RECALL: Arrow Brand Dry Dog Food higher than the acceptable levels of aflatoxin

Affected products are:

ARROWBRAND 21% Dog Chunks SKU #807 40 lb. bag

ARROWBRAND Super Proeaux Dog Food SKU #812 40 lb. bag

ARROWBRAND Professional Formula Dog Food SKU #814 50 lb. bag

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes Lot numbers 4K0341 through 4K0365 and 04K1001 through 4K1325....Primarily Texas and Louisiana MORE.....

UPDATE RECALL: 35,000 Plus cases of Various Sprouts possible Salmonella

• UPDATE: MORE PRODUCTS IN RECALL Green Valley Food Corp. is expanding its recall to include additional products because of a possible health risk. Products which were distributed from 12/07/2011 to 1/1/2012 are affected in this recall and/or if the items have a use by date ranging from 12/22/2011 to 1/17/2012 FULL LIST
• “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. containers with the UPC number 714722228818
• “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” Spicy Sprouts 5 oz. containers with the UPC number 71472222991
• Alfalfa Sprouts 4oz. clamshell UPC number 815098001088
• “100% Natural Onion Sprouts” 4oz. clamshell UPC number 815098002054 MORE.......

RECALL: Organic Celery Seed for Salmonela

O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is sold at all Safeway-owned stores, including Safeway, Carrs, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons. O Organics Organic Celery Seed is packaged in a glass bottle with a net weight of 1.8oz (51g) and marked with a UPC 0-7989341124-8. The product was sold at stores from May 25, 2011, through December 16, 2011. Bottles with the following lot codes and “Best By” dates are subject to the recall: MORE

RECALL: 40,948 LBS of ground beef product Tyson Fresh Meats for Possible E.Coli

The following products are subject to recall: 10-pound chubs of "CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20," packed in cases containing eight chubs.The products subject to recall have a "BEST BEFORE OR FREEZE BY" date of "11/13/11" and "EST. 245C" on the box label. The products were shipped to institutions and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Please be aware a "Chub" Will be "repackaged" ....this is for PEOPLE and PETS.....MORE

RECALL: Dog Power Dry Dog Food High Aflatoxin Levels

Looks like another Brand of Pet Food is being affected by High Levels of Aflatoxin dangerous to our Pets Livers....

• DOG POWER ADULT MAINTENANCE FORMULA 21-12 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• DOG POWER HUNTERS FORMULA 27-14 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• DOG POWER HI-PRO PERFORMANCE FORMULA 26-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): K0004 through K1322.

The affected dry dog food products were distributed in the following states – Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.....MORE

RECALL: Tejava(r) Premium Ice Tea presence of Glass Fragments Found

The 12 oz Tejava® production lot code dates being recalled are:

1BT220 1BT221 1BT222 1BT223
1BT252 1BT253 1BT254 1BT255
1BT277 1BT278 1BT279 1BT280
1BT313

These production codes can be found on the back of the bottle label and on the long panel of the case tray. They are for case UPC 6-54871-24901-2, four pack UPC 6-54871-04901-1, and single bottle UPC 6-54871-00901-5....MORE

RECALL Cargill: River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food

For Dangerous Aflatoxin levels

• PROFESSIONAL FORMULA RIVER RUN HI-NRG 24-20 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN PROFESSIONAL FORMULA 27-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN 21% Protein Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 24% Protein 20% Fat, 40 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 20% Protein 10% Fat, 40 and 50 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 28% Protein 18% Fat, 40 pound bags

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): 4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335 and LL1001 through LL1335.....MORE

RECALL: Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Dry Food

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013 a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels recall primarly effects east coast (AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA) MORE....

