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The chain reaction continues due to boiled eggs contaminated with Listeria: Dierbergs Markets Recalls Egg-containing Products

The FDA announced on its website that the St. Louis based Dierbergs Markets recalls various products in all 25 retail stores due to the recent recall by Almark of its hardboiled eggs. The Almark hardboiled eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Almark’s product is associated with an outbreak of Listeriosis illness consisting of 7 known illnesses in 5 states.  These eggs were used as an ingredient in a variety of Dierbergs Markets products. No illnesses are linked to Dierbergs products to date, but the epidemiological investigation is ongoing. Recalled products include potato salads, egg salads, Remoulade, Salad Togo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, and Salad Togo Classic Ham & Turkey Chef Salad. All of the implicated products have been removed from store shelves. The product was distributed to all Dierbergs Markets retail locations in eastern and central Missouri and western Illinois.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dierbergs-markets-recalls-egg-containing-products-because-possible-health-risk?utm_campaign=Dierbergs%20Markets%20Recalls%20Egg-containing%20Products%20Because%20of%20Possible%20Health%20Risk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Due to a recent recall by Almark, an ingredient supplier, and out of an abundance of caution for safety of our customers St. Louis based Dierbergs Markets is recalling various products in all 25 retail stores.

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Ripple effect: Bakkavor Foods recalls Trader Joe’s Egg and Potato Salad due to eggs contaminated with Listeria

The FDA announced on its website that Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. recalls Trader Joe’s Egg Salad, 6 oz, and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad, 20 oz because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is a result of the recall by Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA the supplier of certain lots of Broken Egg Whites products in 20 Lbs pails which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and its association with a Listeria monocytogenes foodborne illness investigation. Products were distributed to Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and Wisconsin. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bakkavor-foods-usa-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-trader-joes-egg-salad-and-potato-salad-because

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Egg Salad, 6 oz and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad, 20 oz with “USE BY” date codes up through and including 12/27/19 because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

A novel shrink wrap material repeals bacteria

A team of researchers at McMaster University reported in an article published in ACS Nano that they have developed a self-cleaning surface that can repel bacteria, preventing the transfer of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and food pathogens. A treated form of conventional shrink-wrap type of material is used. The treated material is ideal for food packaging, where it could stop the accidental transfer of bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria from raw chicken, meat and other foods. The water-repellent lotus leaf inspired the development of the surface, the new surface works through a combination of nano-scale surface engineering and chemistry. The hydrophobic material makes liquid bounce away.  The surface is also treated chemically to enhance its repellent properties further, resulting in a barrier that is flexible, durable and inexpensive to reproduce. The researchers are hoping to work with a commercial partner to develop commercial applications for the wrap. @ https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/the-ultimate-non-stick-coating/

The ultimate non-stick coating

Researchers create a self-cleaning surface that repels even the deadliest superbugs, with medical settings and food industry in mind

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Emesa Foods recalled premium sesame Tahini due to Salmonella

The FDA announced on its website that Emesa Foods, from Taylor, MI recalled “Premium Sesame Tahini” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in states of Michigan and Texas and is sold in 800 grams (28.2 Oz).  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Emesa Foods Tahini. This potential problem was revealed as a result of a random sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Although we have not received the final laboratory reports, Emesa Foods is taking the precaution of recalling products with the product code listed above. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/emesa-foods-recalls-premium-sesame-tahini-because-possible-health-risk?utm_campaign=Emesa%20Foods%20Recalls%20Premium%20Sesame%20Tahini%20Because%20of%20Possible%20Health%20Risk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Emesa Foods, Taylor, MI is voluntarily recalling 23 cases and each case 6 containers of 800 gram of “Premium Sesame Tahini” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.