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The FDA announced that Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has recalled fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower, sold in its produce department between 12/7/18 and 12/18/18, due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O157:H7. The recall includes: (i) Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 1 lb. pkg. (ii) Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 8 oz. pkg. (III) Wegmans Stir Fry Blend (with cauliflower), 1 lb. pkg. and (iv) Wegmans Veggie (cauliflower) Rice Blend (sold by the pound). The recalled products were distributed to 98 Wegmans stores in N.Y., N.J., Pa., Md., Va. and Mass. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated by Produce Packaging, Inc. based in Cleveland, OH, which supplies these products to Wegmans and notified Wegmans that the product may have been contaminated. Wegmans has placed automated phone calls to customers who purchased the product using their Shoppers Club card. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm628826.htm?utm_campaign=Wegmans%20Issues%20Voluntary%20Recall%20of%20Fresh%20Cauliflower%20Rice%2C%20Veggie%2FCauliflower%20Rice&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

The FDA announced that Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. of Santa Maria, California recalled red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce and cauliflower harvested on November 27 through 30, 2018 out of an abundance of caution, because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7. None of the recalled product has tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. No illnesses have been reported. As of 12/13/2018 Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. has notified its effected customers of all products that were recalled. Furthermore, Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. asked that its customers notify the down the line chain of custody to insure a full recall. Cauliflower was distributed to wholesalers in AZ, CA, IL, LA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA. Tijuana, Mexico, and Canada; red and green leaf lettuce was distributed to wholesalers in CA, CO, OR, TX, PA, WA, and Canada; red leaf lettuce only was distributed to a wholesaler in MN, and Tijuana, Mexico.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the produce was grown tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered, treated water has tested positive for E. coli. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm628722.htm?utm_campaign=Adam%20Bros.%20Farming%2C%20Inc.%20Recalls%20Red%20and%20Green%20Leaf%20Lettuce%20and%20Cauliflower&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

A federal court ordered a Saranac Brand Foods a Michigan-based food manufacturer to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other requirements. This action follows several inspections conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, which found Listeria monocytogenes in the company’s food preparation area. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney for the Western District of Michigan entered a consent decree of permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from receiving, preparing, processing, packing, holding, labeling and/or distributing foods at or from their facility, or any other facility, until certain requirements are met. The defendants told the court they discontinued all food operations in August 2018 and intend to dissolve the company. If the defendants choose to resume operations, the consent decree requires them to notify the FDA and take corrective actions before resuming operations. According to the complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the FDA, FDA and state officials inspected the facility several times since 2012 and found L. monocytogenes in the facility during three separate inspections. The inspections also documented that the defendants were processing food under unsanitary conditions, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic. @ https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm628696.htm?utm_campaign=121718_PR_Michigan-based%20food%20manufacturer%20agrees%20stops%20oper.%20after%20repeated%20food%20safety%20violations&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Spokane Produce Inc. of Spokane, WA recalled sandwiches containing green leaf lettuce and foodservice lettuce filets following the recall by Adam Bros. Farming Inc. Sandwich products bearing the Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh&Local labels. These products are recalled because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 All sandwiches bear the “best buy” dating 12/14/18-12/21/18. The product was distributed to grocery markets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Oregon. In addition, Green Leaf Filets in five and ten-pound containers were recalled from foodservice accounts. The affected products distributed by Spokane Produce include green leaf lettuce that was originated and recalled from Adam Bros. Farming Inc. of Santa Maria, CA. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the Adam Bros. Farm produce was grown tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered, treated water has tested positive for E. coli, all E. coli tests returning negative. No illnesses have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm628583.htm?utm_campaign=Spokane%20Produce%20Voluntarily%20Recalls%20Northwest%20Cuisine%20Creations%20and%20Fresh%26Local%20Sandwiches&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua