Author: Kit Redwine
A voluntary recall by Big Bottom Milk Company, based in Rutherfordton, North Carolina that was first announced on August 28, 2024 because required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved remains ongoing. If proper pasteurization temperatures are not reached, food products may still contain harmful bacteria, which increases the risk of foodborne illness. Background No press release was issued for this recall and the company has not yet released information on how the issue was discovered. This is classified as a Class II recall, which means that a recalled product has a low chance of causing serious injury or death, but there…
Durant, Oklahoma-based BrucePac has issued a massive recall of nearly 10 million pounds of “ready-to-eat” meat and chicken 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 potential presence of Listeria was uncovered during routing testing by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of BrucePact ready-to-eat poultry products. A further investigation revealed that BrucePac ready-to-eat chicken was the source of the Listeria…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of multiple brands of beef jelly tongue products 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 verify that the recalled products will be removed…
Youngstown Grape Distributors, Inc., based in Reedley, California, has announced a voluntary recall of Happy Moose Tropical Roots Juice and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields due to incomplete production processes, which could pose a health risk from potential pathogen contamination. Background The recall was initiated after the company received complaints of spoiled products. The company said that the potential for spoilage was due to “a portion of the production made (that) did not complete the High Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment, which is used to prolong the product shelf-life, prevent spoilage, and significantly reduce the risk of pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria…
Lunds & Byerlys, based in Edina, Minnesota, has announced a voluntary recall of its L&B Lone Star Dip due to potential mold contamination. Mold can cause a number of side effects including respiratory illness, allergic reactions, and mycotoxin poisoning. Background The potential presence of mold in the affected product was noticed by store employees who then notified Lunds & Byerlys’ Quality Assurance team. Distribution The recalled product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores in Twin Cities, Minnesota and in surrounding areas. Product Details BrandProductSizeBest BeforeUPC Code Lunds & ByerlysL&B Lone Star Dip12 ozOctober 15, 2024 October 17, 202418169-74197 Consumer…
River Falls, Wisconsin based Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. have issued a voluntary recall of their Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria moncytogenes (“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 Routing testing by the company uncovered the potential for Listeria contamination. The company is investigating the cause of the contamination and has temporarily suspended production of the affected products. Distribution The recalled products were distributed to grocery stores and…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Markham, Ontario, Canada-based Sofina Foods Inc. of Pizza Flavored Chicken Nuggets due to contamination with plastic pieces. Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death. Background The recall notice did not specify how the plastic pieces in the affected product were discovered. Distribution The recalled product was distributed to retail locations nationwide across Canada. Product Details Commercial Action As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even…
A significant number of British vacationers are pursuing legal action following severe gastric illnesses experienced during their stays at luxury hotels in Cape Verde, an archipelago and island country off West Africa. Over the past three years, 926 individuals have reported falling seriously ill after visiting several of the country’s resorts. The illnesses have been so severe that many tourists required hospitalization. Since 2022, hundreds of visitors have reported contracting serious illnesses, including Shigella and Salmonella, at seven different hotels. Among those affected were a newlywed couple on their honeymoon, a man who lost consciousness during his flight home due…
A popular LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, Illinois, was abruptly closed on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, following an investigation into a surge of severe food poisoning cases associated with the restaurant. The St. Clair County Health Department and Illinois Department of Health initiated the investigation after local hospitals reported an increase in Shigella infections, according to news station KSDK in St. Louis, Missouri. Shigella is a bacteria that causes shigellosis, an infection characterized by symptoms such as bloody or prolonged diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, which can last between five to seven days. In rare instances, shigellosis can lead to…
A recent salmonella outbreak linked to Madre Oaxacan Restaurant in Santa Clarita’s Valencia area has resulted in the establishment’s temporary closure and a lawsuit from a sickened customer. The incident, which occurred in mid-September, has left the restaurant struggling to regain its footing in the community, according to the Los Angeles Times. After receiving multiple complaints from diners experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms after eating at the restaurant the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health closed the restaurant on September 18. To date, 44 customers of the restaurant have reported falling sick after eating at the establishment. Ivan Vásquez, the restaurant’s…