Listeria Contamination in Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese (Dec. 6)
December 11th, 2007 — Food & Drugs
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to consume certain "Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese," made by Peregrina Cheese Corp., 342 Ten Eyck St., Brooklyn, New York 11206 due to possible Listeria contamination.
San Antonio Company Recalling Mexican Candy (Dec. 4)
December 11th, 2007 — Food & Drugs
San Antonio company is voluntarily recalling jars of candy imported from Mexico after testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) found elevated lead levels that could cause health problems.
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Tennessee Aged Southern Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) and Southern Mild Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) Lot 604 (Nov. 28)
November 30th, 2007 — Food & Drugs
The cheese was distributed to retail stores in Tennessee and Georgia. These products were also distributed to 48 contiguous states in gift baskets marketed by the firm's website.
Le Gourmet Connection Recalls Jack Cheese (Nov. 21)
November 23rd, 2007 — Food & Drugs
Le Gourmet Connection of Lebanon, TN is recalling Jack Cheese, lot number 539, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese (Nov. 21)
November 23rd, 2007 — Food & Drugs
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. of Philadelphia, TN is recalling Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Topps files for bankruptcy after beef recall
November 23rd, 2007 — CNN Links
The Topps Meat Co., which issued the nation's second-largest beef recall ever, has filed for bankruptcy.
Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Issues Recall of Flour Tortillas Due to Possible Health Risk
November 13th, 2007 — Food & Drugs
Included in the recall are flour tortillas of all sizes [White Flour Tortillas; Tortillas de Harina(6 inch); Burritos 2, 3, and 4; and Fajita 8" size] with the name "Del Rey" on the label, and with one of these Date Codes: OCT/17/07; OCT/20/07; OCT/24/07; NOV/04/07; NOV/10/07; or NOV/11/07.