Author: Kit Redwine
Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches, based in Corsica, South Dakota, has issued a voluntary recall of three products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The company is recalling the products because they contain beef sourced from a third-party ingredient supplier, BrucePac who recently announced their own large recall of ready-to-eat chicken and meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. The company said they are “no longer using this ingredient…
TreeHouse Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, has announced a voluntary recall of specific frozen waffle products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background Routine testing at the production facility uncovered the potential presence of Listeria in the affected products. Distribution The impacted products were distributed and sold throughout the United States and Canada. Product Details Affected brands include: Always Save, Best Choice, BetterGoods, Breakfast Best, Clover…
Church Brothers, LLC, based in Salinas, California has announced a voluntary recall of 1,271 cases of green onions due to potential Salmonella contamination remains ongoing. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background Routine sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency uncovered the potential presence of Listeria. Church Brothers, LLC reported those findings to the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA). Distribution The recalled products were distributed to a small number of “retail and foodservice customers” in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia,…
The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has voluntarily recalled multiple products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The company is recalling the products because they contain chicken sourced from a third-party ingredient supplier, BrucePac who recently announced their own large recall of ready-to-eat chicken and meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. Distribution See distribution details by product and store below. Product Details BrandProductSizeBest By DateUPCStore RanaGrilled…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Wagener’s Meat, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada of its ham in jelly (jelly pork) product due to potential Listeria monocytogenes (“Listeria”) contamination. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The recall was initiated after an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak by the CFIA uncovered the potential for Listeria contamination. A food safety investigation is ongoing and other products may be recalled. The CFIA will…
The Harvest Buffet restaurant in Tacoma, Washington reopened last weekend after being closed by health officials due to a suspected outbreak of norovirus. Norovirus contamination poses a significant health risk, particularly to individuals with weakened immune systems. What makes norovirus contamination especially concerning is that infected food often appears, smells, and tastes normal, making it difficult to detect without proper testing. Symptoms of norovirus infection typically include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. These symptoms can be particularly severe in vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. The restaurant had been temporarily closed by…
Singapore A catering company has been forced to suspend its operations following a recent outbreak of food poisoning. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced the suspension of operations by Stamford Catering Services on October 14, 2024, after 51 people fell ill from consuming food provided by the caterer two days earlier. Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA have launched an investigation into the incident, which resulted in three cases of gastroenteritis. Fortunately, none of the sickened individuals had to be hospitalized. This suspension will remain in place, contingent upon the completion of the ongoing investigation and the implementation of…
Like with raw milk, fresh juices are often celebrated by many for their nutritional benefits. However, recent findings have shed light on potential health risks associated with drinking untreated juice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to the consumption of unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices, prompting increased awareness and safety measures within the industry. The primary concern stems from the possibility of harmful bacteria present on produce transferring into the juice during the extraction process. For most healthy individuals, these pathogens may cause temporary discomfort. However, certain groups face more severe…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated an internal investigation into its handling of reports concerning a Boar’s Head deli meat plant linked to a recent listeria outbreak, according to Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. The investigation, led by USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong, aims to examine the response of federal investigators and Virginia state inspectors to numerous reports of issues at the factory. The Boar’s Head plant, located in Jarratt, Virginia, had been the subject of inspection reports dating back at least two years. These reports highlighted various problems, including the presence of mold, insects, dripping water, and…
Albertsons Companies, based in Boise, Idaho, has voluntarily recalled 12 ReadyMeals and several in-store made items due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The company is recalling the products because they contain chicken sourced from a third-party ingredient supplier, Fresh Creative Foods, which is a division of Reser’s Fine Foods. Reser’s Fine Foods has also announced a recall of several meal kits due to potential Listeria contamination, which…