Month / September 2017

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #soy #egg #allergen in American & Caraway Rye Breads from Coborn’s

Coborn’s, Inc.’s Issues Recall of American Rye Bread and Caraway Rye Bread Due To Undeclared Allergens

September 9, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-844-700-6673

 

Announcement

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Coborn’s, Inc. is recalling packages of its American Rye Bread and Caraway Bread, which contain undeclared allergens (milk, soy and egg) as a result of an update to the ingredient profile from the manufacturer of the base. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk, Soy, and/or Eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled products were distributed and sold at Coborn’s and Cash Wise Stores in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota; Marketplace Foods stores in Western Wisconsin; and CobornsDelivers in the Twin Cities Metro area. The UPCs for the products are as follows:
Product
UPC
American Rye
7-33147-20150-3
Caraway Rye
7-33147-20155-8
Guests who are allergic to soy, milk and/or egg should destroy this product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. This impacts items with an expiration date of September 7 or earlier. Guests who have stored this product in a freezer from a previous purchase are encouraged to follow these same procedures.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. Guests with questions may call 1-844-700-6673 between the hours of 8:00am-11:00pm Monday-Saturday and 9:30am-11:00pm on Sundays.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt

Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Single Serve Cups of San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt

September 8, 2017

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Consumers

 1-855-207-2758

Media

Dale Jabour
 1-800-807-7335

Announcement

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Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is recalling 272 cases of one specific lot of its 4-4 ounce packages of “San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt” bearing a UPC bar code of 47502 19701 because the individual cups inside the carton may be mislabeled as Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise and does not declare “milk”. The outer carton is correct and has the correct ingredient statement which declares “milk”. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled product was distributed through retail stores in Arizona, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Indiana, and Georgia.
The product comes in a 4 pack of 4 ounce single serve cups, the outer carton has the Use By date code 10/15/17 B10 on the back of the carton. The Use by date of 10/15/17 B10 is also printed on the side of the individual cups.
Carton: UPC 47502 19701 San Francisco Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt
4 – 4 oz. (113 g) cups – Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454 g
Single Serve Cup: UPC 47502 19001 San Francisco Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise Net Wt. 4 oz.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer inquiry into a label inconsistency; the cups within the 4-pack sleeve were labeled as Seafood Salad made with Real Mayonnaise while the outer carton was Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt.
This product may be safely consumed by individuals who are not allergic to milk and have no other concern with milk.
Consumers who have purchased 4 – 4 oz. (16 oz.) packages of “Seafood Salad made with Greek Yogurt with Use By date 10/15/17 B10” may return them to the place of purchase for a
full refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1- 855-207-2758 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #soy #allergen in 123 lbs of meatball products from Northside Noodle Company

Northside Noodle Company Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall100-2017
Health Risk: HighSep 8, 2017
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En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Sarah R. Lichtman 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2017 – Northside Noodle Company, an Iron Mountain, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of meatball 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 frozen pork and beef meatball mix items were produced on June 6, 2017, June 27, 2017 and Aug. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
  • 1-lb. polystyrene foam packages containing “Ragazzo’s ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALL MIX,” with lot codes 2008, 2024 and 2044.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M10062” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail location in Michigan.
The problem was discovered during routine label verification checks.
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. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Mark Pugh, President, Northside Noodle Company at (906) 779-2181.
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September is ‪#‎National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪#‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s Lesson: What is the difference between Non-O157 and E.coli O157

I posted a recall of some ground beef that was possibly contaminated with “NON-O157” E.coli. I was asked the question; “What is the difference between Non-O157 and E.coli O157”?
First, it should be pointed out that Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of both people and animals. In all actuality, most forms of E.coli are harmless and are considered an important part of the human intestinal tract. The other types of E.coli are considered pathogenic, meaning they can cause illness.
The most popular form of pathogenic E.coli, as most commonly heard about in news reports are the “Shiga toxin-producing E.coli” or STEC (these can also be referred to as Verocytotoxin-producing E.coli (VTEC) or Enterohemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC). The most common of these types of E.coli is the E.coli O157:H7.
E.coli O157 was first identified as a pathogen in 1982. Unfortunately, non-O157 E.coli are not nearly as well understood, partially because foodborne illness outbreaks are rarely reported or identified. Even though these non-O157 forms are less well known, it is still extremely important to follow proper food safety procedures to minimize the chances of exposure to these pathogens, as some of the non-O157 groups can cause the most severe manifestations of STEC illnesses.
More information on E.coli can be found at the CDC:http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/general/

