Author: Malin Chambers

Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Product Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination The Capitol Heights, Maryland company Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC has recently issued a recall on some of their “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was issued after traces of Salmonella bacteria were found in the product during routine testing conducted by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The company has currently halted sales of the product and is collaborating with the MDH to discover the source of contamination. The following 4 versions of the “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” product have been recalled: 1) …

The CDC has released a new update on the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak, with a confirmed total of 84 E. coli infections, though officials believe the actual number of illnesses to be much higher. The CDC also suspects that the outbreak may not be limited to the four states with previously reported infections, with infections so far reported in Michigan (53), Ohio (23), Indiana (6), and Pennsylvania (2). PulseNet, the system responsible for tracing outbreaks by analyzing the DNA footprint of the involved bacteria, generally takes 3-4 weeks to process submitted specimens, thus, leading to the delay in reported illnesses…

Keswick Creamery Recalls Several Cheese Products Due to Potential Listeria Contamination Newburg, Pennsylvania company Keswick Creamery of Carrock Farm, LLC has issued a recall on several cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was issued after the FDA found traces of Listeria bacteria during routine sample testing of finished products. The following Keswick Creamery cheese products have been recalled: Calverley Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple inkVulkwin’s Folly Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple inkHavarti…

Food Safety and Leafy Greens: Are Leafy Greens Safe to Eat? In recent headlines, an E. coli outbreak believed to be caused by ingesting contaminated romaine lettuce from Wendy’s is thought to have caused over 100 E. coli infections and counting in 4 Midwestern states. Leafy greens, such as romaine lettuce, have a known propensity for causing foodborne illness outbreaks because they are both generally eaten raw and are grown in outdoor environments. Because they are most often consumed raw, leafy greens maintain foodborne illness causing bacteria that is generally killed off during the process of cooking it or amidst…

In the latest update posted by the CDC on August 19th, 37 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections were reported in the states of Ohio (19), Michigan (15), Indiana (1), and Pennsylvania (2). However, experts believe the actual number of infections to be much higher than 100, with estimates of at least 200 cases. Most notably, despite the CDC reporting 15 of the 37 cases occurring in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reported 43 confirmed E. coli O157 infections. In total, the MDHHS received 98 reports of E. coli infections in August from Michigan residents.…

Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued by Epicurean Butter LLC of Thornton, CO, for their 3.5 oz “Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter” due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was announced after traces of Listeria bacterium were found in Epicurean Butter LLC’s frozen dill supplier SupHerb Farms. The product was distributed in Wegman’s supermarkets in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington DC. At this moment in time, no illnesses have been reported due to the potential contamination. Only the following products have been…

A public health alert has been issued for several Hawaii Big Island Beef products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health report after finding traces of E. coli O157:H7 during routine testing of production records. The company found that it was not necessary to issue a recall because the products are no longer being sold; however, consumers who have previously purchased the product and frozen it for later use are still at risk. The contaminated ground beef was produced on August 8, 2022, and distributed to Hawaiian retailers and…

Recall Issued on Capri Sun Products Due to Potential Chemical Contamination After several customers complained of a chemical taste in Capri Suns, parent company Kraft Heinz issued a voluntary recall on a batch of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. The potential contamination is exclusively limited to the Wild Cherry flavor and the company assures the public that no other flavors have been affected. The 5,760 cases of product has a “Best When Used By” date of June 25, 2023, a UPC code on the cartons of 0 8768400100 4, and a UPC code on the individual…

King’s Hawaiian Issues Recalls of Popular Slider Buns Due to Potential Microbial Contamination King’s Hawaiian has issued a recall on their Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns, and Pretzel Bites due to concerns of microbial contamination. The recall was issued following Lyons Magnus recall of products due to a specific ingredient’s potential to contain microbial contamination, specifically Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. King’s Hawaiian uses the Lyons Magnus ingredient that is currently under investigation in their pretzel products, and thus issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. The company does not use the Lyons Magnus ingredient in any…

N0. 5 – Salmonella Outbreak in Norway Sourced to Watermelons A recent Salmonella outbreak in Norway has caused at least 18 reported infections and is believed to be caused by consuming contaminated watermelons. So far, the outbreak has required 8 of the total 18 people with reported infections to be hospitalized. Of the total 18 Salmonella Typhimurium infections, 13 people have been interviewed, and all 13 have reported consuming watermelon within the same timeline, the majority of illnesses beginning near the end of June through mid-July 2022. Because watermelons typically only last on shelves for 3 to 4 weeks, the…