FDA Issues Warning for Oysters from Prince Edward Island, Canada Due to Salmonella and E. coli

FDA issued Health Warning about imported oysters from Canada due to potential Salmonella and E. coli.  According to the report, "On 10/10/2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tested oysters and discovered the presence of Salmonella and unacceptable levels of generic E. coli. On 10/18/2023, the CFIA informed the FDA of the testing results from the contaminated product. Canada is investigating the cause of the food safety problem. Future Seafoods, Inc. has not yet initiated a recall."


https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-oysters-future
FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Oysters from Future Seafoods, Inc., Potentially Contaminated with Salmonella and E. coli

10/20/2023

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Future Seafoods, Inc. (PE 4217 SP), Prince Edward Island, Canada, from harvest area PE9B on 10/10/2023, and shipped on 10/10/2023 to importers in FL, MA, MD, ME, PA, and VA, due to the possible presence of Salmonella and E. coli.

Audience
Restaurants and food retailers in Florida (FL), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Maine (ME), Pennsylvania (PA), and Virginia (VA) that have recently purchased oysters harvested from Future Seafoods, Inc. (PE 4217 SP) based in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Consumers who have recently purchased oysters from Future Seafoods, Inc. (PE 4217 SP) in FL, MA, MD, ME, PA, or VA.

LA Establishment Recall Pork Chorizo Product with Fake USDA Stamp

Del Valle Import and Export LLC, a Kenner, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,105 pounds of raw pork chorizo products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.  The products subject to recall were produced in the owner's home and bear a false mark of inspection with establishment number "EST. 1150," which does not exist. Some products were sold in retail displays without a label. These items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.  The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. FSIS determined that the firm produced the pork chorizo products without the benefit of federal inspection.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/del-valle-import-and-export-llc-recalls-pork-chorizo-products-produced-without
Del Valle Import and Export LLC Recalls Pork Chorizo Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2023 – Del Valle Import and Export LLC, a Kenner, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,105 pounds of raw pork chorizo products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

TX Pet Food Processing Facility Recalls Single Lot of Dog Food Due to Salmonella Positive Sample

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.  This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist.

This recall is currently for a single lot.  This is a case where depending on the investigation, the recall can be expanded if it is found that the strain of Salmonella is endemic, or established, within the facility, in which case, more than one lot would be impacted.  Salmonella is a significant environmental hazard in the post-process environment.  Salmonella can survive for an extended time in this dry environment, posing a contamination threat to exposed product prior to packaging.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tfp-nutrition-initiates-voluntary-recall-50-lb-bags-retriever-all-life-stages-mini-chunk-chicken
TFP Nutrition Initiates Voluntary Recall of 50 lb. Bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 21, 2023
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name:  Texas Farm Products Company dba TFP Nutrition
Brand Name:  Retriever
Product Description:  Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

GA Produce Company Recalls Bagged Collard Greens After State Lab Detects Listeria in Sample

Baker Farms of Norman Park, GA is voluntarily recalling a single production run of Kroger 16-ounce bagged Collard Greens, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  The issue was discovered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture while conducting routine product testing.  To date, there have been no reports of illness related to the consumption of this bagged collard green product.

As we have seen in past Listeria-related recalls, there is always potential for an expansion from the single lot.  Much of this will come as the investigation determines the degree to which Listeria control was insufficient, allowing an established a strain of Listeria to become established in the facility.  In this case, it is likely that more than the one lot was affected.

Here is a look at the facility...about 1 minute into the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gzJbWLqZr4


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baker-farms-issues-voluntarily-recall-16-ounce-kroger-bagged-collard-greens-due-possible-listeria
Baker Farms Issues Voluntarily Recall on 16-Ounce Kroger Bagged Collard Greens Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 20, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 20, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Baker Farms
Brand Name:  Kroger
Product Description: Bagged Collard Greens

Maine Seafood Company Recalls Cooked Lobster Meat After Positive Listeria Environmental Sample

Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, ME, is voluntarily recalling all frozen and refrigerated cooked lobster meat products produced from May 9, 2023, through October 19, 2023, due to the potential for the product to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.  Although none of the recalled product has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the recall is being conducted based on the presence of the organism in the processing environment. No other Greenhead Lobster retail products are impacted by this recall, including raw products.

