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Listeria Contamination Prompts Chicken Alfredo Recall

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Chicken Alfredo Kits Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Over 1 million pounds affected

Joseph Seviroli, LLC of Garden City, NY, is recalling 1,366,065 pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because it contains chicken contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Oct. 9, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in New York, Georgia, Indiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Wyoming, Minnesota, California and Florida.


Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Specific tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.


Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.


Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.


Visit the article on Food Safety News for product lot codes and more information about Listeria:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Cinnamon Powder Recalled for Lead Risk

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Voluntary Recall of 4oz. Super Cinnamon Powder Due to Lead Contamination Risk

No illnesses have been reported as of 11/18/2024.

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by the Arkansas Department of Health which revealed that the finished products contained elevated levels of lead. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as they continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.


Product was distributed mostly through California retail stores and a few stores across the US. Product was NOT sold online.


Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.


Consumers who have purchased Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz are urged to discard in the trash or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 323-724-8551 Monday to Friday 10AM – 4PM PST


Product photos and UPC codes can be found in the FDA article at:

https://www.fda.gov/saftey

Meal Kits Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Home Chef Meal Kits Recalled Because of Listeria Concerns

The Recall Went Into Effect on Oct 11

The Kroger Co. is recalling Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry because meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on Oct. 11 and is ongoing.


The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Lousiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.


Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.


Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.


You can see the full article with photos and product details on the Food Safety News website:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

E. Coli Outbreak linked to Organic Carrots

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Deadly Outbreak of E. coli Infections Traced to Organic Carrots

Dozens of Brands Recalled

A new outbreak of E. Coli infections is under investigation by the FDA. As a result, dozens of brands of organic carrots and organic baby carrots have been recalled. As of Nov. 17 one person had died.


In connection with the outbreak, Grimmway Farms has recalled 35 brands and weight sizes of organic carrots and baby carrots. The recalled carrots were distributed nationwide and include popular brands sold at Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts and other retailers. Bunny Luv is among the recalled brands.


The Food and Drug Administration reported the outbreak on Nov. 17, saying that there are 39 confirmed patients. Fifteen patients have required hospitalization and one has died. So far, 27 patients have been interviewed, with 26 of them reporting eating eating carrots before becoming ill. Patients got sick beginning the first week of September. The patient with the most recent symptom onset became ill on Oct. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients live in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, but the recalled carrots were distributed nationwide.


“Although product is likely no longer on the market, carrots can last a long time when refrigerated or frozen. Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers and discard these recalled products,” according to the FDA outbreak notice.


The full FDA report with product details and photos can be found here:

https://www.fda.gov/food/
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