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The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) has recalled 320 pounds of meat and temporarily suspended all cooked-meat processing at Kleoppel Meats d.b.a Alma Meats in Alma, Mo., after discovering that meat being sold to consumers had not been inspected and was improperly handled.

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.

Recalled items include:

• 
"Snack Sticks Pepper Jack Cheese & Jalapeno"- 18.14 pounds
Lot # 2091311 / Produced 11/15/2011

• "Snack Sticks Pepper Jack Cheese" - 18.76 pounds
Lot #'s 2091311 and 2002311 / Produced 11/15/2011 and 11/16/2011 

• "Snack Sticks" -25.97 pounds
Lot # 2002311 / Produced 11/16/2011
• 
"Summer Sausage" - 40.27 pounds
Lot # 2081311 / Produced 11/14/2011
• 
"Summer Sausage Pepper Jack Cheese" - 21.62 pounds
Lot # 2081311 / Produced 11/14/2011
"Summer Sausage Pepper Jack Cheese & Jalapenos" - 25.14 pounds
Lot # 2081311 / Produced 11/14/2011

• "Spicy Beef Jerky Ground and Formed "
Lot # 2162311 / Produced 11/21/2011 and 11/22/2011

• "Bold Beef Jerky Ground and Formed"
Lot # 2152311 / Produced 11/21/2011
• and 11/22/2011

• "Honey Beef Jerky Ground and Formed"
Lot # 2152311 / Produced 11/21/2011 and 11/22/2011
• 
"Roasted Whole Hog Meat" - 70.74 pounds
Lot # 1008211 / Produced 11/23/2011
   

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Wal-Mart has pulled a batch of Enfamil powdered baby formula from the shelves of more than 3,000 of its stores nationwide after a Missouri newborn boy who was fed the formula died from a rare foodborne pathogen, according to the Associated Press.

The federal government has not ordered an official recall of the 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn powder with the lot number ZP1K7G. The manufacturer of the formula, Mead Johnson Nutrition based in Glenview, Ill., said its records showed the lot tested negative for the bacterium before it was shipped, according to the AP.

Wal-Mart decided to pulled the formula while state and federal health officials investigate "out of an abundance of caution" Wal-Mart spokeswoman Dianna Gee said Wednesday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) sent samples of the formula that had been given to 10-day-old Avery Cornett to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for testing, said Gena Terlizzi, an MDHSS spokeswoman.

"At this point it has not been determined whether the illness is linked to the formula or an outside source," Terlizzi said in a statement.

Avery was taken to St. John's Hospital-Lebanon late last week after appearing lethargic and displaying what his family said were signs of a stomach ache, the Lebanon Daily Record reported.
He was later moved to St. John's Hospital-Springfield where preliminary tests showed that he had contracted a rare bacterial infection, Cronobacter sakazakii, a foodborne pathogen, the newspaper reported. He died Sunday after being removed from life support.

Avery had been fed Enfamil Newborn powder that was purchased at a Walmart store in Lebanon. The store stopped selling the product after learning of his death. 

Christopher Perille, a spokesman for Mead Johnson Nutrition, said Enfamil Newborn powder is sold at a variety of retailers, but he didn't have information about whether other companies received units from the lot now being investigated, according to the story. Perille said all of the Mead Johnson’s infant formula products are put through rigorous testing as they are produced, packaged and sealed. "One of the things every batch of product is tested for is Cronobacter," Perille told the AP. "We went back and checked on the batch in question, and it had tested negative for Cronobacter."

Public health investigators seeking the source of Avery's infection will also look at environmental factors, such as the water used in preparing the powdered formula, and at anything else the baby might have ingested, Perille said.

In a recent study, researchers from University College Dublin, in Dublin, Ireland described Cronobacter as “opportunistic pathogens and are linked with life-threatening infections in neonates. Clinical symptoms of Cronobacter infection include necrotizing enterocolitis, bacteremia, and meningitis, with case fatality rates of 50-80% being reported. Contaminated powdered infant formula has been epidemiologically linked with infections.”

The attorneys at PrtitzkerOlsen P.A., a national leader in foodborne illness law, can answer legal questions about an illness or death associated with this recall.  Contact them for a free consultation.

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An outbreak of  Salmonella Typhimurium  that has sickened 14 people has prompted Hannaford grocery stores to issue a recall on an undetermined amount of fresh ground beef, according to the  U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Through ongoing epidemiologic and traceback investigations and in-store reviews, FSIS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health officials have established a link between the outbreak and the ground beef sold by the Scarborough, Maine-based grocery chain.

The Salmonella Typhimurium strain associated with this outbreak is reported rarely in the U.S, according to the CDC which reports that, so far, 14 people have become ill, 11 of whom reported consuming ground beef. Half of the patients have required hospitalization and no deaths have been reported. The outbreak strain is  resistant to multiple commonly prescribed antibiotics, including cephalosporins, beta-lactams and aminoglycosides.

