A novel antimicrobial film that could be used to help reduce the risk of Salmonella, Listeria and pathogenic E. coli in food products was developed at Penn State University. The composite film was created by the bonding of an antimicrobial layer to conventional, clear polyethylene plastic typically used to vacuum-package foods such as meat and fish. The antimicrobial layer of the film is comprised of a pullulan-based biopolymer produced from starch syrup, infused with Lauric arginate. The pullulan film slows the release of the antimicrobial, disbursing it at a predictable rate to provide continuous bacteria-killing activity. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus were experimentally inoculated onto raw beef, raw chicken breast, and ready-to-eat turkey breast, vacuum packaged with the composite antimicrobial film, sealed and placed into refrigerated storage for up to 28 days. The composite film significantly reduced foodborne pathogens on the experimentally inoculated surfaces during refrigerated storage. @ https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/104055/novel-composite-antimicrobial-film-could-help-combat-foodborne-illnesses/?utm_source=Email+marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NF+-+Newsletter+5+-+Neogen+-+30.01.20&utm_term=eAlert%3a+US+meat+recalls+increased+by+65+percent+since+2013+Decaf+coffee+investigation+finds+methylene+chloride+in+several+products+Food+Integrity+2020++more…&utm_content=http%3a%2f%2femails.newfoodmagazine.com%2frussellpublishinglz%2f&gator_td=PAAJEGS0V9sW0tiXQDxn%2fpF4%2fckhQKk4FxUXvS91P%2fnrFZH4ughufJUpYUBb9f9qDiQ5XtMsIZX1F0MMubBaGKbnwjwAMYsKk4W60jGrJMKQwOl6QFVU6pr3iRL76gAF3w%2b921%2f6Hetn4tCRudpyM6TLhG0EP8uUeGMxuYJoC7uwx6jFE30sSaZzMdH6Rb4c1rKs8Ytm0D78t5FJkKh5pw%3d%3d
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A novel composite film could help to decrease foodborne illness outbreaks, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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The FDA sent a warning letter to Yost Foods Brunswick, Ohio. In the letter, the FDA auditors report that they collected environmental samples that after analysis showed to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA data showed that a product of Yost tested ( Aji Amarillo paste)positive for L. monocytogenes. Whole-genome sequencing analysis showed the L. monocytogenes isolates from the environmental swabs collected by FDA were the same strain as that in the finished product Aji Amarillo paste tested by your customer. The company recalled the product. The FDA concluded that the product was prepared, packaged and held under insanitary conditions. @ https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/yost-foods-inc-581473-09102019
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The FDA announced on its website that Savannah Food Company, Inc. recalled certain formulations of Cornbread Dressing and Bread Stuffing that included frozen diced eggs supplied to our company by Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA. Products that contained frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed through wholesale distributors to restaurants, delis, cafeterias, and foodservice establishments in the following states: Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Arkansas. The affected products were packaged in either plastic or aluminum trays. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses related to the above items. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/savannah-food-company-inc-voluntarily-recalls-cornbread-dressing-and-bread-stuffing-products-due?utm_campaign=Savannah%20Food%20Company%2C%20Inc.%20Voluntarily%20Recalls%20Cornbread%20Dressing%20and%20Bread%20Stuffing%20Products&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Products that contained frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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Quesos La Ricura LTD. of Hicksville, NY, recalled 12 oz. packages of Cotija Cheese (Queso Cotija) because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria. Cotija Cheese (Queso Cotija) was distributed through retail stores in NY, NC, PA, GA, FL. This product comes in a plastic-wrapped yellow styrofoam container with a label reading “Quesos La Ricura Queso Cotija, Cotija Cheese aged over 60 days” UPC: 7 69087 00933 6 and a weight of 12 oz. This information only applies to “Sell By” date May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4. No illnesses have been reported to date. The voluntary recall was initiated after the Florida Department of Agriculture testing found the E. coli in a retail sample.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quesos-la-ricura-ltd-recalls-cotija-cheese-queso-cotija-because-possible-health-risk
Quesos La Ricura LTD. of Hicksville, NY, is recalling 12 oz. packages of Cotija Cheese (Queso Cotija) because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing E. coli bacteria (Shiga toxin producing E. coli).