Monthly Archives: June 2009

Duck legs and sausage recalled on Listeria fears

Schaller Mfg. Corp. has been forced to recall at least 564 pounds of duck legs and sausage because it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following specific products have been recalled: .. 2.5-pound approximate-weight vacuum packages, 6 legs per …

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Oregon company recalls nearly 40,000 pounds of ground beef

SP Provisions has recalled nearly 40,000 pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The Portland, Ore., firm announced the following specific ground beef products have been recalled: Cascade Natural Beef Brand: .. 5-pound and …

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White Pepper Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Union International Food Company of City of Industry, California is recalling Lian How Brand White Peppers with red labels. The spice has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Lian How Brand White Pepper in 5 lbs plastic containers …

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Ombudsman Says Lax Inspection Processes To Blame for Cheese Recall

Ombudsman Raymonde Saint-Germaine says the Quebec government was ill-prepared to handle the outbreak of listeria contamination in some cheese products last summer. However, she says that the government’s controversial decision to order the widespread destruction of cheese, regardless of positive …

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Food poisoning puts people more at risk for IBD

People who contracted salmonella or campylobacter poisoning carry a greater risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease for 15 years. A Dutch study has linked prior food poisoning infections – either bouts of salmonella or campylobacter – to an increased risk …

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Illinois company recalls nearly a quarter-million pounds of ground beef

Customers of an Illinois meat company have reported finding metal clips in their product, prompting a recall of 240,000 pounds of ground beef. The U.S.D.A. announced the recall late last week. The affected meat was processed by Holten Meat Inc. …

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