Of the 14 case-patients, 10  reported purchasing ground beef at Hannaford stores in New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine between Oct. 12 and Nov. 20.  FSIS has not yet determined responsible suppliers and no other product description is available at this time.

The  ground beef packages bear sell-by dates of Dec. 17, 2011 or earlier and were sold at Hannaford stores throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS' website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/

The products subject to recall are any size package of the following:

"73% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef"

"75% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef"

"80% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef"

"85% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef"

"90% Hannaford Regular Ground Beef"

"80% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef"

"85% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef"

"90% Taste of Inspirations Angus Ground Beef"

"85% Nature's Place Ground Beef"

"90% Nature's Place Ground Beef"

Eating food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, an infection which can be serious and sometimes life-threatening especially for children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems. Symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever usually develop within 12 to 72 hours. In severe cases, conditions including meningitis, colitis and reactive arthritis can develop.

Those with legal questions about an illness or a hospitalization associated with this outbreak should contact the foodbrone illness attorneys at PritzkerOlsen for a free consultation.

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All five victims of the Organic Pastures raw milk E. coli O157:H7 outbreak are children, three of whom required hospitalization for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure.

Enthusiasts believe raw milk- milk from cows, sheep or goats that has not been pasteurized, contains healthful microorganisms that pasteurized milk does not. While there is no scientific evidence to support that claim, there is ample evidence that pasteurization kills dangerous pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, that pose serious health risks, especially to children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Despite its risks, the sale of raw milk is legal in some states. Raw milk and raw milk products caused 93 reported outbreaks of foodborne illness between 1998 and 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) Those outbreaks sickened 1,837 people, 195 of whom required hospitalization, two of whom died. 

“One of the troubling issues about the sale of raw milk is that consumers are not adequately warned about the risks,” said Fred Pritzker, founder and president of PritzkerOlsen P.A., a national leader in food safety law. “I represent people sickened by raw milk due to contamination with Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli O157:H7 and other dangerous pathogens. Raw milk can cause kidney failure, paralysis and death. I know because I have stood by the bedsides of people who innocently drank raw milk and ended up hooked up to life support fighting for their lives.”

Earlier this week, a recall and quarantine of raw milk products produced by Organic Pastures of Fresno County, California was announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford.

Under the recall, all Organic Pastures raw dairy products with the exception of cheese aged a minimum of 60 days are to be pulled immediately from retail shelves and consumers are strongly urged not to eat or drink any of the products. Until further notice, Organic Pastures may not produce raw milk products for the retail market. The order also affects Organic Pastures raw butter, raw cream, raw colostrum, and a raw product labeled “Qephor.”

Symptoms of an E. coli infection include severe abdominal cramping and watery or bloody diarrhea. Officials urge anyone experiencing these symptoms after consuming the products under reacll to seek medical attention. Anyone with legal questions about an illness or hospitalization associated with this outbreak should contact the foodborne illness experts at PritzkerOlsen for a free consultation.
 

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A California company is recalling 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Because Commercial Meat Co. of Los Angeles did not hold its product after FSIS discovered a problem during routine testing, 377,775 pounds of potentially tainted beef was shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada, as well as one Federal establishment in California for further processing.

The products subject to recall were produced between September 7, 2011 and October 6, 2011. Each case bears a label with the establishment number "EST. 4873" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The following ground beef products are subject to recall:

• 5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties
• 10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco
• 5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili 
• 5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef

No illnesses have been reported in what is the largest E coli ground beef recall so far this year. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

E.coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can serious or fatal infection. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Children, who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness, can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe condition that is the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States. It is fatal in 5-10% of the cases.

The food safety experts at the law firm of PritzkerOlsen have helped families all over the country who have endured the hardship and loss that a foodborne illness can create. If you have legal questions about an foodborne illness contact them at 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form online.

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Almost 1,000 gallons of whole milk produced by Farmers All Natural Creamery of Wellman, Iowa, is being recalled on concerns that is was not adequately pasteurized, according to a safety alert issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

The safety alert was issued October 7 after phosphatase- an indicator of inadequate pasteurization, turned up in test results conducted by the state officials. No illnesses associated with consumption of the milk have been reported.

The milk was manufactured on October 3rd with an October 22, 2011 sell by date and sold to four distributors; UNFI (Aurora, CO), UNFI (Lancaster, TX), Calma Optimal (Franklin Park, IL), and Natural brands (Wood Dale, IL). The distributors have been notified and milk is being pulled from store shelves.



The potentially tainted milk from Milk from Farmers All Natural Creamery can be identified by the plant number 19888 printed on all gallon containers. Consumers should not drink the milk, the agriculture department warns.

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Carol’s Cuts, a Kansas food processor, is recalling 594 pounds of fresh cut cantaloupe because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall is part of a broader recall of Rocky Ford cantaloupes produced by Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo. After Listeria was found in samples taken from melons and its packing facility, Jensen Farms issued a recall for Rocky Ford cantaloupes that were shipped to at least 17 states between July 29 and September 10.

