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Recalls & Alerts
By USDA
Apr 28, 2005

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-023-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Steven Cohen

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2005 - Forest and Brook Food Corp., a Hauppauge, New York, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 385 pounds of chicken breast wrap sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Products subject to recall include:

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Thu, Apr. 28, 2005
By Barry Shlachter
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

A Lewisville-made meat wrap is being voluntarily recalled more than five days after it was removed from sale at 7-Eleven stores because a sample was found to be contaminated by the pathogen listeria, the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed Wednesday.

The Big Eats Deluxe Turkey & Cooked Ham Capicolla Club Wrap has not been sold since Friday, but a recall was announced Tuesday in case anyone still has one in a refrigerator at home, said Matt Baun, a spokesman for the inspection service.

"None of those wraps would still be in the stores and, fortunately, a week has passed with no reports of anyone getting ill," said Kevin Gardner, a 7-Eleven spokesman.

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Recalls & Alerts
By USDA
Apr 26, 2005

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-022-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2005 - Prime Deli Corp., a Lewisville, Texas, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 191 pounds of meat wrap sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Products subject to recall include:

* 8.5 oz. packages of "7 Eleven, BIG EATS, Deluxe, TURKEY & COOKED HAM CAPICOLLA CLUB WRAP, Handmade On Wednesday 0420, Freshest Before Friday 11:59 p.m. 0422." Each unit bears product code "4 71101 74972 1" and the establishment code "P-13553" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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Friday, April 22, 2005
by John Perkins

St. Genevieve, Missouri based Oberle Meats is recalling around 1,077 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products because they may contain listeria monocytogenes; the listeria was found following routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The recalled products were manufactured on April 8, 11 and 12, 2005 and were distributed in Illinois and Missouri. All products have the establishment code "EST. 2334" inside the USDA inspection seal.

Products subject to recall:

1-pound packages of "OBERLE, SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

.60-pound packages of "OBERLE, LIVER SAUSAGE, READY TO EAT."

.15-pound packages of "OBERLE, SNACK STICKS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

.75-pound packages of "OBERLE, WIENERS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

Consumers with questions can contact Manager John Oberle by calling (573) 883-5656.

The FSIS can be contacted by calling 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).

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Recalls & Alerts
By FSIS
Apr 21, 2005, 20:45

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-021-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2005 - Oberle Meats, a St. Genevieve, Mo., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,077 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Products subject to recall include:

* 1- pound packages of "OBERLE, SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
* 1- pound packages of "OBERLE SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
* .60- pound packages of "OBERLE, LIVER SAUSAGE, READY TO EAT."
* .15- pound packages of "OBERLE, SNACK STICKS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
* .75- pound packages of "OBERLE, WIENERS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

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April 20, 2005

A Los Angeles County meat processing factory has voluntarily recalled 40 pounds of sausage products that could contain toxic bacteria.

Federal officials said Don Pedro's Meat of La Puente recalled packages of cooked pork blood sausage produced April 8 because they may contain the Listeria bacteria. The products were distributed to stores through Los Angeles.

The bacteria was discovered through routine USDA inspections at the meat processing plant. The agency said it has received no reports of illnesses.

The bacteria can cause listeriosis, a rare but potentially fatal disease. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Those with weak immune systems including infants, the elderly and persons with chronic disease are particularly vulnerable.

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Several deaths due to contaminated cheeses in various cities across U.S. prompts call to action

Los Angeles, CA--HISPANIC PR WIRE--April 20, 2005--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning today to Hispanics, especially pregnant women and newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, to use caution when eating ìqueso fresco-- style cheeses because they could be at risk of contracting listeriosis.

Hispanic consumers should be aware that any cheeses made with unpasteurized milk can put them at risk of listeriosis, a serious illness caused by the consumption of foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium. Queso fresco style cheese, which is soft, moist, and white, has been found to be the most popular kind of cheese among the Hispanic community and can include styles such as queso panela and asadero, among others.

