New #foodsafety #recall of 7,275 pounds of meatball soup products produced without inspection.

Canyon Creek Soup Co. Recalls Beef Products Produced Without Benefit Of Import Inspection

Class I Recall 017-2016
Health Risk: High

Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2016 – Canyon Creek Soup Co., an Edmonton, AB, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 7,275 pounds of meatball soup products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.

The soup kit containing broth with meatballs, rice noodles, sriracha packets, and hoisin packets were imported on Jan. 29, 2016.

291 Cases – containing ten 2.56 lb. plastic soup package kits labeled “Vietnamese inspired Pho Bo Vein” containing broth with meatballs, rice noodles, sriracha packets, and hoisin packets bearing package code 16AL20 or 16AL24.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 422” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail outlets in California.

The problem was discovered when a Customs and Border Protection official notified FSIS personnel that the items had been shipped without inspection.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction 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(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Terry Alty at (780) 463-2991.

Expanded #healthfood #suppliment #recall on additional lots of Raw Meal due to possible #salmonella #contamination

Garden of Life Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Lots of Raw Meal Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Consumers RawMealRecallInfo@gardenoflife.com
(866)211-9058 FREE

Garden of Life LLC is expanding its January 29th voluntary recall to include additional lots of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla and Vanilla Chai products because an ingredient used in certain lots of the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Virchow. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella 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. If you have symptoms or concerns, please talk to your doctor.
Garden of Life has requested that retailers remove the lots of Raw Meal from sale and that consumers check the lot number on their Raw Meal product and return any products involved in this recall to their point of purchase for a full refund.

After extensive testing of the product and its ingredients, and working in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the manufacturer, suppliers and other third-party experts, the Company has now identified the likely source of Salmonella contamination to be Organic Moringa Leaf powder from a supplier used only in Raw Meal. Because other Garden of Life products containing Moringa use different suppliers, only Raw Meal is exposed.

Following is the list of lots affected added to this recall. Consumers can find the lot codes prominently stamped on the underside of the plastic container.

February 12, 2016 Recall Lots

Item Description Lot Number UPC Sachet UPC Exp Date
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate 10 CNT Tray 47200200 658010116114 658010116107 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size 47215800 658010115933 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size 47243600 658010115933 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size 47198400 658010116954 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Full Size 47222300 658010114141 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Full Size 47248900 658010114141 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Half Size 47225700 658010116961 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Half Size 47198700 658010116961 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai 10 CNT Tray 47183200 658010116428 658010116435 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Half Size 47215400 658010116947 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Half Size 47202000 658010116947 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size 47200100 658010116022 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size 47198600 658010116022 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size 47198500 658010116930 8/1/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size 47200000 658010115933 8/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size 47243000 658010116954 8/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size 47215600 658010116046 8/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size 47202100 658010116022 8/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size 47247700 658010115933 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size 47247801 658010116954 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Half Size 47257001 658010116954 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Full Size 47246501 658010114141 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Half Size 47269900 658010116961 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla 10 CNT Tray 47275400 658010116138 658010116121 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Chai Full Size 47247601 658010116046 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size 47225602 658010116022 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size 47273200 658010116930 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size 47247900 658010116930 11/30/2017
RAW Organic Meal Chocolate Full Size 47256902 658010115933 12/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Full Size 47257100 658010116022 12/31/2017
RAW Organic Meal Vanilla Half Size 47287600 658010116930 12/31/2017
No other Garden of Life products are affected by this recall.
To prevent a recurrence of this issue, Garden of Life will remove Organic Moringa powder from Raw Meal and expects new Raw Meal products to be available in stores and through online retailers within the next few weeks.

“The health of our consumers matters more than anything to every Garden of Life employee,” said Brian Ray, Garden of Life’s President. “We are using this as an opportunity to review our entire sourcing, manufacturing and distribution system with an eye to making a safe system even better. We will always work to be the industry leader in food safety; we expect nothing less and know you do as well. You can expect to hear more from us on this topic going forward. On behalf of all of us, I apologize to everyone affected by this situation.”

ABOUT RAW MEAL: Raw Meal is sold at better health food stores, natural grocers and online. Consumers who have a Raw Meal product affected by this recall should stop consuming the product and if they wish to return it, they should return the unused portion of the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST to GOL Retail Support at the e mail and phone number below.

New #foodsafety #recall possible #foreign #plastic material in McCain Foods “potato, egg, cheese, and bacon” fritters

McCain Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class I Recall 016-2016
Health Risk: High

Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb.12, 2016 – McCain Foods USA, Inc., a Lisle, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,215 pounds of bacon fritters that may be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The potato, egg, cheese, and bacon fritters were produced on Nov. 11, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

1,681 cases bearing a batch code 1001487402 containing four 3.75-lb. plastic vacuum-packed packages containing “McCain EARLY RISERS Potato, Egg, Cheese & Bacon Fritters.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 18846” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food service distributors in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Tennessee, and Utah.

The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint and subsequently notified an in-plant FSIS inspector.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 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.

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 atwww.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Dana Hastings at (630) 857-4329, media with questions about the recall can contact Amber Hensley at (417) 849-1970.

New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of various raw #Pistachios products

International Foodsource, LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of Various Raw Pistachios Products Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

Consumers 973-361-7044

International Foodsource, LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of Various Raw Pistachios Products due to Possible Salmonella Risk. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella can 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 products were distributed to food service and retail stores nationally.