The cantaloupe listeria outbreak has sickened at least 55 people in 14 states, eight of whom died according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on September 21.

Carol’s Cuts is the processing division of Kansas City-based, Liberty Fruit Company Inc.
According to the FDA press release, the products involved in the cut cantaloupe recall include:

• Carol’s Cuts Fruit Medley, packaged in 8-ounce individual serving clamshell containers (6 packages per case) shipped to customers on August 26 and September 12, 2011 and can be identified by oval label stickers stating Fruit Medley and having Best if Used By dates of September 3, 2011 and September 19, 2011 respectively.
• Five-pound bulk trays of cantaloupe chunks, distributed to institutional food customers, including restaurants, in Overland Park, Kansas, Kansas City and Maryland Heights, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska. Institutional customers may have used the cantaloupe on salad bars and as fruit menu items. Some institutional customers may have placed the 8-ounce servings in retail venues. 
• The five-pound bulk trays of cantaloupe chunks were shipped to customers on August 26 and August 29, 2011 and are identified with tray stickers showing a Lot # 72361 and a Best if Used By date of September 3, 2011; and shipped September 12, 2011 and are identified with tray stickers showing a Lot # 72700 and a Best if Used By date of September 19, 2011.

Consumers who may have purchased the recalled Carol’s Cuts product, should not eat it and return it to the place of purchase, the FDA recommends.
 

Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm273141.htm 

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Pride & Joy Creamery, LLC of Granger, Washington, has issued a recall of raw milk because testing of the raw milk by the Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) discovered that the product was contaminated with Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli.

WSDA and other public health officials are exploring the possibility that there has been human illness linked to this milk.

The recalled milk is sold only in gallon, half gallon and quart containers and bears the expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11. It was sold from an on-farm store at 2145 Liberty Road in Granger, WA and from the following retail outlets in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Skagit counties:

• Sno-isle
, 2804 Grand Avenue
, Everett, WA 98201
• Truhealth
,18001 Bothell-Everett
, Suite 109
,Bothell, WA 98012
• Marlenes Market
,2951 S. 38th ST.
Tacoma, WA 98409
• Marlenes Market,
 2565 s. Gateway Center Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
• Skagit Valley Food,
 202 S. 1st Street
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
• Manna Mills,
 21705 66th Ave, West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
• Madison Market
,1600 Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
•  Nature’s Market, 
26011 104th Ave, SE
Kent, WA 98030
• Sunshine Corner, Nutrition
15220 SE 272th, Suite F
Kent, WA 98042

E.coli infections can severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloody stool. Symptoms generally appear three to four days after exposure, but can take as long as nine days to appear. Health officials are recommending that anyone experiencing these symptoms contact a health care provider. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), is a serious complication of E. coli poisoning in which red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail. Infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.

 Source: http://agr.wa.gov/News/2011/pridejoycreameryrecall.aspx

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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: 

• 10 lb. shipping container with 2, 5 lb. bags boxes containing 2 5-lb bags of “Assoluti Cooked Diced Bacon”

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:

• 16-lb. cases containing 4-lb. bags of “CARNE ASADA CHOPPED BEEF &
  TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN IN RED HOT SAUCE”

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:

• 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S HOT BEEF JERKY”

• 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S X HOT BEEF JERKY”

• 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S MILD BEEF JERKY”

• 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S SOUTHERN BBQ BEEF JERKY”

• 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: 

• 10 lb. boxes containing 2 5-lb bags of “Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties”

• 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:

• 10-lb cases containing 16, 10-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN ANG CC AUSSIE H-CH,” with the identifying case code of “6778708.”

• 10-lb cases containing 20, 8-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “0648683.”

• 10-lb cases containing 16, 10-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “0648691.”

• 10.5-lb cases containing 14, 12-ounce packages of “STEAK SIRLOIN AUSSIE CAB,” with the identifying case code of “8415721.”

• 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.

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A Salmonella threat in serrano peppers sold at Walmart in Wisconsin, Montana, Utah and Wyoming has prompted a recall by distributor WorldVariety Produce Inc. of Los Angeles. Some recalled serrano peppers also were distributed to Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with the recalled product. In 2008, jalapeno and serrano peppers were implicated as the source of a major, multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul that sickened 1,442 people, including 286 persons who were hospitalized and the infection might have contributed to two deaths. Contamination of peppers in the 2008 Salmonella outbreak might have occurred on the farm or during processing or distribution; the mechanism of contamination was never fully determined.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In some circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and reactive arthritis known as Reiter's Syndrome. In some extreme cases, infection results in Salmonella death.

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Salmonella enteritidis, an egg-associated bacterium, can be undetectable by sight or smell. The Salmonella enteritidis can be present in ordinary-looking eggs. If contaminated eggs are eaten raw, or even undercooked, the bacterium can cause illness.
 

