WEATHER ALERT
Death toll increases to nine in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head Deli meats
Read full article: Death toll increases to nine in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head Deli meatsThe CDC released a statement on Wednesday once again reminding the public to avoid deli meats and products that have been recalled.
Lidl frozen chopped spinach recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
Read full article: Lidl frozen chopped spinach recalled due to possible Listeria contaminationFrozen Food Development has recalled some of its Lidl 12-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach that may be contaminated with Listeria.
Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter due to health concerns
Read full article: Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter due to health concernsHomestead Creamery out of Wirtz is recalling its unsalted butter due to potential Listeria contamination. The company says the recalled butter was distributed to recall partners as well as the company’s home delivery and retail store. The affected butter comes in a half-pound package marked with an expiration date of April 30. Homestead Creamery found the possible contamination after routine testing, and the production of the product has stopped while the Virginia Dept. Consumers who bought the affected product are asked to return them for a full refund.
Chicken processing company makes recall
Read full article: Chicken processing company makes recallThe original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert. Any chicken product that falls under the recall should be thrown away or returned to the place where it was purchased.
Target and Fresh Market recall certain salads and sandwiches due to possible Listeria contamination
Read full article: Target and Fresh Market recall certain salads and sandwiches due to possible Listeria contaminationThe Fresh Market and Target and recalling some of their salads and sandwiches due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are two brands they're worried about, both made by Elevation Foods: Archer Farms and Freskt. Officials at Elevation Foods said they found the problem after testing some egg salad. No one has gotten sick yet, but Listeria bacteria can be serious and even deadly for some people, including kids. In the meantime, here's the list of what's been recalled:Archer Farms egg salad and deviled egg sandwiches made June 18Freskt egg salad sandwich, tuna salad and Thai lobster saladIf you have any of the recalled food, you can bring it back to where you bought it for a refund.
Trader Joe's, Green Giant vegetables recalled due to Listeria risk
Read full article: Trader Joe's, Green Giant vegetables recalled due to Listeria riskSome packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the FDA. (CNN) - Some packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Growers Express issued a full list of the products recalled. It includes:Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash CubesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash NoodlesGreen Giant Fresh Butternut Squash DicedGreen Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles Fried Rice BlendGreen Giant Fresh Ramen Soup BowlGreen Giant Fresh Sweet Potato Cauliflower CrumblesGreen Giant Fresh Zucchini NoodlesSignature Farms Cauliflower CrumblesTrader Joe's Butternut Squash SpiralsTrader Joe's Zucchini SpiralsGrowers Express said it is sanitizing the factory and equipment involved and conducting additional safety tests. No other Growers Express products were involved in the recall.