Food recalls and recalled packaged food products, including those that have been recalled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

August 11, 2011

McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC., a North Branch, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 360 pounds of ground beef product products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:NM.

The products subject to recall include:

36 – 10 lb. Bags of “McNees Ground Beef Bulk.”
SAFE PREPARATION OF FRESH AND FROZEN GROUND BEEF

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Chicago Firm Recalls Raw and Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due To Possible Adulteration

August 10, 2011

Chicago Boxed Beef Distributors Inc., a Shorewood, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat sausage products that were not handled in a manner to prevent cross contamination between raw and ready-to-eat products. In addition, the product label used by the company was not approved by FSIS. The products are considered adulterated because the company could not document that it took the necessary steps to produce safe products and ensure that they were produced under sanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following product is subject to recall: [View Label] 3.6-pound boxes of “SAUSAGE LINKS & COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES,” with each box containing 2 unlabeled packages.
Each box bears a label with establishment number “EST. 17126″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and can be identified by the item code “9004.” The establishment is recalling all the products listed above which are currently in commerce. The products subject to recall were sold to a distributor for door-to-door sale in Fla., Ill., Ky., S.C., and Texas.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

5,700 Lbs of Ham Recalled – Listeria

August 10, 2011

Specialities Agro Alimentation, a Millington, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,700 pounds of imported boneless Serrano ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Approximately 11 lb. cases of “Noel Jamón Serrano Boneless Spanish Dry-Cured Ham” and “Bloc Noel Serrano Ham,” with production codes “11000481″ or “11000119″ on the shipping container and the label on the ham. Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Over 10,000 Lbs of Beef Patties Recalled

August 6, 2011

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., an Orange City, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 10,668 pounds of beef patty products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The product subject to recall is: [View Label]
12-lb packages containing 8 24-ounce bags of H-E-B FULLY COOKED LEAN BURGERS with the H-E-B item code 100538 and EST. 2568 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The products were produced on June 7, 2011 and distributed to H-E-B stores in San Antonio, Texas.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Cargill Recalls Ground Turkey Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

August 5, 2011

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation of Springdale, Arkansas has recalled about 36 million pounds of ground turkey because it may be contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella Heidelberg.

The products subject to recall today bear the establishment number “P-963″ inside the USDA mark of inspection, and include the following:

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

GHSW Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit Products Containing Papaya Due To Potential Salmonella Risk

July 28, 2011

GHSW, LLC of Houston, Texas is recalling fresh cut fruit products containing papaya 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 products listed in this recall were distributed to retail establishments and distribution centers in Texas.

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

Georgia Firm Recalls More Ready-To-Eat Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 28, 2011

Flying Food Group, LLC, a Lawrenceville, Ga., establishment, is expanding its recall of ready-to-eat chicken, turkey, beef and pork products by an additional 6,901 pounds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The initial recall was issued July 19.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Agromod Produce, Inc. Recalls Papaya Because Of Possible Health Risk

July 24, 2011

Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, TX is recalling all Papayas, 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.
Fresh, Whole Papayas were distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers. Agromod is recalling all Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas sold prior to July 23, 2011. Each Blondie Brand papaya can be identified by a blue and orange sticker label with green and white lettering on the fruit that states Blondie 4395 Mexico. The Yaya Brand Papayas can be identified by a yellow, red, orange, and green label with white, green and red lettering that reads Yaya Premium Papayas Yaya PLU-4395 Mexico. Each Mañanita Brand Papaya can be identified by a green, yellow and red sticker label that states Mexico Mañanita 4395. The Tastylicious Brand Papayas can be identified by a white and blue sticker with red and white lettering that states 4395 Tastylicious MEXICO. The papayas were imported from Mexico and are possibly linked to 97 reported cases of Salmonella Agona, including 10 hospitalizations, in 23 states throughout the United States.  Recent sampling by the FDA found the outbreak strain in two papaya samples collected at Agromod Produce, Inc. location in McAllen, TX and at the U.S. border destined for Agromod Produce, Inc. The shipments that tested positive with the outbreak strain were not distributed in the U.S. Distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased the Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand Papayas are urged to return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 385-7658, Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm CST.

