As stated by the FDA, Specialty Farms is voluntarily recalling certain Alfalfa sprout products with a best if sold by date of “8/3/2010″ and “8/1/2010″ that has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes (LM). Specialty-Farms, LLC is voluntarily recalling Specialty Farms brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad, 4 ounces plastic containers, both have a best if sold by date of 8/3/2010 as noted below:
| Specialty Farms |
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend |
509800108 |
| Specialty Farms |
Organic Sprout Salad |
8192400024 |
Specialty-Farms, LLC is also voluntarily recalling Stop & Shop brand Natures Promise Organic Alfalfa Sprouts 4 ounce container and 8 ounce bag and Natures Promise Organic Zesty Sprouts 4 ounce, best if sold by date of 8/1/2010, as noted below. [Further identification on the package includes the following: Certified Organic by NOFA-NY, Certified Organic LLC.]
| Natures Promise |
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (4 oz) |
8826704741 |
| Natures Promise |
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (8 oz) |
8826704102 |
| Natures Promise |
Organic Zesty Sprouts (4 oz) |
8826703903 |
The products have been distributed thru distributors and to retail stores in CT, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT.
All products dated 8/4/2010 and beyond are not included in this recall.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents individuals who have been sickened in Listeria outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation.
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August 3rd, 2010
Lancaster Foods LLC, located in Jessup, Maryland, has recalled spinach due to possible contamination with Listeria.
Krisp-Pak Ready to East Hydro-Cooled Fresh Spinach was voluntarily recalled. The 10-ounce package provided the following information on the bag: Best Enjoyed By dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10. The items were taken from the Farm Fresh retail store in Elizabeth City by state inspectors. Other names that the product was sold by were: Lancaster Fresh, Giant, and America’s Choice.
| Bag UPC Code |
Product Description |
Oz |
| 33383 |
65201 |
Krisp-Pak Hydro-Cooled Fresh Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 Jun 10 |
10 oz |
| 13055 |
01145 |
Lancaster Fresh, Triple Washed, All Natural, Curly Leaf Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 JUN 10 |
8, 10, and 12 oz |
| 88267 |
09813 |
Giant, Fresh Spinach, Best Enjoyed by 19 JUN 10 thru 27 JUN 10 |
10 oz |
| 54807 |
76060 |
America’s Choice, Spinach, Cold Water Washed, Best Enjoyed by 19 Jun 10 thru 27 Jun |
10 oz |
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June 24th, 2010
Portland Shellfish Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling the following brands of cooked, ready to eat fresh or frozen lobster meat: Portland Shellfish Co. Inc brand, Claw island, Craig’s All Natural, and Inland Ocean cooked, fresh or frozen lobster claw and knuckle meat as recent tests show the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in wholesale and retail stores.
Recalled products and Lot numbers:
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, CS 6 x 2 LB, packed under the Claw Island, Craig’s All Natural or Inland Ocean brand, production lot numbers 13210, 13310, and 13410, shipped between 05/14/2010 and 05/26/2010.
LOBSTER KNUCKLE MEAT, CS 6 x 2 LB, packed under the Inland Ocean brand, production lot numbers 13210, shipped on 05/13/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, CS 18 x 15 oz, packed under the Claw Island brand, production lot numbers 13210 and 13410, shipped between 05/25/2010 and 06/08/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, CS 20 x 8 oz, packed under the Craig’s All Natural brand, production lot numbers 13210, shipped on 05/14/2010.
LOBSTER KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 LB bag, fresh, packed under Portland shellfish brand, production lot number 13310, shipped on 05/12/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, 4 oz bag, fresh, packed under Portland shellfish brand, production lot number 13310, shipped on 05/13/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 LB bag, fresh, packed under Portland shellfish brand, production lot number 13210 and 13310, shipped on 05/12/2010 and 05/13/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, 2 LB bag, fresh, packed under Portland shellfish brand, production lot number 13210 and 13310, shipped on 05/12/2010 05/13/2010, 05/14/2010.
LOBSTER CLAW & KNUCKLE MEAT, 5 LB bag, fresh, packed under Portland shellfish brand, production lot number 13210, shipped on 05/12/2010.
This exact information was posted on the FDA website on this date.
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June 16th, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various ready-to-eat deli meat products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that various ready-to-eat deli meat products subject to recall in Canada may have been exported to the United States. Recently, a problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological testing of imported product from Canadian Establishment 665, which resulted in a positive sample for Listeria monocytogenes and two FSIS recalls dated May 4 and 5, 2010. FSIS and Canada have received no reports of illnesses as result of consumption of products subject to this alert. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a physician. FSIS will continue to provide information as it becomes available, including information about any related recall activity.
Products exported to the United States include, but are not limited to, the following:
“Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto”
“Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto Boneless”
“Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto Mattonella”
“Casa Italia Prosciutto Boneless”
“Casa Italia Prosciutto Boneless Sliced”
“Casa Italia Prosciutto Ham Sliced”
“Emma Dry Prosciutto”
Implicated products were produced by Zadi Foods Ltd., CFIA Establishment 665, located in Brampton, Ontario, and may have been distributed to retail locations nationwide. The products would have been sold to consumers at deli counters, and the original brand may not have been transferred at the deli counters to consumer packages. All lots and production dates for the above-listed products are subject to this public health alert.
This article was posted on the FSIS website on this date.
