Archives for 2008

Thousands of Pounds of Pork Recalled: Contaminated with Dioxins

December 13, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Several firms are recalling tens-of-thousands of pounds of pork due to possible dioxin contamination after being notified by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) that routine surveillance tests indicated the presence of dioxin in pork products that were sent to multiple importers in the United States. Dioxins are organic compounds that act … [Read more...]

FDA Warns Consumers and Retailers of Botulism Risk from Ungutted, Salt-Cured Alewives (Gaspereaux) Fish (December 12)

December 13, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION IS WARNING RETAILERS AND FOOD SERVICE OPERATORS NOT TO OFFER FOR SALE UNGUTTED, SALT-CURED ALEWIVES (ALSO CALLED GASPEREAUX FISH) FROM MICHEL & CHARLES LEBLANC FISHERIES LTD., CAP-PEL&EGRAVE;, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, BECAUSE THE FISH MAY CONTAIN THE CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM (C. BOTULINUM) TOXIN. CONSUMERS … [Read more...]

Florida Firm Recalls Fresh Pork Products Due To Possible Dioxin Contamination

December 13, 2008 By The USDA Leave a Comment

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL FSIS-RC-048-2008 HEALTH RISK: LOW Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2008 - Rupari Food Services, a Deerfield Beach, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 41,020 pounds of fresh pork products that may be contaminated with dioxins, the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]

New York Firm Recalls Fresh Pork Products Due To Possible Dioxin Contamination

December 13, 2008 By The USDA 1 Comment

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL FSIS-RC-049-2008 HEALTH RISK: LOW Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2008 - Tommy Moloney's Inc., a Long Island City, NY., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,041 pounds of fresh pork products that may be contaminated with dioxins, the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Firm Recalls Fresh Pork Products Due To Possible Dioxin Contamination

December 13, 2008 By The USDA 1 Comment

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL FSIS-RC-050-2008 HEALTH RISK: LOW Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2008 - Dawn International, an Acton, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 33,880 pounds of fresh pork products that may be contaminated with dioxins, the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]