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Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Cookie Dough

Posted By Drew Falkenstein on May 21, 2013

Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF  Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The baking mix products were distributed nationwide through direct sales and food service distribution centers.

Products affected are:

Product Code Description Packaging Size
T3314 Eco-Cuisine Basic Brownie Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per box or 25 lb. bulk box
T3333 Eco-Cuisine Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla 17.5 oz bag/10 bags per box
T3388 Eco-Cuisine Ground Beef Style Quick Mix 10 lb box
T3394 Eco-Cuisine Sausage Style Quick Mix 10 lb box
T3416 Eco-Cuisine Chocolate Cookie Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
T3417 Eco-Cuisine Lemon Muffin Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
T3418 Eco-Cuisine English Scone Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
CM25COOK Central Milling Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb bag
CM25MUFF Central Milling Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb bag
CM25SCON Central Milling Basic Scone Mix 25 lb bag

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was as the result of notification by CHS Foods that ingredients used in the aforementioned products were being recalled for Salmonella.  The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Minnesota “Team D” Weighs in on Krinos brand tahini Salmonella

Posted By Drew Falkenstein on May 17, 2013

That is “Team Diarrhea.”

State officials investigate Salmonella illnesses linked to Krinos brand tahini

Two Minnesota children sickened with strains of bacteria matching those found in national recall

Two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old – have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer. State health and agriculture officials today said consumers should not eat Krinos brand tahini from the affected lots and sizes noted below. The product should be discarded, and the lid of the product can be returned to Krinos for a refund.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the product was recalled April 28 after the Michigan Department of Agriculture found Salmonella Montevideo in routine sampling. The FDA also found Salmonella Mbandaka in further sampling of the same brand of tahini and the strain matches the DNA fingerprint of a strain associated with a small multi-state cluster of salmonellosis cases.

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed that the infection in one of the Minnesota cases matches the Mbandaka outbreak strain and one matches the Montevideo strain. Neither child was hospitalized and both are recovering.

Samples of the tahini from the homes of the Minnesota cases have been collected and are being analyzed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Laboratory.

The Krinos brand tahini sesame paste was distributed nationwide through retail stores. It is sold in 1 lb. glass jars, 2 lb. glass jars and in 40 lb. plastic pails. The UPC codes for the products are 0-75013-28500-3 (1 lb. jar), 0-75013-28510-2 (2 lb. jar) and 0-75013-04018-3 (40 lb. pail). The recalled lots have a code stamped on the lid of EXP JAN 01 – 2014 up to and including EXP JUN 08 – 2014 and EXP OCT 16 – 2014 up to and including EXP MAR 15 – 2015.

FDA warns consumers about potential health risk with Juices Incorporated juice products

Posted By Drew Falkenstein on May 10, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to consume any juice products or other beverages from Juices Incorporated (aka Juices International and Juices Enterprises) of Brooklyn, N.Y. The company’s carrot and beet juice products have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness. Consumers are warned not to consume these products even if they do not look or smell spoiled.

Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness; dizziness; double-vision; and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these symptoms after consuming carrot or beet juice products from Juices Incorporated should seek immediate medical attention.

Although previously distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, Juices Incorporated products were recently found in retail establishments and restaurants in the New York City area, and consumers may have moved the products beyond this region.

The following Juices Incorporated juice products pose a particular concern for Clostridium botulinum contamination:

Carrot Juice Drink

Carrot & Beet Juice Drink

Carrot & Ginger Drink

Double Trouble Carrot Punch

Ginger Beet Juice

Beet Juice Drink

The products are packaged under the following brand names:

Juices Incorporated

Juices International

Juices Enterprises

On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint for permanent injunction against the owners of Juices Incorporated after FDA inspections revealed continuing violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, including insanitary conditions at the Juices Incorporated facility. Under a January 3, 2011 Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction (Consent Decree), the owners of Juices Incorporated are required to stop manufacturing and distributing any articles of food, including all juice products and other beverages, until they correct the food safety deficiencies and insanitary conditions at their facility.

Subsequently, on June 21, 2012, U.S. District Court Judge Sandra L. Townes for the Eastern District of New York issued an Order to Enforce Consent Decree after the owners of Juices Incorporated failed to comply with the requirements of the Consent Decree. FDA investigators recently confirmed that Juices Incorporated and its owners continue to manufacture and distribute juice products and other beverages in violation of the Consent Decree and the Court’s Order to Enforce Consent Decree.