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The Wright County Egg Salmonella recall is estimated by The Associated Press to cover some 228 million eggs distributed nationwide since May 19, 2010.

A joint field investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is ongoing and intended to identify potential sources of Salmonella Enteritidis in these shell eggs, such as feed.

Public health officials in California, Colorado and Minnesota have confirmed outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis traced back to Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa. The number of cases in California alone is 266, including 43 in Los Angeles County.

Since May 2010, CDC has identified a nationwide, four-fold increase in the number of Salmonella Enteritidis isolates through PulseNet, the molecular subtyping network made up of state and local public health laboratories and federal food regulatory laboratories. CDC received reports of approximately 200 cases every week during late June and early July compared to an average of 50 per week in that time period over the past five years. 

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Like Minnesota, health officials in Colorado and California have traced Salmonella outbreaks to the same Iowa egg farm doing business as Wright County Egg.

The CO, CA and MN Salmonella egg outbreaks are under investigation now by state and federal health investigators, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

According to an Aug 4 Jefferson County Colorado Public Health statement, 28 people who ate at a locally owned restaurant called The Fort between July 10 and July 16 got sick. Salmonella Enteritidis was confirmed in 8 of the cases and suspected in 20. 

A person infected with the Salmonella Enteritidis bacterium usually has fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and the person may be ill enough to require hospitalization. 

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Salmonella in Salami has prompted a large recall of pepper-coated salami made by a company in Rhode Island and the recall coincides with the announcement of  a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says in a recall notice today that 1.24 million pounds of  salami made by Danielle Inc. is not currently linked directly to the Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 184 people in 38 states, hospitalizing more than 35 of them.

But the FSIS notes specifically that the recalled salami is similar to products bought by customers who later became sick in the Montevideo outbreak. Investigators are still probing and testing.

Meanwhile, a Salmonella expert at the Oregon Public Health Division told the Oregonian newspaper there's a connection between the salami recall and Salmonella outbreak, which was first noticed on the West Coast last July.

Oregon senior epidemiologist William Keene said a lab near Seattle came up with positive tests for Salmonella in the past few days on salami made by Daniele that was purchased at a Costco in Washington state. Washington has more than a dozen cases in the Salmonella outbreak.

Some scientists suspect that it's the pepper on the salami. The particular strain of  Salmonella involved in the outbreak is common and that makes it difficult for investigators to pinpoint the culprit food.

“This is a weird outbreak in a lot of ways because it’s been such a long investigation,” Keene told the Oregonian's Lynne Terry, one of the country's leading health reporters. "We've gone down a lot of dead ends until the puzzle pieces started to fit together." 

The FSIS has not listed retailers yet who carried the recalled salami, but the Oregonian says vendors include Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Amazon and more. Most products are under the Daniele brand name, but the recall includes several items with the Boar's Head, Black Bear or Dietz & Watson labels.

All of the recalled products carry a small round USDA mark that says "EST. 54" or "EST. 9992." Daniele products with other USDA establishment numbers are not being recalled. 

If you are a victim of this possible salami Samonella outbreak and have questions about your legal rights, contact a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker Olsen by completing our contact form on the side of this Web page or by calling 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free).

We are a national food safety law firm involved in practically every major outbreak of food poisoning. Over the years we have collected millions for victims while also actively supporting many initiatives to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Salmonella infection in young children, older adults and all people who have weakened immune systems is a serious and sometimes life-threatening matter. Salmonella is often overcome by health adults, but it should not be taken lightly because it is known to cause long-term negative health consequences.

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There are 116 Safeway food stores in Arizona and one additional Safeway in Gallup, New Mexico, involved in the recall of more than 22,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service disclosed the retail list on Monday, reminding consumers again not to eat ground beef produced September 23 by the Fresno, California, plant of Beef Packers Inc., a subsidiary of Cargill. It is the second Beef Packers ground beef recall of 2009 that has been associated with an outbreak of Samonellosis.

The first Beef Packers recall and outbreak, announced in early August, sickened 39 people in 11 states and led to the recall of 825,769 pounds of tainted ground beef.

The meat in the latest recall was to be used or frozen by 10/11/09, so authorities believe the danger lies with ground beef that is now in the refrigerators and freezers of Arizona Safeway shoppers. Many of the packages were wrapped on black foam trays and they all are stamped with USDA establishment number 31913 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The recall includes safeway stores in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Sun City, Sedona, Tucson, Chandler, Glendale and Flagstaff. Click here to see the list in its entirety (scroll down once you see the title page).

State and federal health officials have associated the latest recall with a Salmonella outbreak that has so far infected two people.  If you or a loved one has been sickened by ground beef purchased at Safeway in Arizona or Gallup, New Mexico, call a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete a contact and information form on the side of this web page.

We are a national food safety law firm heavily involved in efforts to prevent foodborne illness. We represent Salmonella and E. coli victims nationwide, including an Arizona victim of the previous Beef Packers Salmonella outbreak. 

