2013

A Los Angeles company is recalling three different sized packages of pistachios because of the possibility that they could be beset by a Salmonella contamination.  The Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company issued the recall, which affects Treasured Harvest Roasted & Salted Pistachios in a 28, 12, or six ounce package.  A dozen lot numbers… read more

Recently, a Hepatitis A outbreak in a handful of states across the country led to the launch of an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration, various local agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  By last Thursday, 127 people had reportedly become ill after consuming an Organic Antioxidant Blend product from Townsend… read more

The Fairview, Oregon-based Townsend Farms is recalling additional products due to continued worries about the possible presence of Hepatitis A.  This updated recall alert pertains to three pound bags of Organic Antioxidant Blend that have a Best By date code ranging from T122114 through T053115.  The Food and Drug Administration has been investigating reports of… read more

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are being recalled by the Gresham, Oregon-based Scenic Fruit Company.  There is apparently a possibility that 5,091 cases of the product could have sustained a Hepatitis A contamination.  The Food and Drug Administration has been in the midst of a probe attempting to determine where an outbreak of the illness… read more

Milk and Dark Raisins available in either eight ounce cellophane packages or in bulk are being recalled by the San Francisco-based See’s Candies because of the risk of an undeclared allergen.  Available across the country, these products might contain traces of eggs or tree nuts without the label declaring as much.  As a result, persons… read more

A company based in Tracy, California, is recalling 678 pounds of product because of a potential undeclared allergen threat.  Taylor Farms Pacific announced the recall, which affects BBQ Flavored Ranch Salad under the Signature Cafe brand.  These 12.25 ounce products were available in both California and Nevada at a variety of grocers.  The salad dressing… read more

A series of berries have been recalled because of the possibility that they might be contaminated with Hepatitis C.  Unfortunately, it would appear that a number of illnesses across the country and locally here in California may already be attributed to the food, and thus it’s imperative that consumers take this recall seriously. Townsend Farms… read more

If you pay attention to this blog, you’ll know that we often bring you information related to product recalls issued because of worries about the threat of foodborne illness.  If you’re a relatively healthy individual, you might think that such concerns are exaggerated, that after a day of feeling bad you’ll be able to bounce… read more

168 cases of Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowlpaks available across the country from food service establishments are being recalled by General Mills because there’s a possibility that the items could be contaminated by Salmonella.  Those single serve items with Better if Used By dates of either August 31 or September 2 of this year are impacted… read more

Frozen cold smoked salmon (as well as one fresh product) is being recalled by the Federal Way, Washington-based Salmolux because of the products’ potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.  Food and Drug Administration testing has already ascertained that Listeria could be found in samples of finished product, and thus it’s imperative that consumers bring… read more

The Glendale, California-based International Desserts has announced the recall of Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies under the Uncle Eddies brand.  There is a chance that 12 ounce versions of these products could contain walnuts without the label stating as much.  Instead of the package containing the cookie it’s supposed to, it might actually contain Chocolate Chip… read more

Fresh Thai Jammin Peppers are being recalled by the Chula Vista, California-based Fruit Treasure because of a possible Salmonella contamination.  The products were available across California and come in 25 pound packages that were made provided to retailers between April 7 and 10.  No one has reported getting sick in association with any of the… read more