Cherry Butter Product Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Rocky Top Farms of Ellsworth, MI, is recalling its 10-ounce jars of "Cherry Butter" fruit butter because they may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.  (Wrong label on product?)  Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rocky-top-farms-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-cherry-butter
Rocky Top Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Cherry Butter”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:   August 26, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 30, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Fruit/Fruit Product
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Rocky Top Farms
Brand Name:  Rocky Top Farms
Product Description: Cherry Butter

NJ Company Recalls Deli Meat After CDC Links Product to Salmonella Outbreak

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products after CDC linked that product to an outbreak of Salmonella from two strains - Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium,

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc.-recalls-ready-eat-uncured-antipasto-meat-products-due
Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Uncured Antipasto Meat Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

FRATELLI BERETTA USA, INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2021 – Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

UK - Intentional Contamination - Man Arrested After Injecting Food At London Markets

A 37 year old man was arrested after he was found to have been injecting food items using a hypodermic needle. The contents of the needle are reported to be blood.    The man is reported to be a lawyer / solicitor.

"Following the incident, Hammersmith and Fulham Council advised shoppers to throw away anything bought from the three shops late on Wednesday."  

Blimey, what if you had purchased a delicious steak?  Am I supposed to just throw it away?  No refund?  (Blimey - English term used to express surprise, alarm and even excitement.)

https://www.mylondon.news/news/local-news/fulham-man-leoaai-elghareeb-37-21413947
Fulham man Leoaai Elghareeb, 37, charged with contaminating food in West London supermarkets
He is due before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today
ByAlexander Britton & Chay Quinn, PADavid FlettMax Channon
01:10, 27 AUG 2021

FDA Issues Warning for Products From WA Fish Processor After Listeria Positive Environmental Samples

FDA issued a Public Health Alert on fish products manufactured by Felix Custom Smoking of Monroe, Washington.  Felix Custom Smoking is the company that manufactured Loki Smoked Salmon which was recalled earlier in the week.  "The FDA is advising consumers not to eat any of Felix’s products or products processed by Felix and to discard any remaining products they may have purchased in the past due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination."

The Listeria issue was identified when environmental samples collected during an FDA inspection were determined to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.  Some of positive environmental samples were from food contact surfaces. "The FDA detected the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes and other strains of Listeria during an inspection at Felix Custom Smoking that began on July 19, 2021 and is still ongoing. As part of the inspection, on July 19, 2021, the FDA collected environmental samples from the firm which consisted of 104 samples from direct food contact surfaces and areas near direct food contact surfaces. Laboratory analysis shows that of the 104 samples collected, 19 tested positive for the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes and four tested positive for other strains of Listeria. Of the 19 samples that were positive for Listeria monocytogenes, five were collected from food contact surfaces."


https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/public-health-alert-concerning-possible-listeria-contamination-felix-custom-smoking-seafood-products
Public Health Alert Concerning Possible Listeria Contamination of Felix Custom Smoking Seafood Products
August 27, 2021

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fratelli Beretta Uncured Antipasto Trays

CDC has linked the Salmonella outbreak to Fratelli Beretta brand of prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays.  The outbreak, fist reported by CDC on 8/24/21, has caused 36 cases of illness with 12 hospitalizations.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/index.html
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Italian-Style Meats
Posted August 26, 2021

Fast Facts
Illnesses: 36
Hospitalizations: 12
Deaths: 0
States: 17
Recall: No
Investigation status: Active
Cold smoked meat plate with pork chops, prosciutto, salami and bread sticks

Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Detection of Listeria and Salmonella

Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, MD is recalling “Beef HVM” 1-pound packages due to the potential of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes.  The contamination was noted after a state surveillance sample revealed the presence of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, in some 1-pound. packages of Beef HVM. The remaining “Beef HVM” batch in our possession has been quarantined and we have discontinued the distribution of this batch while FDA and our company continue their investigation as to the source of the contamination.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the “Beef HVM” 1-pound packages in question.