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Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-020-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2005 - Don Pedro's Meat, a La Puente, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 40 pounds of sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Products subject to recall include:
2- and 10-pound packages of "DON PEDRO'S MEAT, RELLENA, COOKED PORK BLOOD SAUSAGE." The establishment code "EST. 20946" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The sausage was produced on April 8 and was distributed to retail establishments in Los Angeles, Calif. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS regulatory sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

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By John Roberts
Apr 16, 2005, 19:45

A smoked fish company in Florida agreed on Friday to destroy all smoked salmon and other seafood in its inventory to comply with a court ruling.

In January, government agencies and SeaSpeacialties, Inc., doing business as Florida Smoked Fish Company, detected listeria monocytogenes in 25 percent of eat-to-eat smoked salmon samples.

No illnesses have been reported in connection of the Listeria contamination, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer (FDAC).

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Monday, April 18, 2005

OMAHA (DTN) -- Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have joined forces with the Regional Dairy Quality Management Alliance (RDQMA) to make sure milk is safe. RDQMA is a group of state veterinarians, Extension personnel and university scientists in 10 northeastern and mid-Atlantic states who are interested in dairy-related issues.

In 2003, ARS began working with RDQMA to develop a set of best management practices for dairy producers. These practices are designed to minimize the risk of diseases caused by microbial pathogens in dairy cows and dairy products, and assure the maximum safety of the products as they leave the farm.

The collaborative research team consists of the ARS Environmental Microbial Safety Laboratory in Beltsville, Md.; the ARS Antimicrobial Research Laboratory in Athens, Ga.; Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pennsylvania and University of Vermont.

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Across the nation
April 15, 2005

Major food-borne diseases -- including E. coli and listeria -- have dropped dramatically in the United States since the late 1990s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The decline is attributed to better food-industry practices.

The rate of E. coli infections decreased 42 percent since 1996-98. Cases of listeria dropped 40 percent, to 2.7 in 1 million people, researchers found.

The drop in salmonella was the smallest -- 8 percent, to 14.7 cases per 100,000 -- mainly because health officials still know little about the bacteria, the CDC said.

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WFMY News - Greensboro, NC
4/14/2005

Tallahassee, FL -- Ready-to-eat smoked salmon and other seafood products that may contain the listeria bacteria have been recalled from distribution in the eastern United States.

No illnesses have been reported from the products by SeaSpecialties, also known as Florida Smoked Fish Company.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says the products were mostly distributed in states along the East Coast. They were sent to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and cruise ships.

The bacteria causes a potentially fatal disease that primarily affects pregnant women, newborns and adults with weak immune systems.

Other people may suffer short-term symptoms.

The recall comes after SeaSpecialties was accused by the United States earlier this month of violating health codes and distributing fish contaminated with listeria. The company has decided to settle.

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Thursday, April 14, 2005

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Ready-to-eat smoked salmon and other seafood products that may contain the bacteria listeria were recalled from distribution in the eastern United States, officials said Wednesday.

No illnesses have been reported from the products by SeaSpecialties Inc., also known as Florida Smoked Fish Co., the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said.

The products were mostly distributed along the East Coast, said David Sheon, a spokesman for the company. They were sent to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and cruise ships, the Agriculture Department said.
The bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes, cause a potentially fatal disease that primarily affects pregnant women, newborns and adults with weak immune systems.

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BY BILL EGBERT
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
April 13, 2005

A Bronx turkey processing plant that left its neighbors holding their noses had a whole new problem yesterday, recalling tons of contaminated meat.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said that LSK Smoked Turkey Products Inc. in Parkchester voluntarily agreed to recall 39,000 pounds of smoked turkey and pork products that may be contaminated with potentially fatal bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes.

The products include 30-pound bulk packages of turkey and pork products produced on April 4 and shipped to distribution centers in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Florida for institutional use, as well as 2-pound packages shipped to retail outlets in the same states.

