An RSS feed of combined Food Safety information. http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/images/cdclogo.jpg http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety 100 75 en-us podcasts@cdc.gov (podcasts) Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is issuing this release today voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of a potential health risk due to possible contamination of Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date, and the company is working with FDA to inform consumers of this recall. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191654.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EST Superior Foods Co., Grand Rapids, MI. is recalling Lemon Pepper Marinated Catfish because it may contain undeclared soy and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, Superior Foods Co. is recalling Cajun Style Marinated Catfish because it may contain soy and milk that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191632.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling specific “Use-By” dates and lot codes of Brooklyn’s BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may possibly suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191482.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 EST – Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy™ “Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared pecans. Individuals who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191479.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:00 EST Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following undeclared allergens; Tree Nuts {Almonds}, Soy and Milk and may contain the following undeclared allergens Peanuts, other Tree Nuts {brazil nuts, walnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cashews and coconut}. People who have an allergy to any of these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products... http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191309.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST Fairbury Steaks, Inc. a Fairbury, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_063_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EST Thrive Foods, a Lindon, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 3,790 pounds of assorted meat and poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_062_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EST Snacks on Racks, Inc. of Parkville, Missouri is recalling products from their line of Gourmet Snacks Packs because they may contain undeclared milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, sulfites or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sulfites, soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of recalled products are listed at the end of this press release. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191010.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:14:00 EST Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged—the lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey (milk), as an ingredient. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm190507.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:00 EST Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement... http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189402.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189400.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:00 EST PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189296.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:00 EST Curly's Food, Inc., a Sioux City, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 12,181 pounds of roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, soy. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_061_2009_Release/index.asp Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 EST Bay Valley Foods, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,286 pounds of canned cream of mushroom soup because it was inadvertently mislabeled and may contain an undeclared allergen, egg. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_060_2009_Release/index.asp Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 EST Charleston Cookie Company of Charleston, SC is recalling packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca "Americana" cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk). http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188971.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:26:00 EST Pelican Bay Ltd. of Dunedin, Florida is recalling all their Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix because it may contain undeclared tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188912.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC 6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 6 05388 187 18 5, item code 1871800, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 0 11110 438 28 7, item code 4382900, plant code 21-031; and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, UPC 0 74865 57 983 4 (if purchased in a multi-pack, the UPC code is 1 00 74865 57983 1), item code 5798300, plant code 21-031 because these products may contain soy protein. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188578.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:14:00 EST Today, Alexia Foods, Inc, Kennewick, WA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Alexia – Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds (frozen seasoned potato wedges) for an undeclared allergen, pine nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pine nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188570.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:11:00 EST Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 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. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_059_2009_Release/index.asp Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:01:00 EST Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188318.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:23:00 EST Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, a Fort Madison, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 91,125 pounds of a canned chili with beans product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect flag on the plastic over-wrap and may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_058_2009_Release/index.asp Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:08:00 EST These products may contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey (milk) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188156.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:48:00 EST San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (fish) because the product was found to be uneviscerated. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187979.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:23:00 EST San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka (fish) because the product was found to be uneviscerated. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187973.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:22:00 EST Crocetti's Oakdale Packing Co., doing business as, South Shore Meats, Inc., a Brockton, Mass., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,039 pounds of fresh ground beef patties derived from bench trim as well as mechanically tenderized beef cuts that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_057_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:03:00 EST Today, Mars Snackfood US announced a voluntary recall of its Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream with the lot number 931AB5YN07 because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No related illnesses have been reported to date. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187949.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:00 EST Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling a limited number of tubs of Breyers® ice cream because it was mispackaged and may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of allergic reaction if they consume this product... http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187773.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of smoked beef products (distributed in Oklahoma) that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_056_2009_Release/index.asp Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:01:00 EST Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Milwaukee, Wisc., establishment is recalling approximately 5,522 pounds of beef tongues that may not have had the tonsils completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_055_2009_Release/index.asp Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:03:00 EST Vatran's Fine Foods, Inc., a Tracy, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 11,500 pounds of assorted meat and poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_054_2009_Release/index.asp Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:05:00 EST J.F. O’Neill Packing Company, an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 33,000 pounds of beef tongues that may not have had the tonsils completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_053_2009_Release/index.asp Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:04:00 EST San Diego Meat Company, a San Diego, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 925 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_052_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:02:00 EST Pampanga Food Corporation, an Anaheim, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 28,470 pounds of a frozen skinless sausage cooked cured pork longanisa product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect label and may contain undeclared allergens, anchovies and/or sardines, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Anchovies and sardines are known potential allergens that are not declared on the label. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_051_2009_Release/index.asp Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST Frick's Quality Meats, a Washington, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 756 pounds of Braunschweiger liver sausage products because they were inadvertently packaged with a premium bologna label and contain undeclared milk ingredients. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_050_2009_Release/index.asp Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:02:00 EST Windsor Foods, a Riverside, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_049_2009_Release/index.asp Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:02:00 EST Cascioppo Brothers Meats, Inc., a Seattle, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,000 pounds of frozen sausage products because they may contain undeclared allergens, milk and soy. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_048_2009_Release/index.asp Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:02:00 EST Bay Valley Foods, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pa., establishment is recalling approximately 6,490 pounds of a chunky grilled steak with vegetables canned soup product due to possible underprocessing. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_047_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:00:00 EST Big Boy Food Group, a Warren, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 39,514 pounds of ready-to-eat meal kits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_046_2009_Release/index.asp Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:01:00 EST Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 207 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_045_2009_Release/index.asp Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:02:00 EST Kraft Foods Global, Inc., a Medford, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, soy protein concentrate. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_044_2009_Release/index.asp Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:08:00 EST Pasha Halal Poultry, doing business as Marcacci Meats, a Vineland, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 128 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_043_2009_Release/index.asp Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:08:00 EST This news release was updated August 15, 2009 to correct the product description. One of the recalled brands is "Cattleman's Choice," not "Stock Yards Brand." "Stock Yards Brand" products are not subject to this recall. http://www.cdc.govhttp://service.govdelivery.com/service/view.html?code=USFSIS_64 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:38:00 EST Sterling Pacific Meat Co., a City of Commerce, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,516 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_042_2009_Release/index.asp Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:00:00 EST Beef Packers, Inc., a Fresno, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 825,769 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_041_2009_Release/index.asp Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:04:00 EST Camacho's Food Processing, a Salinas, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,450 pounds of ready-to-eat pork skin products because they were prepared without the benefit of federal inspection. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_040_2009_Release/index.asp Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:03:00 EST