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New #foodsafety #recall possible #ecoli #contamination of 410 pounds of beef products

Snapp’s Ferry Packing Company Recalls Beef Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Class I Recall 007-2016
Health Risk: High Jan 20, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Gabrielle N. Johnston
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – Snapp’s Ferry Packing Company, an Afton, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ground beef item was produced on Nov. 20, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

5-lb. packages of “Ground Beef,” with a packaging date of Nov. 20, 2015.
The product subject to recall bears establishment number “Est. 9085” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The item was distributed to restaurants in the Knoxville, Tenn. area. None of this product was sold at retail.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 19, 2016, when a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 from FSIS testing was traced back to the establishment as a result of an ongoing illness investigation in Tennessee. FSIS is continuing to work with our public health partners at the Tennessee Department of Health and Knox County Health Department on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

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.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm ground and boneless beef products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Jeremy Southerland, Owner, at (423) 638-7001.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #walnut #allergen in limited quantities of 12 oz Baby Spinach.

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 12 oz. Baby Spinach Due to Possible Allergen Exposure

Fresh Express Consumer Response Center
800-242-3472 FREE

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily issuing a precautionary recall of 350 cases of 12 oz. Fresh Express Baby Spinach with a Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (almond). Fresh Express representatives are already coordinating with stores to remove the recalled product from retail stores where distributed, primarily in Eastern and Southeastern states. No other Fresh Express products are included in this recall.
No illnesses are reported.

The recall was necessitated when a portion of a single almond was inadvertently introduced into the production supply. In order to safeguard the health and wellbeing of consumers, Fresh Express is conducting a precautionary recall of product that could have come into contact with the almond during this isolated incident. In some individuals the consumption of an undisclosed allergen, such as tree nuts, could be life-threatening.

Fresh Express takes all matters of food safety very seriously, including the issue of allergens. Company procedures and programs stringently follow all mandated regulations and focus on preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is coordinating closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is conducting a full investigation into this isolated event.

Consumers in possession of the recalled product should discard it. A refund is available where purchased or by contacting the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 FREE during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Recalled Product Details

Fresh Express Baby Spinach – 12 oz. bag
Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the bag
UPC Code of 0 71279 27111 8 located on the reverse side of the bag by the bar code
Recalled Product Distribution
Fresh Express Precautionary Recall, Baby Spinach – 1/15/16
(No other Fresh Express Salads are included in this recall)
Brand PRODUCT NAME SIZE UPC PRODUCTION CODE BEST IF USED BY DATE POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES
Fresh Express Baby Spinach 12 oz. 0 71279 27111 8 G010A17A 24-Jan CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, ME, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella on Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces

Heritage International (USA) Inc, Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Raw Cashew Pieces Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Consumers: Trader Joe’s Customer Relations, 626-599-3817

Heritage International (USA) Inc. of Compton, CA is voluntarily recalling one lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces with the following code “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4” because of potential contamination with Salmonella. 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 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 recall only affects one specific lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces. The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear, non-resealable plastic package (with a barcode number of 00505154) and with the following lot code, “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4.” The “BEST BEFORE” information can be found on the backside of the package above the barcode.

The product was distributed only to Trader Joe’s stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The voluntary recall was initiated by Heritage International (USA) Inc., after routine testing by an FDA contract laboratory revealed the presence of Salmonella in one lot of Raw Cashew Pieces. Other lots tested by the FDA contract laboratory and further testing of this lot by Trader Joe’s resulted in no additional findings of contamination.

Customers who have purchased the specified lot code (BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4) of Raw Cashew Pieces are urged not to eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers may call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 6:00AM-6:00PM PST, Monday – Friday, with any questions.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Uncle Buck’s fish batter mix original.

Blendtech Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix – Original

Consumers BlendTech Inc, 1-844-265-7354, 1-316-941-9660

BlendTech Inc of Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix – Original due to the presence of an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Batter Mix was distributed in Bass Pro Shops stores nationwide and through mail order.

