Chicken Strip Entree Product Recalled After Complaint of Plastic in Product

Conagra Brands, Inc, a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic.

The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint of plastic in the chicken strip portion of the product, which resulted in an oral injury associated with consumption of this product.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/conagra-brands-inc--recalls-banquet-brand-frozen-chicken-strips-entree-due-possible
ConAgra Brands Inc. Recalls Banquet Brand Frozen Chicken Strips Entree Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2023 - Conagra Brands, Inc, a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Egg Due to Processing Error

Weis Markets Inc. of Sunbury, PA today said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48oz) because the product may contain undeclared EGG.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product may contain trace amounts of EGG due to processing on shared equipment in error.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weis-markets-issues-allergy-alert-weis-quality-premium-brownie-moose-tracks-ice-cream-due-undeclared
Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 31, 2023
FDA Publish Date: August 31, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared egg
Company Name:  Weis Markets Inc.
Brand Name: Weis Quality
Product Description:  
Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream

NY Company Recalls Packaged Soft-Serve Ice Cream Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling all dairy and non-dairy products bearing the Ice Cream House logo that were manufactured in the Brooklyn, NY, facility.   This was initiated after being linked to a Listeria outbreak where 2 people have been hospitalized.  FDA is "investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY".   The Ice Cream House has temporarily halted production and ceased retail service at this facility.

Product sampling was conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets at Real Kosher Ice Cream’s manufacturing location. Five finished product samples of Soft Serve On The Go Vanilla Chocolate ice cream were reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. WGS analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in these products matches the outbreak strain.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-ice-cream-august-2023
Outbreak Investigation of Listeria: Ice Cream (August 2023)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Soft Serve On The Go cups and Ice Cream House products. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 2
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last Patient Sample Collection Date: June 29, 2023
States with Cases: PA, NY
Ice Cream House Product Distribution: NJ, NY, OH
Real Kosher Soft Serve On the Go Distribution: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV

FDA Issues Advisory on Canadian Mussels Positive for Salmonella and Generic E. coli

FDA issued a Health Advisory on cultured mussels from East River Shellfish, Inc. from harvest location PE 4-C, harvested on 8/14/2023, shipped on 8/15/2023, and distributed to retailers in IL, MA, and NY.  This comes based " on 8/21/2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tested mussel meats and discovered the presence of Salmonella and high levels of generic E. coli. On 8/23/2023, the CFIA informed the FDA of the testing results from the contaminated product. The CFIA food safety investigation into the cause of the problem is ongoing."

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurantsretailers-not-servesell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-cultured-mussels-east
FDA Advises Restaurants/Retailers Not to Serve/Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Cultured Mussels from East River Shellfish, Inc. Potentially Contaminated with Salmonella/E. coli

TX Establishment Recalls Ground Beef After Positive STEC E.coli Testing Result

 Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, a Poth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/dean-peeler-meatworks-llc-recalls-fresh-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli
Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

DEAN & PEELER MEATWORKS

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2023 - Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, a Poth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

USDA FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Packages of Chicken Noodle Soup Containing Wrong Product Resulting in Undeclared Allergen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for fresh, fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) ShopRite brand chicken noodle soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product labeled as chicken noodle soup may actually contain Italian-style wedding soup, which contains milk.  A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that a retail store employee who was stocking refrigerated store shelves found soups labeled as chicken noodle and Italian-style wedding soup in the same shipping box. The retailer reported the issue to the producing establishment.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-shoprite-brand-bowl-basket-chicken-noodle-soup-due
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Shoprite Brand Bowl & Basket Chicken Noodle Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Public Health Alert for Marinated Chicken Product Due to Undeclared Allergens Caused by Equipment Malfunction

USDA FSIS is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade in the chicken products may contain milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it identified an equipment malfunction that may have led to potential cross-contamination with milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product labels.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-wegmans-jamaican-jerk-style-chicken-products-due
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk Style Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Packages of Black Bean Tamales Recalled for Milk Allergen After Mislabeling Issue

Texas Tamale Co. located in Houston, Texas, is instituting a recall for one lot of Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales due to the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen. Hatch Green Chile and Cheese Tamales were mistakenly packaged in Black Bean Tamale Bags.   The decision to recall these products was prompted by a consumer complaint that the items containing milk allergens were disseminated in packaging that failed to disclose the presence of milk. Subsequent investigative efforts have identified a temporary lapse within our packaging processes as the source of this issue.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/texas-tamale-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-texas-tamale-black-bean-tamales
Texas Tamale Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 25, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  August 25, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  Texas Tamale Co.
Brand Name:  Texas Tamale
Product Description:  Black Bean Tamales

WA Frozen Food Company Recalls Frozen Veggies After Listeria Found

Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington, is recalling lots of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables in retail bags, due to a potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Brands include Kroger and Food Lion.  To date, there have been no actual consumer reports of human illness or other complaints associated with this product.  The recall has been initiated because finished products may potentially be contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes, based on one customer’s 3rd party lab results for the IQF sweet cut corn.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/twin-city-foods-inc-recalls-frozen-super-sweet-corn-and-mixed-vegetables-because-possible-health
Twin City Foods, Inc., Recalls Frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 22, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  August 23, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:   Potential Foodborne Illness
Company Name:  Twin City Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Food Lion, Kroger and more
Product Description:  Frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetables