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Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture

November 27, 2019


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Investigation of E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine from Salinas, California

November 2019 -- FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 in the United States. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence indicates that romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region is a likely source of this outbreak.

Consumers: should not eat romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California. Additionally, consumers should not eat products identified in the recall announced by the USDA on November 21, 2019.

  • If packaging indicates the romaine lettuce was grown in “Salinas” (whether alone or with the name of another location) do not eat it. 
  • If romaine lettuce does not have information about harvest region or does not indicate that it has been grown indoors (i.e., hydroponically- and greenhouse-grown), Do not eat it. 

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Mondelēz Global LLC Recalls Cheese Nips

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November 20, 2019 – Mondelēz Global LLC has recalled a limited quantity of Cheese Nips product in the United States due to the potential presence of small yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper that was incorporated into the production process of a small amount of product. The company became aware of this issue when yellow plastic pieces were noticed on the manufacturing equipment.

The following product was sent to retail stores nationwide and is subject to recall:

Description Retail UPC Best When Used By Date
CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX) 0 44000 03453 5 18MAY20
19MAY20
20MAY20

Consumers who have this product should not eat it, and should discard any remaining product. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366-1171, 24 hours a day to get more information about the recall, and Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday- Friday, 9am to 6pm EST.

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Missa Bay, LLC Recalls Salad Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

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November 21, 2019 – Missa Bay, LLC is recalling salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The salad products items were produced from October 14, 2019 through October 16, 2019. The products subject to the recall can be found on the following spreadsheet

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 18502B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution locations in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

As part of a foodborne illness outbreak investigation, the Maryland Department of Health collected an unopened package of Ready Pac Bistro Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics Caesar Salad with FSIS EST number 18502B on the label. The state collected and tested individual ingredients in the salad and the lettuce tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. All products from the same lot of lettuce are included in the recall.  

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Mary Toscano, Consumer Affairs Manager for Bonduelle at 1-800-800-7822.

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Euroline Foods LLC Recalls Dry Fruit Mix Quince Compote for Undeclared Sulfites

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November 21, 2019 – Euroline Foods LLC is recalling packages of “DRY FRUIT MIX QUINCE COMPOTE” ” because they contain undeclared sulfites.

The recalled “DRY FRUIT MIX QUINCE COMPOTE” were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in 17.65oz (500 gram), clear plastic package marked with container code# 27032019. Product UPC code is 4605932006203.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of 31.7 mg of sulfites per serving. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics.

Consumers who have purchased 17.65oz (500 gram) packages of “DRY FRUIT MIX QUINCE COMPOTE” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-318-1888.

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Whole Foods Market Recalls Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato

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November 22, 2019 – Whole Foods Market is recalling one lot code of Whole Foods Market Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato because these product units contain egg that is not listed on the product label.

The affected product was sold at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. The product was packaged in 1-pint plastic containers with the UPC 9948248024 and a best by date of 6/11/2021. The issue was discovered after the grocer determined that some Butter Cookies and Sweet Cream Italian Gelato were packed in containers labeled for Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato. All affected product has been removed from store shelves.

Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST Saturday through Sunday.

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Northern Fisheries LTD. Expands Tuna Recall

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November 25, 2019 – Northern Fisheries LTD has expanded their voluntary recall of frozen, wild-caught yellowfin Tuna Medallions (product of Vietnam) to include product sold directly to consumers. This recall is due to potentially elevated levels of histamine. Elevated levels of histamines can produce an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning that may result in symptoms that can generally appear within minutes to several hours after eating the affected fish.

These tuna products were sold to customers in: CT, MI, MN, RI and WI. Production date and UPC Code can be found on back of the Tuna King Brand rider card.


BRAND
DESCRIPTION PRODUCTION DATE LOT# UPC CODE
Tuna King Tuna Medallions 2-3oz 10x1lb 06/13/2019 All 815838020638
Customers with questions or concerns may contact Northern Fisheries LTD by calling (401) 592-0600, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time or email.

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Questions?

Please contact MDA Recall Coordinator Alida Sorenson at alida.sorenson@state.mn.us