Sausages recalled after consumers find pieces of rubber in product
By News Desk on March 8, 2024
Salm Partners, LLC, of Denmark, WI, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators.
The turkey kielbasa sausages were produced between Oct. 30-31, 2023.
These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Recalled products:
- 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging.
As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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FDA warns consumers to throw out certain ground cinnamon in wake of lead poisoning outbreak
By Coral Beach on March 6, 2024
In response to the problem with elevated levels of lead in cinnamon in children’s applesauce and recalls of products in the fall of 2023, the FDA initiated a review of ground cinnamon and has issued warnings.
During the review the Food and Drug Administration found elevated levels of lead in several products. The products are not targeted toward children, but are used as ingredients in foods that consumers may make and serve to children.
“Consistent with the agency’s Closer to Zero initiative, which focuses on reducing childhood exposure to lead, the agency is recommending voluntary recall of the products listed below because prolonged exposure to the products may be unsafe. Removing the ground cinnamon products in this alert from the market will prevent them from contributing elevated amounts of lead to the diets of children,” according to the FDA warning.
The FDA’s targeted survey checked ground cinnamon products from discount retail stores and analyzed the samples for chromium as well as lead.
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Over 10,000 cases of shredded cheese products recalled over Listeria contamination
By News Desk on March 7, 2024
Sargento Foods, Inc. of Plymouth, WI, has recalled certain shredded cheese products over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
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Castle Importing cheeses recalled over Listeria concerns
By News Desk on March 8, 2024
Castle Importing, Inc. of Fontana, CA, is recalling certain cheese products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5 and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in California, Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Washington and Illinois.
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Consumer complaints of plastic in Trader Joe’s dumplings prompt recall
By News Desk on March 4, 2024
CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation of Beaumont, CA, is recalling approximately 61,839 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumpling products that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically hard plastic from a permanent marker pen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found hard plastic in Trader Joe’s steamed chicken soup dumplings.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers.
The steamed chicken soup dumplings were produced on Dec. 7, 2023.
These items were shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide.
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Dozens more products recalled to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections
By News Desk on February 12, 2024
The FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. dairy recall.
Rizo-Lopez cheese has been linked to a deadly, decade-long outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. As of Feb. 12 there have been 26 patients identified with 23 having been hospitalized and two dead.
The outbreak strain of Listeria has been found in a sample of Rizo-Lopez cheese and at the manufacturing plant. The Modesto, CA, plant has been closed, but many companies used cheese and other dairy products from the plant in their products.
Rizo-Lopez recalled 61 of its products. Secondary recalls include but are not limited to products sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, HEB, Walmart, Safeway and Albertson’s stores. Many other recalls sold under a variety of brand names including but not limited to Dole, Ready Pac, Fresh Express and Taylor Farms, are also under recall. Some of the products have long shelf life, reaching into June and July.
Additional recalls are likely because of the wide use of the Rizo-Lopez products. The Food and Drug Administration continues to update its list of recalled products linked to the nationwide outbreak. For the list of recalled products as they are added by the FDA, as well as photos of some recalled products, click here.
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Trader Joe’s, Costco, and other stores are recalling products made with cheese linked to Listeria outbreak
By News Desk on February 8, 2024
Companies, including Trader Joe’s and Costco, recall products because they were made with cheese and other products linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak.
Rizo Lopez Foods of Modesto, CA, produced the cheese and other products causing the problem. The company’s cheese has been determined by DNA typing to be the cause of a decade-long Listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 26 people and killed two, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rizo Lopez has recalled more than 60 of its products.
New recalls include foods sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, H-E-B, and Albertson’s after Fresh Creative Foods recalled various dressings, sauces, and a meal kit.
The Fresh Creative Foods products impacted by the recall include certain creams, everything sauces, cilantro cotija dressing, poblano Caeser dressing, cilantro dressing, and a street taco meal kit.
