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Vitae Bird Feed Recalled for Salmonella in CA

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Merit Bird Company, LLC has recalled a number of bird feed products distributed through retailers in Southern California due to potential Salmonella risk. These products with the accompanying lot codes are subject to recall: Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs (#2840081) Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs (#2840090) Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs (#2840225) Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs… Continue Reading

Salmon and Herring in Oil Recalled for Listeria Risk

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A New York firm is recalling certain imported sliced salmon and herring products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Prime Food USA of Brooklyn issued a voluntary recall of its Latis brand Herring Fillet “Mateij,” Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil and Salmon Fillet Slices Wednesday after testing by the New York State Department… Continue Reading

Organic Juice Recalls Offers Lesson About Mycotoxins

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Naturally producing molds and fungi, can produce chemicals called  mycotoxins, which are ubiquitous in the natural world.  Patulin is one type of mycotoxin among several, and it found in apples and pears because it is produced by mold growth. Last week, a grocery store chain based in upstate New York recalled two of its store… Continue Reading

Deli Meat Listeria Recall Expands to Include 468,000 Pounds of Product

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The Louisiana firm that recalled 20,166 pounds of roast beef products earlier this week for potential Listeria contamination has greatly expanded the initial recall, which now includes 468,000 pounds of a variety of deli meats. Manda Packing Company of Baker, Louisiana, is now including ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog head cheese, corned… Continue Reading

Two Canadian Recalls: Stuffed Eggplants and Mixed Nuts

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Osmat Imports has voluntarily recalled its Stuffed Eggplants due to potential contamination of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria the causes botulism. The products were sold in 2 kg jars bearing the UPC 8 37770 00009 7 and Best Before: Lot 6 EXP JA 14. The products were distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. Trophy Foods Inc…. Continue Reading

Roast Beef Recalled for Listeria Risk

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A Louisiana-based firm is recalling 20,166 pounds of roast beef products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Manda Packing Company of Baker, LA issued a voluntary recall of eight types of its cooked roast beef deli meat after a sample collected from the facility April 5 tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, announced USDA’s… Continue Reading