There’s been quite a variety of food recalls over the past few days, from the now-familiar peanuts and pistachios to the unexpected bagels and cat food. The items in these recalls are associated with Salmonella contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens. Salmonella, or salmonellosis, is the most common food borne illness in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receive reports of approximately 40,000 cases of salmonellosis in the United States each year – and the CDC estimates that hundreds of thousands more cases go unreported. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning may include abdominal cramping, diarrhea and fever – and while most people recover within a week, those with compromised heath can suffer more serious consequences.
Here’s your update, with info courtesy of the FDA, USDA, and CFIA:
Peanuts: Salmonella
Rio Pluma, LLC, is reissuing its recall of various peanut products to clarify affected codes. The following peanut products may be contaminated with Salmonella due to sourcing from Peanut Corporation of America:
| ITEM | BRAND | SIZE | UPC CODE |
| PEANUTS – HONEY ROASTED FOIL BAG 810RP1ST |
Stapleton | 3/2# | 21979-21351 – case |
| PEANUTS – BLANCHED R/S FOIL BAG 810RP3ST |
Stapleton | 3/2# | 21979-21265 – case |
| PEANUTS -DRI RSTD N/SALT FOIL BAG 810RP6ST |
Stapleton | 3/2# | 21979-21274 – case |
| PEANUTS RAW BLANCHED BULK 8225P2ST |
Stapleton | 25# | 21979-51225 – case |
| PEANUTS – NUT TOPPING GRANULATED FOIL BAG 9476938 |
SYSCO Classic | 3/2# | 74865-868600 - bag 74865-868607 - case |
| PEANUTS – RAW BLANCHED FOIL BAG 9477027 |
SYSCO Classic | 3/2# | 74865-868631 - bag 74865-868638 - case |
| PEANUTS -DRI RSTD BLANCHED N/SALT FOIL BAG 5963806 |
SYSCO Classic | 3/2# | 74865-320610 - bag 74865-320617 - case |
| MIXED NUT TOPPINGS W/PEANUTS FOIL BAG 5963764 |
SYSCO Classic | 3/2# | 74865-320573 - bag 74865-320570 - case |
| PEANUTS-R/S BLANCHED 4040713 |
SYSCO Classic | 6/#5 CAN | 74865-10446 - can 74865-104460 -case |
| MIXED NUTS R/S W/PEANUTS 4040739 |
SYSCO Classic | 6/#5 CAN | 74865-10448 – can 74865-104484 - case |
| PEANUTS – DRY ROASTED BLANCHED 8338P5ST |
Stapleton | 6/#5 CAN |
21979-21244 – case |
| PEANUTS – ROASTED GRANULATED 8340P7ST |
Stapleton | 6/2.5# |
21979-21244 – case |
| PEANUTS GRANULATED 8356P7ST |
Stapleton | 6/3.5# |
21979-21245 – case |
| MIXED NUT TOPPINGS W/PEANUTS 8356T3ST |
Stapleton | 6/3.5# | 21979-21296 – case |
| PEANUTS – R/S BLANCHED 8364P3ST |
Stapleton | 6/4# | 21979-21334 - case |
| PEANUTS – GRANULATED 8356P7NG |
Nugget | 6/3.5# | 44105-03099 - can 44105-03099 – case |
| MIXED NUT TOPPING W/PEANUTS 8356T3NG |
Nugget | 6/3.5# | 44105-03088 – can 44105-03088 – case |
| PEANUTS – R/S BLANCHED 8364P3NG |
Nugget | 6/4# | 44105-03093 - can 44105-03091 - case |
| MIXED NUT TOPPING FOIL BAG 810RT3ST |
Stapleton | 3/2# | 21979-21299 – case |
| MIXED NUTS R/S W/PEANUTS 8364X6NG |
Nugget | 6/4# | 44105-03077 - can 44105-03077 – case |
| MIXED NUTS R/S W/PEANUTS 8364X6ST |
Stapleton | 6/4# | 21979-21325 - case |
Pistachios: Salmonella
St. Bernadette Circle, St. Rose Church, Longview, WA is recalling PISTACHIOS In Shell Roasted and Salted, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The pistachios were repacked using pistachios recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was distributed by members St. Bernadette’s Circle of St. Rose Church, Longview, WA at bazaars and though direct delivery in Cowlitz County, WA. The product was packaged in 1 lb. clear plastic bags and labeled with St. Bernadette Circle, St. Rose Church, Longview, WA Pistachios In Shell Roasted & Salted 1lb.
The CFIA has issued an alert for the recall of more pistachios associated with the Salmonella outbreak of Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella. This recall includes the following products:
Bestway Brand Roasted Salted Pistachios, 400g, UPC 10000308, Sold February 13, 2009 to April 6, 2009
| King Henry’s | Roasted & Salted Pistachios | 2.75 oz | 6 10546 45404 7 | Date codes: 081010 to 081223 inclusive; and Best By Dates: 90609 to 112009 inclusive |
| King Henry’s | Jalepeno Pistachios | 2.5 oz (71 g) | 6 10546 85668 1 | Date codes: 081010 to 081230 inclusive; and Best By Dates: 90609 to 112009 inclusive |
| King Henry’s | Roasted & Salted Pistachios | 2.75 oz (78 g) | 6 10546 85404 5 | Date codes: 081010 to 081223 inclusive; and Best By Dates: 90609 to 112009 inclusive |
| No brand – sold from bulk bin at: Bestway Food Centre, 2626 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON |
Roasted Salted Pistachios | Variable weight | None | Sold from February 13, 2009 to April 6, 2009 |
| No brand – sold from bulk bin at: Bestway Food Market, 20 Red Maple Dr, Brampton, ON |
Roasted Salted Pistachios | Variable weight | None | Sold from March 22, 2009 to April 10, 2009 |
Beef and Pork: Undeclared Sulfites
Paisano Meat, Inc., a Gardena, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 350,000 pounds of beef and pork products because they may contain undeclared sulfites. Sulfites can be a health hazard to individuals who are sensitive to sulfites.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
The beef and pork products are not identified with production or package or case codes on the bags or boxes. These beef and pork products were distributed to food service institutions, lunch wagons and retail establishments in southern California. The problem was discovered by FSIS during an investigation into a complaint sent to the Agency.
Spiced Bean: Undeclared Sulfites
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC., of 1916 W 13TH Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is recalling FMD BRAND SPICED BEAN because it contains undeclared sulfites. The recalled FMD BRAND SPICED BEAN is sold in an un-coded, clear 80 gram vacuum packed plastic bag and is a product of China. The product was sold nationwide.
Bagels: Undeclared Egg
Western Bagel Baking Corporation is recalling a limited number of 12oz packaging of 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels with lot code date of 10491 and 11291 as they may contain undeclared Egg. The lot code date may be found printed on the clip that closes the bag. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel: Publix 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels, UPC: 41415-78290. The product was distributed throughout the chain to include stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
Cat Food: Incorrect Zinc and Potassium Levels
Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries. This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier. Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding the product to their cats, and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile.
Richard J. Arsenault, 2011
