Foodbank recalls 27,000 lbs of Food for Loss of Temperature Control

The Idaho Foodbank is recalling various products after it was discovered that the cooler temperatures were not maintained.  The issue was discovered after reviewing cooler temperature records.

These are the types of issues that should never occur if daily record reviews are completed.  This not only goes for manufacturing operations, but also for foodservice, retail, and volunteer organizations such as foodbanks.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm568089.htm
The Idaho Foodbank Recalls Coconut Beverage, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Eggs, and Cheese Product Because Of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
July 21, 2017
The Idaho Foodbank is recalling approximately 27,000 pounds of Coconut Beverage, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Eggs, and Cheese Product.

These products are being recalled because they were not continuously maintained or stored at the required temperature due to a malfunction in the cooler. This could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. The Idaho Foodbank discovered the problem after reviewing cooler temperature records during high heat.

Affected Products were distributed in Southwest and North-Central Idaho:

Southwest Idaho – Magic Valley and Wood River Areas:

Products Distributed(See product photos)Facilities that Received Affected ProductsDates Products Were DistributedCoconut Beverage


Mobile pantries
Community meal sites
School Pantries
Senior centers July 10, 2017 – July
14, 2017
Broccoli and Cheesy Cheddar Soup
Medium Eggs in shell
Pasteurized Process American Cheese


North-Central Idaho:

Products Distributed (See product photos)Facilities that Received Affected ProductsDates Products Were DistributedCoconut Beverage
Community meal sites
Schools
Senior centers July 10, 2017 – July
14, 2017


Consumers who obtained any of these identified products should not consume these products and immediately throw them away.

No reported illnesses or injuries have been reported or confirmed to date.

The Idaho Foodbank is committed to consumer safety and takes all product quality concerns very seriously. This recall affects less than 2% of the 1.5 million pounds of food IFB distributes statewide each month. We are recalling the products out of an abundance of caution, and are instructing consumers who received them not to eat these products and to immediately dispose of them.

Consumers with questions or concerns about this recall can contact Jennifer Erickson by phone at 208-336-9643 (8am to 5pm MST) or via email at jerickson@idahofoodbank.org.