Last Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional information related to the Sept. 20 Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Included in that information were some of the grocery stores in the United States
Sunland, maker of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter, recalls other brands due to Salmonella risk
Sunland, Inc., the manufacturer of Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter, has recalled all of its Almond Butter and Peanut Butter products manufactured between May 1, 2012 and September 24, 2012.
The following brands of Peanut Butter and Almond butter are affected: Archer Farms, Earth Balance, fresh & easy, heinen’s, Joseph’s, Natural
Louisiana Listeria Lawsuit Filed in Cantaloupe Outbreak
We filed a lawsuit on Friday on behalf of the sons of Baton Rouge, Louisiana resident Elaine Babcock, who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge against Frontera Produce,
Salmonella bredeney – A rare bug, but has caused outbreaks before
According to the FDA, Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is likely link to the 29 Salmonella bredeney illnesses that have been reported from 18 states thus far. According to eFoodAlert, CDC has not released a list of affected states; however, some of the states have issued their
A Bit(e) of Salmonella Peanut Butter History – Lessons Unlearned Pre Trader Joe’s
In 2009 the President said:
“At a bare minimum, we should be able to count on our government keeping our kids safe when they eat peanut butter,” the president said.
“That’s what Sasha eats for lunch,” Obama said, referring to his 7-year-old daughter. “Probably three times a week. I don’t want to worry about whether
“When in Doubt, Throw it Out” – Canadian “raw boneless beef trim”
Might well be best advice until consumers know where the beef product went and what it is in.
Late last night the he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional information related to the Sept. 20 Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may
MDP to the Rescue Again? Romaine Salad Recalled After Positive Listeria Test
Mighty Mouse is famous for singing, “Here I come to save the day!” when flying into action. Perhaps this is the mascot that the beleaguered Microbiological Data Program (MDP) should adopt.
Today Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 9 oz. Leafy Green Romaine Salad with the expired Use-by Date of September
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, North Carolina and Minnesota are only named States in 18 State Salmonella Bredeney Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Outbreak
Although health departments from seven states last night announced the recall, today the CDC announced that a total of 29 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported to PulseNet from 18 states. 4 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and
Fattorie Chiarappa points at Forever Cheese, Peterson Company and Whole Food’s as Cause of Listeria-tainted Cheese Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from 12 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, 15 persons have been hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. I have been retained by some on the victims and their families.
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Cantaloupe Listeria Lawsuit Filed in Louisiana
We filed a lawsuit today on behalf of the sons of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge against Frontera Produce, the company