RECALL: Whole Foods WA- Golden Glen Creamery Posible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

21 - 4 oz. packages of Herbes de Provence Butter were available at the Whole Foods Market in Redmond, WA. 68 - 4 oz. packages of NW Mushroom Trio Butter were available at the Whole Foods Market in Redmond, WA, and at various Metropolitan Market locations in Washington. Products were distributed between 11/7/11 and 11/28/11 and are in circulation to date...MORE

Ocean Spray Recalls Craisins due to possible "Metal Fragments"

Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages, as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments....MORE

RECALL: 16 oz. Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky Possible Salmonella

The affected product, which is packaged in 16 oz. jars, is as follows:

• UPC: 5150001701 (located on the side of the jar's label below the bar code)
• Production Codes: 1307004 and 1308004
• Best-If-Used-By dates: August 3, 2012 and August 4, 2012
• Chunky product only (not creamy)
• Impacted product would have been purchased between November 8 - 17, 2011

• This product was distributed in: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia......MORE

RECALL: Ready Pac 5,379 cases bagged salad products containing Romaine lettuce possible EColi,

The recall extends only to the listed products with Nov 18 Use-by Date and sold in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
10oz. Ready Pac Caesar Romaine
9.25oz Ready Pac Santa Fe Caesar Complete Salad
10oz. Ready Pac Classic Caesar Complete Salad
10oz. Ready Pac Bella Romaine
10oz. Dining In Classic Caesar Salad Kit
10oz. Raley’s Caesar Romaine
10oz. Trader Joe’s Romaine Salad
16oz. Trader Joe’s Very American Salad
10oz. Safeway Farms Caesar Romaine
9oz. Safeway Farms Hearts of Romaine
10oz. Safeway Farms Complete Caesar Supreme 10.25oz Safeway Farms Complete Southwestern Ranch MORE INFO

RECALL: 3,800 lbs. Badia Spices Pinenuts possible Salmonella

The pine nuts are part of a "Bulk Recall" imported from Turkey and have been repackaged and were sold in retail stores in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey - between June 2011 and October 2011. No illnesses have been reported for any Badia brand pine nuts.

Badia Spices is recalling the following lots of Pinenuts:

(UPC) 033844 00068 – 1 oz Pine nuts in small plastic bags Lot # 84666

(UPC) 033844 00733 – 2 oz Pine nuts in pet bottles Lot # 83184, 85442

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LIMITED RECALL: Tabatchnick Fine Foods Yankee Bean Soup & Foodmatch Divina Olives

United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling selected types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives and Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The following products have been recalled:

TABATCHNICK	15 OZ	YANKEE BEAN SOUP	UPC 07126229491
DIVINA	4 OZ	OLIVES,FETA CHEESE STUFFED	UPC 63172352780
DIVINA	4 OZ	OLIVES,BLUE CHEESE STUFFED	UPC 63172352790

Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup was distributed to the Safeway store in Corte Madera, CA. The date code affected states: Best If Used By 05 04 14. This date code sold at other retail outlets has not been affected.

Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese were distributed to the stores identified below. The date code affected states: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012.......MORE INFO

LIMITED RECALL: Broiled Chicken Livers possible Salmonella

These products would have been repackaged and will not bear the original packaging information The illnesses are linked to the consumption of broiled chicken livers which appear to be ready-to-eat, but are in fact partially cooked and need to be fully cooked before consumption. Illnesses are also linked to chopped liver made from this product at retail stores and institutions. . Each bag or box bears the establishment number "P-787" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

• 10 lb. boxes with two, 5 lb. bags of "Meal Mart Broiled Chicken Liver; Made for Further Thermal Processing"

• 10 lb. boxes of loose packed "Chicken Liver Broiled"

The product was distributed to retail stores and institutional users in Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania....MORE

RECALL: Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds

Almond stuffed olives in 314 ml glass jar have a white label that reads Bio Gaudiano with a green twist off metal lid that has an E0511X lot number and 05/2013 expiration date on it.

