Monthly Archives: February 2010

Crushed Red Pepper recalled due to Salmonella contamination

Wholesome Spice, Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling all lots of its Crushed Red Pepper because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. According to a release from the company, the recall includes all lots of 25-pound boxes of the pepper sold between …

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Washington state dairy recalling raw milk due to E. coli infection

A Washington state dairy is recalling its raw milk because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Jackie’s Jersey Milk said state tests showed that samples of its raw milk tested positive for the bacteria. The recall affects Jackie’s …

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Norovirus aboard Celebrity Cruises ship sickens more than 400

A Norovirus outbreak on board a Celebrity Cruises ship has sickened about 419 people. USA Today reports that many of the 1,800 people on board a scheduled 11-night voyage through the Caribbean Sea have complained of vomiting, upset stomach and …

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Gainesville Retirement Homes Hit With Norovirus

Residents at two Gainesville, Florida retirement facilities have been affected by an apparent norovirus outbreak in recent days. At the Atrium, 26 of 204 residents and eight of 52 staff members have confirmed cases of the virus, which causes gastroenteritis, …

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Three soft cheeses recalled due to Listeria poisoning

A Washington state company is recalling three types of its soft cheese because it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In a statement frm Queseria Bendita, Yakima, the Queso Fresco, Panela and Requeson cheeses are potentially contaminated. Cheeses with a …

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Fresh & Easy Recalls Granola Bars Due to Salmonella

El Segundo, California-based Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc has issued a voluntary recall of all fresh&easy brand chewy chocolate chip granola bars. The recall is a result of an earlier recall by Thumb Oilseed Producers, who manufactured an ingredient …

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