RECALL ALERT 10/10/24
Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Recalled After Testing Finds Listeria
BrucePac of Durant, OK, is recalling 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing of finished product containing RTE poultry products produced by BrucePac and confirmed those products were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Subsequent FSIS investigation identified BrucePac RTE chicken as the source of the Listeria monocytogenes.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be available for use in restaurants, institutions, and other establishments. These other establishments may have used affected meat and poultry in RTE products that may be on store shelves or in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to Oct. 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions.
Restaurants, institutions, and other establishments are urged not to serve or use these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
For full details, check the original article on the Food Safety News website:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/
RECALL ALERT 10/7/24
Sqwincher drink powder recalled because of metal in product
Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. of Muscatine, IA, is recalling Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix powder because of potential foreign material in the product, specifically metal. According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on Sept. 9, 2024 and is ongoing. In a letter sent to customers, Kent Precision Foods Group said that this recall is due to the potential presence of small aluminum pieces, 1mm – 4mm in size.
The recalled products were distributed in Alabama, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.
Product descriptions and lots numbers can be viewed in the Food Safety News article at:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
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Find the Right Repellant
#FightTheBiteFriday #FightTheBiteIllinois
Planning to spend time outdoors this weekend? Whether you attend a local fair or take a nightly walk around the neighborhood, don’t forget to apply insect repellent. Insect repellent helps prevent mosquito bites that could make you sick.
Need help finding the right insect repellent?
Visit https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you? and use their search tool for assistance!
IDPH Warns Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats
Over two dozen cases of rabies have been verified in bats across 14 Illinois counties this year. For information about rabies and what to do if you think you've been exposed, plus tips for keeping you family and pets safe from exposure, you can read the article on our
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