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Sauer Brands recalled Spice Hunter products due to Salmonella

The FDA announced on its website that Sauer Brands, Inc. recalled several of The Spice Hunter Products due to the potential presence of Salmonella. After initially certifying that their raw material had tested negative for Salmonella, their supplier notified them of the potential presence of salmonella in specific lots of organic parsley that it provided to Sauer Brands. Those lots of parsley were used on two specific days of production. All other products produced on the same days are also being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential cross-contamination. The recalled products include Organic Parsley, Saigon Organic Cinnamon, Madagascar Cloves, Gourmet Sesame Seeds, Herbes De Provence, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Seafood Grill & Broil, Coriander, California Garlic, Green Hatch Chile, Mexican Seasoning, Black Pepper, Paprika, Szechwan Seasoning, Fine Black Pepper, Chinese Ginger, Muntock White Pepper, Roasted Garlic, Everything Bagel Crunch, Malabar Black Peppercorns, Freeze-Dried Chives, Italian Seasoning, Cilantro, Fennel Seeds, Dill Weed, Arrowroot, and Cayenne Red Pepper. The Spice Hunter Products in question were distributed to the states of Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The product was produced for sale at retail and spicehunter.com. These products come in clear glass jars. There are no reports of illnesses associated with this recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sauer-brands-inc-voluntarily-recalls-certain-spice-hunter-products-because-potential-salmonella

Sauer Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling The Spice Hunter Products listed below due to the potential presence of Salmonella. After initially certifying that our raw material had tested negative for salmonella, and was fit for human consumption, our supplier notified us of the potential presence o

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Trinity Bakeshop bakery products recalled due to Salmonella

The CFI announced that Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. recalled certain Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products include Custard Cream Bars, Domino Bars, “Nanimo” Bars, Pineapple Delight, and 21 pc Assorted Squares. Trinity Bakeshop triggered this recall. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The products were distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.@ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2020/74113r-eng.php

The food recall warning issued on October 8, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

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The occurrence of Listeria and Escherichia coli in frozen fruit and vegetables in England 2018–2019

A study by Public Health England laboratories was initiated following a multi-country outbreak of listeriosis associated with sweet corn. Data on Listeria occurrence and the levels of E. coli in frozen fruit or vegetables collected at retail or at catering in the UK have not been previously available. 

Between December 2018 and April 2019, 1050, frozen fruit and vegetable samples were collected. Of these, 99% were of a satisfactory or borderline microbiological quality. Eleven samples (1%) contained ≥100 cfu/g of Escherichia coli. Listeria monocytogenes or other Listeria species were detected in six samples (2%) of fruit compared to 167 samples (24%) of vegetables and six samples (26%) of fruit and vegetable mixes, but none at a level of ≥100 cfu/g. Characterization by WGS of 74 L. monocytogenes isolates identified ten genetic clusters indicating a common source. There were 78 samples (7%) from which L. monocytogenes were detected and 101 (10%) from which other Listeria species were detected.  @ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160520303433

Occurrence of Listeria and Escherichia coli in frozen fruit and vegetables collected from retail and catering premises in England 2018–2019

Frozen vegetables have previously been associated with outbreaks of listeriosis in both the USA and Europe. An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes sero…

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In Ottawa eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Hilly Acres Farm recalled eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Ottawa-based company’s eggs have been sold in Newfoundland, Labrador, and Nova Scotia. The recall was triggered after Hilly Acres Farm test results found Salmonella in the product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to other products’ recall. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://www.inspection.gc.ca/food-recall-warnings-and-allergy-alerts/2020-10-08/eng/1602201895741/1602201901982

 

Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not serve, sell or use the recalled products described below.