It is raw meat-based product with no HPP (high pressure processing) or heat process.  So yes, pathogens are going to be present.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/top-quality-dog-food-recalls-batch-beef-hvm-1-pound-packages-lot-number-071521-because-possible
Top Quality Dog Food Recalls Batch Of “Beef HVM” 1-Pound Packages with Lot Number 071521, Because of Possible Salmonella, Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 26, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 26, 2021
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella & Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Top Quality Dog Food
Brand Name:  Top Quality Dog Food.com
Product Description:  Beef HVM

Bloody Mary Mix Recalled Due to Missing Allergens Contained in the Worcestershire Powder

Jimbo’s Kitchen, DBA New England Cupboard is recalling Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix because it contains undeclared soy, wheat and sulfites.  On the back label of the finished product, the ingredients list for Worcestershire Powder did not have all the sub-ingredients listed (e.g., corn syrup solids, salt, caramel color, garlic, sugar, spices, soy sauce solids (naturally fermented wheat and soybeans, salt, maltodextrin, caramel color), palm oil, tamarind, natural flavors, sulfiting agents).

How many times has Worcestershire Sauce (in this case powder) led to an allergen recall because somebody does not call out the allergens included in that ingredient.  In this particular Worcestershire ingredient, there is no fish (anchovies), however, there is soy, wheat, and sulfites.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jimbos-kitchen-dba-new-england-cupboard-issues-allergy-alert-jimbos-bloody-mary-mix
Jimbo’s Kitchen, DBA New England Cupboard Issues Allergy Alert on Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 24, 2021
FDA Publish Date:   August 25, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Soy, Wheat, & Sulfites
Company Name:  Jimbo’s
Brand Name:  Jimbo’s Kitchen dba New England Cupboard
Product Description:  Bloody Mary Mix

Smoked Salmon Product Recalled After FDA Testing Detects Listeria

Loki Fish Company of Seattle, Washington is recalling 4 oz. packages of Keta Salmon Lox (UPC code 92103 00111) after FDA testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample(s).   "The possibility of contamination was discovered during the FDA inspection at our co-packer Felix Custom Smoking, of Monroe, Washington in July 2021. Loki submitted samples of the Keta Lox to Micro-Chem Laboratories for testing. Loki has ceased production, sales, and distribution of keta lox immediately and Loki will continue the investigation as to what caused the problem."

Listeria is a risk in packaged of refrigerated RTE smoked salmon due to post process contamination.  That is, after the smoking process, the filets are often sliced and then packaged.  If the post process environment is not cleaned to a point where Listeria is under control, Listeria can contaminate the product, especially if there is additional handling and preparation such as slicing.

This product was packed by another company under a co-packing arrangement, so it is important for the brand owner to ensure that the co-packer has tight Listeria controls.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/loki-fish-company-recalls-keta-salmon-lox-because-possible-health-risk
Loki Fish Company Recalls Keta Salmon Lox Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 23, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 23, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Loki Fish Company
Brand Name:  Loki Fish Co.
Product Description:  Keta Salmon Lox

CDC Investigating Two Salmonella Outbreaks That May Be Linked to Italian-Style Deli Meats

The CDC is investigating two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections—one involving Salmonella Typhimurium infections and one with Salmonella Infantis infections, with the likely sources of both outbreaks being Italian-style meats.  As of August 24, 2021, a total of 36 people are reported as being infected with either Salmonella outbreak strain - 23 people with Salmonella Typhimurium  and 13 people with Salmonella Infantis.

"CDC is advising people at higher risk for severe Salmonella illness to heat Italian-style meats to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot before eating."

Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Italian-Style Meats
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/details.html
Investigation Details

Posted August 24, 2021

Fast Facts

Illnesses: 36

Hospitalizations: 12

Deaths: 0

States: 17

Recall: No

Investigation status: Active