Surveillance & Analysis on Listeria News & Outbreaks
BOSTON –Boston Salads and Provisions Co. Inc. is recalling containers of cole slaw salad with sell-by dates of Nov. 9 and Nov. 11 because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a microorganism that can cause serious or fatal infections.
Children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most susceptible to the infections.…
A Norfolk-based fruit distributor has recalled packages of fresh cut fruit from supermarkets and military commissaries in Virginia and North Carolina after one package tested positive for a potentially fatal bacteria.
Krisp-Pak Company Inc. ordered the recall Tuesday after the food inspection section of the U.S. Army Veterinary Services told the company of the test…
Containers of macaroni salad, sweet slaw and cole slaw produced by Ballard’s Farm Sausage Inc. have been recalled because they could be contaminated with listeria, health officials said.
Listeria can cause seriously and sometimes fatal infections in the young, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, officials said.
The affected brands include Ballard’s Farm…
WAYNE, W.Va. — Ballard’s Farm is recalling more of its products after last week’s recall of egg salad.
The most recent recall includes the 24 oz. Amish Macaroni Salad, the 24 oz. Amish Sweet Slaw, the 12 oz. Cole Slaw and the Food City 12 oz. Cole Slaw. The foods could be contaminated with Listeria.…
Ballard’s President David Ballard said the company has temporarily suspended producing egg salad while it investigates the contamination. Consumers can return the 12-ounce containers of egg salad for a refund. The company did not say where the containers were sold.
Ballard’s Farm Sausage Inc. said Saturday it is recalling its egg salad in 17 states…
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A company has recalled egg salad sold in Virginia and seven other states because of possible contamination.
The egg salad was made by Ballard’s Farm Sausage and was sold in 12-ounce containers as Ballard’s Farm Egg Salad at Wal-Mart and other food retailers. The recall includes salads marked with a use-by…
State health officials have announced a recall of egg salad made by Ballard’s Farm Sausage Incorporated because of possible contamination.
The salad was sold in 12-ounce containers as Ballard’s Farm Egg Salad at Wal-Mart and other food retailers across North Carolina. The recall includes salads marked with a use-by date of November Seventh.
The recall…
Another Listeria Recall
Washington, D.C. (AHN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Herman Falter Packing
Co., a Columbus, Ohio, firm, are recalling approximately 1,178 pounds
of various pork products that may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.According to authorities, the following products are subject to recall:
1-pound
…
MUKILTEO, Wash. – A Mukilteo company is recalling about 1,360 turkey sandwiches, because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The sandwiches made by Jumbo Foods Incorporated are called Tuscan Sun turkey sandwiches.
The Listeria micro-organism can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. It can also cause …
Monterey Mushrooms issues recall in several Northeastern states
By TOM RAGAN
WATSONVILLE — Monterey Mushrooms is recalling 10,000 cases of fresh mushrooms because they may be contaminated with a sometimes-fatal bacteria, the Watsonville-based company announced. The sliced white and Baby Bella mushrooms were distributed at retail stores and produce markets in Maryland, New…
