Author: Mary Elise Cosgray
Yet another premade salad product has been recalled due to Listeria concerns. On the 10th of April, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published the brand Meijer’s recall of 12 varieties of Fresh From Meijer premade salad. The recall was reportedly issued in coordination with Meijer’s supplier, Revolution Farms, out of concern of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is, according to one National Food Poisoning Lawyer, “…a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease affects primarily persons of advanced age, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. However, persons…
On the 11th of March, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated the information regarding the Hepatitis A Outbreak due to Frozen Strawberries, including the hospitalization of two individuals, and a total of 7 illnesses caused by the recalled Kirkland Signature Frozen Strawberries. Originally, the recall of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries was reported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the 16th of March, 2023. This nationwide recall was announced due to possible Hepatitis A contamination, a disease that “…results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from food. It can range from a…
On the 7th of April, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Fresh Express Incorporated’s voluntary recall of salad kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The possible health risk was discovered during a routine inspection by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, where the presence of Listeria was found to be in a random sample of salad. The affected products were listed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) with their full product and brand name, weight, UPC and product code, Use-By-Date, and the states which the salad kits were distributed to. It reads as following: BrandProductOunceUPC…
Spring is officially here and so are bake sales! Whether outside the church doors, or next to a grocery store, bake sales can be found being used for fundraising. But as noble as most of these fundraisers are, there are some concerns that come along with these baked goods. Are bake sales safe? What can the bakers and customers do to prevent food poisoning at a bake sale? In addition to practicing good food handling, personal hygiene, and avoiding cross contamination, here are a few words of wisdom: Baked goods; which ones should I avoid? Firstly, certain foods should not…
Almost all Americans can be found either actively using a phone or carrying one around, no matter the location. Phones accompany owners to the restaurant table, to the clothes store, and even to the bathroom. That’s one of the reasons why a new study, conducted by SellCell, found the presence of dangerous bacteria, such as E coli and P. Aeruginosa, to be thriving on cell phone screens. Conducted in February of 2023, the lab research was reported by SellCell to have operated by collecting “…swab samples from the phone screens of ten individuals between the ages of 22 and 62.…
Spring break has begun for American students! Many families will be enjoying cookouts this week, whether while traveling or at home. However, this festive time can easily be spoiled by a case of food poisoning without following a few simple food safety tips. Read below for the preventative measures that could save a trip to the emergency room while on break. Wash up! While this may seem like an obvious general hygiene step, its importance can often be overlooked. Before preparing or handling any food products, wash one’s hands thoroughly by scrubbing with warm water and soap for at least…
On the 26th of February, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published Kawasho Foods USA Inc.’s voluntary recall of their GEISHA Medium Shrimp product. One lot of Kawasho Foods USA Inc. GEISHA Medium Shrimp is reportedly being recalled due to “…swelling, leaking, or bursting cans.” The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) shared that there is concern of GEISHA Medium Shrimp being contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, due to the product possibly being under processed. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridium botulinum contamination is dangerous because it creates Botulism, a “rare but serious illness…
On the 17th of February, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Xin Ao International Group Corporation’s recall of their Enoki Mushrooms. Xin Ao International Group Corp. is reportedly recalling 200 grams of their “K-Fresh Mushroom” and “Sss Enoki Mushroom” due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. Xin Ao International Group Corp. distributed their “K-Fresh Mushroom” and “Sss Enoki Mushroom” products in Maryland, to the supermarket retailer, 99 Ranch. The expiration date of the recalled products is 02/15/2023. The “K-Fresh Mushroom” product’s Lot number is 4892742010234. The “Sss Enoki Mushroom” product’s Lot number is 6953150100677. According to one…
On the 13th of February, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an expanded list of Daiso’s prepackaged snacks, which have been placed under an Allergy Alert due to containing allergens which are not stated on the packaging. The undeclared allergens include tree nuts, soy, wheat and milk. A similar occurrence took place in January, when Daiso recalled their Tohato and Kashiwado Snacks due to the products containing undeclared peanuts, almonds, soybeans, milk and shellfish. The below Daiso prepackaged snack products, as listed with their SKU, complete Product Name and the Missing Allergen items, as seen on the…
On the 8th of February, 2023, Public Health- Seattle and King County updated the number of individuals sickened while dining at the restaurant Tamarind Tree. Located in Seattle, Washington, the restaurant Tamarind Tree was originally reported to have sickened 17 customers; yet the number has officially now climbed to 32 infected consumers. According to the official publication of Tamarind Tree dining-related illnesses by Public Health- Seattle and King County, the Environmental Health Investigators of Seattle “…visited the restaurant on January 24, 2023. They observed improper food handling practices, including blocked access to handwashing facilities, improper storage of wiping cloths, risk…