Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Beef Recall By Hannaford Grocery Stores
A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 14 people has prompted the Hannaford grocery store chain to issue a recall on an undetermined amount of fresh ground beef products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.
As a result of on-going epidemiologic and traceback investigations, as well as in-store reviews, FSIS, working with the CDC and its state health partners, determined that there is a link between the outbreak and the ground beef sold by the Scarborough, Maine-based grocery chain.
The Salmonella Typhimurium strain associated with this outbreak is reported rarely in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 14 people are ill, 11 of whom reported consuming ground beef. Seven people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
The outbreak strain has initially tested resistant to multiple commonly prescribed antibiotics, including drug classes such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and cephalosporins.
Ten of the 14 case-patients reported purchasing ground beef at Hannaford stores in Maine, New York, New Hampshire and Vermont between Oct. 12 and Nov. 20. No other product description is available at this time. FSIS has so far been unable to determine responsible suppliers.
The various ground beef packages bear sell-by dates of Dec. 17, 2011 or earlier and were sold at Hannaford stores throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/
The products subject to recall are any size package of the following:
“73% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef”
“75% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef”
“80% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef”
“85% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef”
“90% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef”
“80% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef”
“85% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef”
“90% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef”
“85% Nature’s Place Ground Beef”
“90% Nature’s Place Ground Beef”
Eating food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, infants or the elderly. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours.
If you have legal questions about an illness or a hospitalization associated with this outbreak, contact the foodbrone illness attorneys at PritzkerOlsen for a free consultation.
Pacific International Recalls Cilantro On Salmonella Fears
Pacific International Marketing is recalling 6,141 cartons of cilantro for potential contamination with Salmonella. The company, based in Salinas, Calif., distributed the product in cartons of 60 bunches, 30 bunches and 20- 3 bunched sleeves.
The cilantro was available for purchase between November 16th and December 10th. The bunches have the word “Pacific” on the twist tie and the UPC code, which is 33383 80104. The UPC code for sleeves is 40695 80104. The product was distributed in California, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana, South Carolina, and Missouri through retailers.
No Illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is the result of a positive FDA Salmonella test taken at the distributor level. The product originates from Salt River Farming, located in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The source of contamination is unknown.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include 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.
House of Raeford Farms Chicken Breast Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
House of Raeford Farms is recalling approximately 4,140 pounds of cooked chicken breasts that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products subject to recall include:
18 to 22-lb boxes containing two 9 to 11-lb. “BONELESS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST”
The recalled products were produced in Raeford, N.C. and bear the establishment number “P-239A” inside the USDA mark of inspection along with a product code of “94268″ and a package date of “1270″ (Sept. 27, 2011). The products were shipped to delicatessens and food service institutions for further processing in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
The problem was discovered after a customer’s laboratory sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious, potentially fatal disease. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Among pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Fair Oaks Cheese Recalled, Possibly Tainted With Listeria
Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheeses in one half pound retail packages cheeses and cheese gift boxes produced are being recalled because of potential Listeria contamination.
Fair Oaks cheeses are produced by Fair Oaks Dairy Products, LLC of Fair Oaks, Indiana which issued a voluntary recall on December 3, after Laboratory analysis confirmed that a four year aged Cheddar cheese marketed in one half pound packages contained Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled cheeses have the Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheese label and were sold between September 30, 2011 and December 3, 2011.The cheeses were sold at the Fair Oaks Dairy store in Northwest Indiana, to other stores directly, and through distributors primarily in Northern and Central Indiana and Northeast Illinois. One store in Sulphur Springs, Texas area also has received the product.
The 1/2 lb. packages of cheese are wrapped in clear plastic with the label “Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheese” and the name of the variety on the front panel of the package. The recall includes gift boxes that contain any of the cheeses listed below.
Listeria monocytogenes, can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Symptoms may include fever and muscle aches, sometimes preceded by diarrhea and other gastrointestinal distress. Among pregnant women, isteria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No illnesses have been reported in association with this outbreak
The varieties included in the recall are as follows: Asiago, Butterkase, Gouda, Aged Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Havarti, Pepper Havarti, Habanero Havarti, Onion Havarti, Veggie Havarti, Havarti Dill, Sweet Swiss, Smoked Sweet Swiss, Emmentaler, Calico, Mozzarella, Farmers, Cheese Curds, Muenster, Provolone, Lacy Swiss, Cheddar, Cheddar Mild, 1 yr. Cheddar, 2 yr. Cheddar, 3 yr. Cheddar, 4 yr. Cheddar, and 5 yr. Cheddar. Each variety is identified on the label. There are no identifying dates or UPCs on the packages.
Trans-Ocean Products Recalls Smoked Salmon Potentially Contaminated With Listeria
Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling smoked salmon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
On November 22, Trans-Ocean announced the recall 4 ounce “transOCEAN Wild Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon” with lot numbers 1280W & 1293W after the manufacturer reported the problem. The recalled fish was distributed to four supermarket chains in six states:Demoulas Marketbasket in Massachusetts and New Hampshire; Giant Eagle in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio. Distribution of the product has been suspended while the FDA and Trans-Ocean Products investigate the source of the problem.
The product, sliced cold-smoked Sockeye salmon, is vacuum packaged in a white and green plastic pouch and bears the brand name “transOCEAN.” The lot number is ink jetted on the back panel of the package, on the right hand margin. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm281369.htm
Cozy Vale Raw Milk Recalled For Possible E. coli Contamination
Cozy Vale Creamery has issued a raw milk recall because of possible E. coli contamination.
On November 23, the Tenino. Wash.-based dairy issued a recall for raw whole milk, raw skim milk and raw cream after E.coli was discovered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) during routine testing. Since August, three Cozy Vale customers have contracted E. coli infections.
The recalled milk and cream have “best if used by” dates up to and including December 6 and were sold in pint, quart, half-gallon and gallon containers were sold at the on-farm store at 7018 Churchill Road, Tenino, WA and at the following locations:
Marlene’s Market, 2951 S. 38th St., Tacoma, WA
Marlene’s Market, 2565 S. Gateway Center Pl., Federal Way, WA
Mt. Community Co-op, 105 Carter St., Eatonville WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 3111, Pacific Ave., Olympia, WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 921 Rogers, Olympia, WA
Olympia Local Foods, 2442 Mottman Rd S.W., Turnwater, WA
Yelm Co-op, 404 1st St., Yelm WA
