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Recent #outbreak of #HepatitisA and what you should know.

Recently, two outbreaks of Hepatitis A (Hep A) have been confirmed; however, outbreaks of Hepatitis A are becoming more and more common, which I find odd, since there is a vaccination for it. The vaccine can be administered up to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms begin to appear within 15 to 50 days after ingestion (see below for Hepatitis A information).

The two outbreaks were confirmed by laboratory analysis at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Warren Michigan, and a Dave & Buster’s in Toledo, Ohio.

What you should know about Hepatitis A

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, or have a question about anything regarding food safety, please feel free to contact me.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Smoked Salmon Spreads from Superior Foods Company

Superior Foods Company Voluntarily Recalls 487 lbs. of Smoked Salmon Spreads

April 18, 2018

Contact

Consumers

Scott Ruth
 616-698-7700

 

Announcement

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No illnesses have been reported to date
Superior Foods Company located in Kentwood, Michigan is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of Smoked Salmon Spreads (487 lbs.) that were produced on March 26, 2018. This voluntary action is being undertaken in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Listeria monocytogenes was identified through routine inspection and testing by MDARD.
The products in question could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and fatal infection in pregnant women. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Products covered by this voluntary recall were distributed in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota, and include only those products listed below, currently in distribution and for sale. Products were sold in retail grocery stores and some food service businesses. Specific product names and further product information is listed below.
No other Superior Foods Company retail or food service-branded products are impacted by this voluntary recall.
The following products are included in this product recall:
Smoked Salmon Spread
5 lb. bulk units – Code Number: 68487 – Sell by Date: 4/25/18 – Lot Number 0728-2
UPC #043823684873
Simply Superior Smoked Salmon Spread 
6X5 oz units – Code Number: 92379 – Sell by Date: 4/25/18 – Lot Number 0728-2
UPC #043823923798
Morey’s Smoked Salmon Spread 
6×6 oz units – Code Number: 92503 – Sell by Date: 4/25/2018 – Lot Number 0728-2
UPC #043823925037
Superior Foods Company is working with our customers to remove the products from store shelves and distribution. Consumers who have purchased these items are advised to discard them or return them to the store where originally purchased for a full credit.
Consumers with questions may contact Scott Ruth at 616-698-7700.
Superior Foods Company will be contacting our customers that have received this specific lot code that are impacted by this recall.
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New #petfood #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer

TruPet LLC Recalls Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination

April 17, 2018

Contact

Consumers

Anthony Santarsiero
 800-476-8808

Announcement

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TruPet, LLC of Milford, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is limited to 400 cases of the product, as identified below.
The following affected “Boost Me” products were distributed in the continental USA via online retailer Chewy.com and TruDog.com through direct delivery:
Affected product can be identified by comparing the following lot number: “Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer” with “lot number #20190531 13815 “.
No products other than the specific product identified above are subject to this voluntary recall.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution following the FDA’s collection of a retail sample from a single batch which tested positive. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer are urged to return effected product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may call the company at 800-476-8808 for additional information.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Formagerie de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur soft ripened cheese

World’s Best Cheese Recalls l’Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk

April 17, 2018

Contact

Consumers

 Recall@wbcheese.com
 914 273-1400

 

Announcement

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World’s Best Cheeses of Armonk, NY is recalling 22 cases of Formagerie de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur soft ripened cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The Formagerie de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk was distributed in NY, NJ, CT, MD, UT, CO, SC, PA, TX and Washington D.C. through retail stores beginning February 28, 2018 through April 13, 2018. The Explorateur product comes in a 250g (8.8 oz.), clear plastic package marked with lot #’s H036, H038, H043 and H044.
No illnesses have been reported to date by public health authorities.
The cheese was manufactured by Fromagerie de la Brie of St. Simeon, France. World’s Best Cheeses was one of several importers notified by their French Consolidator of a suspicion for Listeria monocytogenes. World’s Best Cheeses is taking these steps because of our dedication to providing quality foods, and that must start with ensuring the safety of all the food we import and distribute. This recall is being undertaken with the knowledge of the FDA.
Consumers should not consume the product, and should discard it or return the product to the store for refund. World’s Best Cheeses representatives have already been in contact with their retail stores that received product and requested that they remove the recalled product from store shelves and inventory and that no product is available for consumer purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact World’s Best Cheeses at Recall@wbcheese.com or 914 273-1400 Monday- Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
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New #foodsafety #recall of 119,480 lbs of beef rib-shaped patty products #contaminated with thin blue plastic

Koch Foods Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class II Recall032-2018
Health Risk: LowApr 11, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2018 – Koch Foods, Inc., a Fairfield, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 119,480 pounds of beef rib-shaped patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fully cooked, not shelf stable rib-shaped beef patty with BBQ sauce products were produced on July 8, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]
  • 30-lb. bulk boxes containing 6 plastic shrink-wrapped unlabeled packages of “Fully Cooked Rib-Shaped Beef Patty With BBQ Sauce” and identified by case code “67329” and lot number “JTM 16190” represented on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20795” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributors nationwide for institutional use.             
The problem was discovered when the firm received notification from a customer, and the firm notified FSIS on April 5, 2018. 
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.  
FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers.  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 Mark Kaminsky, Quality Assurance Manager, at (847) 384-5940.  Media with questions can contact James Bohlander, Recall Coordinator, at (513) 642-2653.
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New #foodsafety #recall 35,159 lbs of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef) #contaminated with bone

News Release

Conagra Brands Inc. Recalls Salisbury Steak Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class I Recall031-2018
Health Risk: HighApr 11, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2018 – Conagra Brands, Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef) that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The family-style, heat treated, not shelf stable Salisbury steak and brown gravy products were produced on March 10, 2018.  The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 27-oz. carton containing plastic shrink-wrapped packages containing 6 pieces of “Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF – GRILL MARKS ADDED” with lot code 5006 8069 10 05and a ‘BEST BY’ date of SEP 01 2019 printed on the package. 
The products subject to recall bear the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number “P-115” located on the side panel of the consumer package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received several consumer complaints and three reports of minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product.
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  
FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. 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 with questions about the recall can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Affairs at (800) 289-6014.  Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Kristine Mulford, Manager of Communications at (312) 549-5522.
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Pasta Palooza in the HA 243 Foundations in Kitchen Operations Class

Today was Pasta Palooza in the HA 243 Foundations in Kitchen Operations. Pastas presented were: Spaghetti Carbonara; Cheese Tortellini; Fettuccine Alfredo, and Reginette with Arrabiata sauce.

