Inspectors Find Label Missing Wheat - Creative Food Processing, a Santa Clara, Calif. establishment is recalling approximately 1,941 pounds of raw chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection.
Clam Soup Labeled as Creamy Cauliflower Soup - Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz because a limited quantity of retail pots may contain Fish and Wheat allergens not declared on the label. The problem was discovered when some 16oz retail cups labeled as Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup were found to contain Clam Chowder. (I would have been happy to get Clam Chowder instead of Cauliflower Cheese Soup).
Friday, November 15, 2019
CDC Issues Report on Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
CDC released their report on antibiotic resistant infections, and it "shows that there were nearly twice as many annual deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections as CDC originally reported in 2013. Since then, the new report shows, prevention efforts have reduced deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections by 18 percent overall and by nearly 30 percent in hospitals."
While there always seems to be a lot of attention on food, and not that improvements can be made there, the majority of the issues are in hospitals. On the positive side, the number of deaths are decreasing, however, "resistance to essential antibiotics is increasing in seven of the 18 germs."
CDC News Release
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/p1113-antibiotic-resistant.html?deliveryName=USCDC_1_3-DM13391
More People in the United States Dying from Antibiotic-Resistant Infections than Previously Estimated
Significant progress since 2013 could be lost without more action
While there always seems to be a lot of attention on food, and not that improvements can be made there, the majority of the issues are in hospitals. On the positive side, the number of deaths are decreasing, however, "resistance to essential antibiotics is increasing in seven of the 18 germs."
CDC News Release
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/p1113-antibiotic-resistant.html?deliveryName=USCDC_1_3-DM13391
More People in the United States Dying from Antibiotic-Resistant Infections than Previously Estimated
Significant progress since 2013 could be lost without more action
Just Another Raw Pet Food Recall Due to Salmonella
Go Raw, LLC, of Cottonwood Utah is recalling its 2lb. frozen bags of “Quest Beef Cat Food” because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Minnesota Dept of Ag sampled and found Salmonella. The firm tested and did not find the organism
The posting stated this, "This recall is being initiated after the firm was notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture when sample was collected and tested positive for Salmonella. The firm did conduct their own test which resulted in a negative result. Salmonella is not evenly distributed throughout a lot which is why it could have been found on a small sample that the Minnesota department of agriculture took. However, because of their commitment to overall safety and quality, Go Raw, LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of this product. Consumers should also follow the safe handling tips published on the packaging, when disposing of the affected product."
On the company website they state this: "Salmonella - Salmonella breakouts are a fact of life and will occur when there is contamination along the food chain. In fact, Salmonella is one of the main reasons why dry pet foods and human foods will be recalled. However, the bodies of dogs and cats are familiar with salmonella since they have some of it in their alimentary canal. Dr. Karen Becker, an integrative wellness veterinarian, says that salmonella is present in 36% and 18% of all healthy dogs and cats respectively, regardless of what they eat. The nature of dogs and cats is such that they should catch, kill and consume their prey. This means that their bodies are built to handle a variety of bacteria from food, most of which will cause illnesses in humans. If you would like to reduce the chances of a salmonella outbreak, you should consider getting good food locally and ensuring cleanliness in your kitchen."
A few things...one, the pets live in our environment, and so the spread to pet owners and families must be a consideration. Second, there is this assumption that animals in the wild live a better longer life.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-recalls-one-lot-quest-beef-because-possible-salmonella-health-risk
Go Raw, LLC Recalls One Lot of Quest Beef Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: November 14, 2019
FDA Publish Date: November 14, 2019
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Pet Food Beef/Beef Product
Reason for Announcement: May be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Go Raw, LLC
Brand Name: Quest
Product Description: Beef Cat Food
The posting stated this, "This recall is being initiated after the firm was notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture when sample was collected and tested positive for Salmonella. The firm did conduct their own test which resulted in a negative result. Salmonella is not evenly distributed throughout a lot which is why it could have been found on a small sample that the Minnesota department of agriculture took. However, because of their commitment to overall safety and quality, Go Raw, LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of this product. Consumers should also follow the safe handling tips published on the packaging, when disposing of the affected product."
