United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling selected types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives and Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup, because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism.
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup is packaged in a red & white boxed container with black lettering and is approximately 15oz in size. Divina Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue and yellow label. Divina Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue label. These items have been recalled due to a lack of temperature control during the distribution process.
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 distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. No illnesses associated with this recall have not been reported.
The recalled products include:
- TABATCHNICK 15 OZ YANKEE BEAN SOUP UPC 07126229491
- DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,FETA CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352780
- DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,BLUE CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352790
Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese were distributed to the stores identified below. The date code affected states: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012.
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup was distributed to the Safeway store in Corte Madera, CA. The date code affected states: Best If Used By 05 04 14. This date code sold at other retail outlets has not been affected.
| SAFEWAY #0583 | 1606 N AVE | SPEARFISH | SD |
| SAFEWAY #1577 | 6520 S ACADEMY ROAD | COLORADO SPRINGS | CO |
| SAFEWAY #1615 | 3325 28TH STREET | BOULDER | CO |
| SAFEWAY #1644 | 7655 MCLAUGHLIN RD | FALCON | CO |
| SAFEWAY #2761 | 1165 MAIN ST | LANDER | WY |
| SAFEWAY #2792 | 27152 MAIN ST | CONIFER | CO |
| SAFEWAY #2910 | 1632 HOVER ROAD | LONGMONT | CO |
Date code Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012 sold at other retail outlets has not been affected.
Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese were distributed to the following states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, South Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming through the following retail stores: Carrs, Safeway, Pavilion and Vons. The following date codes were affected:
Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012, Best Used By: 15 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 30 DEC 2011
These date codes sold at other retail outlets have not been affected.
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall of ASSI Brand Oysters
A norovirus outbreak that has sickened at least three people in Washington state has prompted a recall of ASSI brand frozen, shucked oyster meat from Korea. Those who became ill ate oyster meat at a Washington restaurant prior to the onset of symptoms.
Korean Farms of Sante Fe Springs, Calif., the distributor, is recalling three-pound bags of frozen, shucked oyster meat it distributed to Washington, California, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, and Utah.
The bags are labeled ASSI Brand “INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN OYSTER” with a “Better if Used By” date of “2013.02.232.” They were shipped in boxes of 10 bags each with the lot number C-110223, appearing on each shipping carton , along with a “SHUCKED DATE: 2011.02.24.
The most comnon norovirus symptoms are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Illness often begins suddenly and can make people feel extremely ill with frequent vomiting and diarrhea. Most people get better within 1 to 2 days. Dehydration can be a problem among some people with norovirus infection, especially the very young, the elderly, and people with other illnesses.
Norovirus is highly contagious. People with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days and perhaps for as long as 2 weeks after recovery, making control of this disease difficult. Norovirus can spread quickly in settings such as day care centers or nursing homes. Health officials urge anyone with these symptoms to seek medical attention immediately.
Schnucks Salad Bars Implicated in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
St. Louis County health officials have indicated that an “overwhelming majority” of the 34 people sickened in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak reported eating items from a Schnucks salad bar before becoming ill. Four E. coli victims interviewed by the Post-Dispatch said they had eaten produce from salad bars at Schnucks in High Ridge, Ladue, downtown St. Louis and Ballwin.
Our attorneys have been contacted by victims of this outbreak and their families and are investigating a lawsuit against Schnucks on behalf of E. coli victims to recover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. The epidemiological evidence so far points to a strong association between Schnucks salad bars and the E. coli infections.
Schnucks has responded to the outbreak in a news release: “To date, no tests taken from Schnucks stores have come back positive for E. coli and no original source has been pinpointed, but Schnucks Food Safety is taking every possible precaution.” One of the precautions was pulling strawberries and lettuce from the salad bars.
Missouri and federal health officials are still testing food and environmental samples collected at Schnucks locations. Finding the outbreak strain of E. coli in one of the samples would be the “smoking gun,” but there is already ample evidence to support a lawsuit against Schnucks.