Tomorrows Lesson: Understanding the Temperature Danger Zone

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September is ‪#‎National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪#‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: When should you wash your hands?

Lets start by making sure that you are washing your hands properly to keep from spreading germs.
First, WHEN should you wash your hands:
1. Before, during, and after preparing food
2. Before eating food
3. Before and after caring for someone who is sick
4. Before and after treating a cut or wound
5. After using the toilet
6. After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
7. After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
8. After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
9. After handling pet food or pet treats
10. After touching garbage
Then HOW should you wash your hands:
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
WHAT should you do if you don’t have soap and clean, running water?
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of germs on them in most situations. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs.
This information was obtained from the CDC website at:http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

Tomorrow’s Lesson: What is the difference between Non-O157 and E.coli O157

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September is ‪#‎National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪#‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: Hepatitis A as a foodborne Illness.

Hepatitis A is a virus that is found in the feces of infected individuals. It can contaminate many types of food in addition to water, and is commonly linked with ready-to-eat foods; however, it has also been linked to shellfish that has been contaminated by sewage.

The virus is primarily transmitted to food when an infected foodhandler touches food or equipment with fingers that have feces on them. While eating only a small amount of the virus can make a person sick, the symptoms may not show for weeks even though the person can be very infections. Cooking DOES NOT destroy Hepatitis A.

The most common symptoms of Hepatitis A are: fever, general weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice (appears later).

Aside from the most important prevention measure (practicing good person hygiene), other prevention methods include:

1. Keep employees who have jaundice out of the operation.
2. Keep employees who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A out of the operation.
3. Wash Hands.
4. Minimize bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
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: When should you wash your hands?

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New #foodsafety #recall of Garden of Life Baby Organic Liquid Formula due to confusing instructions

Garden of Life LLC Issues Recall of Baby Organic Liquid Formula

September 7, 2017

Contact

Consumers

  Babyorganics@gardenoflife.com
 (866) 211-9058

Media

  gardenoflife@clynch.com
 

Announcement

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Today, Garden of Life, LLC, is issuing a voluntary precautionary recall of its new supplement for infants, Baby Organic Liquid, because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and potentially pose a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid.
Baby Organic Liquid is a liquid supplement packaged in a blue carton that includes a measuring syringe. The label currently instructs parents, “Do not insert syringe directly in mouth. Dispense liquid slowly into the mouth, toward the inner cheek. May be mixed with breast milk or formula.” The company is recalling the product in order to relabel it with new instructions, advising parents to only administer the product by mixing in either breast milk or formula and not to administer directly into the infant’s mouth.
Garden of Life launched the product as part of its Dr. Formulated line within the last two weeks with limited distribution to date.
The ingredients in Baby Organic Liquid are safe for infants. The company’s concern leading to this recall arose after learning that a parent had difficulties with the safe administration of the product into a newborn’s mouth. While no hospitalizations or similar injuries have occurred, the company is taking this issue very seriously and taking all necessary precautions in an abundance of caution.
Garden of Life is asking any customers who purchased Baby Organic Liquid to return the product to their store of purchase for a full refund.
ABOUT BABY ORGANIC LIQUID: Baby Organic Liquid is only sold in the USA at a limited number of natural grocers, health food stores and online. If any consumer wishes to return the product, they should return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
This precautionary recall affects all lots of Organic Baby Liquid, which includes:
Product Name Lot Number Exp. Date
Baby Organic Liquid
UPC No. 58010 12073		 5487617 12/2018
5487717 12/2018
5487817 12/2018
5500817 12/2018
No other Garden of Life products are affected by this recall.
Questions may be directed Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT to GOL Product Support at the below e-mail and phone number.
HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 2017, AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO REOPEN UNTIL TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, 2017. DURING THIS TIME ALL CURRENT INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT OUR BLOG: https://www.gardenoflife.com/babyorganics.
ABOUT GARDEN OF LIFEGarden of Life, LLC, is the recognized leader and innovator in whole-food, science-based, USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified nutrition.
Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., the company offers more than 250 branded supplements that help people achieve extraordinary health. For more information on Garden of Life, visit gardenoflife.com.
Contacts:
GOL Retail Product Support Team: Babyorganics@gardenoflife.com
Phone (866) 211-9058
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT
GOL Media Relations: gardenoflife@clynch.com
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September is #National #Foodsafety #Education month #NFSM. Todays Lesson: “What is the difference between Non-O157 and E.coli O157”?