However all sizes (glass jars and cans) and all lots being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Two adults hospitalized in Finland were diagnosed with botulism after consuming almond stuffed olives produced by Bio Gaudiano lot# H2510X expiration 09/2012....MORE

85,000 tins of butter cookies distributed by Rite Aid under the Rich Fields Brand

Rite Aid has initiated a voluntary chain wide recall of Rich Fields Butter Cookies for possible Bacillus cereus contamination. This recall affects only 12 oz. tins featuring either a decorative castle or Christmas designs and sold exclusively in Rite Aid stores. Affected products can be identified by the UPC codes 01249596519 and 88411804619 located directly beneath the bar code on the bottom of each tin...MORE

RECALL: 17,305 cases of Nike All-American and Nike Super Poor Boy

Possible Listeria contamination, the sandwich subject to the recall is: Landshire Nike All-American and Landshire Nike Super Poor Boy. This is a pre-packaged, individually wrapped sandwich. Sandwich weight is 7.25ounces (206grams). The Nike All-American UPC code is 0 9748801741 5 and the Nike Super Poor Boy UPC code is 0 9748800001 1. The Nike Super Poor Boy sandwich may also be sold in a 2 count pack and an 8 count pack. The 2 count pack Nike Super Poor Boy UPC code is 0 9748800765 2 and the 8 count pack Nike Super Poor Boy UPC code is 0 9748800712 6...MORE

RECALL: American Egg Productsof five pound cartons of frozen egg

American Egg Products of Blackshear, Georgia, is recalling five pound cartons of frozen egg product, Lot #272-1, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella The Frozen Egg Product, comes in five pound paper cartons. Lot # 272-1 is printed across the side of the master case and is also embossed on the gable of each individual carton inside the case with the plant number as 272 1 P 1105 most likely to be re-distributed to Institutions, such as Schools, Hospitals etc ......MORE

LOCAL ALERT: Los Angeles Contaminated Clipped Spinach

560 Bags of Clipped Spinach Shipped in 2.5lbs Bags to Super King Markets in Los Angeles MORE

RECALL 3,265 cases various salad blends potentially contaminated with Salmonella

The bagged salad products subject to the recall include:


Brand	Item Description
Fresh Selections	Hearts of Romaine 10 oz. bag
Fresh Selections	Leafy Romaine 10 oz. bag
Fresh Selections	Field of Greens 10 oz. bag
Fresh Selections	Romaine Blend 10 oz. bag
HEB	Spring Mix 5 oz. bag
Marketside	Fresh Spinach 10oz bag
Marketside	Caesar Salad Kit 14.6 oz. bag
Marketside	Asian Salad Kit 15 oz. bag
Marketside	Southwest Salad Kit 15oz bag
Marketside	Premium Romaine 9 oz. bag
Marketside	Premium Romaine Family 18 oz. bag
Taylor Farms	Field Greens 8 oz. bag

The products were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Puerto Rico and sold in various retail supermarkets. MORE

UPDATE Cantaloupe death toll hits 25 and still rising

Twenty-five deaths in 12 states are now linked to listeria in cantaloupe, the deadliest known outbreak of foodborne illness in the U.S. in more than 25 years...MORE

Packaged Iceberg Lettuce Recall Listera Contamination

Giant Eagle Farmer's Market eight ounce package of Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, produced by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC, with a use by date of October 14,2011 

The packaged product affected is Giant Eagle Farmer's Market Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (UPC 3003430195).

Additionally, the shredded iceberg lettuce was used in a small number of prepared deli ring sandwiches. The affected deli ring sandwiches include: Giant Eagle Large Italian Sandwich Ring (UPC 23755100000), Giant Eagle Mini Italian Sandwich Ring (UPC 24755500000), Giant Eagle Large New York Sandwich Ring (UPC 22755100000), Giant Eagle Mini New York Sandwich Ring (UPC 25755500000), Giant Eagle Large All America Sandwich Ring (UPC 21755100000), and Giant Eagle Mini All American Sandwich Ring (UPC 26755500000).....MORE....

CA, NV RECALL: 3777,775 LBS Ground Beef - Shipped to restaurants

Commercial Meat Co., Of Los Angeles, Calif.,is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

The products subject to recall were produced between Sept. 7, 2011 and Oct. 6, 2011 and were shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada, as well as one Federal establishment in California for further processing.

The following ground beef products are subject to recall:

• 5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef

• 5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties

• 10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco

• 5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili MORE....

