Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk A recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide is raising concerns about possible E. coli contamination. The recall, issued by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co., affects products distributed to restaurants across the US. Health officials have linked the beef to 15 illnesses in one state, with symptoms appearing between Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Key Details  Fresh products: “Use by” date of Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Frozen products: Production date of Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 Inspection mark: “EST. 2574B” View product list here View product…

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
Business
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors found "general filth," poor sanitation practices, and structural issues at Boar’s Head facilities, including the Virginia plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and hospitalized 60, according to a newly released USDA report. A detailed report by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revealed alarming findings at Boar’s Head’s Virginia facility, tied to a 2024 outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that resulted in 10 deaths and 60 hospitalizations across 19 states.  The outbreak, traced to liverwurst products f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Silver Spring, MD
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FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives certain foods their vivid cherry-red hue, due to cancer concerns in lab animals. The FDA revoked the authorization for the coloring's use in food products, oral drugs, and dietary supplements, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Manufacturers have until Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, to remove Red Dye 3 from food products and Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2028, for drugs. Products made before these deadlines may still appear on shelves if they were manufactured before …

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
News
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high number of outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Key Facts Record Outbreaks: The CDC reported 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks in the first week of December, the highest for this time of year in recent history. Dominant Strain: GII.17 accounts for nearly 70 percent of US cases and has driven a similar surge in Britain. Foodborne Threats: Contaminated oysters from a Los Angeles event sickened at least 80 people. Recall…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, NJ
Business
Cheddar Recall: Fairfield Twp. Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Cheddar Recall: Fairfield Twp. Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Cheddar Recall: Fairfield Twp. Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says A New Jersey cheese distributor is recalling two cheddar products sold in Massachusetts due to possible listeria contamination, officials said. Abbey Specialty Foods issued the recall for 5.2-ounce blocks of its Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheeses, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recalled cheeses have sell-by dates of Monday, June 2. The Fairfield Township, Essex County, company said its supplier Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese reported a potential listeria contamination. There have been no reported illnesse…

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by Chris Spiker
Smithtown, NY
Business
Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart
Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart A public health alert has just been issued for a popular frozen chicken product. The product labeled as Chicken Curry Empanadas may contain Apple Cinnamon Empanadas, with milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product label, according to US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  FSIS said it is issuing this alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to milk are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase. The frozen empanada products labeled …

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by Joe Lombardi
Beltsville, MD
News
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks A sharp increase in norovirus cases is sweeping the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Often called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis, resulting in symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The CDC reports 41 outbreaks in the first week of December alone, surpassing levels recorded in prior months. This spike aligns with the virus's typical winter peak but underscores the need for heightened vigilance this season. Norovirus spreads through contaminated food, surfaces, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Towson, MD
Business
Baltimore-Based Company Recalling 7,500 Pounds Of Raw Sausage Products Shipped To MD, PA Baltimore-Based Company Recalling 7,500 Pounds Of Raw Sausage Products Shipped To MD, PA
Baltimore-Based Company Recalling 7,500 Pounds Of Raw Sausage Products Shipped To MD, PA Thousands of pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced in Maryland without the benefit of a federal inspection are subject to a federal recall. Baltimore-based Impero Foods & Meats announced that nearly 7,500 pounds of pork produced between Oct. 3 and Dec. 19 are subject to the recall, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Recalled items are limited to 10-pound white cardboard box cases that contain plastic bags of “Old World Italian Sausage” with "rope" or “link” handwritten on the case. The raw po…

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by Zak Failla
Reston, VA
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In VA Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In VA
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In VA A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies. Key Details: Company: Lidl Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables” Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876 Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…

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by Joe Lombardi
Potomac, MD
Business
FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall Over Salmonella Concerns FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall Over Salmonella Concerns
FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall Over Salmonella Concerns The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised its recall alert for a brand of eggs to the highest level due to potential Salmonella contamination, which could lead to severe health risks or even death. The brand, Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs, were sold at Costco. This follows a voluntary recall initiated by New York City-based manufacturer Handsome Brook Farms in late November. Earlier Report: Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination The affected eggs, bearing UPC 9661910680, Julian code 327, and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stafford, CT
News
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak Linked To 10 Deaths Ends After 61 Illnesses: CDC Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak Linked To 10 Deaths Ends After 61 Illnesses: CDC
Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak Linked To 10 Deaths Ends After 61 Illnesses: CDC The deadly Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats is over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. Boar's Head recalled all deli products made at its Jarratt, Virginia facility in July 2024, due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall included prepackaged deli products and ready-to-eat liverwurst. The CDC announced the conclusion of its investigation, noting that the outbreak resulted in 61 confirmed illnesses across 19 states. Among those affected, 60 were hospitalized, and 10 deaths were reported, underscoring the severity of the cont…

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by Joe Lombardi