Although Clostridium botulinum has never been found inJuices Incorporated’s juice products, FDA is concerned about the firm’s continuing production of potentially hazardous juice products despite the requirements of the Consent Decree and Order to Enforce Consent Decree. Because the company was ordered not to manufacture or distribute any food, FDA is also warning consumers not to consume other Juices Incorporated beverages, including but not limited to: Ginger Beer Drink, Agony Peanut Punch, Front End Lifter Magnum Punch, Irish Sea Moss, Cashew Punch, Sorrel Drink, Pineapple Twist, Soursop Juice, and Corn Punch.

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act refers to unsanitary conditions as insanitary.

Listeria Test Prompts Herring Recall

Posted By Andy Weisbecker on May 1, 2013

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1stAve Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

The recalled Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” in Oil is packaged in 7 oz (200 grams) plastic containers with a code: Best before (L): 11.02.2014. The UPC code is: 4 751004 071607. Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices is packaged in 7 oz (200 grams) plastic containers with a code: Best before (L): 11.02.2014. The UPC code is: 4 751004 079429. The products were sold in New York State.They are products of Latvia

The recall initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel found the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Tahini Sesame Paste Recalled After Salmonella Test

Posted By Drew Falkenstein on May 1, 2013

Krinos Foods, LLC. of Long Island City, New York is voluntarily recalling its TAHINI sesame paste, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonellacan result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The TAHINI sesame paste product comes in 1 LB and 2 LB glass jars. The UPC code of the 1 LB jar is 0-75013-28500-3 and the 2 LB jar is 0-75013-28510-2. The recalled lots have a code stamped on the lid between “EXP OCT 16 – 2014” up to and including “EXP MAR 15 – 2015”.

To Krinos’s knowledge, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

The potential for contamination was noted after the Michigan Department of Agriculture conducted routine testing on a sample of the product in a retail store and advised Krinos of the positive test results. Krinos has ceased distribution of the product as FDA, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and the company, continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

More Fish with more Listeria

Posted By Bruce Clark on April 19, 2013

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

The recalled Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej” is packaged in 17.64oz (500grams) in plastic containers.The 17.64oz (500gram) container has a partial code: 01.14 and UPC Number 7541004076916. Salmon Fillet Slices packaged in 7.5oz plastic container and has a code.15.07.13(17JL), Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil 11.64oz (330gram) is packaged in plastic oval type containers. The 11.64oz (330gram) container has a code 07.01.14(09JR) .The products were sold in New York State.They are products of Latvia.

The recall initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel found the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Manda Packing Recalls 500,000 lbs of Listeria Tainted Meat

Posted By Andy Weisbecker on April 12, 2013

Manda Packing Company, a Baker, La., establishment, is expanding its recall to include approximately 468,000 pounds of roast beef, ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog head cheese, corned beef, and pastrami due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-July 1, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “P-8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-July 2, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 9, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These products may have been sliced at retail delis, and if so will not bear this packaging information. The products were shipped for further distribution, for sale at retail, and to retail deli stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

FSIS was alerted to the problem by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, who took an intact sample of cooked roast beef at a retail establishment on April 5, 2013, which later confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is now being expanded because of additional samples from additional production dates which returned positive for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Smoked and Pickled Herring Recalled Due to Botulism Risk

Posted By Bill Marler on April 5, 2013

Little Mermaid Smoke House is recalling Smoked Herring and Pickled Herring fish because the products were found to be uneviscerated, and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The following products are recalled: Little Mermaid Smoked Herring fish Sold prior to 04/04/2013 and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring fish Sold prior to 04/04/2013

The recalled products are manufactured by Little Mermaid Smoke House and distributed in the state of California. These products are sold as whole fish, packaged in vacuum sealed packaging, and labeled “Little Mermaid Smoke House” which varies in weight and size. There are no codes listed on the products. The recall includes products sold prior to 04/03/2013.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products were found to be uneviscerated during an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.

10.5 Million Pound (5,250 Tons) of E. coli O121 – Tainted Frozen Mini Meals and Snack Items Recalled

Posted By Bill Marler on April 4, 2013

24 Sickened in 15 States so far.

Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, New York is expanding its recall of various heat treated, not fully cooked frozen mini meals and snack items to more than 10.5 million pounds because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The expanded recall covers all products produced at the company’s Waycross, Ga. plant with “Best by” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.  Each product package above contains the establishment number “EST. 27232″ or “P-27233″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall were produced between July 1, 2011 and March 29, 2013 then distributed for retail or restaurant sale nationwide. FSIS and the establishment are concerned that some product may be present in household freezers.

