NY Ag and Markets Issues Warning for NY Raw Milk Cheese After Product Tests Positive for Listeria

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets  warned consumers not to consume Connecticut Hill Melter raw milk cheese from Nathaniel Thompson, doing business as (DBA) Remembrance Farm, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This product was sold and distributed to members of Full Plate Farm Collective Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Ithaca, NY.

A sample of the cheese collected by an inspector from the Department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On September 15, 2023 the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further laboratory testing, completed on September 19, 2023, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the cheese sample.

https://www.morningagclips.com/listeria-contamination-in-remembrance-farm-connecticut-hill-melter-raw-milk-cheese/
Listeria Contamination in Remembrance Farm Connecticut Hill Melter Raw Milk Cheese
Remembrance Farm is located at 6294 Searsburg Road, Trumansburg in Tompkins County

PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ALBANY — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball warned consumers not to consume Connecticut Hill Melter raw milk cheese from Nathaniel Thompson, doing business as (DBA) Remembrance Farm, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Remembrance Farm is located at 6294 Searsburg Road, Trumansburg in Tompkins County. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the Department associated with this product.

ND Establishment Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products For Undeclared Soy

Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza 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 during routine FSIS testing when in-plant personnel identified and verified that the product contained soy, which was not declared on the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/green-valley-foods-recalls-frozen-meat-pizza-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
Green Valley Foods Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
GREEN VALLEY FOODS

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2023 – Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza 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.

SC Firm Expands Recall Ice Cream Product After State Lab Detects Listeria in Additional Lot

Life Raft Treats is expanding their recall of their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, to include the BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 08282024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. 

 The initial recall was issued on Sept 6 and included all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024.

On September 18, 2023, the firm was notified by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) that they needed to include an additional lot of their Not Fried Chicken ice cream treat which also test positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The firm also decided to recall their Life Is Peachy Ice Cream treats because both products were manufactured in the same room.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/life-raft-treats-has-expanded-their-recalls-ice-cream-products-not-fried-chicken-and-life-peachy-due
Life Raft Treats has Expanded their Recalls of Ice Cream Products, Not Fried Chicken And Life Is Peachy, Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 22, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness
Company Name:  Life Raft Treats
Brand Name:  Life Raft Treats
Product Description:  Ice Cream Products

FL Firm Recalls Cachapas de Maiz Paisa Due to Undeclared Allergens and Yellow #5

Tama Corp. of Doral, FL, is recalling its 24-ounce packages of "Cachapas de Maiz Paisa" because they contain undeclared wheat, soy and Yellow #5. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inspection that the allergens-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of them, due to a labeling error.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tama-corporation-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-soy-and-yellow-5-cachapas-de-maiz-paisa
TAMA Corporation Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Wheat, Soy and Yellow #5 in "Cachapas de Maiz PAISA"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 21, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat and soy allergens; undeclared yellow #5
Company Name:  TAMA Corporation
Brand Name:  PAISA
Product Description:  Sweet Corn Pancakes "Cachapas de Maiz"

Individually Wrapped Sliced Cheese Product Recalled After Packaging Machine Error Leaves Potential for Plastic Hazard

Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 83,800 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices for the potential for film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.  The issue occurred on one of the wrapping machines, where it became possible for a thin strip of the individual film to remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking hazard.  The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about finding the plastic stuck to a slice, including six complaints of consumers saying they choked or gagged in connection with the issue. No injuries or serious health issues have been reported.

This is not the first time for this company to have this issue.  A similar issue occurred in 2015.  In this 2015 recall, 335,000 cases of product were recalled.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kraft-heinz-issues-voluntary-recall-select-kraft-singles-american-processed-cheese-slices
Kraft Heinz Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Kraft Singles American Processed Cheese Slices
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 20, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Packaging defect causes potential for film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.
Company Name:  Kraft Heinz
Brand Name:  Kraft
Product Description:  American Processed Cheese Slices

Cake Product Recalled for Undeclared Peanut After Incorrect Sticker Label Applied

David’s Cookies is recalling 960 units of “Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” lot # BS23212 that has been sold in Walmart retail stores across the country after the company mislabeled the Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake  as “Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” a name that does not depict peanut as a key ingredient and does not declare the peanut allergen warning on the label.  Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused at the labeling & packaging stage.

An Allergen Preventive Control for labeling, which would include labeling monitoring and verification, if properly implemented, would have prevented this issue.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergen-alert-undeclared-peanuts-cake
Allergen Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Cake"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 19, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  David’s Cookies
Brand Name:  Marketside
Product Description:  Chocolate Cake

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Which May Have Not Been Properly Processed

USDA FSIS is issuing a public health alert for canned meat product due to under processing.  The product, SPAM Classic, is produced by Hormel.  The problem was discovered when the firm reported that they inadvertently shipped product that may not have been adequately processed to reach commercial sterility.  

So it appears that product inadvertently shipped would indicate that the product had been recognized as suspect, or deviated, and was, or should have been, on Hold status.  As part of a facility's Corrective Action procedures, it is imperative to capture suspect product. 

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.  A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-canned-meat-product-due-possible-under-processing
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned meat product due to under processing. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

WI Establishment Recalls Ground Beef After Testing Positive or E. coli (STEC) O103

American Foods Group, LLC, doing business as Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC, a Green Bay, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103.  The raw, ground beef items were produced on Aug. 14, 2023.  The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by a state public health partner tested positive for the presence of E. coli O103. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.


American Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
GREEN BAY DRESSED BEEF, LLC
FSIS Announcement


WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 - American Foods Group, LLC, doing business as Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC, a Green Bay, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

MI Firm Recalls Hamburger Buns for Undeclared Milk

Knickerbocker 365, Inc. of Madison Heights, MI, is recalling its 16-ounce packages of "Homestyle Hamburger Buns" because they 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. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.  The problem was corrected immediately.  

A complaint of illness was reported to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/knickerbocker-365-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-homestyle-hamburger-buns
Knickerbocker 365 Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Homestyle Hamburger Buns”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 14, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 14, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen/Milk
Company Name:  Knickerbocker 365, Inc.
Brand Name:  Knickerbocker
Product Description:  Homestyle Hamburger Buns