To learn more, please see Listeriosis Symptoms, or visit our Food Poisoning website dedicated to food safety and food litigation.
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May 11th, 2010
International Gourmet, a Springfield, Va., establishment, is recalling approximately 70 pounds of prosciutto products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The problem was discovered by FSIS microbiological testing of imported product resulting in a positive sample for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that the implicated product was also distributed to an Importer of Record and further distributed, thus resulting in this recall. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.
The following products are subject to recall:
Various weight cases of “CASA ITALIA C.I. PROSCIUTTO BONELESS”The exterior of each case bears the number “665″ inside the Canadian inspection legend and the lot number “70.” A yellow sticker placed on the foil wrapped product inside the case also bears the lot number “70.” The products were distributed to retailers in the States of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
This article was posted on the FSIS website on this date.
To learn more, please see Listeriosis Symptoms, or visit our Food Poisoning website dedicated to food safety and food litigation.
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May 8th, 2010
Mt. Vikos, Inc., Marshfield, MA 02050 is voluntarily recalling all size packages and all lot numbers of Mt. Vikos Brand Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
The cheese is distributed in clear plastic packaging for the retail market in 4oz portions with the Mt. Vikos Manouri label. In addition the cheese is distributed in approximately 1 Kilogram logs in clear plastic packaging with the Mt. Vikos Manouri label. Customers who purchase the food service log may repackage the cheese in food service / deli counter random weight packages for consumers. The company is asking food service customers to notify consumers who may have purchased the product.
Retail Portions: Mt. Vikos Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese, Net Wt. 4 oz, UPC# 6-65291-00201-2, All Best Before dates.
Food Service: Mt. Vikos Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese, Random Wt. logs (approximately 1 Kilogram), All Best By dates
Mt. Vikos Manouri cheese was distributed nationwide to customers for the retail and food service markets. The company has notified their customers and has pulled the product from retail stores and the food service market.
The company determined through independent laboratory testing that one lot (Best Before: DEC-11-2010, Lot: 222418) of Mt. Vikos Manouri cheese, 4 oz, which was distributed to the marketplace, has been confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. However, as precaution the company is recalling all Best By Dates for both items that are currently in the marketplace. Mt. Vikos is working with the FDA to conduct this recall.
This article was posted on the FSIS website on this date.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of Listeria outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of Listeria food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. To learn more about our firm, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer.
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May 8th, 2010
Orlando Greco & Son Imports, a Carol Stream, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 822 pounds of prosciutto products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The problem was discovered by FSIS microbiological testing of imported product resulting in a positive sample for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that the implicated product was also distributed to an Importer of Record and further distributed, thus resulting in this recall. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
- Various pound cases of “Prosciutto Boneless Casa Italia“
The products were distributed to restaurants and retailers in Illinois and Indiana.
This article was posted on the FSIS website on this date.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of Listeria outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of Listeria food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. To learn more about our firm, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer.
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May 5th, 2010
Custom Corned Beef, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 460 pounds of fully cooked crumbled pork sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
10-pound boxes with two, 5-pound packages of “POLIDORI, FULLY COOKED PORK SAUSAGE CRUMBLES, KEEP REFRIGERATED/FROZEN.” Each box label bears the establishment number “EST. 4121” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The fully cooked crumbled pork sausage products were produced on Apr. 9, 2010, and were distributed to institutional establishments in Colorado.
This article was posted on the FSIS website on this date.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of Listeria outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of Listeria food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. To learn more about our firm, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer.
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May 4th, 2010
On April 4, 2010, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Lorentz Meats, Cannon Falls, Minnesota, is recalling approximately 100 pounds of ham products that may be contaminated with the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.
The following ham products are subject to the Listeria recall:
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Various sizes of whole or half ham packages of “KOWALSKI’S Markets, FULLY COOKED, SMOKED HAM, Naturally Smoked with Hardwoods, KEEP REFRIGERATED.” Each package bears a freeze by date “FREEZE BY 05/14/10″ as well as the establishment number “Est. 21207″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recalled ham was produced on March 12, 2010, and distributed to retail establishments in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of Listeria outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of Listeria food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or click Listeria Lawsuit. To learn more about our firm, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer.
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April 6th, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to illnesses possibly associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
FSIS was informed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that products subject to recall in Canada may have been exported to the United States. This public health alert was initiated after positive test results and an investigation by CFIA in response to a listeriosis illness outbreak. At this time, no confirmed linkage has been made between the products subject to recall and the reported illnesses. This is an ongoing investigation and as more information becomes available, FSIS may proceed with a recall action.Implicated products produced by Siena Foods LTD, a Toronto, Ontario, establishment, include, but are not limited to, “Cacciatore Salami, Mild,” “Coppa,” “Prosciuttini,” “Prosciuttini Hot,” and “Prosciutto Cotto.” The individually wrapped products have variable weights and a “Best Before” date through June 22, 2010, as well as the establishment number “Est. 212″ inside the CFIA mark of inspection. However, the original brand and/or best before dates may not have been transferred at the deli counters to consumer packages. Persons who may have purchased any of these products and do not know original brand and code are advised to check with their retailer or supplier to determine if they have the affected product.
The previous announcement was posted on the FDA website on this date.
To learn more, please see Listeriosis Symptoms, or visit our Food Poisoning website dedicated to food safety and food litigation.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or click Food Poisoning Lawsuit Case Evaluation.
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March 19th, 2010
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