On the company website they state this: "Salmonella - Salmonella breakouts are a fact of life and will occur when there is contamination along the food chain. In fact, Salmonella is one of the main reasons why dry pet foods and human foods will be recalled. However, the bodies of dogs and cats are familiar with salmonella since they have some of it in their alimentary canal. Dr. Karen Becker, an integrative wellness veterinarian, says that salmonella is present in 36% and 18% of all healthy dogs and cats respectively, regardless of what they eat. The nature of dogs and cats is such that they should catch, kill and consume their prey. This means that their bodies are built to handle a variety of bacteria from food, most of which will cause illnesses in humans. If you would like to reduce the chances of a salmonella outbreak, you should consider getting good food locally and ensuring cleanliness in your kitchen."
A few things...one, the pets live in our environment, and so the spread to pet owners and families must be a consideration. Second, there is this assumption that animals in the wild live a better longer life.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-recalls-one-lot-quest-beef-because-possible-salmonella-health-risk
Go Raw, LLC Recalls One Lot of Quest Beef Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: November 14, 2019
FDA Publish Date: November 14, 2019
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Pet Food Beef/Beef Product
Reason for Announcement: May be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Go Raw, LLC
Brand Name: Quest
Product Description: Beef Cat Food
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
China - Two People Contract Plague After Consuming Raw Rodent Parts
Too many people are tempted in being that Bizarre Foods guy....trying exotic food that locals claim is tasty, good for health, and so on. This story should be enough to make you give a second thought before tossing back those raw marmot kidneys. Two people from Inner Mongolia contracted yersinia pestis, the causative agent of the plague or 'Black Death' after consuming raw marmont (rodent) kidneys. From the article, "The couple ate the rodent's raw meat and kidney, which people in the area believe is good for health, a World Health Organization official told the BBC at the time."
The article below is actually about two others that were diagnosed with the pneumonic plague in Beijing. "Pneumonic plague is one of three forms of the infectious disease and the only one that can be transmitted from person to person by inhaling infected droplets – for example, spread when someone breathes in cough droplets from an infected person." No flea needed.
From the CDC website - " Patients develop fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucous. Pneumonic plague may develop from inhaling infectious droplets or may develop from untreated bubonic or septicemic plague after the bacteria spread to the lungs. The pneumonia may cause respiratory failure and shock. Pneumonic plague is the most serious form of the disease and is the only form of plague that can be spread from person to person (by infectious droplets)."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/11/13/pneumonic-plague-tied-black-death-sickens-people-beijing-china/4176578002/
2 people in China infected with plague, the disease tied to Black Death
Ryan W. Miller
USA TODAY
11/13/19
The article below is actually about two others that were diagnosed with the pneumonic plague in Beijing. "Pneumonic plague is one of three forms of the infectious disease and the only one that can be transmitted from person to person by inhaling infected droplets – for example, spread when someone breathes in cough droplets from an infected person." No flea needed.
From the CDC website - " Patients develop fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucous. Pneumonic plague may develop from inhaling infectious droplets or may develop from untreated bubonic or septicemic plague after the bacteria spread to the lungs. The pneumonia may cause respiratory failure and shock. Pneumonic plague is the most serious form of the disease and is the only form of plague that can be spread from person to person (by infectious droplets)."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/11/13/pneumonic-plague-tied-black-death-sickens-people-beijing-china/4176578002/
2 people in China infected with plague, the disease tied to Black Death
Ryan W. Miller
USA TODAY
11/13/19
Box Lunches Prepared by Volunteers Responsible for Salmonella Outbreak, Nearly 50 Affected
A group of volunteers associated with a Buddhist Temple in Gainesville, FL prepared box lunches that were responsible for making nearly 50 people ill with Salmonella.