Salmonella infection is not to be taken lightly. It can be deadly, especially if contracted by a young child or an elderly person. And there are long-term health consequences that many people don't realize until a family member is victimized. 

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Food retailer Safeway is recalling certain ground beef products sold at all of its stores in Arizona and a store in Gallup, New Mexico, because they may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella.

The Salmonella ground beef recall is related to fresh hamburger made by Beef Packers Inc. of Fresno, California. More than 22,000 pounds of the meat from Cargill-owned Beef Packers has been associated with a ground beef Salmonella outbreak with two confirmed victims in Arizona.

Safeway is recalling ground beef packages from its Arizona stores with sell-by dates of September 28-October 11. Even though all the beef is believed to have been sold by now, the company is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for the product.

The recall includes fresh ground beef products sold during the dates listed above at the full-service counter in brown butcher paper and at the self-service area wrapped on black Styrofoam trays. These products include fresh ground beef, fresh ground beef patties, fresh meat balls, fresh meat loaf and fresh bell peppers stuffed with beef and pork.

The outbreak strain of Salmonella is from the Salmonella Newport family and is resistant to many commonly prescribed drugs, which can increase the risk of hospitalization or possible treatment failure in infected individuals.

Young children, adults over age 60 and people who have weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to Salmonella, which can be life threatening and can also bring on long-term negative health consequences, including Reiter's Syndrome.

If you or a loved one has been sickened by ground beef sold by Safeway and have been to a doctor, you may have a claim against the retail chain, Beef Packers and Cargill. To protect your legal rights and receive a free case consultation, call a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete our online contact and information form on the side of this page. 

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Lab tests found Salmonella on "Majesty" cantaloupes packed by Five Crowns Marketing of Brawley, California.

In response, Five Crowns has issued a recall published by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall applies to melons shipped earlier this month to Alabama, California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

No illnesses have been reported and the company believes the melons would have been sold by now. The Majesty cantaloupe recall applies to cartons packed November 4, 6 and 10 with lot numbers 198 2 or 198 3.

Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Consumers who may have eaten this product and are experiencing the above symptoms should consult their health care provider.

For legal questions, call national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 or complete our online contact an information form on the side of this web page. 

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 The Centers for Disease Control has associated the Lincoln Middle School E. coli outbreak in Rhode Island with contaminated ground beef served at Camp Bournedale during a school trip. The camp and meat supplier, South Shore Meats Inc., are both located in Massachusetts.

See details of the related South Shore Meats recall

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 The Elgin, Illinois, company that makes Baking Classics brand nuts is recalling two products over concerns they could possibly be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

In a news release, John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalls of 2-ounce bags of Baking Classics brand Mr. Topping or 16-ounce bags of Baking Classics brand walnut halves and pieces.

The walnut halves carry item code 03250, with a "Sell-by" date of 9/24/10.

The Nut Topping carry item code 02678, with a "Best by'' date of 9/28/10.

The two items subject to recall were distributed in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes  can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. The most common manifestation of listeriosis is meningitis, which has symptoms of high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections to infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

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Just when you thought the world was safe from contaminated peanuts, a Michigan candy maker has thrown another log on the peanut product Salmonella recall and outbreak fire that started almost one year ago with the first traces of matching illnesses later linked to Peanut Corporation of America.

Kilwin's Quality Confections Inc. of Petoskey, Michigan, late this week recalled all of its seven-ounce packages of chocolate-covered peanuts and bulk chocolate-covered peanuts sold at Kilwin's retail stores in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Rhode Island, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. No illnesses have been reported.

Kilwin's said the recall applies to chocolate-covered peanuts sold before April 1, 2009, because they were made with nuts sourced from the Texas plant of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) before the company went bankrupt and the plant was shut down early this year. The product comes in a gold foiled plastic package with a clear center section and is labeled "Milk Chocolate Peanuts,'' and "Fresh dry roasted peanuts covered in creamy milk chocolate,'' Kilwin's Quality Confections, Petoskey, MI 49770. The barcode on the package is 001615.

In January and February, when information about the outbreak and recall was at its peak, hundreds of recalls a week were announced by companies that sourced peanuts from PCA. By mid-June, there had been 3,916 such recalls, but the announcements had slowed to nary a trickle by the end of summer.

The Kilwin's recall is a reminder that Salmonella in food ingredients has the potential to put all of America at risk for food poisoning. According to a wrap-up report issued months ago by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 714 people in 46 states had confirmed cases of Salmonellosis linked to contaminated PCA peanuts. Nine individuals lost their lives in the outbreak, including three whose family members are represented in lawsuits against PCA by national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen attorneys.

Our law firm was proud to see client Jeffrey Almer testify before Congress this year at a crucial hearing that eventually led to passage in the House of a food safety reform act backed by the Obama administration. If the Senate passes similar legislation later this year, the tragic death of Jeff's mother, Shirley Mae Almer of north-central Minnesota, from contaminated peanut butter, will have contributed to meaningful change.

