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The FDA announced that while on January 2, 2019 Oskri Organics Corporation of Lake Mills, WI, recalled Organic Sunflower Butter Lot # 099, Oskri Tahini Butter LOT # 193 and Thrive Sunflower Butter LOT # 233, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Now the company is recalling ALL Oskri Corporation manufactured nut butters. This recall has been initiated due to positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes found in multiple Oskri Corporation manufactured nut butters. Consumption of this product may cause potential health risk. No illnesses have been reported. This recall pertains to ALL Oskri Corporation manufactured nut butters with Best By dates of June 2020 (6/20) and earlier. Oskri Corporation has distributed Nut Butters to the following states: NY, MI, CA, PA, OH, WI, NH, IL, FL, MA, TX, AZ, IN, ID, OR, SC, and RI. Nut butters subject to recall include: Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Peanut (all flavor varieties), Pumpkin, Sunflower, and Tahini. Nut butters are sold in 16 oz plastic jars with the Lot Number either on the top or bottom of the jar near the Expiration Date, in Pouches with the Lot Number and Expiration Date located on either the top or bottom of the back of the pouch. On bulk packaging, which would be Oskri Corporation boxes, the label should be located on the box in the upper right-hand corner of one of the four sides. This label will list the lot number, production date, as well as the expiration date. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630036.htm?utm_campaign=Oskri%20Organics%20Corporation%20Recalls%20All%20Nut%20Butters%20because%20of%20Possible%20Health%20Risk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets – Uncooked Seasoned Breaded Chicken Cutlettes from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The product was distributed in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories. A Canadian government public health notice stated that currently, there are 54 cases of illness in ten provinces linked to this outbreak connected to the chicken products: British Columbia (4), Alberta (11), Saskatchewan (1), Manitoba (3), Ontario (20), Quebec (4), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia (5), Prince Edward Island (3) and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). None of the ill individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Regardless of salmonella being destroyed when proper cooking instructions are followed, the company took this precautionary measure,” the company said in announcing the recall. @ http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-01-25/eng/1548461716196/1548461718217

The FDA announced that in response to the recall of baby spinach by Satur Farms, Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling various prepared foods items in eight states containing baby spinach because of potential contamination of Salmonella. The affected products, including Panini, stuffed salmon, salads, pizza, sandwiches, and wraps, were sold at stores in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. No illnesses have been reported at this time. Consumers who purchased items containing baby spinach from the salad bars or hot bars at Whole Foods Market locations in these states should discard items purchased through January 23, 2019. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm629788.htm?utm_campaign=Satur%20Farms%E2%80%99%20Recall%20of%20Baby%20Spinach%20Affects%20Prepared%20Food%20Items&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Yonkers, NY-based Jac. Vandenberg Inc. has recalled 1,727 cartons of Fresh Peaches, 1,207 cartons of Fresh Nectarines and 365 cartons of Fresh Plums because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The fresh fruits were distributed in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia and Virginia through small retail establishments and retail stores. They include major retailers, such as Costco, Walmart, Market Basket, ALDI, Fairway Market, and Hannaford. The peaches and nectarines are sold as bulk retail produce showing the country of origin of Chile. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem to date. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the packing house which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm629797.htm