Foreign Material

Nestlé Prepared Foods recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:20:48 -0500

Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

FSIS issues public health alert for chicken and pork tamales containing FDA-regulated diced tomatoes in puree that have been recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:38:29 -0500

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and pork tamale products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced tomatoes in puree that have been recalled by the producer.

FSIS issues public health alert for Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:09:44 -0500

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for heat treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable, spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce products due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal.

FSIS issues public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:25:25 -0400

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass.

FSIS issues public health alert for meat and poultry taquitos and chimichangas containing FDA-regulated diced green chilies that have been recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:19:22 -0400

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken taquitos and chimichangas products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced green chilies that have been recalled by the producer, Sun Valley Foods, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic.

Narrowing the list of suspects—Linking metal contamination in food to the production line

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:39:00 -0400

How do food manufacturers ensure what we eat is safe? As demands on production grow and food processing becomes more industrialized, quality control for food safety is increasingly critical.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation recalls chicken breast nugget products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:15:19 -0400

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 59,800 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically flexible rubber material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls frozen not-ready-to-eat chicken and turkey bowl products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:25:26 -0400

Conagra Brands, Inc., Russellville, Ark. and Marshall, Mo. establishments, are recalling approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken and turkey bowl products because the products may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.

Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls frozen not-ready-to-eat chicken bowl products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:02:25 -0400

Conagra Brands, Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products because the product may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Outbreak investigation of Hepatitis A: Fresh conventional blackberries (December 2019)

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:37:44 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin linked to fresh, conventional (non-organic) blackberries from the grocery stores Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and Woodman’s Market.

Upgraded metal detection recovers 5-10% more product from false rejects

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Cebro Frozen Foods, Newman, Calif., a bulk producer and supplier of organic, kosher and conventional individually quick frozen (IQF) vegetables to the industrial and food service industry, was founded in 1993 and is operated by third-generation grower and owner Patrick Cerutti.

Amity Packing Company Inc. recalls raw ground beef products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:39:55 -0500

Amity Packing Company Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear, thin pliable plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Advance Pierre Foods recalls ready-to-eat ground beef products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:11:00 -0500

Advance Pierre Foods, a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 15,739 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small, green soft plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Ashland Sausage Co. recalls sausage products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:06:44 -0500

Ashland Sausage Co., a Carol Stream, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,092 pounds of pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard, dark plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. recalls frozen sausage breakfast burrito products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:32:38 -0500

Ruiz Food Products Inc., a Florence, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 55,013 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast burrito products containing eggs, sausage, and cheese that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. recalls chicken fried rice products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:03:12 -0500

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., an Oakland, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 172,692 pounds of chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Mondelez Global LLC conducts voluntary recall of limited quantity of Cheese Nips in the U.S. due to potential presence of foreign material

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:52:00 -0500

Mondelēz Global LLC has announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Cheese Nips (11 oz. box) product in the United States due to the potential presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper that was incorporated into the production process of a small amount of product.

Select varieties of Breakstone's cottage cheese voluntarily recalled, due to potential presence of foreign material

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:24:03 -0500

Select varieties of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese are voluntarily being recalled due to the potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production.

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. recalls poultry products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:51:00 -0500

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., a Gentry, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,071,397 pounds of poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Nestlé USA announces voluntary recall of ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough products due to potential presence of foreign material

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:52:41 -0500

Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough products due to the potential presence of food-grade rubber pieces.

OSI Industries, LLC recalls ready-to-eat beef patty products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:36:05 -0400

OSI Industries, LLC, a Fort Atkinson, Wisc. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,218 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Kenosha Beef International recalls Taco Bell seasoned beef products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:37:00 -0400

Kenosha Beef International, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Udi's Classic Hamburger Buns recalled due to potential presence of foreign material

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:40:51 -0400

Conagra Brands is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity (approx. 2,200 cases) of Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns due to the potential presence of small pieces of white plastic.

Tyson Foods, Inc. recalls Weaver brand ready-to-eat chicken patty products due to potential foreign matter contamination

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:18:49 -0400

Tyson Foods Inc., a Pine Bluff, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Bimbo Bakeries USA voluntary recall of Entenmann's Little Bites cookies due to potential presence of plastic pieces

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:36:00 -0400

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies (5 pack Mini Chocolate Chip variety) due to the potential presence of visible, blue plastic pieces in the individual packaging pouch.

Kent Quality Foods, Inc. recalls ready-to-eat sausage products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:01:00 -0400

Kent Quality Foods, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 48,681 pounds of ready-to-eat polish sausage with beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of flexible pink rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Ada Valley Gourmet Foods, Inc. recalls beef products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:32:50 -0400

Ada Valley Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Ada, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,490 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically broken metal bits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Flowers Foods issues voluntary recall of hamburger and hot dog buns plus other bakery items, due to foreign matter contamination

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:51:00 -0400

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production.

Fairmont Foods, Inc. recalls ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:06:38 -0400

Fairmont Foods, Inc., a Fairmont, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,145 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear pliable plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo recalls ready-to-eat, frozen andouille sausage products due to possible foreign matter contamination

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:12:36 -0400

San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo, an Elon, N.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE), frozen andouille sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.