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…

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.Continue Reading Smoked Salmon From Fla. Company Recalled

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.Continue Reading Turkey plant in huge recall

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…

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.Continue Reading FDA Issues Smoked Salmon Warning

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.”Continue Reading Sausage Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

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,…

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.Continue Reading Florida Firm Recalls Chicken Meat Wrap For Possible Listeria Contamination