For more information or to protect your legal rights against companies that have made you or your loved ones sick from contaminated food, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free.) Or, to receive a free case consultation, complete one of our online contact forms..

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 A ton of individually wrapped burritos -- none of which have individual package coding -- are under Listeria recall by a California food company after the product was shipped to a Minnesota warehouse for further distribution.

The burrito recall, announced Friday, was spurred by the company's own finding of Listeria monocytogenes -- a potentially deadly bacterium in a batch of "Butcher Boy Red Chile Beef and Been Burritos'' made August 3 at the Riverside, California, plant of Windsor Foods.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says it will publish on the internet a list of stores where the burritos were to be sold when the list becomes available. FSIS says it has not received reports of illness associated with the recall.

The Butcher Boy Red Chile Beef and Bean Burritos were shipped frozen in 18-pound bulk cases, each carrying 72 individually wrapped items. The cases are marked with the USDA establishment number EST 1905, package code 1219215 and case code 2080001. Total weight was 2,268 pounds.

If pregnant women consume food contaminated with Listeria, there is potential to cause stillbirth and miscarriage. But if an infection is caught early, antibiotics can potentially keep the baby safe. Although Listeriosis is not as common as other foodborne illnesses, it can be deadly when infections hit small children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems.

For instance, a terrible Listerosis outbreak in Canada last year killed 22 people. The outbreak was caused by contaminated deli meats made in Toronto. The outbreak underscored the reality that Listeria is unlike other pathogens because it can survive and grow in refrigerators, at low temperatures.

If you have symptoms like neck stiffness, nausea and fever, see a doctor. A blood test will confirm if you have Listeriosis. To protect your legal rights against the company or restaurant that made you sick, contact national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free).

Our firm is one of the few in the nation practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation and we have collected tens of millions for victims of food poisoning, including Listeria. To receive a free case consultation, complete one of our online contact forms.

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 An Indiana melon grower has recalled 27 bins of cantaloupe after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  found Salmonella in a sample batch.

The melons were shipped through Farm-Wey Produce of Lakeland, Florida, to Aldi's in Greenwood, Indiana; and Meijer stores in Lansing, Michigan; Newport, Michigan and Tipp City, Ohio. The recalled cantaloupes were identified as 41MG10, Bins 4753-4980.

Melon Acres said in a press release that it has shut down the field where the melons were picked and is working with the FDA to determine the source of contamination. The positive sample finding was reported August 21, 14 days after a third party food safety auditing firm gave the farm good and excellent marks for food safety.

The FDA said no illnesses have yet been reported in connection with the Salmonella recall cantaloupe.

Most cases of Salmonella poisoning don't require medical treatment, but infections can cause serious illness that lead to hospitalization, even death. National food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker has produced a Salmonella video outlining steps that Salmonella victims should take to protect their legal rights if they are sickened in an outbreak of the disease.

His firm, Pritzker Olsen attorneys, is one of the few law firms in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation and Mr. Pritzker is a frequently quoted in national newspapers and on television as an expert on the topic.

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State and federal health officials are expanding their investigation into the Nestle E. coli outbreak by examining the supplier of flour to Nestle's cookie dough plant in Danville, Virginia.

The Danville News quoted Food and Drug Administration spokesman Stephanie Kwisnek as saying the flour supplier will be looked at with help from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Earlier this week the FDA confirmed a finding of E. coli  O157:H7 in a previously unopened package of Nestle Toll House refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough obtained at the Danville plant. Further tests are being conducted to determine if the organism matches the outbreak strain of E. coli that has sickened at least 72 people in 30 states. The tainted sample was produced February 10, 2009.

If you or someone you love has been sickened with E. coli after swallowing raw Nestle cookie dough or simply from baking with the dough in your kitchen, contact an E. coli attorney at national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys. The firm has collected millions of dollars for victims of food poisoning and has the resources, experience and skill to represent you against a large multi-national company such as Nestle.

To contact an E. coli attorney at our firm, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete one of our online forms to receive a free case consultation from a lawyer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  34 patients in the Nestle E. cookie dough outbreak have been hospitalized and ten of those victims developed HUS, or hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure that is the leading cause of E. coli deaths.

Nestle has halted production of cookie dough at its Danville plant, where federal and state investigators are still probing the cause of the outbreak. The company recalled 300,000 cases of cookie dough from the marketplace, or 3.6 million packages.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has weighed in with its first report on the Nestle cookie dough E. coli outbreak and recall, saying that young females dominate the known universe of victims.

The CDC also named all states involved in the outbreak. States with the most cases are Minnesota (6), Washington (5), Colorado (5), Illinois (5), Ohio (4), Massachusetts (4), Texas (3) and Maine (3).

The complete list -- provided by the CDC -- goes as follows:  Arkansas (1), Arizona (2), California (2), Colorado (5), Delaware (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3), Minnesota (6), Missouri (2), Montana (1), North Carolina (1), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (1), Nevada (2), Ohio (4), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (1), Texas (3), Utah (2), Virginia (2), Washington (5), and Wisconsin (1).

