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Popular Chick-fil-A Sauce Recalled
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A announced it is recalling one of its most popular dipping sauce cups and advising customers to toss them in the trash due to the possible presence of undeclared allergens. According to a notification posted on the eatery's website, anyone who took home Polynesian Sauce cups between Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Tuesday, Feb. 27 should discard them because they may, in fact, contain a different product that contains wheat and soy. The eatery did not disclose whether there have been any reports of adverse reactions from customers consuming the mixed-up product. Any…
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Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA
Dairy products linked to deaths and serious illness — sold nationwide at many major retailers — are being recalled, the Center for Disease Control, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Food And Drug Administration announced in multiple releases over the first week of February. Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling over 50 products after 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths, according to the CDC. The California-based company issued the recall following the report of Listeria monocytogenes contamination causing illnesses in 11 states. Listeria monocytogene…
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Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits Grown In NJ
A voluntary recall has been issued across seven states for BrightFarms spinach and four salad kits, the FDA announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The recall includes spinach grown by BrightFarms's supplier, Element Farms, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Brightfarms has temporarily suspended the distribution of any spinach grown at the farm due to the recall. The FDA explained there was "potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes" from the products distributed from its Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania facility. Listeria monocytogenes can cause potentially fatal infe…
Business
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found
A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product. Tyson Foods, Inc. says the fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products were produced at one facility and shipped to distributors in nine states, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The patties were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following product is subject to recall" 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of…
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Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 9 In NJ Traced To ShopRite Ground Beef: CDC
A salmonella outbreak that sickened nine people in New Jersey has been traced to ShopRite stores, officials said. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), all of the people who remembered the type of ground beef they ate and where they bought it reported eating 80% lean ground beef purchased from ShopRite locations in CT, NJ, and NY, prior to getting sick. Nine cases were reported in New Jersey; five in New York; one in Connecticut; and one in Massachusetts. Ground beef is the only common food people reported eating, the CDC said. Investigators are working to identify the s…
Business
Kale, Spinach, Collard Green Products Sold In NJ Subject To Listeria Recall
A Maryland-based company announced a recall of kale and other similar products that were shipped up and down parts of the East Coast and could be contaminated with Listeria. Lancaster Foods is voluntarily recalling three brands of Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand kale, spinach, and collard green products after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes by the New York Agriculture and Markets Food Safety Division. Items subject to the recall were distributed to retailers and distributors in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. …
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Two NJ Residents Burned By Dunkin': Suits
Two separate lawsuits have been filed against the Dunkin' franchises by New Jersey residents claiming they suffered severe burns from the store's mishandling of hot beverages. In February, Darryn Stewart, a Passaic resident, filed a lawsuit in Superior Court in Passaic County against the Dunkin' in Clifton claiming the staff was reckless, careless and negligent in failing to secure his hot beverage in a takeout tray and failing to properly the secure the tops of the containers when he visited Dunkin' in Sept. 2021. Stewart suffered severe burns that required medical and hospital care, accor…
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product
A recall has been issued for a popular Rao's Homemade Brand specialty food product. Sunny Dell Foods is recalling its 12-ounce jars of Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms because the affected jars of the condiment may contain undeclared tree nuts (pine nuts), the FDA announced. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The recalled products were distributed across retail stores in the Northeast US and through mail order e-commerce. The pro…
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Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe?
Lead and cadmium have been found in dozens of popular brands of dark chocolate, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Was your favorite brand included? The test comprised 28 big- and small-name brands, from Hershey’s, Godiva, and Lindt to Trader Joe’s, Hu, and Lily’s. The base point in the study was the maximum allowable dose level (MADL) in California for the pair of metals — .5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 mcg for cadmium — in one ounce of each brand. “We used those levels because there are no federal limits for the amount of lead and cadmium most foods can contain, and CR’…
Business
Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare
The countdown to Christmas got off to a rough start for Virginia-based Lidl US, which announced a voluntary recall of certain advent calendars due to a fear of Salmonella contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lidl US, which has more than 12,000 stores in 32 countries, announced that it will be recalling 8.4-ounce “Favorina-branded Advent Calendars (Premium Chocolate With a Creamy Filling)” due to the potential contamination. The recall was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. “This product is being voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination,"…
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Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns
A public health alert has been issued due to concerns that ground beef products may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) illness, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. A recall for the products contained in HelloFresh meal kits was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from Saturday, July 2 to Thursday, July 21. The following products are subject to the alert: 10-oz. plastic vacuum-packed pack…
Obituaries
North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale
North Jersey father and businessman Talath Witharane died after a three-week battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary. He was 50 years old. Witharane, of Franklin Lakes, met his wife, Erin, 21 years ago on a blind date, and together they raised their two children Evyn, 15, and Harry, 12. According to his obituary, Witharane "led the quintessential American rags to riches story." He was born in Sri Lanka and later worked his way up from a Taco Bell employee to president of RK Environmental, a food safety company with more than 200 employees. "One of t…
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Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report
The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's sandwiches continues to climb, the New York Post reports. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said 37 people in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were sickened from eating lettuce in the sandwiches, that number has since jumped to more than 100, the outlet said. Wendy's said it's taking precautions by throwing out and replacing the lettuce. More than 98 reports were received in Michigan for the month of August, compared to this time last year when the number was 20, the state's hea…
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Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies that allegedly illegally sold honey-based products that could contain drug ingredients found in erectile dysfunction medication. Testing by the FDA found that products being sold throughout the East Coast could pose a significant health risk to consumers due to the presence of drug ingredients that can be found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). Officials noted that those drugs are used to treat erectile dysfunction and are “restricted to use under the supervision of licensed health care professio…
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NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments
A New Jersey ShopRite store has recalled store-made ground meat made July Fourth weekend due to possible metal fragments. ShopRite of Greenwich, located on Route 22, issued a release regarding store-made packages of ground beef, Angus ground beef, meatloaf mix and ground pork with a sell-by date of July 2. No other products were affected by the recall, and no injuries related to the recall have been reported. Pre-packaged ground meat products and ground beef sold in other ShopRite stores in the area were not affected by this recall. “We are advising customers who purcha…
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets
An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to strawberries is under investigation in the United States and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said. The multi-state, multi-territory outbreak is potentially connected to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between Saturday, March 5, 2022, and Monday, April 25, 2022. The products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to: Aldi HEB Kroger Safeway Sprouts Farmers Market Trader Joe’s Walmart Weis Markets WinCo Foods A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwid…
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Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal
A national recall has been issued for a popular bacon topping product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including metal. Smithfield Packaged Meats announced a recall of approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. According to FSIS, the items subject to recall were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide. Some of the bacon products may have been used to produce other products. The items being recalled were produced between Monday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday, …
Business
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears
A company has recalled fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and ready-to-eat dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalled all of its fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products and ready-to-eat dips processed at production facilities in New York, according to an announcement on Sunday, March 20. The products were distributed in New York and surrounding states, the company said. The recalled fruit and vegetable products are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper-evident seal, and they have "Best if Used By" dates between M…
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Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Hundreds of pounds of a popular beef jerky product sold in eight states — including New Jersey — are being jerked from shelves due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. California-based Boyd Specialties is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that could potentially be contaminated, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Jerky products subject to recall were produced on Wednesday, Feb. 23. At least 70 different types have been yanked from store shelves due to the contamination concern. The products s…
Lifestyle
You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane
Your family may want you to bring them some figgy pudding, as the song goes, but first you should check the Transportation Security Administration guidelines. Some surprising holiday treats can be carried through security checkpoints, some need to be checked and others will need to be left behind according to a release by the TSA. Advice the TSA provides to determine if your items need to be checked is if you can "spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces, then it should go in a checked bag." Food items frequently require additional security screeni…
