Recalls
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Certain Batches of Smoked Fish Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination
The CFIA announced a health hazard alert and a product recall against certain batches of smoked fish sold under the label Euromax Foods. The product is believed to be contaminated by the harmful bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum is a harmful bacterial contaminant that is responsible for a kind of food poisoning known as botulism.…
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Rexall Issues a Recall on One of Its Supplements
Florida-based company Today Rexall, Incorporated has issued a product recall on one of its supplement products, the “Rexall Calcium 1200 mg Plus 1000 IU Vitamin D3 60 soft gels.” The product is being recalled because it contains an undeclared allergen. Specific information about the recalled product is the following: Product number: 45211 Product description: “Rexall…
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Winn-Dixie Recalls LEASA-branded Sprouts For Potential Bacterial Contamination
Retail giant Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is recalling several batches of LEASA-branded sprouts due to a possible bacterial contamination. The products are believed to be contaminated with harmful bacteria Salmonella. Salmonella is one of the harmful bacteria that can contaminate food. This bacteria is the cause of a kind of food poisoning known as Salmonellosis. Common…
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Certain Bakery Products from Whole Foods Market Recalled for Mislabeling
The CFIA, in cooperation with Toronto-based Whole Foods Market, has announced an allergy alert and a product recall against certain dairy-free bakery items from Whole Foods Market. The said products are believed to contain milk. Milk is common allergen that has not been declared in the products’ packaging. Specific information about products affected in the…
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Anytime Deli Turkey and Ham Fotloong Sandwiches Recalled For Listeria Contamination
Florida-based food company M.E. Thompson, Inc. has announced a recall of its Anytime Deli Ham and Turkey Footlong sandwiches. This product is believed to have been contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered through a routine sampling done by the state of Florida’s Agriculture & Consumer Services Department. Results of the analyses…
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Jones’ Seasoning Recalls Mock Salt Product Due to Bacterial Contamination
Washington-based food company Jones’ Seasoning Blends LLC has issued a recall of its Mock Salts products. These products are being voluntarily recalled because of a possible contamination by the Salmonella bacteria. The Salmonella contamination is believed to be in the celery seeds that were used as ingredients to the Mock Salt. Jones’ Seasoning emphasizes that…
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Food Recalls and What Should Be Done About Them
Worldwide food recalls have been on breaking news and this is a very worrying trend. Various foods have been recalled ranging from corn chowder, cheese, dietary supplements and fresh-shelled peas. So what exactly are we doing wrong that would warrant such numerous food recalls? Maybe it is because of the expanding trade that has seen…
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Mango Recall over Salmonella Fears
Splendid Products based in Burlingame, California has issued a voluntary recall of its Daniella brand mangoes due to a possible salmonella contamination. This has been done as a precautionary measure following over 100 reported infections in California alone. The mangoes are also linked to recent illnesses in Canada, which has also led the Canadian Food…