First, it should be pointed out that Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of both people and animals. In all actuality, most forms of E.coli are harmless and are considered an important part of the human intestinal tract. The other types of E.coli are considered pathogenic, meaning they can cause illness.
The most popular form of pathogenic E.coli, as most commonly heard about in news reports are the “Shiga toxin-producing E.coli” or STEC (these can also be referred to as Verocytotoxin-producing E.coli (VTEC) or Enterohemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC). The most common of these types of E.coli is the E.coli O157:H7.
E.coli O157 was first identified as a pathogen in 1982. Unfortunately, non-O157 E.coli are not nearly as well understood, partially because foodborne illness outbreaks are rarely reported or identified. Even though these non-O157 forms are less well known, it is still extremely important to follow proper food safety procedures to minimize the chances of exposure to these pathogens, as some of the non-O157 groups can cause the most severe manifestations of STEC illnesses.
More information on E.coli can be found at the CDC:http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/general/

Tomorrows lesson: How is ‘Hepatitis A’ a foodborne illness?

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #walnut #allergen in Wegmans Assorted Muffins 4 pack

Product Recall By Wegmans Of Assorted Muffins 4 Pack

September 5, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-855-934-3663

Announcement

Recall Date: September 5, 2017
Sold at Wegmans:Yes
Reason for Recall:
The assorted muffin four pack may include a banana nut muffin containing walnuts, an allergen not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to nuts should not consume this product.
How to identify the recalled product:
UPC:    77890-22744
Refund information:
All product may be returned to the customer service desk for a full refund.
For more information, contact:
Wegmans Consumer Affairs at 1-855-934-3663, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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September is ‪National‬ ‪#‎Foodsafety‬ ‪‎Education‬ month #NFSM. Today’s lesson: What is Shigellosis (Shigella spp.)

Shigella spp is the bacteria that causes the illness known as Shigellosis.
The bacteria is found in the feces of humans that have the illness. the illness occurs when contaminated food or water is consumed. The bacteria can also be transmitted by flies from the feces to food supplies. While it only takes a small amount of this bacteria to make a person sick, high levels of the bacteria can be found in the feces for several weeks after the symptoms have ended.
Shigellosis symptoms include frequent bouts of water diarrhea (the main symptom), abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. it is possible for some people to have either blood or mucus in their stool, and they may run a fever. Symptoms usually begin within three days of coming in contact with the Shigella bacteria.
The main food items that are linked to this illness are: foods that are easily contaminated by hands, such as salads containing temperature control for safety foods (potato, tuna, shrimp, chicken, and macaroni). The bacteria can also be found in food that has made contact with contaminated water, such as produce.
To help prevent the spread of this illness:
1. Exclude foodhandlers that have diarrhea and have been diagnosed with an illness caused by Shigella spp. from the operation.
2. Wash hands
3. Control flies inside and outside the 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.
Tomorrow’s lesson:  “What is the difference between Non-O157 and E.coli O157”?