Greenland has a company video worth checking out.

https://greenheadlobster.com/wholesale/

They use HPP (high pressure process) to improve extraction of meat from the shell, followed by a steam cook step.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-refrigerated-and-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible
Greenhead Lobster Products Recalls Refrigerated and Frozen Cooked Lobster Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 20, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 20, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Seafood/Seafood Product
Reason for Announcement:  Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Greenhead Lobster Products LLC
Brand Name:  Greenhead Lobster
Product Description:  Refrigerated and Frozen Cooked Lobster

NH Meat Distributor Recalls Pork Chicharrones Product Imported from Columbia

East Coast Food Distributors, Inc., the importer of record located in Hudson, N.H., is recalling approximately 7,767 pounds of pork chicharrones products. The products were imported from Colombia, a country ineligible to export meat products to the United States

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/east-coast-food-distributors-inc--recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-products
East Coast Food Distributors, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 – East Coast Food Distributors, Inc., the importer of record located in Hudson, N.H., is recalling approximately 7,767 pounds of pork chicharrones products. The products were imported from Colombia, a country ineligible to export meat products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Organic Waffles Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Nature's Path Organic Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles because they may contain trace amounts of undeclared peanuts.  While no illness or reports of allergic reactions have been reported to date, these specific batches are being voluntarily recalled. No other products or lots within the U.S. are impacted by this voluntary recall. The issue stemmed from a manufacturing error through an external partner that produces products for Nature's Path Organic Foods.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natures-path-organic-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-organic-pumpkin-spice-waffles-and
Nature's Path Organic Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 19, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Peanut
Company Name:  Nature’s Path Organic Foods
Brand Name:  Nature’s Path Organic
Product Description:  Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles, Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles

Candies Containing Konjac Gum Recalled Due to Potential Choking Hazard

Tiffany Food Corp of Brooklyn, NY is recalling all codes and flavors of Mini Fruit Jelly Cups, because they may pose a choking hazard. Small jelly cups containing konjac powder have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children. Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities predisposing them to dysphagia. The potential choking hazard was confirmed after discussion with a representative from the Food and Drug Administration.

Food Additives Council
https://www.foodingredientfacts.org/facts-on-food-ingredients/sources-of-food-ingredients/konjac-gum/

• Konjac gum, or konjac flour, is a hydrocolloid (water soluble) dietary fiber derived from the Amorphophallus konjac plant (also known as devil’s tongue) that is used to provide texture, thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and suspend ingredients in foods and beverages. Konjac gum is primarily used as a source of glucomannan, which is a recognized source of dietary fiber.
• Konjac gum is safe for children in moderation and often used in medicines. However, certain forms of konjac gum have been recalled in certain countries because of the risk of suffocation from consuming large amounts due to its thickening properties. The gum runs a risk of expanding in your throat if you consume too much of it at once. This is why manufacturers adhere to regulations on the amount allowed in foods to ensure product safety.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tiffany-food-corp-recalls-mini-fruit-jelly-cups-because-possible-choking-hazard
Tiffany Food Corp Recalls Mini Fruit Jelly Cups Because of Possible Choking Hazard
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date: October 19, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May pose a choking hazard
Company Name:  Tiffany Food Corp.
Brand Name:  Tiffany Food Corp.

Product Description: Mini Fruit Jelly Cups in lychee, mango and assorted flavors

NJ Establishment Recalls RTE Chicken Pot Pie Soup Due to Unintended Added Soy Allergen

Aunt Kitty's Foods Inc., a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,728 pounds of canned ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken pot pie soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they conducted an inventory review and realized they used chicken with soy, which was not declared on the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/aunt-kittys-foods-inc--recalls-canned-ready-eat-chicken-pot-pie-soup-products-due
Aunt Kitty's Foods Inc. Recalls Canned Ready-to-Eat Chicken Pot Pie Soup Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 – Aunt Kitty's Foods Inc., a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,728 pounds of canned ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken pot pie soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.