Month / September 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall possible White Plastic #contamination of Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli

Wegmans Announces Voluntary Recall for One Date Code of Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, Which May Contain Pieces of White Plastic

September 2, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Wegmans Consumer Affairs Dept
 1-855-934-3663

Media

Valerie Fox
 585-720-5713

Announcement

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one date code of Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, 9 oz. (UPC # 0-77890-38934), sold between Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 because the product may contain pieces of white plastic. Only product labeled with a use or freeze by date of Sept. 30, 2016 is included in the recall. This product, produced by O’ Sole Mio in Quebec, Canada, is packaged in a plastic tray and sold in a refrigerated case in the dairy department.
Approximately 1,638 units of Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, 9 oz. were sold in 90 Wegmans stores located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Wegmans reports that all product with the affected code date is no longer on store shelves.
There have been no injuries reported to date associated with this product.
The recall was initiated because Wegmans was notified by customers that white plastic pieces were found in the product. Wegmans will place automated phone calls to customers who purchased the product using their Shoppers Club card.
Customers who purchased the recalled product from Wegmans should return it to the service desk for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 90-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE magazine for 19 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2016.
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September is ‪National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Salmonellosis (Salmonella spp)?

Salmonella spp is the bacteria that causes the illness known as Salmonellosis.
The bacteria is naturally found on many farm animals. While eating only a small amount of the bacteria can make a person sick, the severity of the symptoms is determined on the health of the person and the amount of the bacteria eaten. The bacteria can remain in the person’s feces for weeks after the symptoms have ended, which is why proper handwashing is imperative.
This bacteria is most commonly associated with the following food items: poultry & eggs, dairy products, and produce. Symptoms of Salmonellosis include: diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and fever.
To help prevent this bacteria from causing an illness, it is imperative that you follow the following prevention measures:
1. Cook poultry and eggs to minimum internal temperatures.
2. prevent cross contamination between poultry and ready-to-eat foods.
3. keep foodhandlers who have been diagnosed with salmonellosis out of the foodservice operation.
If you have any questions about anything that I present in these lessons, or have a question about anything regarding food safety, please feel free to contact me.
Tomorrows lesson: What is Shigellosis (Shigella spp.)
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September is ‪National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Botulism (Clostridium botulinum bacteria)?

Botulism is an illness caused by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.

The bacteria is known to form spores that are commonly found in water and the soil, and can contaminate almost any food. It does not grow well in refrigerated or highly acidic foods or in foods that have a low moisture content; however, the bacteria grows without the need for oxygen and can ultimately produce a deadly toxin if the food items are time and temperature abused.

Without the aid of medical treatment, death is highly likely.

The foods most commonly associated with this bacteria are: incorrectly canned foods, reduced oxygen packaged foods, temperature-abused vegetables, such as baked potatoes, and untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures.

The most common symptoms are: initially nausea and vomiting; later, weakness, double vision, and difficulty in speaking and swallowing.

In addition to controlling for time and temperature abuse, the following preventive measures are also recommended:

1. Hold, cool, and reheat foods correctly.
2. inspect canned foods for damage.

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September is ‪‎National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Clostridium perfringens gastroenteritis (Clostridium perfringens bacteria)?

Clostridium perfringens gastroenteritis is an illness caused by the Clostridium perfringens bacteria. It is a spore-forming bacteria that is found in several environmental sources as well as in the intestines of humans and animals. It is commonly found on raw meat and poultry, and prefers to grow in conditions with very little or no oxygen, and can multiply very rapidly.  Some strains of the bacteria can produce a toxin in the intestine that causes illness. It is estimated that this bacteria causes over 1 million illness a year.

The symptoms of this illness are: diarrhea and abdominal cramps within 6 to 24 hours (typically 8-12). The illness usually begins  very suddenly and lasts for less than 24 hours.  Persons infected usually do not have a fever or vomiting. The illness is not able to be passed from one person to another.

The most common foods associated with this bacteria are: beef, poultry, gravies, and dried or pre-cooked foods.