National food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys is accepting cases from all states involved in the outbreak, which has sickened at least 66 people. Federal authorities say 25 of the victims have been hospitalized and seven have suffered hemolytic uremic syndrome, a  type of kidney failure that presents severe complications.

If you or someone you know has become ill from eating Nestle cookie dough products, see a physician and make sure E. coli test results are forwarded to your state health department. If you have been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 and have eaten raw cookie dough from Nestle, an E. coli attorney at Pritzker Olsen is ready to assist you. Call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete one of our online forms for a free case consultation.

Nestle has said that its cookie dough packages carry a warning not to eat the product raw. But everyone knows that Americans commonly eat raw cookie dough as a treat. In addition, a person could get sick without knowingly eating raw dough -- just from handling it during the cooking process and getting it on your hands.

Nestle has recalled ALL varieties of its refrigerated, prepackaged Toll House cookie and brownie dough and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDC have warned consumers not to eat the product raw nor bake it. See the complete recall list by clicking here.

The CDC said the illnesses have been traced to March 1. More than 70 percent of the confirmed cases are in patients under the age of 19. Three-fourths of all patients are female. The CDC said "most'' patients sickened by the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 told investigators that they had eaten raw Nestle cookie dough before experiencing vomiting, cramping and diarrhea. No one over the age of 57 is in the group.

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Federal and state health investigators have associated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in 28 states with consumption of raw, prepackaged Nestle cookie dough.

The company has announced a Nestle cookie dough recall affecting all varieties. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are warning Americans not to eat the product, which is sold under the Nestle Toll House brand.

The products involved in the voluntary recall include all varieties of Nestlé refrigerated Cookie Bar Dough, Cookie Dough Tub; Cookie Dough Tube; Limited Edition Cookie Dough items; Seasonal Cookie Dough and Ultimates Cookie Bar Dough. Nestle has published a complete list of recalled packages.

A number of the 66 people who have been sickened by the outbreak strain of E. coli reported eating the pre-mixed dough uncooked. But the FDA said cooking the dough is not recommended, either, because consumers might get the bacteria on their hands and on other cooking surfaces.

E. coli  O157:H7 is a potentially deadly organism that sheds a powerful toxin that can cause severe illness, especially in young children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include vomitting, abdominal cramping and diarrhea, often with bloody stools.

Individuals who have recently eaten prepackaged, refrigerated Toll House cookie dough and have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately. Any such illnesses should be reported to state or local health authorities.

Of the 66 confirmed cases, 25 people were hospitalized, including seven individuals who developed a severe complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths have been reported.

National food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys has already been in contact with potential victims of the current outbreak and represents E. coli O157:H7 victims from a previous outbreak. The firm is involved in practically every major outbreak of foodborne illness and has collected tens of millions of dollars for victims of food poisoning over the the years. It is in the process of compiling information for a possible lawsuit related to the Nestle cookie dough E. coli outbreak.

Firm founder and president Fred Pritzker has been an outspoken critic of the U.S. food safety system and an advocate for change. One of the firm's clients, Jeffrey Almer, testified before Congress this year about the pain and suffering that accompanies food poisoning. Jeff and his siblings lost their mother in the peanut butter Salmonella outbreak that erupted earlier this year. Pritzker Olsen represents the Almer next of kin and the families of two other women who died in the outbreak. The law firm has filed a wrongful death lawsuit  in the case against Peanut Corp. of America.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 after eating Nestle cookie dough, call an E. coli lawyer at Pitzker Olsen. The firm is ready to assist you at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or write to us online using one of our free case consultation forms.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found Salmonella bacteria in an unopened package of Austin Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter -- a grocery and vend item made by Kellogg Company.

Kellogg announced the finding and urged consumers to destroy the product, which was already under a recall because Peanut Corporation of America had been a supplier of peanut paste used to make Austin and Keebler snack crackers.

Peanut butter and peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of America at its plant in Blakely, Georgia, is suspected of causing an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium that has sickened more than 470 people in 43 states. The plant has been closed pending investigation and the company has announced a sweeping recall.

Kellogg had recalled its Keebler and Austin brand snack crackers containing peanut butter as a precaution. The FDA finding elevated the concern.

Six deaths have been associated with the outbreak, including that of Shirley Mae Almer of Perham, Minnesota. Fred Pritzker, a leading food safety lawyer, has prepared papers for a Salmonella wrongful death lawsuit against Peanut Corporation of America on behalf of Mrs. Almer's heirs.

She died December 21, at age 72, after falling ill with a Samonella infection. Minnesota health officials matched her illness to bacteria in tub of peanut butter at Mrs. Almer's nursing home. The King Nut creamy peanut butter had been made by Peanut Corporation of America. A Minnesota state laboratory also matched the bacteria in the King Nut peanut butter tub to the same strain of Salmonella in the outbreak.

