Cross-contamination

Homestead Creamery issues voluntary glass bottled product recall

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:49:29 -0500

Homestead Creamery of Wirtz, VA is voluntarily recalling glass bottled products because of a suspected issue with the bottle sanitizing process.

RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. of Brooklyn, NY recalls 21.1 oz of Xi Zhi Liang Fruit Jelly Cup

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:28:58 -0400

RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 21.1oz (600g) of Xi Zhi Liang Fruit Jelly Cups (喜唧郎什果果凍杯), container code, “BEST BEFORE 12.30.2020,” because they may pose a choking hazard.

Natural Grocers issues recall on organic soybeans due to mold

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:44:34 -0500

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic Soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

T & R Enterprise USA Inc. recalls meat and poultry products due to insanitary conditions

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:03:31 -0400

T & R Enterprise USA Inc., a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 118,000 pounds of meat and poultry egg roll products that were produced and packed under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

YOUBITE, LLC recalls pork sausage and turkey sausage products due to mislabeling

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400

YOUBITE, LLC, a Camarillo, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,197 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat, pork sausage and turkey sausage products that contain either natural sheep or natural pork casings that were not declared on the product label.

ICCO Cheese Company, Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared walnuts and pecans in Gia Russa whole grain bread crumbs

Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400

ICCO Cheese Company, Inc. (ICCO) of Orangeburg, New York, is recalling Gia Russa Unseasoned Whole Grain Bread Crumbs and Gia Russa Italian Seasoned Whole Grain Bread Crumbs with “best by” dates of 08/21/2019, 09/21/2019, 10/04/2019, 11/09/2019, 11/12/2019, 12/05/2019 because they may contain undeclared walnuts and pecans.

Yoakum Packing Co. recalls venison sausage products due to mislabeling

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:52:00 -0400

Yoakum Packing Co., a Yoakum, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage that contains pork products that were not represented on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Improve inspection and detection of dairy product contaminants

canningk@bnpmedia.com (Kathie Canning) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:30:00 -0500

Metal detectors, X-ray systems and other inspection/detection systems play a critical role in helping dairy processors prevent recalls that are tied to foreign materials such as metal and other issues that are not related to pathogens or allergens.

Hiland Dairy announces voluntary recall of Hiland Dairy half-gallon whole chocolate milk

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500

Hiland Dairy is announcing a voluntary recall of half-gallon premium whole milk chocolate that is produced at the Kansas City, Missouri facility, over concerns the products may contain eggnog that could affect those individuals that have sensitivity to egg allergens.

Exclusive interview: Q&A on holiday food safety

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to talk to Dr. Mike Koeris, Corvium founder and chief innovation officer, about contamination, especially that which can come with seasonal products.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Seven Sundays on glyphosate

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:42:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to interview Brady Barnstable, co-founder and COO of Seven Sundays, which recently committed to sharing glyphosate test results with its consumers.

Sirob Imports, Inc. issues recall due to elevated lead in spices

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Sirob Imports, Inc of Lindenhurst, NY is recalling Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri’s Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods Brand and Butera Fruit Market Curry Powder because it contains elevated levels of lead.

How Amazon handles food safety, recalls

lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:10:00 -0400

On Dec. 1, 2017, Amazon detected several food safety concerns on a dietary supplement. They suppressed sales the same day and initiated an investigation with the manufacturer. On Jan. 26, almost two months later, the product was officially recalled.

Ziegenfelder recalling certain ice pops

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:04:00 -0400

The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Saftea® Ice Tea Urn Liners by Plascon at Food Safety Summit

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Mold and bacteria can build up inside the iced tea urns, and using the Saftea® Liner is the only effective way available to combat the bacteria meanwhile providing safe and clean iced tea for your customers.

Take a proactive approach to reduce recall risks

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In 2017, there were more than 400 food recalls in the United States. Undeclared allergens and/or improper labeling led the charge as the primary source. Pathogenic organisms from Listeria Monocytogenes and Salmonella and foreign materials came in second and third, respectively.

Catfish recalled due to possible contamination

Laughmanc@bnpmedia.com (Casey Laughman) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:15:00 -0400

Heartland Catfish Company, based in Itta Bena, Mississippi, has announced a recall of almost 70,000 pounds of catfish products due to possible contamination by leucomalachite green.

Recalls: 2017 in review

stevens@foodindustrycounsel.com (Shawn Stevens) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:49:00 -0500

While the total pounds of USDA-regulated products recalled in 2017 was less than the totals in 2016, there were 10 more recalls in 2017 than in 2016.

Optimizing food safety through good cleaning tool maintenance

dsmith@vikan.com (Deb Smith) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400

To minimize the risk of cleaning tools becoming a source and vector of cross contamination, they must be appropriately cleaned, disinfected and maintained.

How to avoid becoming a toxic brand

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Implementing sorting technology can significantly reduce the risk of contamination from aflatoxins and foreign material, driving up food safety on the production line and offering a smart investment for processors and manufacturers.

Mitigating hotspots in your food processing plant

sweiland@pssi.co (Steve Weiland) — Tue, 09 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Microbial hotspots—problem areas or equipment that chronically harbor microbes—are often to blame when a food safety or food quality issue arises in a processing plant. That’s why it’s important for plant managers to address chronic contamination.