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20191111/health-inspectors-investigating-salmonella-nearly-50-felled-by-illness
Health inspectors investigating salmonella, nearly 50 felled by illness
By Emily Mavrakis
Posted Nov 11, 2019 at 2:50 PM
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20191111/health-inspectors-investigating-salmonella-nearly-50-felled-by-illness
Health inspectors investigating salmonella, nearly 50 felled by illness
By Emily Mavrakis
Posted Nov 11, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Additional Recalls of Vegetables from Mann Packing Due to Potential Listeria
Additional recalls were issued related to the Mann Packing recall that was issued earlier this month, on November 3rd due to Listeria.
- Taher, Inc., is announcing a voluntary recall of Fresh Seasons Kitchen vegetable cups served in select locations in Minnesota.
- Russ Davis Wholesale (RDW), a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling multiple products Affected product was delivered to retail stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taher-voluntarily-recalls-veggie-ranch-cups-cauliflower-because-possible-health-risk
Taher Voluntarily Recalls Veggie & Ranch Cups With Cauliflower Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: November 11, 2019
FDA Publish Date: November 11, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Due to the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Taher, Inc.
Brand Name: Fresh Seasons Kitchen
Product Description: Veggie & Ranch Cups with cauliflower
Taher Voluntarily Recalls Veggie & Ranch Cups With Cauliflower Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: November 11, 2019
FDA Publish Date: November 11, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Due to the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Taher, Inc.
Brand Name: Fresh Seasons Kitchen
Product Description: Veggie & Ranch Cups with cauliflower
Monday, November 11, 2019
Should FDA have Announced a September E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Sooner?
FDA was criticized for delay in announcing an E. coli O175:H7 outbreak associated with Romaine lettuce. FDA issued the announcement on October 31st that Romaine lettuce was the likely source of E. coli infection that impacted 23 people, 11 of those hospitalized.
The dates for reported illnesses ranged from July 12, 2019 to Sept. 8, 2019. CDC began the investigation of the outbreak on Sept. 17, 2019, at which time there were no further reported illnesses.
According to a Washington Post article, both the CDC and FDA "determined that romaine was the likely cause on October 2nd.", however, this was at a point when there had been no additional cases for several weeks.
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-cdc-and-other-health-partners-investigated-outbreak-e-coli-o157h7-possibly-linked-romaine
FDA, CDC and other health partners investigated outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 possibly linked to romaine lettuce, outbreak appears to be over
October 31, 2019
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-cdc-and-other-health-partners-investigated-outbreak-e-coli-o157h7-possibly-linked-romaine
FDA, CDC and other health partners investigated outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 possibly linked to romaine lettuce, outbreak appears to be over
October 31, 2019
RTE Sausage and Sliced Pepperoni Recalled Due to Listeria Positive Sample
Ezzo Sausage Company, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 25,115 pounds of sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat sausage products were produced on Oct. 29, 2019, Oct. 30, 2019 and Nov. 5, 2019 and include sausage and sliced pepperoni items, most for use in pizza type applications. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS of a positive sample result for Listeria monocytogenes.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-111-2019-release
Ezzo Sausage Company Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Class I Recall
111-2019
Health Risk: High
Nov 9, 2019
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-111-2019-release
Ezzo Sausage Company Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Class I Recall
111-2019
Health Risk: High
Nov 9, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending November 9, 2019
Pork Not Beef - Padrino Foods, LLC, an Irving, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,931 pounds of beef tamales because the products may be misbranded - the products are labeled as beef and sirloin tamales but contain pork product inside the package. The problem was discovered by a customer who notified the firm of the misbranding error.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zSJPxNS7gA&feature=push-fr&attr_tag=W_qIuWzBvj-UrnaO%3A6
Padrino Foods, LLC Recalls Beef Tamales Products due to Mislabeling
Class II Recall
07-2019
Health Risk: Low
Nov 4, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zSJPxNS7gA&feature=push-fr&attr_tag=W_qIuWzBvj-UrnaO%3A6
Padrino Foods, LLC Recalls Beef Tamales Products due to Mislabeling
Class II Recall
07-2019
Health Risk: Low
Nov 4, 2019
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