FDA Explains How New Testing Allows For The Reopening Of Clam Bed
The Food and Drug Administration has released an article that looks at their efforts to ensure the safety of clams that had to be taken off the market more than 20 years ago. This year, though, the specific clam bed that had to be off limits for so long has finally come back online, and… read more
Honey Roasted Peanuts Recalled By Yoder’s Over Allergen Risk
An undeclared allergen hazard has prompted the recall of Honey Roasted Peanut gift boxes by Yoder’s Country Market. These 11 ounce items, which will bear markings indicating that they were distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors, could have wheat and milk without the label stating as much. This could cause persons allergic to those substances… read more
Foster Farms Chicken Still Causing Fear With Notable Lack Of A Recall
More news continues to come out in conjunction with a recent Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 278 people across the country. A report from the Los Angeles Times notes the surprising severity of the outbreak, the failure of Foster Farms to issue a recall, and where the investigation stands at this point. The United States… read more
Shutdown Could Imperil CDC’s Response To Salmonella Outbreak
Yesterday, we reported on the spread of a Salmonella outbreak tied to a series of chicken products from Foster Farms. The outbreak has been tied to facilities in California, and at the time that the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced its initial findings, 278 people from across the country (many of them in California)… read more
Salmonella Threat Traced To Foster Farms Chicken From California
A Salmonella outbreak has been traced by the United States Department of Agriculture to a series of chicken products hailing from California. Although most of the 278 reported illnesses have taken place in California, 17 other states have also been privy to reported cases. Although the USDA is still attempting to deduce what particular production… read more
Market Pantry Animal Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen Risk
White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies under the Market Pantry brand are being recalled by the D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company because of a potential undeclared allergen risk. These 44 ounce products were available from Target stores across the country and have Best By dates ranging from April 29 to June 4 of 2014. The items, which… read more
Bell Peppers Recalled By Orange County Produce Over Salmonella Risk
1,208 cartons of green and red bell peppers under the OC Harvest brand are being recalled by Orange County Produce because of a potential foodborne illness threat posed. Three lots in total are affected, and each would have been shipped across Southern California from September 21 to 24. Sample testing by the USDA toward the… read more
USDA Looks Into Food Storage Failings Of Sysco
Recently, NBC Bay Area conducted an investigation into the Sysco corporation’s practice of allegedly storing products in sheds without the proper refrigeration. This is worrisome, as the produce, dairy, and meat items in question need to be stored properly if consumers can hope to stay safe from foodborne contaminants. Now, that report has led to… read more
Botulism Threat Prompts Recall Of Smoked Fish By Big Blue Fisheries
A variety of smoked fish are being recalled by the Sitka, Alaska-based Big Blue Fisheries due to a potential Botulism threat posed by the products. The recall pertains to King Salmon, Salmon Filet, Salmon Bellies, Black Cod, and a variety pack that includes multiple types of smoked fish. The recall affects all those products with… read more
Pesticides Shown To Still Be Common Among Bay Area Produce
A new report takes a look at the startling levels of pesticides that can be found among some produce in the Bay Area. Although California has some of the most stringent rules in the country in regards to pesticides, these findings make it clear that there is still work to be done in order to… read more
Undeclared Allergen Risk Leads to Recall of Angel Food By Safeway
Five types of angel food cake are being recalled by Safeway because of an undeclared allergen hazard associated with the items. The recall affects Angel Food Cake, Angel Food Cake Fruit Topped, Cake Angle Food Loaf, Holiday Decorated Angel Food Cake, and four counts of Angel Food Cups. Each product would have been sold around… read more
Undeclared Shellfish Leads to Recall of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Appetizer
An undeclared allergen risk has prompted the recall of frozen Pork and Leek Dumpling appetizers under the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu brand. The recall was initiated by the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever once it was discovered following a complaint from a customer that the products could have fish and shrimp without the label stating… read more
