Listeria found in Queso Cheese
After the U.S. Department of Agriculture found Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Del Bueno, the manufacturer, is conducting a recall, according to a news release. The product affected are all 16 ounce packages of the cheese with a stamp of Sept 14, 2011. The cheese comes in round, plastic,… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Herb Recall
Sanith Ourn Farm, based in Florida, has recalled their product Fresh Hot Basil herb due to a salmonella contamination fear, according to news reports. The herb was distributed to retailers in Washington, Oregon, and Rhode Island on August 23rd and 30th. Three hundred and ninety pounds were shipped in ten pound containers that are marked… read more
Foodborne Illness Concern Prompts Avocado Recall
Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc., based in Ontario, CA, has issued a recall of their avocado products due to a concern over listeria contamination, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are 1,423cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 cases IQF 8/3 lb. Avocado Halves. The products have been distributed since… read more
E. Coli Strains Banned From Meat Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to ban six toxic strains of E. coli from the beef industry, according to news sources. The six strains have been showing up more as the cause of food illness. These six strains will now be treated as the o157:H7 strain of E. coli, which was banned in… read more
More Turkey Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak
Cargill, Inc., the company that recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey in August, has announced that they are recalling an additional 185,000 pounds of turkey due to a salmonella outbreak, according to news sources. The August recall was linked to 111 people who were sickened by the turkey and at least one person who… read more
FDA Develops New Programs to Decrease Food Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration has announced new programs to help identify the source of foodbourne illnesses in processed foods and raw fruits and vegetables, according to news sources. The two programs will implement more thorough records kept by the food distribution and production companies. The FDA hopes to simplify the process that occurs after… read more
Ludwig Dairy Recalls Products Due to Pasteurization Problems
An Illinois dairy that distributes items in-state as well as to outlets in Indiana, New Jersey and New York is recalling all products due to problems with the firm’s pasteurizing equipment, report news sources. Ludwig Dairy is recalling items sold under its own name as well as a yogurt drink sold under the brand name… read more
Vita Food Recalls Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Concern
In a news release Friday, Vita Food Products announced the voluntary recall of a smoked salmon product due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Subject to recall are 8,088 individual retail packages of 4 oz Vita Classic Premium… read more
EMSL Analytical Provides Testing to Prevent Food Pathogens
News agencies reported that over 8,000 packages of smoked salmon were recalled last week due to potential Listeria contamination. A month earlier, Listeria caused the recall of packaged 5 and 7-layer dips. EMSL Analytical, a foodborne pathogen-testing firm, is now available across the nation to aid food companies in testing their products for pathogens, allowing… read more
Listeria Concern Prompts Kimchi Recall in Southern States
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
60,424 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns
In a news release Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that National Beef Packaging Co., LLC is recalling ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The Dodge City, Kan., slaughter firm is recalling approximately 60,424 pounds of ground beef products including ground beef chubs produced on… read more
Canadian Bacon Products Recalled Due To Listeria Risk
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
