Kradjian Recalls Cheese on Listeria Fears
Kradjian Imp Co. of Glendale, CA is recalling 231 Cases of Cedar brand Tresse Cheese and Cedar brand Shinglish cheese, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
The recalled products are:
Cedar brand Shinglish firm unrippened cheese, delivered before November 13, 2011 UPC: 78546 10000
Cedar brand Tresse firm unrippened cheese, delivered before November 13, 2011 UPC 78546 01000
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an infection that is especially dangerous to young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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
ALDI Sold Cantaloupe From Jensen Farms
ALDI was one of the retailers that sold Jensen Farm cantaloupes which have been identified as the source of the multi-state Listeria outbreak that has stricken more than 100 people in 26 states.
The Illinois-based retailer was notified of a potential problem in mid-September and immediately recalled the melons from its 1,100 U.S. stores which are located in 31 states, primarily from Kansas to the East Coast, including the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and South Florida.
The cantaloupes affected by this voluntary recall were sold individually in the fresh produce section in ALDI stores. The whole cantaloupes had a green and white sticker that read: Product of USA- Frontera Produce-Colorado Fresh-Rocky Ford-Cantaloupe or a gray, yellow, and green sticker that reads: Jensen Farms-Sweet Rocky Fords.
ALDI removed all of these cantaloupes from store shelves in September and currently stocks cantaloupes from other growing regions that are not subject to this recall. However, the incubation period for listeriosis can take up to 70 days, so customers who may have purchased and eaten tainted melons before the recall was announced, may not show signs of illness until mid-November.
State and federal health officials urge anyone who believes they have become ill from eating a contaminated melon to seek medical advice. Those with legal questions regarding this outbreak should contact our Listeria attorneys for a free consultation.
