Monthly Archives: July 2010
Recall on Listeria-contaminated Alfalfa Sprouts expanded to Northeast
Specialty Farms LLC has expanded a previous recall on Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and its Organic Sprouts Salad because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recall now includes products shipped to states in the Northeast U.S. The recall …
Food Recalls Not Necessarily Resulting in Product Removal
Food recalls routinely fail to recover all of the product they seek and, according to experts, sometimes even leave tainted foods in stores. Doing so puts consumers at risk of becoming ill from potentially deadly food-borne pathogens. Because recalls are …
Frozen animals used as reptile food linked to Salmonella outbreak
Frozen rats, mice and chicks used as feed for pet reptiles are being linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 17 states. According to an AP report, at least 30 people have contracted Salmonella poisoning after coming in contact with these …
Guacamole, Salsa Source of Iowa Salmonella Outbreak
Iowa health authorities are pinpointing a recent salmonella outbreak that sickened 15 people to guacamole and salsa sold in eastern Iowa farmers markets and grocery stores. Guacamole, salsa and uncooked tamales prepared and distributed by La Reyna Supermarket & Taqueria …
Specialty Farms Recalls Sprouts Due to Listeria Contamination
Specialty Farms LLC has recalled Specialty Farms brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad. The sprouts may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The items were distributed to the Price Chopper supermarket chain and the …
Iams Renal Cat Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
The Procter & Gamble Company is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food, sold under the Iams Veterinary Formula, as a precautionary measure. The renal cat food has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. …
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