food poisoning

  • A Product Recall On “Hygaard Mini Sub Sandwiches” for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    A Product Recall On “Hygaard Mini Sub Sandwiches” for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    Hygaard Fine Foods, together with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), has announced a recall on specific batches of sandwiches. The sandwiches are believed to be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is sold in the market as “Hygaard Mini Sub Sandwiches.” The sandwiches are sold in 130-gram packs, having a UPC…

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  • Batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale” Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    Batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale” Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    Canadian company Aliments Fontaine Santé Inc., in cooperation with the CFIA, has recently recalled certain batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale.” The product is believed to be contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogene is a common bacterial contaminant in food. These harmful bacteria can cause food poisoning or infection known as Listeriosis. Common…

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  • Herring Fillets Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    Herring Fillets Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    Last December 10, the CFIA issued a public warning against certain batches of herring fillets sold under the Bos Brand. The herring fillets are possibly contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulin. “Bos Naturally Smoked Herring Fillets – Natural” is believed to be contaminated by a bacterium that causes Botulism, a potentially fatal type of food…

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  • Nordic Creamery Grumpy Goat Shreds Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    Nordic Creamery Grumpy Goat Shreds Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination

    Wisconsin-based food company Bekkum Family Farms LLC announced a recall for its shredded cheese product on the 3rd of January. The recalled product, “Nordic Creamery Grumpy Goat Shreds,” is believed to be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese product is packed in 8-ounce retail bags with a date code of 10-MAR-12. The product…

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  • A Product Recall on Sliced Herring Fillets

    A Product Recall on Sliced Herring Fillets

    New Jersey-based food company Zip International Group LLC is recalling a specific batch of its sliced herring fillet (also known as Forelka). The seafood is being recalled because of the possibility of infection by Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterial contaminant. The problem and subsequent recall was made after it was found during a routine sampling…

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  • Anytime Deli Turkey and Ham Fotloong Sandwiches Recalled For Listeria Contamination

    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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  • Food Poisoning Starts from the Grocery

    Food Poisoning Starts from the Grocery

    Every day cases of food poisoning reach medical facilities with incumbent reasons of improper storage of food in the homes. People die everyday. Food poisoning is an issue that starts farther than thought. It does not start from your freezer or in your storage facility. Food poisoning can be as a result of improper storage…

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  • Look at that Grocery Before Stepping In

    Look at that Grocery Before Stepping In

    Maybe your conscience has put you off about a grocery but you went in anyway and shopped for a year. And you wonder why you were all jittery at first. Not every grocery is a good grocery. Some shoppers have witnessed seeing a rat dart under the shelves or have bought expired product from groceries…

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