REMINDER: Cut Cantaloupe in Mixed Fruit Salads Also Possibly Contaminated

Just a little reminder, it's not only the Jensen "Whole" Cantaloupe that is possibly contaminated and causing Death and Illness but also Cantaloupe in various Mixed Cut Fruit Salads Depew, New York is recalling approximately 4,800 individual packages of FRESH CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT MIXED FRUIT CONTAINING CANTALOUPE because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, Please be careful MORE.....

Soy Flour Recall Update: IMPT Effects People and Pets Food

Thumb Oilseed Producer’s Cooperative of Ubly, Michigan is recalling 2623, 40 lb. bags and 360, 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour; in addition to 924, .08 ton loads of bulk soy meal because they may be contaminated with

Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products. Especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe or chronic illnesses.

Animals with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and/or vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animal has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. Make sure you wash your hands please MORE........

Cantaloupe RECALL UPDATE: More Die outbreak Widens

Please Toss the Cantaloupe till there is a All Clear Just to Be Safe...

RECALL PEOPLE and PETS Soy Bean Flour for Salmonella

Thumb Oilseed Producer Cooperative of Ubly, Michigan, recalling 2623, 40 lb. bags and 360, 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour; in addition to 924, .08 ton loads of bulk soy meal because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Used in Both People and Pets Food ...MORE

RECALL: CA, AZ 80,000 LBS of Beef Products

Manning Beef, LLC, a Pico Rivera, Calif. recalling approximately 80,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli

The following products are subject to recall:

• Combo bins of BroPack Inc Beef Manufacturing Trimmings "65/35, 50/50 or 85/15" produced on Sept. 23, 2011.

• Combo bins of Paso Prime Beef Manufacturing Trimmings "65/35, 50/50 or 85/15" produced on Sept. 23, 2011.

• 30 and 60 lb. boxes of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef produced on Sept. 23, 2011.

The establishment is recalling a variety of beef primal and subprimal cuts (such as top round and tri tip) and manufacturing trimmings.

BEWARE of YOUR PETS as Well Please…MORE…..

RECALL: Kroger and Buthers Brand 131,000 LBS of Ground Beef

Tyson Fresh Meats Emporia, Kan, is recalling approximately 131,300 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,

• 5-pound chubs of Kroger-brand "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT," packed in 40-pound cases containing eight chubs. Cases bear an identifying product code of "D-0211 QW
• 3-pound chubs of Butcher’s Brand "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT," packed in 36-pound cases each containing 12 chubs. Cases bear an identifying product code of "D-0211 LWIF MORE....
  

UPDATE Cantaloupe death toll hits 14 and still rising

As many as 14 people may be dead in a still-widening outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to contaminated cantaloupes, according to a tally of state health officials' counts, and unfortunately that number is going up and it's not only the "un cut Cantaloupe" that is under recall.....MORE

RECALL: 13,000 Cases Pepperidge Farm Natural Baked Sesame Sticks

10.2oz Boxes of Baked Naturals Sesame Sticks due to the possible inclusion "for free" of thin pieces of wire that consumers have reported The affected product is marked with a yellow 20% More! banner across the top of the package and has the following codes on the top package flap:

W07*1781 Sell by 11/20/2011
W07*1891 Sell by 11/27/2011
W07*1921 Sell by 12/4/2011
W07*2041 Sell by 12/11/2011
W07*2061 Sell by 12/13/2011
W07*2221 Sell by 1/1/2012

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RECALL: 40,000 Pounds Ground Beef Possible E.coli

Palo Duro Meat of Amarillo Texas Recalling 40,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Sent to Georgia for further distribution to institutions including six school districts in the National School Lunch Program each bears "Est. 7282" inside USDA mark of inspection and a production code of 19110 MORE....

CANTALOUPE RECALL EXPANDS TO CA

The whole cantaloupes in question were shipped between July 29th, 2011 and September 10th 2011, and distributed to the following states: IL, WY, TN, UT, TX, CO, MN, KS, NM, NC, MO, NE, OK, AZ, NJ, NY, PA. AND Now California has been added. The whole cantaloupes have a green and white sticker that reads: Product of USA- Frontera Produce-Colorado Fresh-Rocky Ford-Cantaloupe or a gray, yellow, and green sticker that reads: Jensen Farms-Sweet Rocky Fords. If the whole cantaloupe is unlabeled, please contact your retail store for sourcing information. Jensen Farms is requesting any consumer that many have one of these cantaloupes to please destroy the products.