 

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

New York Importer Recalls Bacon Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 23, 2011

Jetro Cash and Carry Enterprises LLC/R.D. Food Services LP, an importer from New York, is recalling approximately 2,900 pounds of diced bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Through routine testing on July 19, 2011, FSIS found a sample of cooked diced bacon imported from Canadian EST No. 169A, Aliments Prince, S.E.C. to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes . The initial product represented by that sample is on hold, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that additional product represented by the positive sample had been shipped to the United States. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Produced without Inspection

July 23, 2011

Bobby Salazar’s Mexican Foods, of Fowler, CA has recalled about 2,560 pounds of chopped beef products produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

The following product is subject to recall [View Label]: 16-lb. cases containing 4-lb. bags of “CARNE ASADA CHOPPED BEEF &
TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN IN RED HOT SAUCE”
Each bag bears the establishment number “21269” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on April 19, 2011 and May 11, 2011, and shipped to a distributor and restaurants in California for further distribution.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Ohio Firm Recalls Various Beef Jerky Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

July 23, 2011

Yant Beef Jerky, a Jackson Center, OH has recalled about 6,200 pounds of beef jerky because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain a known allergen, fish in the form of an anchovy puree in Worcestershire sauce, that is not declared on the label.
The following beef jerky products are subject to this recall:
  • 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S HOT BEEF JERKY”

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish

July 22, 2011

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. of Brooklyn NY has recalled Herring Special Salting discovered not to have been property eviscerated during routine inspections by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.The recalled Herring Special Salting comes in an uncoded, 48.58oz (1300gr) plastic container and is a product of Russia.  Herring Special Salting was sold in New York State.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.  Consumers who have Herring Special Salting are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-768-3400.

 

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 21, 2011

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a firm with establishments in Mount Pleasant, TX and Waco, TX is recalling approximately 11,240 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are subject to recall:
10 lb. boxes containing 2 5-lb bags of “Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties” 30 lb. boxes containing 6 5-lb bags of “Pilgrim’s Pride Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat”

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Ohio Firm Recalls Various Marinated Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

July 21, 2011

Malcolm Meats, of Northwood, OH has recalled about 4,530 pounds of marinated beef products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain known allergens, wheat and soy, which are not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Flying Food Group Recalls Starbucks Chipotle Chicken Products

July 20, 2011

Flying Food Group, LLC, of Lawrenceville, GC. has recalled about 204 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken wraps and plates because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following food products have been recalled:

  • 8.4-ounce packages of “STARBUCKS CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WRAPS Bistro Box”
  • 6.3-ounce packages of “STARBUCKS CHICKEN & HUMMUS Bistro Box”

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Posh Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Butter Mini Croissants and Chocolate Mini-Croissants

July 9, 2011

 

Contact:Consumer:Posh Bakery408-980-8451Media:Gary Schuitemaker925-997-2715

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 7, 2011 – Posh Bakery of Santa Clara, CA is recalling all its Butter Mini Croissants and Chocolate Mini-Croissants due to use of an egg wash that was undeclared on the product label. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

Hawaii Firm Recalls Convenience Meals for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 8, 2011

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-047-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Neil Gaffney

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011- Warabeya U.S.A., Inc., a Honolulu, Hawaii establishment, is recalling approximately 1,550 pounds of convenience meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

South Carolina Firm Recalls Ham Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 7, 2011

Carolina Pride Foods, Inc., of Greenwood, S.C. has recalled about 18,416 pounds of boneless, fully cooked ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

All the ham products were produced on May 13, 2011 and then distributed throughout the southeastern U.S. to retail outlets or for institutional use. The following products are subject to recall:

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Michigan Firm Recalls Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Poultry Products Due To Mislabeling and an Undeclared Soy

July 7, 2011

Tri City Cheese and Meats, Inc., a Kawkawlin, MI has recalled about 87 pounds of Teriyaki Flavor kippered turkey and beef products because they contain wheat and soy, which are not noted on the label. Wheat and soy are both known allergens.

The products subject to recall include: [View Labels] 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of “Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Turkey, Teriyaki Flavor” 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of “Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Beef, Teriyaki Flavor”
Individual packages bear “EST. 32015″ or “P-32015″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced between Jan. 1, 2011 and April 26, 2011. The product package code also includes a “sell by date” of May 21, 2011 through Sept. 9, 2011 for the Kippered Turkey, and a “sell by date” of July 9, 2011 through Sept. 2, 2011 for the Kippered Beef. The products were distributed to retail establishments in Michigan.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts & Spicy Sprouts: Salmonella Risk

July 2, 2011

 

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

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