2011

According to news sources, researchers have found a link between a recent multi-state E.coli outbreak and raw cookie dough commonly found in many grocery stores nationwide. The researchers recently published their findings in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal after they found a causal link between a recent outbreak of E.coli in 2009 and ready-to-bake cookie… read more

News from the National Food Safety and Inspection Service website state that a company from Burbank, California has allegedly issued a recall of 4,100 pounds of their ready-to-eat meals. The maker claims the products were prepared without the benefit of federal inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that these… read more

A catering company based in Burbank, California, has issued a recall for their ready-to-eat meals because they were not federally inspected, according to recent news sources. The company is called Judy’s Catering, LLC. The following products have been recalled: 7-in. by 4-in. aluminum containers of Emuna Foods “Chicken Rosemary w/ couscous & mixed vegetable” 7-in…. read more

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, has issued a voluntary recall of one of their spinach products, according to recent news sources. The recall is being conducted after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The product affected by this recall is the fresh bagged… read more

Prepackaged sandwich products are being recalled by Nike All-American sandwiches after it was discovered they may be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to recent news sources. The sandwiches affected by this recall are distributed by Landshire Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are 7.25 ounces each, with a UPC code of 0 9748801741… read more

Yamaya USA, Inc, based out of Torrance, California, is recalling one of their food products after it was discovered it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to news reports. The contamination was discovered by the Food and Drug Administration during a sampling. The product, Masago (Capelin Roe) was distributed to stores in Los Angeles,… read more

Bagged salad blends manufactured by Taylor Farms Retail has been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, according to recent news sources. About 3,265 cases are subject to recall after the Washington State Department of Agriculture found evidence of the bacteria on a package of spinac. The salad was sent to grocers in the following… read more

A Colorado company is conducting a recall of their chicken and steak products due to misbranding, according to recent news sources. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the frozen chicken fajita products may contain steak, and the steak products may contain chicken. Both are made by Phil’s Fresh… read more

A California company is recalled 1,800 lots of frozen ground tuna after discovering elevated histamine levels in the product, according to recent news sources. The company is Osamu Corporation of Gardena, California. The histamine levels can be heightened even more by the state that the tuna is currently in. Histamine in food can cause tingling… read more

Giant Eagle has announced a recall of their shredded iceberg lettuce due to fears of a listeria contamination, according to recent news sources. The packages are 8 ounces and have a sell by date of October 14, 2011. The contamination was discovered by the Food and Drug Administration in a routine sampling test. The lettuce… read more

A Michigan manufacturer is recalling soybean flour and bulk soy meal due to a fear of salmonella contamination, according to recent news sources. The company announcing the reall is Thumb Oilseed Producer’s Cooperative in Ubly, Michigan. The company has recalled 2623, 40 lb. bags and 360, 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour; in addition to… read more

The United States Department of Agriculture is holding a public summit for the safety of pre-harvest food on November 9, 2011, in Washington, DC, according to recent news sources. The summit will be led by the Secretary of Food and Safety. The Secretary has stated that, “In my opinion, the food safety laws have be… read more