RECALL: Cantaloupe at Least 17 States Involved

Rocky Ford Cantaloupe shipped from July 29 through September 10, 2011, and distributed to at least 17 states with possible further distribution. • The recalled cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria and may be linked to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis. • The CDC reports that at least 22 people in seven states have been infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes as of September 14. • Patients reported eating whole cantaloupes they purchased from grocery stores marketed from the Rocky Ford growing region of Colorado. • While all people are susceptible to Listeria, older adults, persons with weakened immune systems and pregnant women are at particular risk....MORE

RECALL: Avocado Halves and Pulp possible Listeria

Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc. (FMP) located in Ontario California is recalling 1,423 Cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 Cases IQF 8/3 lb. IQF Avocado Halves as distributed since June/2010 because of the possibility to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections Frozen avocado pulp and IQF avocado halves were distributed to distributors in California since June 2010.

These 2 products are identified as FMP white label on the corrugated shipping carton and pack size is 2.2 lb. /bag 12 per shipping carton and Product code 00115 for Frozen Avocado Pulp.

Pack size is 3 lb. /bag 8 bags per shipping carton and Product Code 00131 for 3 lb. IQF Avocado Halves respectively with expiration dates of June/July/August 2012....MORE

RECALL Nationwide 185,000 LBS of Ground Turkey Salmonella

Cargill the Same Plant that had the 36 Million LB Turkey Recall in August has another one this month 185,000 LBS of Ground Turkey Sold as Fresh Ground Turkey Tray, Patties and Chunks,

Kroger, Honey Suckle, are a couple of the Brands involved to date......MORE

ALL CLEAR: Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Papaya Over, Says CDC

Seven more patients with illness onset dates from late July brought the total number of papaya-related Salmonella Agona victims to 106 before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closed out its report on the outbreak.

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CANDA: First Ever Documented Shellfish Toxin Possibly Mussles

A shellfish toxin has surfaced in British Columbia (BC) for the 1st time, poisoning 60 people earlier in August 2011 and raising concerns in the province's aquaculture industry. Investigators traced the outbreak to mussels that had been harvested off Cortes Island between 19 Jul 2011 and 2 Aug 2011.  The mussels were shipped to retailers and restaurants in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario under 5 different brand names. Investigators determined the mussels had been contaminated with a biotoxin that causes diarrheal shellfish poisoning [DSP].MORE....

RECALL: Smoked Salmon Possible Listeria

Vita Food Products Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon Distributed Nationally Grocery Stores include Publix in Georga, South Carolina, Tennesse, Alabama & Florida and Safeway stores in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland Virgina, Pennsylvania, DC and California, Genuardi's Stores in PA, NJ and Winn Dixie in Florida MORE...

RECALL: GA, TN, AL, Cut Napa Kimichi for Possible Listeria

Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company of Atlanta, GA, is recalling its 1 gallon plastic containers of Cut Napa Kimchi and 5 gallon buckets of Cut Napa Kimchi because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes The recalled Kimchi was distributed at Buford Highway Farmers Market in Doraville, Georgia as well as in five gallon buckets to companies in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. The product comes in a 1 gallon, clear plastic package and a 5 gallon bucket marked with lot # 56090959 on the side of the containers....MORE

Nationwide RECALL: Layer Dips Containing Guacamole Possible Listeria Contamination

Fresh Food Concepts, Delicioso, Rojo's, Signature Cafe, voluntarily recalling various Layer Dip products containing guacamole, The product was distributed nationwide and Canada through retail supermarkets and club stores. The avocado has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. MORE....

RECALL: 380,000 Pounds Diced Bacon Products Possible Listeria

Canadian Firm Recalls Precooked Bacon Products shipped in "Large Lots" for restaurants and redistribution. Included brands "Napoli Cooked Bacon Topping, Stefano Brand Cooked Diced Bacon, Bellissimo, Olymel & Abssoluti Cooked Diced Bacon, are on the list MORE.....