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FDA issues warning about certain supplements with toxic yellow oleander
By News Desk on January 16, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain tejocote root supplements substituted with toxic yellow oleander.
FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root because they were tested and found to be substituted with yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia), a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America and a toxic substance of concern to public health officials.
Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia and more.
The FDA’s warning has prompted World Green Nutrition, Inc. to recall Elv Alipotec brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano Suplemento En Trozos), NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g), due to the presence of yellow oleander in the product. The full recall can be found here.
The products subject to the warning are typically sold online through third-party platforms.
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Jelly bars recalled after FDA determines products present choking hazard
By News Desk on January 12, 2024
U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Dragonfly jelly bars because they contain konjac powder and may present a choking hazard.
Konjac powder’s texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities.
The recall was initiated after New York State Agriculture Department of Agriculture and Markets collected a sample of the jelly containing konjac powder. Based upon the products containing the ingredient konjac powder and the dimensions, FDA has determined that the products present a choking hazard.
The recalled jelly bars were distributed to retailers nationwide.
The jelly bars are individually packed in small handbags and small backpacks.
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Company recalls cheese after testing shows contamination with Listeria
By News Desk on January 11, 2024
The Hawaii State Department of Health is alerting residents of a recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese because tests have found Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The product was distributed nationwide.
The recall is the result of a food sampling and analysis partnership conducted by the state health department’s Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch and Food and Drug Branch.
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events in Hawaii attributed to the recalled product.
There is concern that consumers may have the recalled cheese in their homes because it has a sell by date of May 12. The batch code and sell-by date can be found printed along the back edge of the package.
The recalled product information is as follows:
- UPC code: 72724200043
- Batch number: 4DW-23318
- Sell by: 05/12/24
- Size: 8-ounce package
For additional information, consumers may contact Rizo Bros. California Creamery at 209-232-3700.
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Quaker Oats expands December product recall over Salmonella contamination
By News Desk on January 12, 2024
The Quaker Oats Company is expanding their Dec. 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks because of potential Salmonella contamination.
The products listed below are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.
This recall applies to the specific products listed below, in addition to the products announced on Dec. 15, 2023. A combined list of recalled products is available on www.QuakerRecallUSA.com.
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Parrot food recalled after testing finds Salmonella contamination
D&D Commodities Ltd. of Greeley, CO, is recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food because of potential Salmonella contamination.
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Milkfish recalled over botulism concerns
By News Desk on January 8, 2024
Foremost Foods International, Inc. of Pomona, CA is recalling Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus, Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus and Pamana Premium Bangus Belly because of potential Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
The frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use”).
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Dec. 1, 2023 and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in the U.S. to supermarkets in California, Hawaii, Washington, Illinois, Nevada and Texas.
Recall products:
Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
- Product Quantity: 407 boxes
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus (Deboned Marinated Baby Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
- Product Quantity: 432 boxes
Pamana Premium Bangus Belly (Cut Deboned Milkfish Belly), 340 g (120 oz)
- Product Quantity: 448 boxes
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.
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Consumer complaints of bone in turkey kielbasa
By News Desk on January 5, 2024
Salm Partners LLC of Denmark, WI, is recalling 133,039 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa items were produced on Oct. 27, 2023, and Oct. 30, 2023. They have use-by dates of April 24 and April 27 this year, so there is concern that consumers may have the products in their homes.
The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
- 13-oz. plastic vacuum-sealed packages containing “PARKVIEW TURKEY POLSKA KIELBASA”, with P-32009 and “USE BY APR 24 24” or “USE BY APR 27 24” printed on the package.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed with the use by date on the front of the package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints reporting that pieces of bone were found in the turkey kielbasa product. In addition, FSIS received two consumer complaints regarding this issue.
There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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Charcuterie Meat Products Recalled
By News Desk on January 4, 2024
Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., of Mount Olive, NJ, is recalling approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella.
FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. Minnesota collected unopened ready-to-eat charcuterie sampler products as part of the investigation. The product tested positive for Salmonella. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product sample is related to the outbreak. The investigation is ongoing.
These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The ready-to-eat charcuterie sampler product was produced on Oct. 30, 2023.
Recalled products:
- 18-oz. plastic tray packages containing “BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” with lot code L075330300 and “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 7543B” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “EST. #47967” printed with the lot and date codes.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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Infant formula recalled over Cronobacter concerns
By News Desk on January 2, 2024
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) is recalling select batches of Enfamil brand Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans from the U.S. market because of possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S.
According to the recall, all products in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria.
Nutramigen in 12.6 and 19.8 oz containers was manufactured in June 2023 and distributed primarily in June, July and Aug. 2023. Based on the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula, it is believed that much, if not all, of the products recalled in the United States have been consumed.
As of the posting of this recall, there are no reports of illnesses or adverse events to date. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide. The batch code on the bottom of the container can identify the batches in question.
The following recalled product batch codes and can size associated with each batch were distributed in the U.S.:
- ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans); and
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).
The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”.
Consumers who purchased Nutramigen should check the bottom of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. Products with the batch codes listed above should be disposed of. The company can be contacted for a total refund at 866-534-9986 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com.
About Cronobacter
Food contaminated with Cronobacter may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious illness. In rare cases it can cause fatal infections. Cronobacter can cause rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections and has been associated with severe intestinal infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) and blood poisoning (sepsis), especially in newborns. Severe cases often lead to death.
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More patients were found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce
By Coral Beach on December 27, 2023
The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some adults are now reported in the outbreak.
The outbreak has been traced to three brands of cinnamon applesauce: Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis. Astrofoods produced all three in Ecuador and used cinnamon from the supplier Negasmart. The recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches were made with cinnamon containing as much as 2,000 times the recommended amount of lead. These products have a long shelf life. Consumers should check their homes and discard these products.
The cinnamon in the applesauce is a problem for U.S. and Ecuadorian officials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is testing other products. Only the recalled cinnamon applesauce is showing elevated levels of lead.
As of Dec. 26, the Food and Drug Administration reported receiving 82 confirmed complaints of adverse events linked to recalled products. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met the FDA’s complainant definition, are from less than 1 to 53 years of age. Almost all of the people are children younger than six years of age.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health is investigating the situation in collaboration with state and local health departments.
The CDC’s case definition for state partners includes a blood lead level of 3.5 µg/dL or higher measured within three months after consuming a recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis brand fruit puree product after November 2022.
As of Dec.22, the CDC had received reports of 73 confirmed cases, 157 probable cases, and 21 suspected cases for 251 cases from 34 states.
The CDC and FDA have different data sources, so the counts reported by each agency will not directly correspond. In addition, some people affected by the contaminated product might be reflected in both the numbers reported by the FDA and the numbers reported by the CDC, so the numbers should not be added together.
Recalled products still on store shelves
WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally individually and in three-packs and have been available through multiple retailers, including Amazon and other online outlets, as well as Dollar Tree and Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores.
The FDA has found, as of Dec. 13, recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree products were still on the shelves at several Dollar Tree stores in multiple states.
As of Dec. 19, the FDA also received a report that recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree products may still be on shelves at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores. Consumers should not purchase this product.
Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety packs were sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores. They have been removed from store shelves
Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches are sold at Weis grocery stores and have been removed from store shelves.
About lead poisoning
Parents and caretakers should consult a healthcare provider and ask for blood tests if they suspect a child may have been exposed to the recalled cinnamon applesauce products.
Short-term exposure to lead could result in the following symptoms: headache, abdominal pain/colic, vomiting, and anemia.
Longer-term exposure could result in additional symptoms: irritability, lethargy, fatigue, muscle aches or muscle prickling/burning, constipation, difficulty concentrating/muscular weakness, tremors, and weight loss.
Permanent consequences can lead to developmental delays and brain damage.
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