CA Company Recalls Chocolate Malt Balls After Customer Discovers Peanut Butter Balls

DSD Merchandisers, Inc. of Livermore, CA is recalling 252 individual 9 oz. Deli tubs of Dark Chocolate Malt Balls because it may contain undeclared Peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Peanuts (peanut Butter) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Peanut. The problem was discovered when one customer reported purchasing Dark Chocolate Malt Balls found Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Malt Balls inside. Investigation is ongoing as to how the incident occurred.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dsd-merchandisers-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-dark-chocolate-malt-balls-9oz-tub
DSD Merchandisers, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Dark Chocolate Malt Balls 9oz Tub
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 04, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 04, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  DSD Merchandisers, Inc.
Brand Name:  DSD Merchandisers
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Malt Balls

Meal Replacement Shake Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

Nature’s Sunshine of Lehi, Utah is announcing that it initiated a voluntarily recall of certain lots of its Love & Peas product in April 2021 after being notified by an ingredient supplier that an ingredient used in the manufacturing of the affected product lots may contain milk. 

Nature’s Sunshine Issued Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in its "Love & Peas" Meal Replacement Shake | FDA
Nature’s Sunshine Issued Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in its "Love & Peas" Meal Replacement Shake
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 30, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 02, 2021
 Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Nature's Sunshine
Brand Name:  Nature's Sunshine
Product Description:  Love & Peas Protein Rich Meal Replacement

Bags of Dried Apricots Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Golden Natural Products, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling bags of dried apricot product because they contain undeclared sulfites.   "The recall was initiated after FDA sampling revealed that product containing sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-natural-products-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-two-dried-apricot-products
Golden Natural Products Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Two Dried Apricot Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 02, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 02, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sulfites
Company Name: Golden Natural Product Inc.
Brand Name:  Golden Natural Product Inc.
Product Description:  Dried Apricot

CDC Investigate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of pathogenic E. coli, strain O121, that has been linked to cake mix. To this point, there have been 16 illness with 7 of those being hospitalized.  Sick people range in age from 2 to 73 years, with a median age of 13, and 100% are female. 

The key here....do not eat raw cookie dough.  Cookie dough must be cooked per directions.   Along with that, carefully clean up surfaces and equipment after use.  Remember that the raw flour on surfaces can be potentially contaminated.

E. coli infection is nothing to mess with.  It can lead to bloody diarrhea, high fever, and worse, can produce a toxin that is detrimental to the kidney.

CDC Investigation Notice
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix | CDC
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix
Posted July 28, 2021
Fast Facts
Illnesses: 16
Hospitalizations: 7
Deaths: 0
States: 12
Recall: No
Investigation status: Active

Investigation Details
July 28, 2021
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to cake mix.

Nebraska Establishment Recalls 147 Tons of Beef After FSIS Testing Finds Pathogenic E. coli

Greater Omaha Packing, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products intended for non-intact use that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  The problem was discovered when FSIS collected a routine product sample that confirmed positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

There has long been a recognition that ruminants shed E. coli at a much higher rate in the summer months.  This means that there is going to be additional risk for prevelence in meat products especially ground meat.  With that, extra precaution is needed when cooking hamburgers on the grill to ensure proper cooking temperatures are met.

Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
GREATER OMAHA PACKING CO., INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 – Greater Omaha Packing, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products intended for non-intact use that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Dry Pet Food Recalled for Aflatoxin Concerns

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-products-due-potentially-elevated-levels
Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 29, 2021
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:  Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Company Name:  Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand Name:  Triumph, Evolve, Nature Farms, Elm and others
Product Description:  Dog Food

Produce Company Expands Recall of Leafy Greens, Product is Already Past the Expiration Date

BrightFarms expanded their July 15th recall of packaged greens to now include additional packaged salad greens that are past expiration date and were produced in its Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County) greenhouse farm sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-announces-voluntary-recall-expansion-packaged-salad-greens-sold-illinois-wisconsin-iowa
BrightFarms Announces Voluntary Recall Expansion of Packaged Salad Greens Sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 28, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce  
Reason for Announcement:  Potential for Salmonella
Company Name:  BrightFarms
Brand Name:  BrightFarms
Product Description:  Baby Spinach

Italian and Ranch Seasoning Blends Recalled After FDA Sampling Finds Salmonella

McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.  The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing. This recall affects cases that were shipped of the affected date codes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-notice-mccormick-italian-seasoning-products-and-franks-redhot-buffalo-ranch
Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Italian Seasoning Products and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Due to Possible Salmonella Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 27, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 27, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential for Salmonella
Company Name:  McCormick & Company, Inc.
Brand Name:  McCormick and Frank’s
Product Description:  Italian Seasonings and RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning

Cheddar Cheese Recalled After Listeria Positive Test

Cahill's a cheese manufacturer located in Ireland is voluntarily a number of cheese products after internal testing found the presence of Listeria.  "Routine testing picked up positives of Listeria Monocytogenes. Our investigation identified a single piece of equipment in our facility as the potential source of this issue and the equipment was immediately removed from our production line. All our products manufactured since have tested fully clear."

Whole Foods is recalling Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses from 44 stores across 22 states because of a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The issue was discovered when Whole Foods Market was notified by a Cahills of the positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no know illnesses.

Cahill’s Farm Cheese Recalls Specialty Cheddar Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk | FDA
Cahill’s Farm Cheese Recalls Specialty Cheddar Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2021
FDA Publish Date: July 29, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Cahill’s Farm Cheese 
Brand Name: Cahill’s Farm Cheese Lidl
Product Description: Cheddar Cheese