Each product has a "sell by" date of 6-04-05 and bears the establishment code "P-19064" or "Est. 19064" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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Tue Apr 12, 2005

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two firms are recalling more than 49,000 pounds of smoked turkey and sausage products distributed in seven states over possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday.
New York-based LSK Smoked Turkey Products, Inc. is recalling about 39,000 pounds (17,690 kg) of turkey parts shipped to distribution centers in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Florida, the USDA said.

Separately, Savannah, Georgia-based Roger Wood Foods, Inc., is recalling about 10,700 pounds of sausage products sent to stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, the USDA said.

In both cases, the possible listeria contamination was found by regulators and there have been no reports of illness associated with the recalled meat, the USDA said.

Listeria may only cause short-term symptoms in healthy individuals such as high fever, severe headaches and nausea, but can prove fatal in people with weakened immune systems.

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April 11, 2005

The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a nationwide alert to consumers about Mama's Smoked Nova Salmon packaged in 8-oz vacuum-packed bags because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can be serious and sometimes cause 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 a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women and can cause more serious or life-threatening conditions in other patients.

The products are sold in individual 8-oz. packages marked: "SELL BY SEP 17 2005 27183", "SELL BY SEP 18 2005 27183". They may also be in shipping cartons labeled: "09/17/05 SELL BY 27183", "09/18/05 SELL BY 27183.

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Michigan Firm Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
FSIS
Apr 6, 2005
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-016-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Matt Baun

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2005 - Winter Sausage Manufacturing, an East Point, Mich., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,117 pounds of sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

All of the products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 10158" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall are various sized and weight packages of:

* "Blue Ribbon, NATURAL CASING FRANKS." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
* "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Natural Casing Wieners." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
* "OLD TYME DELI, SIGNATURE, Natural Casing, HOT DOGS, LIPARI." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
* "The Butcher Shop, At Nino Salvaggio International Market Place, Natural Casing, Hot Dogs." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
* "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Kielbasa." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."
* "WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Italian Sausage." Each package bears the sell by date "5-29-05."

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Apr 6, 2005
Contact:
Nina Dolgow
(212) 923-1600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- New York, NY -- April 4, 2005 -- MID ATLANTIC, INC., 4250 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10033 is recalling store-made Pulpo Salad sold on MARCH 24, 2005 due to Listeria contamination. The product was packed from bulk and sold in an uncoded, circular, clear plastic container weighed at time of sale.

The Pulpo Salad was sold in the New York City area.

Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

The problem was discovered after routine sampling by "New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by food laboratory personnel, found the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

MID ATLANTIC, INC. has voluntarily closed its deli department and kitchen area until they, and Department officials, determine the source of the problem.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased Pulpo Salad should not consume it, but should return it to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (212) 923-1600.

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Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-015-2005 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Autumn Canaday

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2005 - LSG Sky Chefs, Inc., an Orlando, Fla. firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,316 pounds of chicken wrap sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall are various size and weight bulk packages of:
8.75 oz. wraps of "7-ELEVEN BIG EATS, Deluxe, WHITE CHICKEN MEAT WRAP WITH VEGETABLES AND SOY GINGER SPREAD ON A CURRY FLOUR TORTILLA."

Each package bears the message, "Handmade on Monday 0328, Freshest Before 11:59pm, 0330," or "Handmade on Tuesday 0329, Freshest Before 11:59pm, 0331." Each package also bears the establishment code "EST. P-19682" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The chicken wrap sandwiches were produced on March 28 and 29, 2005, and were distributed to convenience stores in Florida on March 29 and 30, 2005.

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Sun-Sentinel
April 1 2005

MIAM -- A smoked fish company that sends its products across the country has been accused by the United States of violating health codes and distributing fish contaminated with the bacteria listeria.

SeaSPECIALITIES Inc., also known as Florida Smoked Fish Co., has been in business since the 1920s. It was sued Wednesday after years of warnings that their processing methods were unsanitary and the fish were sometimes contaminated, the government said.

Repeated phone calls to company management and attorneys were not immediately returned.

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