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One of multiple labels/packaging images released with the recall. Source: Growers Express.
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Fresh Vegetable Products Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

July 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A Voluntary Recall was announced on June 30, 2019, stating “Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and […]

Grand Strand Sandwich Company product photos released with the recall. Source: US FDA
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Pre-packaged “Lunch Box” Sandwiches Sold in the Carolinas Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

January 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Grand Strand Sandwich is recalling Lunch Box Italian Subs, Lunch Box Ham & Swiss Croissants, and Lunch Box Ham & Cheese Frozen Wedges due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was made public […]

One label from SK Food Group recall including North Carolina distribution. Source: USDA FSIS
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Dozens of Products, over 3 Million Pounds of Food, Recalled for Potential Salmonella and Listeria Contamination

October 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

A spate of product recalls issued this week cover approximately 3,176,715 pounds of food products spread across dozens of brands.  All are believed to be related to potentially-contaminated corn, tomatillos, onion, or unspecified vegetables. Distribution of […]

One of the labels released with the Johnston County Hams recall in October 2018. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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89K Pounds of NC Ham Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

October 3, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Johnston County Hams, a Smithfield, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced […]

Label released with recall. Source: US FDA
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More Pet Food Recalled for Potential Contamination

March 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Updated on March 6, 2018, with additional, recent pet food recalls added. Steve’s Real Food Voluntarily Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe Issued March 2, 2018 Steve’s Real Food of Salt Lake City, […]

Source: US FDA/Panera
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Panera Bread Preemptively Recalls Cream Cheese Products

January 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products sold in its […]

One of the meatball labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Beef Meatballs Recalled for Possible Contamination

January 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Rich Products Corporation, a Vineland, New Jersey establishment, is recalling approximately 3,420 pounds of beef meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced […]

Five of the many biscuit labels under this recall. Source: US FDA
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Multiple Brands of Frozen Biscuit Dough Recalled

January 2, 2018 Kay Whatley

T. Marzetti Company Voluntarily Recalls Various Brands Due to Potential Listeria Contamination As a precautionary measure, T. Marzetti Company issued a voluntarily recall on December 29, 2017, for “Best By” dates of the following products because they may […]

Some of the labels USDA released with recall.
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Pork, Chicken Burrito/Wrap Items Recalled for Possible Listeria

November 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Chelsea Food Services, doing business as Journey Cuisine, a Denver, Colorado establishment, is recalling approximately 28,064 pounds of pork and chicken burritos and wrap products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of […]

One of the many products affected under the Mann Produce recall for possible Listeria contamination. Source: US FDA
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“Minimally Processed” Vegetable Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

October 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

Originally published October 23; updated October 26, 2017 with additional recalls at end. On October 19, 2017, Mann Packing of Salinas, California issued a voluntarily recall of minimally processed vegetable products for possible contaminated with Listeria […]

Label for Great Value cherry product released with US FDA recall August 2017.
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Recall of Great Value Frozen Organic Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries

August 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination On August 23, 2017, SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued a voluntary recall of certain frozen organic dark sweet pitted cherry products due to the potential to be […]

One of the Aunt Jemima product labels included with the US FDA recall May 5, 2017.
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Aunt Jemima Products Recalled, Hungry Man Waffle Meal Too

May 9, 2017 Kay Whatley

*Updated: on May 9, 2017, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Public Health Alert, available here.* Below is the recall notice published May 6, 2017. Pinnacle Foods Inc. […]

Marketside pizza label released with USDA FSIS recall.
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Pizzas, Burritos Recalled Due to Contaminants

March 17, 2017 Kay Whatley

Two separate recalls this week affect processed foods with potential contamination. The first, included below, is for frozen pizza with potential Listeria contamination. The second, at the end, is for frozen burritos with potential hard […]

One of the assorted cheese products affected by February 2017 recall.
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Cheese Spread, Slices, and Shreds Recalled for Listeria

March 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

Since February 1, 2017, multiple cheese recalls cautioned customers on possible Listeria contamination. These included a popular pimento spread, deli sliced cheese, and shredded cheese. As of February 11, multiple brands were affected by this […]

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House of Raeford Chicken Strips Under Health Alert

January 9, 2017 Kay Whatley

Food Safety and Inspection Service Issues Public Health Alert For Chicken Strips Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination By Julie Schwartz, fsis.usda.gov On January 7, 2017, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]

Source: Sabra Dipping Co., LLC., sabra.com.
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Some Sabra Hummus Products Recalled for Listeria

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Sabra Dipping Company Issues Voluntary Recall Of Certain Hummus Products Because Of Possible Health Risks By Ilya Welfeld, sabra.com On November 19, 2016, Sabra Dipping Co., LLC issued a voluntarily recall for certain hummus products made prior […]

One of several McConnell's ice cream labels released with the recall. Source: FDA.gov
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McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Issues Recall Due To Possible Listeria

November 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by McConnell’s via US FDA Out of an abundance of caution, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is undertaking a voluntary recall of selected, 16 oz. (pint size) packages of ice cream produced by a contract […]

One of the smoked salmon product photos released with the recall. Source: FDA.gov.
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OLMA-XXI Smoked Fish Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

November 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Igor Eliachov, OLMA-XXI, Inc. OLMA-XXI, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling two sliced, smoked fish products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and […]

One of the Drumstick labels released by the FDA with the recall notice.
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Recall of Nestlé USA Ice Cream Treats

October 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Nestlé USA Initiates Voluntary Recall Of Nestlé® Drumstick® Club 16 Count Variety and 24 Count Vanilla Pack Due to Possible Health Risk Recall released via FDA.gov On October 7, 2016, Nestlé USA, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its […]

Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat Waffles recalled for potential Listeria. Source: FDA.gov.
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Waffles Recalled for Listeria

September 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Whole Wheat Waffles Due to Potential Health Risk On September 19, 2016, Kellogg Company announced a voluntary recall of approximately 10,000 cases of Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat […]

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More Vegetable Recalls, More Food Wasted

August 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor As we head out this Saturday morning to our local farmers market, yet another vegetable recall for Listeria has popped up. This is about the fourth recall this summer, with each […]

Three brands of cut corn have been recalled for possible Listeria contamination. Source: foodsafety.gov.
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Three Brands Of Frozen Cut Corn Recalled for Possible Listeria

August 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Steve Davis, Cambridge Farms, LLC Cambridge Farms, LLC of Lancaster, PA is recalling the below products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and […]

Tamale packaging label released with recall. Source: fda.gov.
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Additional Recalls of Foods for Listeria

May 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor In addition to recent recalls of frozen foods and sunflower seeds, additional recalls were issued noting a Listeria risk: green beans, biscuits, chicken salad, tamales, and vegetables. Recalls below were issued […]

One of the packaging / labels released by the FDA with a sunflower product recall.
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Multiple Sunflower Seed and Seed Product Recalls

May 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

List of Sunflower Seed Recalls for Listeria ** UPDATED: May 10, 2016, with additional recalls & again May 23, 2016 *** By Kay Whatley, Editor Multiple product recalls have been issued since the start of […]

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In this image, Earth is the dot to the left of the image and the large arc around it is our planet’s magnetic bow shock. Credit: Vlasiator team, University of Helsinki
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November 25, 2019

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