Florida ice cream possible source of listeria outbreak that killed Illinois woman, CDC says
The estate of an Illinois woman who died earlier this year from a listeria infection filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida ice cream company that health officials have connected to a multistate outbreak.
chicagotribune.comCDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to packaged salads that caused 1 death in Michigan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating two different Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. One outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express while the other is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole.
mlive.comCDC warns of 2 listeria outbreaks tied to packaged salad; 1 Michigan death reported
U.S. health officials are warning the public not to eat certain brands of packaged salads, which they say are linked to two small, long-running listeria outbreaks in which three people died, including one person in Michigan.
Tyson recalls 8 million pounds of chicken products after one person dies of listeria
Tyson Foods issued one of the largest recalls in the last five years, pulling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that went to schools, restaurants, grocers, hospitals, nursing homes and Department of Defense facilities.
news.yahoo.comTyson recalls 8 million pounds of chicken products after one person dies of listeria
Tyson Foods issued one of the largest recalls in the last five years, pulling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that went to schools, restaurants, grocers, hospitals, nursing homes and Department of Defense facilities.
news.yahoo.comTyson Foods Inc. recalls 8.5 million pounds of pre-cooked chicken products over possible listeria contamination
The projects subject to recall have the establishment number EST. P-7089 on the product back or inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were shipped nationwide to retailers, hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools and Department of Defense locations.
Former Blue Bell Creameries President Charged In Connection With 2015 Ice Cream Listeria Contamination
A Texas grand jury charged the former president of ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries L.P. with wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up the company’s sales of Listeria-tainted ice cream in 2015, the Justice Department announced today. “The results of this investigation are an example of DCIS' determination to enforce food safety standards, as required by Defense Department contracts. The FDA, CDC, and Blue Bell issued public recall notifications on March 13, 2015. Additional positive test results ultimately led Blue Bell to recall all ice cream products in April 2015. Blue Bell temporarily closed all of its plants in late April 2015 to clean and update its facilities.
justice.govDistrict Court Orders California Firm to Stop Manufacturing and Distributing Adulterated Food
A federal court permanently enjoined a food company in San Francisco from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food, the Department of Justice announced today. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, also named company owners/operators Yong Li Chen and Ling Hong Tang as defendants. All of the defendants agreed to be bound by a consent decree of permanent injunction filed with the complaint. Under the order, the defendants may not manufacture or distribute food until they comply with specific remedial measures. Before manufacturing or distributing any food, defendants must first receive FDAs written determination that their manufacturing practices comply with the law.
justice.govPopular Michigan apples recalled for Listeria risk: What to know
Some apple orchards and cider mills in Michigan have already opened for the season (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)A slew of popular Michigan apples are being recalled due the possible risk of Listeria contamination. North Bay Produce, Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 2,297 cases and 2 bulk bins of fresh apples due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it. We have notified our commercial customers to whom we shipped the recalled product and are working with them to remove recalled product from commerce. View the full list of recalled apples with photos in the document below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Popular Michigan apples recalled for Listeria risk: What to know
A slew of popular Michigan apples are being recalled due the possible risk of Listeria contamination. North Bay Produce, Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 2,297 cases and 2 bulk bins of fresh apples due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it. We have notified our commercial customers to whom we shipped the recalled product and are working with them to remove recalled product from commerce. View the full list of recalled apples with photos in the document below:
Chicken processing company makes recall
The original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert. Any chicken product that falls under the recall should be thrown away or returned to the place where it was purchased.
Chicken Processing Company Tip Top Poultry Recalls Its Meat From Stores Over Listeria Fears
In late September, Tip Top Poultry, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of all cooked, hot deboned fowl meat due to possible Listeria contamination. The original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert.
detroit.cbslocal.com135,810 pounds of poultry products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
DETROIT - About 135,810 pounds of poultry products have been recalled due to the risk that they have been contaminated with listeria, officials said. The products affected by the recall have the establishment number P-17453 inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the case, company officials said. Affected products were shipped nationwide to hotels, restaurants and institutions. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency discovered the problem Saturday when a sample product tested positive for the presence of listeria monocytogenes. Anyone who consumes contaminated food could get a serious infection.
Help Me Hank: Fourth of July deals, vegetable recall, spoofing calls
Its a great time to get some good deals on items you might not think of. Just because its a holiday weekend doesnt mean we're off the clock. Last year, we tested pool products from pool stores around town and none out of the three worked. This year, I decided to test pool safety products with good reviews online. We did a lot of research on those two pool products because you cant always rely on good reviews.
Packaged vegetables recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Some packaged vegetables from Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Affected products include butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls manufactured by Growers Express that were distributed primarily to grocery stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maine. According to the Growers Express website, Butternut Squash Spirals from Trader Joe's in Michigan are affected. No frozen or canned vegetables have been recalled. Growers Express officials said it is sanitizing its factory and equipment.
Trader Joe's, Green Giant vegetables recalled due to Listeria risk
Some packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the FDA. (CNN) - Some packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Growers Express issued a full list of the products recalled. It includes:Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash CubesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash NoodlesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash DicedGreen Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles Fried Rice BlendGreen Giant Fresh Ramen Soup BowlGreen Giant Fresh Sweet Potato Cauliflower CrumblesGreen Giant Fresh Zucchini NoodlesSignature Farms Cauliflower CrumblesTrader Joe's Butternut Squash SpiralsTrader Joe's Zucchini SpiralsGrowers Express said it is sanitizing the factory and equipment involved and conducting additional safety tests. No other Growers Express products were involved in the recall.
Trader Joes, Green Giant And Signature Farms Packaged Vegetables Recalled
Some packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joes and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The vegetable products were voluntarily recalled due to concerns about possible contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. No Green Giant frozen or canned vegetables are recalled. It includes:Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash CubesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash NoodlesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash DicedGreen Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles Fried Rice BlendGreen Giant Fresh Ramen Soup BowlGreen Giant Fresh Sweet Potato Cauliflower CrumblesGreen Giant Fresh Zucchini NoodlesSignature Farms Cauliflower CrumblesTrader Joes Butternut Squash SpiralsTrader Joes Zucchini SpiralsGrowers Express said it is sanitizing the factory and equipment involved and conducting additional safety tests. No other Growers Express products were involved in the recall.
detroit.cbslocal.comFDA: Listeria found in Blue Bell plant 2 years prior to outbreak
FDA records show the agency found Listeria in a Blue Bell ice cream plant 2 years prior to an outbreak that killed 3 people and sickened several more. New food safety laws will grant the FDA greater power to make food safer, reports Jim Axelrod.
cbsnews.comBlue Bell recalls all products over Listeria fears
Blue Bell Creameries, one of the nation's most popular ice cream makers, issued a sweeping recall overnight over Listeria contamination. The 108-year-old company has voluntarily pulled all of its ice creams and frozen treats, racing to find the source of the potentially deadly bacteria. Elaine Quijano reports.
cbsnews.comDeadly bacteria outbreak prompts Blue Bell ice cream recall
Deadly bacteria outbreak prompts Blue Bell ice cream recall Health officials say three people have died after eating ice cream tainted with Listeria. Mark Albert explains the victims all ate the ice cream while they were patients at a Kansas hospital.
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