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Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp recalled due to Vibrio

AFC Distribution Corp. of Rancho Dominguez, California recalled Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) because it might be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The Butterfly shrimps were used in various prepared foods with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020. The recalled Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), were distributed to AFC sushi counters, where it was further processed into prepared sushi items, within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers. The products were distributed in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, AD, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses. AFC has stopped using the recalled ingredient in its products.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cooked-butterfly-tail-whiteleg-shrimp-sushi-ebi-lot-20191002?utm_campaign=Cooked%20Butterfly%20Tail-On%20Whiteleg%20Shrimp%20%28Sushi%20Ebi%29%2C%20Lot%20%232019.10.02&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

AFC Distribution Corp. (“AFC”) of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02, utilized in various prepared menu offerings with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020, because this ingredient may have a potent

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Winco Foods, Llc. recalls frozen blackberries and frozen berry medley due to Norovirus

WinCo Foods, LLC of Boise, ID recalled frozen Blackberries in a 16 oz. bag and frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. and 32 oz. bags, manufactured by Rader Farms of Lynden, WA, due to the potential to be contaminated with Norovirus. The products were distributed to WinCo Foods stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah. The affected products are WINCO FOODS FROZEN BLACKBERRIES, 16 OZ. BAG – UPC: 70552-30502, Best By Code Dec/09/2021. WINCO FOODS FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY, 16 OZ. BAG – UPC: 70552-30522, Best By Code Dec/09/2021. WINCO FOODS FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY, 32 OZ. BAG – UPC: 70552-30512, Best By Code Dec/09/2021. No customer illnesses have been reported to date. The FDA informed WinCo Foods that a sample of the product was tested by the FDA and found to be contaminated with Norovirus.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/winco-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-blackberries-and-frozen-berry-medley-because-possible-health-risk

March 13th, 2020, WinCo Foods, LLC. of Boise, ID is recalling frozen Blackberries in a 16 oz. bag and frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. and 32 oz. bags, manufactured by Rader Farms of Lynden, WA, because both products have the potential to be contaminated with Norovirus. Norovirus is a highly contagiou

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In Canada Ecoideas brand Chocolate Cake Mix and Pancakes Mixes recalled due to Salmonella

In Canada, Ecoideas Innovation Inc. recalled Ecoideas brand Chocolate Cake Mix, Brown Rice Pancakes Mix, and Buckwheat Pancakes Mix from the marketplace due to Possible Salmonella contamination. The products recalled are Ecoideas Chocolate Cake Mix UPC 8 75405 00243 6, Brown Rice Pancakes Mix UPC 8 75405 00242 9, and Buckwheat Pancakes Mix UPC 8 75405 00241 2. The recall was initiated by Ecoideas, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2020/72603r-eng.php

Ecoideas Innovation Inc. is recalling Ecoideas brand Chocolate Cake Mix, Brown Rice Pancakes Mix and Buckwheat Pancakes Mix from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Coronavirus will increase near-term sales of shelf-stable and frozen foods

As consumers prepare for potential home quarantine due to the Coronavirus, analysts at Bernstein said consumption of shelf-stable and frozen packaged foods would temporarily increase.  This will likely benefit companies such as Campbell Soup, Conagra Brands in frozen, General Mills, and Kellogg in cereal, Mondelez International, and Kellogg in crackers, J.M. Smucker in peanut butter, jams and jellies, and Kraft Heinz in macaroni and cheese. Campbell Soup said last week that it is increasing production due to the increased demand. Consumers are raiding supermarket shelves and stockpiling on cleaning supplies and durable foods. There is an increased demand for companies producing frozen and canned goods, but there are challenges with production and international sales. Many companies have facilities in other countries where the Coronavirus is more widespread, and it has already had a significant impact on workers and their supply chain. The Bernstein report also cautioned that Big Food companies with a lot of involvement in the foodservice channel could face challenges if the outbreak continues to spread in the U.S. because consumers may not want to go out to eat. Analysts said companies like Beyond Meat, Tyson Foods, and McCormick are the most exposed to disruption in that segment. @ https://www.fooddive.com/news/coronavirus-will-lift-near-term-sales-of-shelf-stable-and-frozen-foods-ana/573676/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20Food%20Dive%2003-14-2020&utm_term=Food%20Dive%20Weekender

Coronavirus will lift near-term sales of shelf-stable and frozen foods, analysts say

As consumers stockpile for potential quarantines, a report from Bernstein said companies such as Campbell Soup, Conagra Brands, General Mills and Kellogg could benefit.