RECALL: Merrick Doggie Wishbone possible Salmonela

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall the Doggie Wishbone pet treats in the abundance of caution. 248 cases of this lot were manufactured and shipped to distributors in 10 states......MORE

RECALL: 36 Million Pounds of Ground Turkey

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Springdale, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 36 million pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella Heidelberg, Suspected in at least one Death in CA and 70 plus sickened across at least 26 States Brands Effected......

RECALL: Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food

Nestle Purina recalling Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Risk of Salmonella 3.5LB and 7LB Bags. Unfortunate as older animals are the most effected if sickened. MORE

Recall: Dole & Kroger Italian Blend Salad Distributed in 12 US States and Canada

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,880 cases of DOLE® Italian Blend salad with Use-by Date of June 19, 2011, UPC code 7143000819 and Product Codes 0049A157201A, 0049A157201B, 0049A157202A, 0049A157202B, 0686A157202A, 0686A157202B and 442 cases of Kroger Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend salad with Use-by-Date of June 19, 2011, UPC code 1111091045 and Product Codes A157201A & A157201B, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. States distributed to US Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin) and three Canadian provinces (New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec)...MORE

Nationwide RECALL: Pig Ears Dog Chew by Bravo

Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10. MORE.......

E-Coli Contaminated Food Ravaging Europe Has Hit US Shores

The source of an alarming E. coli outbreak in Europe that has so far left 17 dead and more than 1,500 sick has baffled experts who warn the outbreak is more severe than anything they've ever seen from the bacteria.
The strain has hit eight countries in Europe, but has been concentrated in Germany. At least two cases have surfaced in the U.S. Unknown yet whether imported or travelers.....More
JUNE 2 UPDATE:

10 Dead, 100's Sickened from Cucumbers in Germany

The death toll in Germany from an outbreak of E.coli caused by infected cucumbers has risen to at least 10.
The cucumbers, believed to have been imported from Spain, were infected with a severe complication of E.coli called hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).
Hundreds of people are said to have fallen sick.
Officials in the Czech Republic said the cucumbers may have been exported there, as well as to Austria, Hungary and Luxembourg.
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Nationwide RECALL: Quenby Hall Blue Stilton Cheese

Possible Listeria Contamination of Quenby Hall Blue Stilton Cheese The product comes in bulk (Round Half 8.5-9.6 lbs) and random weight wedge cuts (UPC 0813555010000 – label states “Imported by: ANCO Fine Cheese) and the affected lots are 019 through 034. Additionally, the affected lots are marked with expiration date of 6/15/2011 through 6/29/2011. The product could be cut at retail from the bulk or purchased and sold as pre-cut wedges. So Names of Outlets as Yet Released MORE...

Voluntary Recall Whole Wheat English Muffins Pieces of Metal Found

Flowers Foods today announces that, out of an abundance of caution, it is voluntarily recalling the products listed below with the following best by date codes: May 11th 0355 119 and May 12th 0355 120.

Cobblestone Mill 16 oz 100% Whole Wheat Bread UPC 0 72250 04171 3
Natural Grains Honey Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 73105 92029 0
Nature’s Own Light Multi Grain English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00377 3
Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00376 6
Nature’s Own Honey Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00876 1
Sweetbay 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 99614 64218 8
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Voluntary Recall Grape Tomatoes for Possible Salmonella

Six L's Packing Company, Recalling Tomatoes distributed to California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia, as well as Canada. The Immokalee, Fla.-based company says the recalled product was packed on April 11 under the Cherry Berry lot code DW-H in clam shells or 20-pound cardboard containers.

The tomatoes also were used in deli salads made by Tracy-based Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. The salads were sold in Albertsons, Raley's, Safeway, Savemart, Sam's Club and Walmart stores across the West and some Midwestern states........More

Herring in Vegetable Oil Filling Nationwide Recall

Nationwide Recall possible Botulism from Royal Sweet Bakery NY, Herring in Vegetable Oil 49.38oz Tubs a product of Russia with Date Codes of 06.04.2011 and 09.06.2011 MORE...