All the students did a great job. In the pictures you may see other information as well. The students were required to research & include in their presentations, information on specific hospitality rating companies, such as yelp, Michelin, and AAA.

On to the pictures.

Spaghetti Carbonara
Group 1

Group 2

Cheese Tortellini
Group 1

Group 2

  Fettuccine Alfredo
Group 1

Group 2

 Reginette with Arrabiata sauce
Group 1

Group 2

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of French Triple Creme Cheese from 9 Whole Foods Market Stores

Nine Whole Foods Market Stores Issue Voluntary Recall for Explorateur French Triple Creme Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk

April 9, 2018

Contact

Consumers

Whole Foods Market
 1-844- 936-8255

Media

Betsy Harden 
  media@wholefoods.com

Announcement

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Explorateur French Triple Crème cheese from nine stores located in New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey out of an abundance of caution. The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and fetal infection among pregnant women. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall includes Explorateur French Triple Crème cheese (under the names Explorateur, Explorateur French Triple Crème Cheese and Explorateur Triple Crème French Cheese) which were both cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap, as well as sold in branded 8 oz. packages. All cheese had “sell by” dates from 02/15/2018 through 04/03/2018. The issue was discovered when Whole Foods Market was notified by a distributor of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
The products sold as Explorateur French Triple Crème at the following Whole Foods Market stores with scale labels beginning with PLU code 0294317:
  • 90 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
  • 222 Main Street, Madison, NJ
  • 701 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
The products sold as Explorateur Triple Crème French Cheese at the following Whole Foods Market stores with scale labels beginning with PLU code 203971:
  • 7245 Lake Street, River Forest, IL
  • 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
The products sold as Explorateur at the following Whole Foods Market stores with scale labels beginning with PLU code 293693:
  • 753 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM
  • 100 Pitt Street, El Paso, TX
The products sold as Explorateur in 8 oz. branded packages at the following Whole Foods Market stores with UPC codes 339001000408 and lot codes H10, H010, H11 or H011:
  • 753 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM
  • 100 Pitt Street, El Paso, TX
  • 7245 Lake Street, River Forest, IL
  • 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
  • 501 Bowman Road, Little Rock, AR
  • 11920 Domain Drive, Austin, TX
Customers who purchased these products at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844- 936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST Saturday through Sunday.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Stewart’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream labeled as Chocolate

Stewart’s Shops Issues Allergy Alert on Pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

April 9, 2018

Contact

Consumers

 518-581-1200 ext. 2130

Announcement

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Stewart’s Shops Corp. is recalling units of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream because they may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid.  People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The affected product was distributed in upstate New York and Southern Vermont.
The Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream is packaged in a 16 oz. cardboard container, UPC 0 82086 44468 8. Affected units have a Sell By code date of 08/23/18 which can be found on the bottom of the package.  All other expiration code dates of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream are not affected by this recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. For consumers who are not allergic to peanuts, there is no safety issue with this product.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a Stewart’s pint Chocolate ice cream lid had been found on a Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream container.
Customers who purchased Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream with a Sell By code date of 08/23/18 can return them to their local Stewart’s Shops for a full refund.  Customers with questions may contact Stewart’s Consumer Affairs Department at 518-581-1200 ext. 2130, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30 pm.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #soy & #milk #allergen in Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips from Cut Fruit Express, Inc.

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces A Voluntary Recall of Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips Because of Undeclared Soy and Milk

April 6, 2018

Contact

Consumers

Cut Fruit Express Inc.
 651-438-8834

Announcement

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling packaged Bruschetta Mixes and Dips distributed through 4/4/2018, with Use-by Dates as listed below, since they may contain undeclared milk and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The voluntary recall extends only to the products with the Use-by Dates listed below and sold to distributors or retailers in Minnesota.  The distributors may have distributed the product to other states.
Brand Product Pack Size UPC Use-by Date
Food Service Bruschetta Dip 5 lb. N/A 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
H. Brooks Bruschetta Dip 5 lb. 038232389143 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
H. Brooks- Taste Buds Bruschetta Mix 12 oz 038232374033 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
SuperValu- Cub Quick & Easy Bruschetta Mix 12 oz 038232374033 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
No illnesses have been reported specific to the Cut Fruit Express Products that are the subject of this voluntary, precautionary recall.
The recall was initiated after products that may contain milk and soy were packaged into containers that did not declare the presence of milk and soy. Subsequent investigation indicates that an incorrect ingredient may have been used to produce the product.
No other Cut Fruit Express products, other than those listed above, are included in the recall.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected product are advised not to eat any of the affected product, immediately dispose of the product or return the product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 651-438-8834.
Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories.
Cut Fruit Express, Inc. has earned an outstanding safety record and has taken immediate precautionary measures to protect public health by issuing this voluntary recall. Cut Fruit Express service representatives have already contacted all customers impacted and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce.
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