Here's a recap of some recent food-related recalls in the news involving beef and chicken products, pistachios, cauliflower and organic shake and meal products.
California-based The Noble Spoon announced last weekend that it was recalling 289 pounds of beef and chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to a news release published to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service website.
According to the FSIS news release:
The fresh beef and chicken items were produced on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:
•12-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Carbonara.”
•12.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Picatta.”
•12.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Meatloaf & Potatoes with bacon and cheddar cheese.”
•13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Spaghetti & Meatballs.”
•13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, John Ash Signature Dish, Campanelle Pasta Bolognese.”
•13-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, John Ash Signature Dish, Mexican Pot Roast.”
•14.5-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Enchiladas.”
•15-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “THE NOBLE SPOON, Chicken Burrito.”The products subject to recall did not undergo federal inspection and do not bear an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall have the Sell-by dates of “02 03” or “02 04” printed on the back of the packaging. The items were shipped to retail locations in Marin and Sonoma counties in California.
According to the FDA news release:
The recalled nuts were distributed in retail stores in California, Oregon and Washington, and it was distributed through online sales nationwide.
The product comes in a clear or green standup bag, with the date code stamped on the bottom of the bag.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in a one-pound package of raw pistachio kernels purchased online.
A list of affected products can be found HERE
The FDA news release states:
Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla and Vanilla Chai because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Virchow. Even though Garden of Life routinely performs pathogen testing on every finished good lot to ensure safety and no product has ever tested positive for the presence of Salmonella, the company felt it was in the public's best interest to take this voluntary action.
Every lot tested negative for the presence of Salmonella prior to release to the market. Raw Meal products are distributed throughout the United States and sold at better health food stores and natural grocers.
Consumers who believe they may have a Raw Meal product affected by this recall, should look for the following lot codes prominently stamped on the underside of the plastic container.
The list of lots affected can be found HERE
New Jersey-based European Natural Food and Trading Co., Inc. on Monday announced it is recalling Brian's Cauliflower (83-ounce) due to undeclared sulfites in the product, according to a news release published to the FDA website.
According to the FDA news release:
Brian's Cauliflower 83 oz. was distributed in NY, MA, CT and NJ where it reached consumers through retail stores. The product is pickled cauliflower and was sold in large clear, glass jars with the brand name Brian's and UPC 858567002421. The expiration date is 28/11/2016. The product was shipped during 2013 and 2014.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered by NYSDAM Laboratory sampling and analysis that product containing sulfites were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.