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Sprouts Recalled in Canada for Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Sunsprout and SproutsAlive brand alfalfa sprouts, manufactured by Sunsprout Natural Foods in Branford, Ontario are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Both CFIA and the Ontario company Wednesday warned consumers not to eat the product that is found in 140-gram containers with a best-before date of June 13…. Continue Reading

Finger Lakes Recalls Gouda Cheese in NY for Listeria Risk

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New York-based Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese is recalling 12 wheels of gouda cheese manufactured on December 20, 2012, due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. This production batch has been labeled both “Schuyler” and “Bier Meck” gouda. The product was distributed in New York State, predominantly in the Albany region, and was distributed to retail stores… Continue Reading

Two Infants Ill in Salmonella Tahini Outbreak

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Two Minnesota children under the age of 1 are reported ill in a Salmonella outbreak linked to nationally recalled Krinos brand tahini sesame paste, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The illnesses have been associated with a small cluster of Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in other states, MDH spokesman Doug Schultz told Food Safety News. The… Continue Reading

Pork Sausage Recalled for Lack of Inspection

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Tibor’s Gourmet, of Palmdale, Calif., is recalling approximately 200 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked pork sausage distributed in Los Angeles and Orange County because they were produced without inspection from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The following two products are subject to recall: “Ready To Eat” Gourmet Hungarian Brand Mild Smoked Sausage “Ready To Eat” Gourmet… Continue Reading

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

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

Smoked and Pickled Herring Recalled for Botulism Risk

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Little Mermaid Smoke House has issued a voluntary recall for smoked herring and pickled herring fish because the products were found to be uneviscerated, and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. The products were distributed in California. They were vacuum-sealed in packages and sold as whole fish. The… Continue Reading

Farm Rich Frozen Food Recall Expands to More Products

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Farm Rich Products Corporation has expanded its recall of Farm Rich and Market Day brand products to now include all products made at its Waycross, Ga. plant with best-by dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014 due to possible contamination of E. coli O121. According to Farm Rich, the company is unaware… Continue Reading