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Recall Issued For Popular Pepperoni Product Due To Possible Contamination Recall Issued For Popular Pepperoni Product Due To Possible Contamination
Recall Issued For Popular Pepperoni Product Due To Possible Contamination A company recalled nearly 11,000 pounds of pepperoni products because they may have been contaminated with bacteria that can cause illness. Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has recalled about 10,990 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni products after routine product testing found they may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Tuesday, Dec. 14. The products were produced and packaged on June 17, and were shipped to retail locations across the US. According to the USDA, …

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by Nicole Valinote
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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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100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments 100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments
100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments About 100,000 pounds of ground chicken patties are being recalled by Trader Joe's because they might be contaminated with extraneous materials, including pieces of bone, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Innovative Solutions, Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, issued the recall for approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products that were produced on various dates from Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 to Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021.  The following products are subject to recall  1-lb. cardboard packages contain…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak
CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting the public to a new salmonella outbreak. Earlier in the week, the CDC announced that a salmonella outbreak with illnesses in 37 states has now been linked to onions. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, the agency issued information on the new outbreak, this one linked to salami sticks. "Do not eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks with any best-by date," the CDC said. (Click on the second image above to see the product label. They were mainly sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores, but may be sold at other stores, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says
Salmonella Outbreak Now Linked To Onions, CDC Says Click here for a new, updated story: The CDC is alerting the public to a new salmonella outbreak. A salmonella outbreak with illnesses in 37 states has now been linked to onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. "Throw away any unlabeled onions at home," the CDC said in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 20.  Fresh whole red, white, and yellow onions were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc. "Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white, or yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed US-wide by ProSource Inc.," the CDC sai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Thousands of pounds of smoked pork barbecue products shipped to schools are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination. Tennessee-based Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q is recalling approximately 3,140 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked pork barbecue products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The frozen hickory smoked pork barbecue products were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 7, packaged, and shipped out the following day. Products subject to recall include 20-pound boxes of “Nick’…

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by Zak Failla
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Frozen Pizza Products Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Frozen Pizza Products Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
Frozen Pizza Products Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Nestlé USA Inc. is recalling more than 27,000 frozen pizza products after they were found to contain undeclared allergens. About 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza are being recalled due to undeclared textured soy protein, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Sunday, Sept. 26. The USDA said the recall includes the following product: 26-oz. carton containing “DIGIORNO PEPPERONI CRISPY PAN CRUST” with lot code 1181510721 and “Best Buy” date of MAR2022 on the label.  The USDA said the issue was discovered aft…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Food Safety During Power Outages: Here's When To Save It, When To Throw It Out, USDA Says Food Safety During Power Outages: Here's When To Save It, When To Throw It Out, USDA Says
Food Safety During Power Outages: Here's When To Save It, When To Throw It Out, USDA Says After Tropical Depression Ida brought power outages to the region, some may be wondering what to do with the food stored in the refrigerator.  United States Department of Agriculture said fridges keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage.  The department said people should keep the fridge door closed as much as possible, and discard perishable foods after four hours without power. This means discarding foods such as meat, poultry, fish and eggs. US agencies said individuals should never taste food to try to determine if it has gone bad.  Find a chart showing…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination More than 52,000 pounds of chicken salad and dip products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with hard white plastic. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that the following products by Willow Tree Poultry Farms are being recalled: 5-lb container of “Willow Tree Premium White Meat Caesar Chicken Dip” with sell-by dates of 09/03/2021 and 09/06/2021. 5-lb and 12-oz containers of “Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Dip” with sell-by dates of 09/03/2021 and 09/05/2021. 5-lb container of “Willow T…

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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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Whole Foods Recalls Cheddar Cheese From 44 Stores Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination Whole Foods Recalls Cheddar Cheese From 44 Stores Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination
Whole Foods Recalls Cheddar Cheese From 44 Stores Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination Whole Foods Market is recalling cheddar cheese products from 44 stores because they may be contaminated with bacteria.  On Tuesday, July 27, the company reported that Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses from the impacted stores may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious and potentially fatal infections among children and those with weakened immune systems. Whole Foods said the issue was discovered when the company was notified about a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.  Whole Foods said the products wer…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins sold under seven different brand names have been recalled over listeria concerns. Give and Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. announced the nationwide recall of certain products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, and Walmart on Wednesday, July 21. The products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The products being recalled include: Uncle Wally’s Twin Muffins - Blueberry, 3.75 ounces, UPC nu…

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by Cecilia Levine