Below are the food recalls for the week announced by the FDA and the .
July 22, 2011-– Jetro Cash and Carry Enterprises LLC/R.D. Food Services LP, an importer from New York, recalled approximately 2,900 pounds of diced bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Through routine testing on July 19, 2011, FSIS found a sample of cooked diced bacon imported from Canadian EST No. 169A, Aliments Prince, S.E.C. to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes . The initial product represented by that sample is on hold, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that additional product represented by the positive sample had been shipped to the United States. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The following products are subject to recall:
The “Assoluti Cooked Diced Bacon” has a case code of 1173 and EST No. 169A. It bears the Canadian mark of inspection and a Certification Number of 406515, 406516, or 406562. The products were shipped to distribution centers in Fla., Ill., Ind., Mich., and Ohio for further distribution to food service institutions.
July 22, 2011 – Bobby Salazar’s Mexican Foods, a Fowler, Calif., establishment, recalled approximately 2,560 pounds of chopped beef products produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
The following product is subject to recall:
Each bag bears the establishment number “21269” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on April 19, 2011 and May 11, 2011, and shipped to a distributor and restaurants in California for further distribution.
July 22, 2011 – Yant Beef Jerky, a Jackson Center, Ohio establishment, recalled approximately 6,200 pounds of various beef jerky products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain a known allergen, fish in the form of an anchovy puree in Worcestershire sauce, that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
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1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S HOT BEEF JERKY”
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1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S X HOT BEEF JERKY”
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1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S MILD BEEF JERKY”
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1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S SOUTHERN BBQ BEEF JERKY”
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1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S HOT AND SWEET BEEF JERKY”
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 21371” inside the USDA mark of inspection and have a sell by date ranging from July 20, 2011, to April 17, 2012, on the label. The products were sent to retail establishments in Ohio and Indiana. A small amount of the products were sold online.
July 20, 2011-– Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a firm with establishments in Mount Pleasant, TX and Waco, TX recalled approximately 11,240 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following products are subject to recall:
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10 lb. boxes containing 2 5-lb bags of “Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties”
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30 lb. boxes containing 6 5-lb bags of “Pilgrim’s Pride Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat”
The “Chicken Nugget Shaped Patties” has a date code of 11471010 inkjetted on the box, and bears the establishment number “P-7091A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each 5-lb bag is marked with the date code and “P-7091A.” These products were produced on May 27, 2011 and shipped to distribution centers in N.J. and Texas for further distribution to food service institutions.
The “Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat” has a date code of 11801050 and a Use By Date of Dec. 26, 2011 inkjetted on the box, and bears the establishment number “P-20728” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The inner bags are marked with the code date and Use By Date. These products were produced on June 29, 2011 and shipped to a distribution center in Ohio, for further distribution to food service institutions.
There have been no reports of illness.
July 20, 2011 - Malcolm Meats, a Northwood, Ohio, establishment recalled approximately 4,530 pounds of various marinated beef products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain known allergens, wheat and soy, which are not declared on the label. The products subject to recall include:
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10-lb cases containing 16, 10-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN ANG CC AUSSIE H-CH,” with the identifying case code of “6778708.”
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10-lb cases containing 20, 8-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “0648683.”
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10-lb cases containing 16, 10-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “0648691.”
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10.5-lb cases containing 14, 12-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “8415721.”
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10-lb cases containing 20, 8-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN CULOTTE CH AUSSIE,” with the identifying case code of “0651299.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 2106” on the case label. These products were produced on various dates prior to April 20, 2011, and were shipped to distribution centers in Ind., Mo., and Ohio, for institutional use.
July 20, 2011 - Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. 149-151 2nd Ave. Brooklyn NY 11215 recalled Herring Special Salting because the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors discovered that the fish was not properly eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. The recalled Herring Special Salting comes in an uncoded, 48.58oz (1300gr) plastic container and is a product of Russia. Herring Special Salting was sold in New York State. No illnesses have been reported to date.
July 19, 2011-Flying Food Group, LLC, a Lawrenceville, Ga., establishment, recalled approximately 204 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken wraps and plates that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are subject to recall: 8.4-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WRAPS Bistro Box"; 6.3-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS CHICKEN & HUMMUS Bistro Box" ; The “Assoluti Cooked Diced Bacon” has a case code of 1173 and EST No. 169A. It bears the Canadian mark of inspection and a Certification Number of 406515, 406516, or 406562. The products were shipped to distribution centers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for further distribution to food service institutions. There have been no reports of illness to date.
July 19 , 2011 -Arizona Canning Company recalled 29 ounce cans of Sun Vista Red Enchilada Sauce (Mild, Medium and Hot) because they may contain undeclared soy protein. People, who have allergies to soy, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled Sun Vista Red Enchilada Sauce (Mild, Medium and Hot) was distributed in California and Arizona. All lots of this product are being recalled. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The violations by the Lafayette County meat processor were discovered when members of MDA’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program uncovered records at the business, operated by Terry Kleoppel, during a January 4 inspection.
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