2011

In a news release Wednesday, Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company announced the recall of certain kimchi products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Subject to recall are 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers of Cut Napa Kimchi. The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered during routine testing by the Atlanta-based company of 1-gallon containers of the traditional… read more

In a news release Tuesday, regional grocery retailer Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., announced that it is voluntarily recalling a chocolate drink due to mislabeling that fails to disclose the possible presence of wheat protein, a known allergen, in the beverage. Subject to recall is the Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink, which comes in a one gallon… read more

According to news reports, four of the five biggest U.S. tobacco companies have filed a lawsuit alleging that new federally mandated warning labels meant to appear on cigarette packaging violate the companies’ free speech rights. The nine new labels at the center of the lawsuit were recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…. read more

In a news release Friday, Whole Foods Market announced the recall of two beer-flavored marinades sold in Washington, D.C., and six mid-Atlantic states due to undeclared soy and wheat allergens on the label. Subject to recall are 15-ounce plastic bottles of Whole Foods Market Stout Beer Marinade (UPC 000000305716) and Whole Foods Market Lager Beer… read more

In a news release Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of about 380,000 pounds of diced bacon products by Aliments Prince, S.E.C., due to possible Listeria monocyteogenes. During routine screening conducted by FSIS on July 19, on cooked diced bacon imported from Aliments Prince, a Canadian company,… read more

A company that supplies prepared foods to Starbucks and RaceTrac has expanded an earlier recall to include 40 types of products and temporarily shut down operations because of a possible listeria contamination, report news sources. While no complaints of illness have been reported, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested that Flying Food Group… read more

According to news reports, Agromod Produce Inc, of McAllen, TX, announced the recall of papayas imported from Mexico due to the possibility that they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company said that the Blondie, Yaya, Mananita and Tastylicious brand papayas that were sold before July 23 are potentially linked to 97 reported cases of… read more