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In Canada Sofina Foods recalled Chicken Strips due to Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips (Chicken Strips – Breaded Chicken Cutlettes – Uncooked) from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The recall was triggered by findings of CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak that identified this product as a source of illness. The affected product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019, in 907-gram packages with a best before date of Nov. 24, 2019. @ https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-05-24/eng/1558738971471/1558738974286

Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness and has identified this product as a source of illness. The outbreak investigation is ongoing and may identify other sources. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

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Outbreak of Salmonella Concord Linked to Tahini Expended

The FDA announced that on May 20, 2019, Brodt Zenatti Holdings, LLC of Jupiter, Florida expanded their recall to include SoCo brand tahini sold in 135-ounce containers. This product is being recalled in addition to retail and bulk Karawan brand tahini sold in 16-ounce jars and 39-pound buckets. The tahini recalled may be labeled as either “Karawan Tahini,” “El-Karawan Tahini,” or “Soco Tahini.” This tahini was sold in bulk to retailers and restaurants and was also available at retail locations and online. The product shelf life is two years and might be stored in customer’s pantries. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-concord-linked-tahini?utm_campaign=Outbreak%20Salmonella%20Concord%20Tahini%2005232019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

The FDA advises consumers not to eat Karawan, El-Karawan, or SoCo labeled tahini; firm expands recall

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ALDI, In Cooperation with ADM Milling, Recalled 5 lb of Flour Due to E. coli

Supermarket chain ALDI recalled some packages of Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, in cooperation with Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s (ADM) ADM Milling Co., due to the potential presence of E. coli. ALDI said the recall is for flour that ADM Milling produced in Buffalo, N.Y. The 5 lb bags subject to the recall have a Dec. 2, 2019, best if used by date. The flour was distributed to select stores in 11 states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia). @ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-association-with-adm-milling-co-aldi-issues-isolated-recall-for-5-lb-bakers-corner-all-purpose-flour-300855570.html

BATAVIA, Ill., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In cooperation with ADM Milling Co., ALDI has recalled Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour sold at retail locations in…

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Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalled Beef Products Due to E. coli O157:H7

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that Aurora Packing Company, Inc., from North Aurora, Ill., is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The raw beef products were packaged on April 19, 2019. These items were shipped nationwide for further distribution and processing. The problem was discovered during traceback activities in response to random sample testing by FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.@ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-057-2019-release

Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.