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Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA
Metal fragments and washers found in Minute Maid and Coca-Cola products have forced the US Food and Drug Administration to issue a voluntary recall in eight states. The products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey, according to the FDA. The recalled Minute Maid products, first reported by Food Safety News, are: Berry Punch: Date codes Jan0422 NP and Jan0522 NP, Batch 0010323455 and 0010259344 (recall F-0276-2022) Strawberry Lemonade: Date code: Jan0322 NP, Batch: 0010259346 (recall F-0277-2022) Fruit Punch: Date…
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South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department
Camden County officials officials will begin administering vaccines for Hepatitis A after a Starbucks employee tested positive and worked through the infectious period. The employee handled food at the 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road Starbucks in Gloucester Township, health officials said. Officials were notified on Nov 17 and an investigation was instantly launched, the Health Department said. "Members of the Food Surveillance Unit visited the store on Wednesday and conducted an inspection, which showed no evidence of food safety violations," according to the health department. …
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NJ Company's 223,000 Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Recalled
More than 200,000 pounds of pre-packaged salad products from a New Jersey company are being recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Ready Pac Foods East Coast establishments announced a recall of approximately 222,915 ready-to-eat salad products with meat and poultry because the products contain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer, Litehouse Inc., due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen that could impact some consumers. According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS),…
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Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Muffins sold under seven different brand names were recalled over listeria concerns. Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. on Wednesday announced the nationwide recall of certain products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop and Walmart. The products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which 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 number 759313…
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NJ Among States Most Affected By Salmonella Scare At Schools, Hospitals, Hotels
Cut fruit from a Middlesex County factory is the potential source of a salmonella outbreak concentrated in the Northeast, federal authorities said. New Jersey reported a dozen people sickened by Salmonella Javiana – second only behind Delaware (39) and Pennsylvania (34) of the nearly 100 total cases in 11 states. Neighboring New York State had four and Connecticut one. The "Famous Fruit Luau" made by Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick wasn’t sold in stores, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control said. The mix -- which includes honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes – was “s…
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ALERT: Toddler Food Found To Contain Egg, Wheat Recalled
A company that makes meals and snacks for toddlers is recalling a product that it says contains egg and wheat, federal authorities announced Friday. About 200 pounds of the Little Dish meal “FRESH FOOD FOR KIDS: Lentils & Beef with Vegetables for Toddlers,” with a best buy date of 1/10/20, was sold over the Internet and shipped to customers in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., the government said. The problem was discovered when the maker, Kettle Cuisine Midco, of Lynn, Mass, “received a complaint from a consumer who reported finding noodl…
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1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak
A person infected by a Hepatitis A outbreak at a Morris County country club has died, state health officials said. The person -- whose identification has not been released -- and 27 others were sickened in the outbreak that occurred between June 9 and 30 at the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, News12 reports. The outbreak stemmed from a former food handler at the club. An on-site investigation of the club found its food services were in compliance with hand hygiene and glove use. People who may have been exposed were notified on July 5. Symptoms of the illness include: Fever Stoma…
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Health Scare: 62 Tons Of Chicken Products Recalled
Tip Top Poultry, Inc. is recalling nearly 62 tons of fully cooked poultry products that may be contaminated by listeria, federal authorities said Tuesday. The recall involves chicken products with the “Tip Top,” Perdue,” “Gordon,” “Sysco” and “West Creek” labels, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. The items were shipped to hotels, restaurants, and institutions nationwide, the FSIS said, adding that federal authorities were concerned that the products may still be in institutional freezers. They urged that anyone who’s bought the products no…
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22 Contract Hepatitis A From Food Handler At Mendham Country Club
A food handler at a Morris County country club sickened 22 people with Hepatitis A, NJ.com reports. The outbreak was contained to the members-only Mendham Golf & Tennis Club and likely happened between June 9 and 30, township officials said. The food handler was banned from work and required to provide medical clearance from a doctor before returning, the announcement said. An investigation found the club was in compliance with hand-washing and glove use, officials said. The county's office of health management conducted a follow-up inspection of the club's food service operations, in…
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Spoiled Food, Other 'Egregious' Conditions Found At ICE Detention In Newark
The Newark jail where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement houses undocumented immigrants was one of two facilities in the nation cited specifically for serious health and other violations in a federal report released this week. The Bergen and Hudson jails have similar contracts with the agency but were not cited for any serious health or safety violations. The report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General singled out the Essex jail and a California facility for “immediate risks” to inmates and other “egregious” violations. Food handling was so p…
Lifestyle
New Jersey Listeria Infection Among Eight In U.S. Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses
Eight people in four states, including one in New Jersey, have been hospitalized with listeria infections linked to deli meats and cheeses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Health officials did not say where in New Jersey the infection was reported. One fatality was reported in Michigan, the CDC said. Pennsylvania is the fourth state where cases have been reported. Epidemiological and laboratory evidence indicates that meats and cheeses sliced at deli counters might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and could make people sick, the CDC said. A single, comm…
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