The affected product is packaged in a 22 ounce, yellow plastic bottle with black cap, UPC 9222972528, and marked with lot #09241505 on the bottom of the bottle.

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

The recall was initiated after BlendTech discovered product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discard it. Consumers who would like replacement or have questions may contact the company at 1-844-265-7354 or at 1-316-941-9660, Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM CST.
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New #foodsafety #recall of Chicken Sausage products due to Pork casing not declared on label.

Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due To Misbranding

Class II Recall 006-2016
Health Risk: Low Jan 16, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Katherine Scheidt
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2016 – Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products bear the incorrect nutritional labeling information and are encased in pork casings, which are not declared on the label and may elicit allergic reactions in those allergic to pork proteins.

The chicken sausage items were produced on Nov. 4, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing “al fresco SWEET APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE” bearing identification code “308 BW12 USE/FRZ BY FEB 7, 2016.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7839” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints that the product listed nutritional information for a different product, “al fresco Apple Maple Breakfast” sausages.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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 Brenda Navaroli, Customer Service Manager, at 1-(800) 426-6100 FREE. Media with questions about the recall can contact Molly Kravitz, Public Relations Manager, at (617) 421-5431.
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My thoughts on the recent Chipotle decision to close its stores for #foodsafety retraining.

Restaurants should be more proactive rather than being reactive to #foodsafety concerns. Waiting until the health department cites a violation or after someone is in the hospital (or worse, dead) from a food borne illness is too late to properly address the situation.

I applaud #Chipotle for this step, but as several of my friends have mentioned, it may be a little bit too late for some people to fully trust the company. As a reminder, Jack-In-The-Box is STILL recovering from the #ecoli outbreak from 1993, and those of us that lived through that situation (It was one of the first cases I studied, as it was happening, when I first started college back in the early 90’s), use that experience to try and show how it is possible to rebuild your brand even after 4 children died and over 700 people were infected (about 128 people were permanently injured).

Dr. Bill Werner and I wrote an article back in 2010 titled “Content analysis of consumer confidence in food service in relation to food safety laws, publicity, and sales.” Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, 19(1), 72 – 81. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19368620903327790?journalCode=whmm20

In that article, we discussed what it takes for a business to bounce back from negative publicity, such as something like this. Suffice to say, Chipotle has it’s work cut out for themselves in trying to repair their image.
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New #childrens OTC #drug #recall of Children’s cough syrup due to incorrect markings on dosage cups

New #childrens OTC #drug #recall of Children’s cough syrup due to incorrect markings on dosage cups

From: http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/childrens-cold-syrup-recalled/17287960
In the middle of the cold and flu season, a drug company has issued a recall for its children’s cough syrup.

The recall came because of incorrect markings on the dosage cups that were included with children’s grape and cherry liquid cough medicine.

The Perrigo company said the recall involves the children’s guaifenesin grape liquid, 100mg/5 mL and children’s guaifenesin DM cherry liquid, 100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/5mL.

They were both sold in 4 oz. bottles at stores like CVS, Rite-Aid and Dollar Generals.

Check the label for the company, date and lot number listed below:

Guaifenesin Grape Liquid, 4oz.
Label/Expiration Date Lot Number
H.E.B./08/2017
5LK0592
CVS/08/2017 5MK0340

Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid, 4oz.
Label Lot Number/Expiration Date
Sunmark 5LK0528, 5LK0630/03/2017
Rite-Aid 5LK0528, 5LK0630/ 03/2017
TopCare 5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779/ 03/2017
Kroger 5LK0528, 5LK0630/ 03/2017
Good Sense 5LK0528/03/2017
Dollar General 5LK0630/ 03/2017
Care One 5LK0630/ 03/2017
CVS 5LK0630/03/2017
To see if your medication is part of the recall, please visit Perrigo’s website, http://mucusreliefrecall.com/
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella contamination of Good Earth Shell Eggs.