Prevention methods for this illness include:

1. Cool and reheat foods correctly.
2. Hold food at the correct temperatures.
3. Control time and temperature.

If you have any questions about anything that I present in these lessons, or have a question about anything regarding food safety, please feel free to contact me.

Tomorrow’s lesson: What is Botulism (Clostridium botulinum bacteria)?

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September is ‪‎National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis (Bacillus cereus bacteria)?

Bacillus cereus is a bacteria found in the soil that is spore-forming. When the bacteria senses danger, it forms into a spore that can make it resistant to cooking temperatures. It would then revert back to its bacteria form when conditions are more favorable for it. If allowed to grow, the bacteria can create two different toxins which in turn can cause two different types of illnesses.
The foods most commonly linked to this bacteria are:
Diarrhea illness: Cooked vegetables, meat products, and milk.
Vomiting illness: Cooked rice dishes, including fried rice and rice pudding
The most common symptoms:
Diarrhea illness: watery diarrhea with no vomiting
Vomiting illness: Nausea & vomiting
The main prevention method for this bacteria is to control time and temperature of your products. Other prevention methods include:
1. Cook Foods to minimum internal temperatures.
2. Hold food at the right temperatures.
3. cook food correctly.
If you have any questions about anything that I present in these lessons, or have a question about anything regarding food safety, please feel free to contact me.
Tomorrow’s lesson: What is Clostridium perfringens gastroenteritis (Clostridium perfringens bacteria)?
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September is ‪‎#National‬ ‎#Foodsafety‬ #‪‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Norovirus gastroenteritis?

Norovirus gastroenteritis is the illness caused by the virus known as Norovirus. Like Hepatitis A, it is commonly linked with ready-to-eat foods and contaminated water, and is passed from foodhandlers to food or equipment by hands that have feces on them.
While eating only a small amount of the Norovirus can make a person sick, this virus is also very contagious, with people becoming contagious within a few hours after eating it. The virus is often still found in the feces of individuals for days after symptoms have ended.
This virus is most commonly linked to ready-to-eat foods, contaminated water, and shellfish from contaminated water. The most common symptoms of this illness are: Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramps.
In addition to maintaining proper person hygiene, other prevention methods include:
1. Keep employees with diarrhea and vomiting out of the operation.
2. Keep employees who have been diagnosed with Norovirus out of the operation.
3. Wash hands.
4. Minimize bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
5. Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers.
If you have any questions about anything that I present in these lessons, or have a question about anything regarding food safety, please feel free to contact me.
Tomorrow’s lesson: What is Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis (Bacillus cereus bacteria)?
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #soy #allergen in Atherstone Foods Greens & Grains Southwestern Style White Chicken Wrap with chimichurri sauce

Atherstone Foods Recalls Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class II Recall076-2016
Health Risk: LowSep 1, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Allie Ryan (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2016 – Atherstone Foods, a Richmond, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 422 pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 
The southwestern style white chicken wrap items were produced on August 29, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels(PDF only)]
  • 31.2 oz. packages containing 3 packages of 10.4 oz. “Greens & Grains Southwestern Style White Chicken Wrap with chimichurri sauce” with “Use By” date of 090616.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34221” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California.           
The problem was discovered by the firm during routine label verification. 
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to 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.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Tom Atherstone, President/Owner, at (510) 236-3500.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder

Summit Import Corporation Recalls Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder Because of Possible Health Risk

August 31, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Summit Import Corp.
 1-800-888-8228, Ext. 132

Announcement

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Summit Import Corp., at 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, is recalling Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder packed in clear plastic 19.4oz bottles under lot No. WH76 because it was found contain Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected withSalmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled product Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder 19.4 oz bottle was distributed to some Asian retail stores in East Coast States.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after FDA lab testing found the product contaminated withSalmonella.
Consumers are urged to return this recalled product to the place of purchase.  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-888-8228, Ext. 132, EST M-F from 10:00AM – 5:30PM Attention: Tony Lee.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #Allergens in Magic Gourmet “Koi Palace Mooncakes” #milk #peanuts #eggs #wheat #gluten plus others