Cathy Diehl of Jefferson County told the Post-Dispatch that she was surprised that health officials did not collect the leftover salad that her 9-year-old daughter had eaten before being hospitalized for a week with an E. coli infection. This is why our law firm does an independent investigation. We have leftovers tested if the health department does not take that step.
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his litigation team represent E. coli victims throughout the United States and have won millions for their clients. There clients include E. coli victims who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP),
News Source: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/fitness/article_c3b34b7b-ea5a-59f6-93e5-5ef7609ee784.html#ixzz1cSLJ7Cwv
Publix Spinach Dip Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall for spinach dip because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered as a result of routine microbial testing conducted by Publix, according to the FDA. The 16 ounce containers of prepackaged spinach dip were sold at Publix retail deli departments with a UPC of 41415-00062 and use by date of OCT 10 C1. The spinach dip was sold in Publix grocery stores in Florida. The following counties in Florida did not receive recalled product: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee. Publix stores in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee are not involved with this recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. However, Listeria has an incubation period as long as 70 days, so anyone who as eaten the recalled Publix spinach dip should watch for symptoms of listeriosis, the illness caused by food contaminated with Listeria bacteria. The symptoms of listeriosis include:
- Flu-like fever and muscle aches
- Upset stomach or diarrhea
- Stiff neck, headache, loss of balance, confusion or convulsions
- Flu-like symptoms in pregnant women
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 147,500 employees, with 2010 sales of $25.1 billion. Currently Publix has 1,038 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 14 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey.
Washington E. coli and HUS Risk: Pride & Joy Raw Milk Recall
Our attorneys are investigating possible E. coli poisoning cases in Washington that may be associated with Pride & Joy Creamery, LLC of Granger, Washington. E. coli can lead to kidney failure caused by a serious complication of an E. coli infection called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Contact our lawyers for a free consultation.
Pride & Joy Creamery Raw Milk Recall
Pride & Joy Creamery is recalling raw fluid milk because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) that can cause serious illness, including E. coli-HUS. The unpasteurized milk was sold at the farm and distributed through nine retail outlets in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Skagit counties.
The recall was initiated after sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) discovered that the raw milk was contaminated with Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli. Pride & Joy Dairy and WSDA are continuing their investigation into the source of the problem.
WSDA and other public health officials are exploring the possibility that there has been human illness linked to this milk.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections may cause severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloody stool. Symptoms generally appear three to four days after exposure, but can take as long as nine days to appear. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact a health care provider.
As discussed above, an E. coli infection sometimes causes hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious disease in which red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail. Infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.
Pride & Joy Raw Cow’s Milk bearing expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 has been recalled. The milk is sold only in gallon, half gallon and quart containers. Recalled raw milk was sold from the on-farm store at 2145 Liberty Road in Granger, WA and from the following locations:
Sno-isle
804 Grand Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-259-3798
Truhealth
18001 Bothell-Everet
Suite 109
Bothell, WA 98012
Phone: 425-415-8410
Marlenes Market
2951 S. 38th ST.
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone 253-472-4080
Marlenes Market
2565 s. Gateway Center Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone; 253-839-0933
Skagit Valley Food
202 S. 1st Street
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Phone; 360-336-9777
Manna Mills
21705 66th Ave, West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: 425-775-3479
Madison Market
1600 Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-329-1545
Nature’s Market
26011 104th Ave, SE
Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 253-854-5395
Sunshine Corner Nutrition
15220 SE 272th, Suite F
Kent, WA 98042
Phone: 253-631-1069
If someone has been sickened after drinking Pride & Joy Creamery raw milk, contact an attorney immediately to protect legal rights. Consumers who have purchased Pride & Joy raw milk with expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund if no one has been sickened by the milk. The incubation period for E. coli can be as long as 10 days.