Pritzker Law is representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks all over the United States. Our law firm has a national reputation in the area of foodborne illness litigation. Lawyers in the firm have been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is keeping a list of products recalled due to the Salmonella threat. The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning consumers not to eat products containing peanut butter until a final list is completed or a food manufacturer reports that a specific product containing peanut butter or peanut paste is safe to eat. 

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A 120-year-old Wisconsin company is recalling 3,590 pounds of bacon bits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced late Saturday.

The smoked, pre-cooked bacon bits were made by Patrick Cudahy of Cudahy, Wisconsin, on Nov. 13. They were distributed in 10-pound cases to restaurant and other institutional food accounts in California, Colorado, Florida, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin, the FSIS said.

The agency said no reports of illnesses have been associated with consumption of the prouducts. The pathogen was detected by in-house testing at one of the establishments that received the product.

According to the FSIS, the following products are subject to recall:

• 10-pound cases of "Golden Crisp APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TOPPINGS." The products bear the establishment number of "EST. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318."
• 10-pound cases of  "John Morrell APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TIPPINGS."  The products bear the establishment number "EST. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318."

Here are the product labels:

Consumption of food containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a potentially fatal disease that rarely occurs in healthy people. The young, old and immuno-compromised are at risk for contracting the disease. Listeria also can lead to stillbirth and miscarriage in pregnant women.

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.

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Burritos made in Denver and sold at retail convenience stores on Dec. 24 and 25 have been recalled by the maker after tests by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) determined they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The FSIS said in a press release that Home Fresh Sandwich Distributors Inc. of Denver is recalling 172 pounds of the 5.3-ounce packages, which were produced Dec. 23. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, but consumption of food containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.

The FSIS said the recall pertains to 5.3-ounce packages of "7- ELEVEN Fresh to Go BURRITO WITH POTATOES, BACON, EGGS, & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE" with a "Best By" date of "Thursday 1225." The products bear the establishment number "EST. 19496" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

 Symptoms of infection by Listeria monocytogenes include severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems can be at risk for infection. In addition, pregnant women who eat food contaminated by the bacteria are at risk for stillbirth and miscarriage.

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One-pound packages of Sopressata mild sausage may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled by DeNiro Cheese of Youngstown, Ohio, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said late Friday.

The sausage, made in Canada and distributed to a single specialty retailer in Boardman, Ohio, showed positive for Listeria monocytogenes in routine microbiological testing by FSIS. The agency said it has received no reports of illness in relation to the recall.

According to the FSIS, the sausage was produced Oct. 9, was stamped with a use-by date of 7/09/09, carried a product code of 91009 and was labeled with a Canadian mark of inspection with the code 476A inside the mark.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria can cause Listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially deadly disease. Young children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems are most vulnerable. Infections in pregnant women can cause stillbirth and miscarriage. The pathogen can cause high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness and nausea.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call President Greg DeNiro at 330-746-6011.

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A Massachusetts company has recalled 5,250 pounds of "Blimpie" ready-to-eat frozen beef sandwich portions because they may be contaminated with Llisteria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Friday.

 FSIS said it has received no reports of illnesses in connection with the sandwiches and that the bacteria was detected through testing by the manufacturer, Home Market Foods Inc. of Norwood, Mass.

The recall applies to 3.5-ounce, individually wrapped "Blimpie fully cooked seasoned beef shaved steaks thinkly sliced with onions'' made Nov. 14, 17, 18 and 20th and distributed to retail outlets in the Atlanta metro area, California, Florida, Illinois and New York.

Each label bears the establishment number "2727" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The corresponding Julian date codes are "3198," "3228," and "3238.''

Initial symptoms of listeriosis are usually flu-like. Because most people are resistant to the illness and contamination is relatively rare, listeriosis is uncommon. However, certain populations are much more susceptible to infection, and of the 1,000 to 2,500 people who are infected each year in the U.S,, 25 percent die as a result of the infection. 

Listeriosis also can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. Listeria outbreaks are most commonly associated with ready-to-eat meat foods, including hot dogs and sandwiches. 

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More than 28,000 pounds of hot dogs made in Alabama are being recalled by the manufacturer after regulatory testing found the meat products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall was announced Saturday, Nov. 8, by the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) after the problem was discovered by the Georgia State Department of Agriculture. The FSIS said it has not received any reports of illnesses associated with consumption of the hot dogs, which were made Sept. 22 by R.L. Zeigler Co. Inc. of Selma

According to the USDA, the packages were sold to wholesale and retail outlets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. 

Listeria monocytogenes is bacteria that  can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections in infants, the elderly and those with weak immune systems. Listeriosis in pregnant woman  can cause miscarriage and  stillbirths.

The recall covers certain packages of Zeigler brand hot dogs, skinless weiners, jumbo franks and "par-ti pups.''

A complete list of the recalled items, including packaging codes, is listed on the FSIS website.

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