Magic Gourmet Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in “Koi Palace Mooncakes”

August 31, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Joey Ng
650-239-9069

Announcement

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Magic Gourmet Trading Inc. of Millbrae, CA is recalling all Koi Palace Mooncake products purchased in August 2016 because these items do not contain proper labeling of ingredients and possible allergens. Mooncake products manufactured by Magic Gourmet contain possible allergens such as wheat, gluten, eggs, milk, peanuts, pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, and/or sesame. For those who are susceptible to allergic reactions, allergens can cause itchiness, cramps, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and possibly anaphylaxis. Though rare, anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and is potentially fatal.
The recalled “Koi Palace Mooncakes” were distributed at Koi Palace restaurant locations in Daly City, CA, Dublin, CA, and Milpitas, CA and Uwajimaya supermarkets in OR and WA. The products that are recalled include:
  • Mini Egg Yolk in White Lotus Seed Paste
  • Fresh Five Nuts with Smoked Ham
  • Five Nuts with Smoked Ham & Egg Yolk
  • Single Box – Mini Rose Paste
  • Single Box – Mini Pumpkin Seed Paste
  • Single Box – Mini Jasmine Paste
  • Single Box – Mini Oolong Tea Paste
  • Single Box – Mini Walnut, Red Bean Paste
  • Luxury Single Mooncake – Mini Bird’s Nest, Black Sesame & Coconut Paste
  • Luxury Single Mooncake – Mini White Lotus Seed Paste w/ Egg Yolk
  • Luxury Single Mooncake – Mini Fresh Five Nuts with Smoked Ham
  • Mini Wolfberry & Dates Paste
  • Black Truffle with Five Nuts
  • 8 Mini Treasures Combo
  • Seven Stars Reunion
  • Dalmaji with Happy Family
The products are packaged in a rectangular burgundy paper box with a koi fish logo and/or a circular golden paper box with a koi fish logo. (Pictures attached below).
No illnesses or incidences have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted Magic Gourmet to the improper labeling. Magic Gourmet has currently stopped its seasonal sale of mooncakes and is working to label new products under FDA regulations. Consumers who have purchased the recalled “Koi Palace Mooncakes” may return the unopened products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (650) 239-9069 from Monday to Friday between 9PM-6PM PST.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #plastic #contamination of certain Entenmann’s brownies and muffins

Voluntary Recall of Cartons of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies 5 Pack (Best By Date Oct 8, 2016), Chocolate Chip Muffins 5 Pack and 10 Pack (Best By Date Oct 8, 2016) and Variety  20 Pack – Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Blueberry Muffins (Best By Date Sep 24, 2016) due to Choking and/or Cutting Hazard from Presence of Small Pieces of Plastic

August 31, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
 1-800-984-0989

Announcement

HORSHAM, PA – Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies (5 pack), Chocolate Chip Muffins (5 pack and 10 pack boxes) and Variety Pack (20 pack) due to the presence of small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing failure at a contract manufacturer’s bakery in Illinois. The product being recalled has “Best By” dates, UPC codes and was distributed in the states identified below. In each case, the code number “3098” is printed next to the Best By date on the outside of the box.
Product Best By Date UPC Code States of Distribution
Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies – 5 pack (Net Weight 9.75 oz.) October 8, 2016/3098 7203001342 AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins – 5 pack (Net Weight 8.25 oz.) October 8, 2016/3098 7203001353 CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI WV
Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins – 10 pack (Net Weight 1 lb. 0.5 oz.) October 8, 2016/3098 7203002111 IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, WI
Entenmann’s Little Bites Variety – 20 pack (Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Blueberry Muffins – Net Weight 2 lb. 2.5 oz.) September 24, 2016/ 3098 7203001799 AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
The product was distributed to retail stores in the last two weeks.
The company announced the recall after receiving consumer reports of plastic in product. One injury was reported. FDA has been notified on this voluntary recall.
All recalled products are being removed from store shelves. No other Entenmann’s products are affected.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should dispose of it or they can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.
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