to Salmonella
Health Alert Issued For Ground Turkey Products Shipped Nationwide Linked to Salmonella Check your freezer. A public health alert has been issued for more than 211,000 pounds of raw ground turkey sold under multiple brands because the products may have caused Salmonella, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The products, produced by Plainville Brands, LLC, a Pennsylvania establishment, were shipped to retail locations nationwide. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase. "FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers," t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella
Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella The FDA has issued a recall of certain cantaloupe products due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination. Meijer, an Arizona-based company, announced a voluntary recall of whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls due to the potential risk of Salmonella, the FDA announced. The multi-state recall involves whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls in various weights ranging from six to 40 ounces sold between Saturday, Sept. 26, and Monday, Oct. 5. There have been no reported illnesses from consumers eating the product to date. The foll…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is telling owners to avoid kissing and snuggling a popular household pet -- no matter how cute they are -- after 32 cases of Salmonella were linked to hedgehogs. Thirty-two individuals in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium as of late September, with five hospitalizations. Of the 23 patients interviewed by the CDC, 16 reportedly came into contact with the small, spiky housepets.  The agency said that droppings from a hedgehog in the home of an ill New Yorker contained the strain of Salmonella that had been foun…

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by Christina Coulter
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Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak
Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak Dozens of people in 10 states have been sickened after a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to mushrooms, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Four of 41 people infected have been hospitalized. Those sickened range in age from 2 to 74. The dried wood ear mushrooms were sold directly to restaurants and not to consumers and were distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Sante Fe Springs, California. In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the week before they became ill, the FDA sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For 6,000 Pounds Of Pork, Turkey Products Due To Salmonella Concerns Recall Issued For 6,000 Pounds Of Pork, Turkey Products Due To Salmonella Concerns
Recall Issued For 6,000 Pounds Of Pork, Turkey Products Due To Salmonella Concerns Thousands of pounds of pork and turkey sausage products are being recalled due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. George’s Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 6,444 pounds of ready-to-eat products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The products subject to recall - “Great Value Fully Cooked Original Pork Sausage Patties;” “Great Value Fully Cooked Original Turkey Patties,” and “Family Size Great Value Fully Cooked Original Pork Sausage Patties - were produced on April 19, April 27, May 7 and May 9 this year. Recalled produc…

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by Zak Failla
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FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns
FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns The FDA is warning dog owners to check their refrigerators to check their freezers following a recall of frozen raw pet food that is being recalled due to salmonella and listeria concerns. All Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products that were produced on or after July 22 are subject to recall because there are not lot codes printed on the retail packaging. The items being recalled pose a threat to any dog that consumes the product. The FDA announced this week that two samples of food collected from Bravo Packing, Inc’s manufacturing facility tested positive for harmful pathogens. One …

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by Zak Failla