Jennie-O Recalls 55,000 LBS of Turkey Sold at Sams Club

An investigation of a Salmonella outbreak in 10 states found three people in Colorado, Ohio, and Wisconsin reported eating the Jennie-O ground turkey before they became ill 4-pound boxes of Jennie-O Turkey Store® "All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat". Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers.

Consumer UPC#: 042222 261081 USE BY DATE: DEC 23 2011

IDENTIFYING LOT CODES: “32710″ through “32780″

Distributed EXCLUSIVELY at Sam’s Club stores nationwide.

23,000 Pounds of Lebanon Bologna Recalled for Possible E.Coli

Palmyra Bologna Company of Pennsylvania is recalling 23,000 Pounds of Lebanon bologna, a fermented, semi-dry sausage, much like salami. Each package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 474" inside the USDA mark of inspection, in addition to lot code "01351" and the best-by date as noted above. The products subject to recall were produced in December 2010 and were sent to distribution centers in Calif., Colo., Md., N.Y. and Pa. for further distribution to retail stores. MORE.....

7 Tons of Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E.Coli Distributed in 10 States However Could Impact GLOBAL Market

The recalled Ground Meat, sold in large packages and distributed in numerous states, comes from Creekstone Farms Premium Beef of Arkansas City, Kansas. Some 14,158 pounds of beef, in a handful of varieties, are subject to the recall The beef's final "GLOBAL" destinations remain unclear since they may have been repackaged into smaller packages for sale to individual consumers and sold under different brand names.

On its website, which has no mention of the recent recall yet, Creekstone Farms boasts that it "supplies many of the nation's top grocers and restaurants with quality black angus beef products". Besides being sold in North America, its products are also exported to Europe, Latin America and Asia. ....MORE

17 State Recall for Pet "Pig Ears" Chews for Possible Salmonella

Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears were distributed in CT, IA, IL, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, PA,VA, WA, and WI. They were shipped to distributors and retailers between September 15, 2010 and November 2, 2010 where they were available for purchase.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. MORE...

Hazelnut Recall for possible E-Coli distributed Globally

Defanco & Sons voluntarily recalling "in Shell" Hazelnuts Packaged and Sold in Bulk Sometime between November 16, 2010 and now with a sell by Date of June 30, 2011. Effected Brands to date are Sunripe, Firestone Farms, George Packaging and Northwest Hazelnut. 50lb Bags have been sold and will have been repackaged under other brands or used in Mixes or Foods. UPC Code and MORE....

Recall Possible Salmonella in Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter at least 16 States

16.3oz Jars of Skippy(r) Reduced Fat Creamy and Chunky Peanut Butter being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia & Wisconsin to date.

UPC Code # (located on side of jar) 048001006812 and 048001006782

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64,000LBS of Chicken and Pork Products Recalled

Taylor Farms Pacific, has recalled approximately 64,000 pounds of chicken and pork products because the broccoli used in these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Some of the Products in the recall include

“Raley’s Yellow Curry Chicken Rice Bowl” 17 oz.
“Raley’s Udon Pork Noodle Bowl”, 17 oz.
“Raley’s Udon Chicken Noodle Bowl”, 17 oz.
“Raley’s Asian Pasta Toss Tray”, 12 oz.
“Raley’s Family Grilled Chicken Penne Alfredo”, 36 oz.
“Raley’s Grilled Chicken Breast with Mashed Potato and Gravy” 14 oz.
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Wellness Caned Cat Food Voluntary Recall

Letter from CEO: "WellPet is committed to delivering the very best in pet food nutrition, as nothing is more important than the well-being of our dogs and cats. So when we found through product quality testing that specific product runs of our Wellness canned cat food might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), we decided to voluntarily recall them."

Cats fed only product with inadequate levels of thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.

The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:

Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;

Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with best by date of 10NOV13 and 17NOV13 ...MORE...

Jr. Texas "Taffy" Pet Treats Not So "Laffy"

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. More