Good Earth Egg Company Voluntarily Recalls Shell Eggs Because Of Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Good Earth Egg Company, LLC
 goodeartheggco@hotmail.com

Good Earth Egg Company, LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri has announced a voluntary recall of its shell eggs because they have 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.

The Food and Drug Administration has notified Good Earth Egg that a link has been established between eggs produced in our facility to cases of Salmonella illnesses in the state of Missouri.

In light of this investigation, and with an abundance of caution, Good Earth Egg Company has initiated a voluntary recall of all shell eggs. Various sizes of shell eggs are packaged in the following ways: 6-count cartons, 10-count cartons, 12-count cartons, 18-count cartons, 15 dozen cases, and 30 dozen cases. The dates and codes on the cartons and cases will include everything prior to and including date code 006 – Sell By 02/05/2016, under the brand name Good Earth Egg Company, license number D-01124.

The Good Earth Egg Company recalled products were distributed throughout the Midwest, including Missouri and Illinois, at the retail and wholesale level, institutions, and to walk-in customers. Good Earth eggs are sold at Dierbergs, Shop n’ Save, Straubs, Midtowne Market and Price Chopper in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

Good Earth Egg Company is working with distributors and retailers to remove these products from wholesale suppliers and retail shelves. Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers should discard any product and its container. Good Earth Egg Company will work directly with each consumer to manage replacement of its product.

Consumers with questions may contact Good Earth Egg Company, LLC atgoodeartheggco@hotmail.com.

Good Earth Egg Company has released the following statement, “We are taking these steps because consumer safety is our top priority. As a third-generation family operated farm, we are solely focused on providing fresh, quality, healthy eggs to local consumers. Although no Good Earth Egg Company eggs have tested positive for Salmonella, we feel strongly that issuing a voluntary recall is the right thing to do. Good Earth Egg Company is working closely with the FDA to determine the root cause of the potential contamination.”

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New ‪#‎foodsafety‬ ‪#‎recall‬ undeclared ‪#‎walnut‬ ‪#‎allergen‬ in Market District New Year’s Pretzels

Market District Voluntarily Recalls New Year’s Pretzels Due to an Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Consumers: Market District Customer Care 1-866-620-0216

All lots of New Year’s Pretzels prepared and sold individually from the Bakery department inside the Carmel Market District located at 11505 N Illinois Street in Carmel, Indiana since December 26 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc. due to an undeclared walnut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have walnut allergies.
Approximately 23,000 potentially affected New Year’s Pretzels were purchased in various transactions in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with the Carmel Market District also selling the product. Giant Eagle, Inc. became aware of the issue when a Pennsylvania customer who purchased the product reported a related walnut allergy issue. The product label for the New Year’s Pretzels, which contain walnuts, omitted walnuts as an allergen.

Customers with a walnut allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to the Carmel Market District for a refund. Customers with questions may call Market District Customer Care at 1-866-620-0216 FREE Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.

In addition to this public communication regarding this recall, Giant Eagle, Inc. initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Market District Advantage Card database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.
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New #foodsafety #recall undeclared #walnut #allergen in Giant Eagle (Youngstown, Pittsburgh, & Cleveland) New Year’s Pretzels

Giant Eagle Youngstown Voluntarily Recalls New Year’s Pretzels from Select Stores Due to an Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Consumers: Giant Eagle Customer Care 1-800-553-2324

All lots of Giant Eagle brand New Year’s Pretzels prepared and sold individually from the Bakery department inside the Niles Giant Eagle at 48 Vienna Avenue in Niles, Ohio since December 26 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared walnut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have walnut allergies.
Approximately 23,000 potentially affected New Year’s Pretzels were purchased in various transactions in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, with the Niles Giant Eagle also selling the product. Giant Eagle became aware of the issue when a Pennsylvania customer who purchased the product reported a related walnut allergy issue. The product label for the New Year’s Pretzels, which contain walnuts, omitted walnuts as an allergen.

Customers with a walnut 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.

Giant Eagle select stores in Pittsburgh
Giant Eagle select stores in Cleveland
Market District Select Stores in Indiana