Author: Tony Coveny, Ph.D
Tony Coveny, Ph.D
Tony Coveny, has been practicing infectious disease litigation exclusively for more than a decade, settling cases against major agro-industrial companies, international suppliers, and domestic distributors and manufacturers. Tony Coveny, alongside Ron Simon, has tried cases against restaurants, distributors, national manufacturers, and foreign corporations to recover damages against their clients. From the main office in Houston, which he manages, he speaks to potential and current clients on a daily basis.
Meijer Recalls Cantaloupe Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Meijer, in cooperation with Eagle Produce, LLC of Aguila, AZ., has issued a recall of whole cantaloupes and several fruit products containing cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after routine food safety testing done by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development found traces of Salmonella bacteria. The contaminated fruit was sold in five states in Meijer stores between September 26, and October 5, 2020: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. The recall includes whole cantaloupe, as well as sliced cantaloupe sold in a…
Country Fresh Expands Recall to Various Cut Fruits – Listeria Especially Dangerous for Pregnant Woman, Warns Listeria Lawyer After previously recalling watermelon chunks from Walmart and RaceTrac stores for potentially being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Country Fresh has expanded the recall to include various other chopped fruits sold by Walmart. The recall includes sliced apples, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, and grapes. The contaminated fruits were labeled with “best if used by” dates between October 3, 2020 and October 11, 2020, and were distributed in Walmart stores in the following states: AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, OK, and TX.…
Two Salmonella Related Recalls in the News this Week: Cantaloupe and Apple Chips Contaminated with Salmonella Just a Couple of the Many Salmonella Outbreaks so Far this Year. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two food recalls just this week, both related to Salmonella contaminations. The first, announced by the FDA on Monday, October 5, 2020, is a voluntary recall by Seneca Snack Company on their Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips. The recall was declared out of an abundance of caution when Seneca Snack Company was notified by an ingredient supplier that a specific cinnamon…
Salmonella contaminated cinnamon used in Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips leads to a recall of a number of products: A recall has been initiated by Seneca Snack Company, a Washington Corporation, for Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips, due to potential Salmonella contamination. Seneca Snack Company issued the recall after an ingredient supplier informed the company that the cinnamon ingredient used in the apple chips could be contaminated with Salmonella. Thus, only cinnamon apple chips are being recalled, specifically Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips sold by Amazon and Gemline nationwide, and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips sold in ALDI…
Country Fresh Watermelon Chunks recalled due to Listeria On Packing Equipment – Product Widely Shipped Country Fresh recently issued a recall of a select number of watermelon chunks due to a contamination of Listeria on the packaging equipment used for this product. The FDA discovered the contamination of the packaging equipment during an inspection. These watermelon chunks may be sold under the brand names of Walmart or RaceTrac. This product was shipped to Walmart and RaceTrac retail distribution center stores in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. The product is labeled with best-if-used by dates of October 2, 3,…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dog Treats in Canada A Salmonella outbreak in Canada has sickened 8 people; the source: contaminated pig ear dog treats. Supplied by the company Masters Best Friend, Inc., the pig ear dog treats were sold under brands Paws Up! and Western Family brand throughout Canada in grocery store chains Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods. The eight people with Salmonella Typhimurium infections reported illnesses in the following provinces: British Columbia (5), Alberta (2), and Yukon (1). Although we typically think of contracting food borne illnesses through consuming contaminated food, pet owners are often at risk for…
Dried Fungus Recall Issued Across US for Salmonella Contamination On September 23, 2020, Wismettac Asian Food Inc. issued a voluntary recall on its brand name Shirakiku, imported Dried Fungus for potential Salmonella contamination. Dried fungus (Auricularia polytricha), is also referred to as black fungus, tree ear fungus, or cloud ear fungus because of its ear-shaped appearance. Dried fungus is an edible wild mushroom commonly used in Chinese dishes and known for its manifold health benefits, including immune system support and antimicrobial properties. Black fungus is indigenous to China, but also grows in tropical climates like the Pacific Islands, Nigeria, Hawaii,…
The CDC Announced on September 25th that the Cyclospora Bagged Salad Outbreak is Officially Over – and Fresh Express in Illinois was the Source of the Contaminated Produce As of September 25th, the CDC has announced that the Bagged Salad Cyclospora outbreak of June 2020, while still being investigated by the FDA, CDC, with assistance of local and state food safety authorities, is now officially declared OVER – in short, they don texpect additional cases to present at this time. The outbreak was effectively traced to Fresh Express, a production facility of Streamwood, Illinois, that processes and bags salad…
Over Three Dozen Victims Identified in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to a Rare Black Fungus Sold as a Mushroom Alternative in Foods Such as Ramen Noodle Dishes A new Salmonella outbreak has begun in the United States due to Wood Ear Mushrooms from Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, causing 41 confirmed infections scattered throughout the United States. Wismettac Asian Foods Wood Ear Mushrooms are a dried mushroom, and commonly referred to as Dried Fungus, Black Fungus or Kikurage. There have been 41 confirmed infections due to the outbreak, distributed throughout the following states: AZ (1), CA…
Dried Fungus by Wismettac Asian Foods Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination A recall has been initiated for Dried Fungus, commonly called Black Fungus or Kikurage, from Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, for potential Salmonella contamination. The dried fungus is typically used in Chinese food dishes as a substitute for mushrooms. The California Health Department initiated the recall after finding traces of Salmonella bacteria during routine food safety testing. An investigation is currently determining the source and breadth of the outbreak, including if additional products need to be recalled. The recalled fungus was sold under the…