Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall
Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall A nationwide recall has been announced for smoked salmon and seabass products after tests revealed possible contamination with Listeria. New York City-based Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, Queens, issued the recall Tuesday, Sept. 16. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the alert Wednesday, Sept. 17. The affected items are Haifa Cold Smoked Salmon (8 oz., Lot #219) and Cold Smoked Seabass (8 oz., Lot #212). Both were distributed across the country through retail stores and distributors. View product labels here on the FDA website. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and …
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded A nationwide recall of frozen foods is expanding after additional products were flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Chetak LLC Group is broadening its voluntary recall to include more Deep-branded frozen vegetable and fruit products.  The company said the expanded action covers items manufactured on shared equipment between December 2024 and August 2025. The move follows testing that found Salmonella in several frozen vegetable lots, including Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mun…
Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus
Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Two students skinned and butchered a legally hunted black bear in a campus dorm kitchen at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, prompting outcry but no charges. On Thursday, Sept. 11, university and state officials confirmed the hunt and the on-campus processing but said no laws were broken. NBC News reported the pair killed the 120-pound black bear over the weekend and brought the carcass into a residence hall to process it on Saturday, Sept. 6.  The students held valid New York State hunting licenses, a Cornell spokesperson said, adding that a police report was filed after a comp…
Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT
Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT Freezer vegetables sold across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are being pulled for a safety concern. Endico Potatoes Inc. of Mount Vernon, NY, is recalling Endico brand frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a company notice posted by the FDA.  The recalled items were distributed in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, DC, and FL through local distributors between July 18 and Aug. 4, 2025. No illnesses have been reported. The products were packed in 2.5-pound clear plastic bags under the Endico label. Affected l…
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.  The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen with direct oversight from federal inspectors, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers wi…
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp A widening seafood safety scare has prompted federal officials to expand a nationwide shrimp recall for the second time in a week. Walmart’s popular Great Value brand to the growing list of products pulled from store shelves over concerns about possible radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, announced a voluntary recall of select lots of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb, following an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential exposure to Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive iso…
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels 32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels 32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels A company is recalling tens of thousands of pounds of meat after federal investigators discovered that products were sold with counterfeit inspection labels. Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, is pulling back approximately 32,000 pounds of chorizo, pork chops, and ribs.  The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the items were produced without required federal inspection but carried a false USDA mark, making them unsafe to eat. The recall covers six types of vacuum-sealed products under the “Olancho” and “Sabrositos Hondureños” labels, including m…
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Shoppers may want to double-check their freezers after a federal warning about potentially radioactive shrimp sold at some Walmart stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public alert urging consumers not to eat, sell, or serve certain lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, citing concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.  The affected products are 2-pound bags of Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, with lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1, all bearing a best by date of March 15…
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way The microwave is a weeknight lifesaver: fast, easy, and always within reach. But when it comes to reheating certain foods, it can also be a recipe for trouble. Experts say microwaves heat unevenly, which means bacteria can survive even after reheating. In some cases, the high heat can trigger chemical changes that make food potentially dangerous.  Reader’s Digest put together a list of 10 foods you should skip microwaving — and some might surprise you. Five of them include: Hard-boiled eggs: Steam buildup can cause them to explode after heating. Chicken: Uneven heating can leave beh…
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY A sweet treat sold in several states is being pulled from shelves over an undeclared allergen that could pose serious health risks. Neuhaus Chocolates NV, based in Vlezenbeek, Belgium, has issued a voluntary recall for its Belgian Chocolate Moments Smurfs “Popping Milk Chocolates with Cookies.” The recall was announced after the company discovered the product contained wheat that was not listed on the label. The chocolates, which contain cookie pieces, were distributed between Monday, July 21 and Monday, Aug. 4, through Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Was…