Monthly Archives: May 2008

New Mexican salmonella outbreak source still unknown

Five of 19 known salmonella poisonings in New Mexico since early May have resulted in hospitalizations. Still, state health officials there have not been able to identify a source. Ten of the cases in New Mexico have been identified as …

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Menu Foods Contaminated Pet Food Lawsuit Settles for $240,000

A $240,000 settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Menu Foods, which sold contaminated pet food to Hawaii pet owners in 2007. KHNL reports that the company has reached a settlement, in which Menu Foods agreed to …

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Orval Kent Foods Recalls Amish Macaroni Salad for E. coli Contamination

Orval Kent Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 23,000 pounds of Amish Macaroni Salad for E. coli O157:H7 contamination. This recall includes Amish Macaroni Salad with the following UPC codes and associated Use By dates: * UPC 7945368281 Orval Kent Amish …

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Off The Cob Fresh Kernel Corn Recalled for Listeria

Supreme Cuts LLC is recalling 87 cases of Off the Cob Fresh Kernel Corn in 12 oz bags for listeria contamination. The recalled product comes in a 12 oz clear plastic bag marked with a “best if used by” date …

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Outbreak at Princeton linked to sick worker

The salmonella outbreak which sickened at least 28 confirmed patients and possibly more than 40 more has bee linked to a sick food service worker who touched shredded cheese, New York Newsday reports. A deluge of students and staff at …

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Hy-Vee Health Market Milk Recalled for Improper Pasteurization

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has issued a recall of all half-gallon 1% Hy-Vee Health Market Milk with a product code date before June 2, 2008. This milk has been recalled for a potential health risk due to improper …

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