Category Archives: Foodborne Illness

FDA Recalls Stuffed Olives Due to Botulism

According to news sources, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cooperation with Pure Italian, LLC, announced the voluntary recall of the company’s Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds because of their potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This … Continue reading

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36 Million Pounds of Ground Turkey Recalled

In a press release, the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the Us Department of Agriculture and Cargill Meat Solutions of Springdale, AK, announced the recall of around 36 million pounds of ground turkey due to Salmonella contamination. … Continue reading

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CDC Investigates Multi-Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak

Media outlets found that a recent study was published Wednesday as US health officials investigate a multi-state outbreak of an antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella known as S. Heidelberg that has killed one person in California and made 77 individuals seriously … Continue reading

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Smoked Duck Breasts Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella

In a press release, Palmex Inc, of New York, announced the recall of around 197 pounds of imported, ready-to-eat, smoked duck breast that are potentially contaminated with salmonella. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) stated … Continue reading

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E. coli Screening May Come to an End

News sources report that recent budget cuts may force Congress to eliminate the only national program that screens US fruits and vegetables for E. coli bacteria on a regular basis. The House of Representatives approved a bill last month that … Continue reading

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Nestle Issues Recall of Cat Food Due to Salmonella

In a press release, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of three types of cat food by Nestle Purina PetCare Company due to the possible contamination of salmonella. The recall affects 870 bags of dry … Continue reading

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FDA Recalls Dole Italian Salad Blend Due to Listeria

In a press release, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of Dole Fresh Vegetables’ 2,880 cases of DOLE Italian Blend salad. Four hundred and forty-two cases of Kroger Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend salad are … Continue reading

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Kosher Pound Cake Recalled Due to Mislabeled Allergen

In a press release, Cinderella Sweets announced the recall of their SHABTAI Gourmet Brand Cindy’s Scrumptious Chocolate Chip Pound Cake because of a mislabeling of the egg ingredient, a known food allergen. The company conducted a review of the product … Continue reading

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California Manufacturer Recalls Meatballs Due to Undeclared Allergen

In a press release, Kim Son Food Co, a food-manufacturing firm based in Oakland, CA, announced the recall of approximately 84,000lbs of cooked beef and pork meatball products due to the misbranding and non-declaration of a known food allergen. The … Continue reading

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Pig Ear Recall Extends to Other Companies

In addition to the previously reported recall of Boss Pets Products Pig Ear due to salmonella contamination, the voluntary recall has widened in scope to include Blackman Industries and 5 more states. The distributor, Keys Manufacturing, has notified both companies … Continue reading

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