The affected products can be identified by:

Product IFS Lot Number Weight Best by Date UPC
Bulk Raw Whole Pistachio 80% VP 76114 (Sam International Lot# 102914) 30 LBS Boxes 4/29/16 N/A
Valued Naturals Raw Pistachio Kernels 79249 5 oz Bags 08/10/16 790429241428
IFS Club Bag Pistachio Raw Shelled 80% Wholes 78634 3 LBS Bags 7/16/16 790429243026
IFS Web Bulk Pistachio – Shelled 80% Whole 78998 30 LBS Boxes 07/30/16 790429239630
There are no reported illnesses in connection with this product.
This was brought to our attention by FDA after their contract testing laboratory analysis revealed the presence of Salmonella in one of the 19 retail 5oz bags of Valued Naturals Raw Pistachio Kernels, Lot 79249. As a precaution, additional products are being recalled as they may be contaminated since they were packed from the master lot that came to our facility. We are working closely with FDA to determine the cause of this situation.

Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 973-361-7044, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #allergen of #walnuts in King Soopers Gourmet Bread Pudding

King Soopers Recalls Gourmet Bread Pudding Due to Undeclared Allergens

Consumers: The Kroger Company 1-800-KROGERS

King Soopers of Denver, CO, said today it has recalled its Gourmet Bread Pudding that is sold in their Deli, either as a part of their cold meal solutions, or pre-packaged in the self-service deli case. The product may contain walnuts not listed on the label.

People who are allergic to walnuts could have a severe reaction if they consume this product. For consumers who are not allergic to walnuts, there is no safety issue with the product. One King Soopers customer has reported a possible allergic reaction in connection with this product.

All stores operating under King Soopers or City Market are included. King Soopers has removed this item from store shelves and initiated its customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled Class 1 products through register receipt tape messages and phone calls.

King Soopers is recalling the following item:

Product UPC Codes Size
Gourmet Bread Pudding (Deli) PLU 670 247460-0XXXX Varies
Customers allergic to walnuts who have purchased the above product should not consume it and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.
Customers who have questions may contact us at 1-800-KROGERS FREE.

King Soopers, Colorado’s own full-service retail grocery chain, opened the doors of its first store in June of 1947 in Arvada, CO. Today the company employs over 23,000 associates and has 145stores and 73 fuel center locations. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, King Soopers supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. King Soopers contributes food and funds equal to 25 million meals a year through local Feeding America food bank partners.

New #foodsafety #recall possible #foreign #matter contamination in 450 lbs of Dinty More beef stew products

Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class II Recall 015-2016
Health Risk: Low

Congressional and Public Affairs
Maria Machuca
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2016 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 450 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The Dinty Moore Beef Stew items were produced on Jan. 26, 2016.

15-oz. cans of “Dinty Moore Hearty Meals No Preservatives Beef Stew” with Best By date Feb. 2019 and production date T01266.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 199G” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana. Product was available for sale after Feb. 1, 2016.

The problem was discovered during the plant’s routine inspection activities. After discovering and recovering parts of a flashlight from the production area, the company placed all product produced during this timeframe on hold. However, 40 cases had already been shipped into commerce.

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 with questions about the recall can contact Consumer Engagement at (877) 446-7635 FREE. Media with questions about the recall can send an email to: media@hormel.com.

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #allergen of #soy in Japanese Hand Breaded Cod Fillets

Giant Eagle Voluntarily Recalls Japanese Hand Breaded Cod Fillets Due to an Undeclared Soy Allergen

Consumers: 1-800-553-2324

All lot codes up to and including February 8, 2016 of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets, prepared and sold from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through February 4, 2016 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have soy allergies.
Approximately 420 packages of Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania and Ohio. There are no reported illnesses to date associated with this recall.

The fillets were sold from the Seafood department with a UPC beginning with 268106.

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue during ongoing ingredient declaration monitoring. The product label for the fillets, which contain soy, omitted soy as an allergen.

Customers with a soy allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 FREE Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.

In addition to this public communication regarding this recall, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.

New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of Macadamia nuts and Macadamia butter.

Living Tree Community Foods Recalls Macadamia Nuts and Macadamia Butter Because of Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Living Tree Community Foods 1-510-526-7106

Living Tree Community Foods of Berkeley, California is recalling Organic Macadamia Nuts and Organic Macadamia Butter, because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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 with Salmonella 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.
Organic Macadamia Nuts and Organic Macadamia Butter were distributed throughout the US via retail stores (California, Connecticut) and to mail order customers.

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Nuts come in a 4 oz, clear plastic pouch marked with lot #153442 on the top. Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Butter comes in an 8 oz glass jar, with a Living Tree Community label on it. Affected lot #s were 134415, 136215, 101716. The UPC Code is: 641432000987. These items shipped from our facility between 12/11/2015 and 2/03/2016.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after FDA testing done with our supplier, Mahina Mele, based in Captain Cook, Hawaii, revealed the presence of Salmonella in organic macadamia nuts.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 4 oz pouch of Organic Macadamia Nuts and 8 oz jars of Organic Macadamia Butter are urged to not consume and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-510-526-7106. Our hours are from 8:30-4:30 PST, Monday thru Thursday and 8:30-3:00pm PST on Friday.

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #allergens of #coconut in Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products

Vosges, LTD Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall 014-2016
Health Risk: High Feb 8, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Brittany C. Woodland
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2016 – Vosges, LTD, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate 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 coconut, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.

The Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products were packaged on Jan. 15, 2016 to Jan. 22, 2016 and are stamped with a BEST BY code 03 SEP 2016. The following product is subject to recall:

135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of “Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar” (SKU 55001).
The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 34647” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint.

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(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Natalie Markoff, at the Markoff Group, at (646) 688-5254.

What happens when I relocate to South Korea…

For those of you that may be wondering, this page will still be available and I will continue to update it, even though I will be teaching in South Korea.
I will still post food safety recalls, discuss food safety issues, I may add some interesting food facts from my travels in Southeast Asia, and will continue to provide you with answers to food safety questions.