Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets
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…
Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal
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, …
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears
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…
Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
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…
You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane
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…
Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA
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…
South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department
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. …
NJ Company's 223,000 Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Recalled NJ Company's 223,000 Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Recalled
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),…
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 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…
NJ Among States Most Affected By Salmonella Scare At Schools, Hospitals, Hotels NJ Among States Most Affected By Salmonella Scare At Schools, Hospitals, Hotels
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…
ALERT: Toddler Food Found To Contain Egg, Wheat Recalled ALERT: Toddler Food Found To Contain Egg, Wheat Recalled
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…
1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak 1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak
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…