FSIS was notified of a multistate investigation of E. coli O121 illnesses on March 19, 2013. Food samples were collected from an ill individual in New York as part of this investigation, and tested by the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory. At present, the outbreak includes 24 cases in 15 states that led to seven hospitalizations and one case of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. A sample of a Farm Rich frozen chicken mini quesadilla product from a New York case tested positive for the outbreak strain of E. coli O121. Additionally, a sample of leftover Farm Rich mini pepperoni pizza slices product from a Texas case tested positive for the same strain, confirmed by FSIS lab technicians.

When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp

Rich Products Recalls more E. coli Tainted Products

Posted By Bill Marler on April 4, 2013

Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, New York, which previously announced a voluntary recall of certain Farm Rich® and Market Day® products is expanding its voluntary recall to include all products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant with “Best By” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014 due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. coli O121”). The expanded recall is in addition to products recalled on March 28, 2013.

The CDC has reported 24 cases of E. coli 0121 in 15 states. Symptoms of the illness include mild to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Blood is often seen in the stool. Usually little or no fever is present. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within 5-10 days, certain individuals can develop a complication called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) which can cause the kidneys to fail. HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition could lead to serious kidney damage and even death.

Specific product information is as follows:

Foodservice Products

The production date range for these products is: Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088.

Product Code Product Description Julian Dates UPC Code
65232 Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Pepperoni Pizzata 10/2.5lb 15821182 – 15823088 10041322652321
65233 Farm Rich 1 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 5/5lb. 15821182 – 15823088 10041322652338
65234 Farm Rich Turkey Pizzata 9/3lb. 15821182 – 15823088 00041322652348
65265 Farm Rich 2 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 2 oz.10/2.7lb. 15821182 – 15823088 10041322652659
65268 Farm Rich 1 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 1/25lb. 15821182 – 15823088 10041322652680
65278 Farm Rich 2 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 2oz. 10/2.7lb. 15821182 – 15823088 00041322652782
65282 Pepperoni Pizzata 1/24.75lb. 15821182 – 15823088 00041322652829
65292 Farm Rich Handheld Stuffed Pepperoni Pleezer 10/2.57lb. 15821182 – 15823088 10041322652925
65302 BBQ Chicken Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb. 15821182 – 15823088 00041322653024
65303 Meatball Marinara Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb 15821182 – 15823088 00041322653031

Consumer Brands Products

Product Code Product Description Julian Dates UPC Code Case Code Best By Date
32521 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 44 oz. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 32521 1 1 00 41322 32521 8 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
32522 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 44oz. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 32521 1 1 00 41322 32522 5 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36450 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37813 2 1 00 41322 36450 7 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36633 Farm Rich Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35603 1 1 00 41322 36633 4 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36450 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37433 1 1 00 41322 36450 7 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37455 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 2 lb. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37455 4 1 00 41322 37455 1 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35611 Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 20 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35611 6 1 00 41322 35611 3 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35618 Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks 21 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35618 5 1 00 41322 35618 2 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35622 Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers 21 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35622 2 1 00 41322 35622 9 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35631 Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 18 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35611 6 1 00 41322 35631 1 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35633 Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35603 1 1 00 41322 35633 5 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37433 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37813 2 1 00 41322 37433 9 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
55312 Schwan’s Mini Meatball Sandwiches 1 lb. bags 3G1182XXXX – 3G3088XXXX 0 72180 55312 6 1 00 72180 55312 3 N/A
61008 Schwan’s Baked Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags 3G1182XXXX – 3G3088XXXX 0 72180 61008 9 1 00 72180 61008 6 N/A
35635 Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 18 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35635 2 1 00 41322 35635 9 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35643 Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35643 7 1 00 41322 35643 4 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37690 Farm  Rich Mini Pizza Slices 7.2 oz. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37690 9 1 00 41322 37690 6 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35634 Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks 21 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 35634 5 1 00 41322 35634 2 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37443 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37443 1 1 00 41322 37443 8 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37691 Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 7 oz. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 37691 6 1 00 41322 37691 3 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
80435 Market Day Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. cartons 15821182 – 15823088 0 41322 80435 8 1 00 41322 80435 5 Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014

The products were distributed nationwide to Retail Stores and select Foodservice Distribution Customers.

Rich’s has already notified all of its distributors and customers who have received the product in question, and has directed them to remove and destroy the affected product. All other affected product under Rich’s control has been quarantined and will be destroyed. Rich’s has previously filed with the Reportable Food Registry, ICSR #1029392. A new Reportable Food Registry filing has been made, ICSR # 1029453 and is linked to the original report.