Consumer Reports tested 284 samples of fresh greens (lettuce, spinach, and kale) and found six samples contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumer Report purchased the greens at grocery stores including Acme, Costco, Hannaford, and Whole Foods. Two of these samples were packaged, prewashed greens (spinach and an organic spinach-spring mix). The other four were loose heads or bunches of green kale, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, and spinach. Karen Wong, M.D., medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch said that “While it may not be surprising to find Listeria in a small percentage of leafy green products that are tested, it always concerns to find bacteria that can make people sick in foods that aren’t meant to be cooked.” @ https://www.consumerreports.org/food-safety/leafy-greens-with-listeria-sold-at-major-supermarkets/
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New Consumer Reports tests find listeria in leafy greens.
The bacteria was in prewashed and unbagged products. Here’s how to stay safe when eating greens.
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The FDA posted n its website that the Lennox Intl Inc located in Edison NJ is recalling its Natural Pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products affected were shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from May 1st to July 3rd, 2019. The product comes in and 8 PK branded pouch or packaged individually shrinked wrapped. To date, Lennox is aware of two cases of their pig ears that caused dog Illnesses which may be related to the potential Salmonella contamination noted during an ongoing FDA investigation of Salmonella illness, associated with what appears to be a multiple sources. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lennox-intl-inc-voluntary-recalling-natural-pig-ears-july-26-2019?utm_campaign=The%20Lennox%20Intl%20Inc%20is%20Voluntary%20Recalling%20Natural%20Pig%20Ears%20on%20July%2026%2C%202019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
The Lennox Intl Inc located in Edison NJ, is voluntary recalling its Natural Pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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The FDA announced on their website that Williams Foods LLC recalls seasonings (Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium) due to Salmonella. Cumin spice used in the products was involved in a recall initiated by their supplier, Mincing Spice Co. A sample from that lot was tested by one of Mincing’s customers and was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. A portion of the lot recalled by Mincing was supplied to Williams Foods, LLC. The potentially affected product consists of retail packages weighing 1 – 1.25 oz. The product is sold in select retail grocery stores located in Washington, DC and the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/williams-foods-llc-initiates-voluntary-recall-taco-seasoning-product-due-possible-presence
These items contain cumin spice involved in a recall initiated by our supplier, Mincing Spice Co. Mincing has issued a recall for a specific lot of cumin they produced because a sample from that lot was tested by one of Mincing’s customers and was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella
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CFIA announced that Delta Pacific Seafood Ltd. recalls Western Family brand Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recall. The products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and may have been sold nationally. The recalled product is Western Family Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets sold in 150-gram packages.@ http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-07-25/eng/1564110911002/1564110913438
Delta Pacific Seafood Ltd. is recalling Western Family brand Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.