Category: Food Poisoning

Crider Foods is recalling about 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.

According to an alert issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the canned beef may have been contaminated due to a spice mix used by an outside supplier.

The products were processed on Oct. 22, 2020, and March 15, 2021, and could cause serious health risks. …Read the rest »

Thousands of pounds of frozen cooked lobster meat are being recalled by a Maine company because of potential listeria contamination.

According to a news report, Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, Maine, said it issued the recall after identifying the potential for contamination during routine sampling.

The tainted lobster meat was sent to Maine and New Hampshire companies for distribution nationwide but could cause serious illnesses. …Read the rest »

At least 127 people have been infected amid a nationwide outbreak of salmonella that has left victims with serious symptoms.

According to a KTLA news report, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infections have been detected in 25 states as of Sept. 15, with California reporting three cases.

Some of the infections resulted in hospitalizations and serious illnesses – and could be subject to lawsuits. …Read the rest »

Aldi has recalled an entire lot of Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing because it could potentially be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a type of bacteria.

According to Consumer Reports, the recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sept. 16. So far, no illnesses have been reported as a result of these contaminated products.

But bacterial contamination has the potential to cause serious side effects and health issues for consumers. …Read the rest »

Fratelli Beretta USA Inc. is recalling about 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products for possible salmonella contamination, which is the latest outbreak linked to deli meats.

According to a USA Today news report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the New Jersey company’s recall for 24-ounce trays of ready-to-eat meat shipped to retailers nationwide, including Costco.

The recall comes days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was investigating salmonella outbreaks across 17 states believed to involve Italian-style meats. …Read the rest »

Hostess Brands has issued a recall for some of its hamburger and hotdog buns because of concerns over possible salmonella and listeria contamination.

According to a news report, the voluntary recall was issued by the company and includes Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns and Hostess Soft White Hot Dog Buns.

Foods that are contaminated with bacteria can give consumers serious ill effects and sicknesses. …Read the rest »

Serenade Foods is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded, and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that could be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

According to a CNN news report, the products were produced on Feb. 25 and Feb. 25 and were shipped to distributors across the country. They were sold at retailers nationwide including Aldi.

The recall was issued after a spate of reports involving consumers eating the chicken products and then suffering illnesses, sparking a bacteria investigation. …Read the rest »

A recall has been issued for more than 295,000 pounds of raw beef because it may be potentially contaminated with E. coli.

According to a USA Today news report, Greater Omaha Packing, a meat processor in Omaha, Nebraska, is recalling select products produced on July 13 due to dangerous contamination fears.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that the products may be contaminated with the strain of E. coli O157:H7 and have an establishment number “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. …Read the rest »

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are conducting an investigation into a multistate outbreak of E. coli.

According to a news release issued by the CDC, as of July 27, a total of 16 people infected with E. coli have been reported from 12 states so far. The illnesses began on dates ranging from Feb. 26 to June 21, and have been linked to cake mix batter.

Some of the victims have suffered serious health issues, and several have been hospitalized as a result. …Read the rest »

Whole Foods Market has issued a voluntary recall for two types of Cahill cheddar cheeses sold in its specialty department because of potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.

According to news reports, the grocery chain recalled Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar cheeses from 44 stores in 22 states.

There is a danger that the recalled cheeses are contaminated with a type of bacteria that could cause serious illness for anyone eating it. …Read the rest »