Food Alerts – Listeria, Allergens, Contamination

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad since it may be adulterated with Listeria 

monocytogenes.

• Full Press Release Here: 

 

Urgent-Heartland Gourmet, LLC issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Gluten Free Baking Mixes

• Full Press Release Here: 
• Product Labels:

Lifestyle Evolution Inc announces the voluntary recall of NuGO FREE, NuGO Dark and NuGO Slim Non Dairy bars Made BEFORE October 2012 because of the potential for undeclared milk.

• Full Press Release Here: 

Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL is voluntarily recalling select seasoning blends because they contain the ingredient soy that is not declared on the label.

• This recall includes. Product Labels: 
• Lisy Sazon Perfecta- Perfect Seasoning – 4 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786600459, 12 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786500063 and 24 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786300144 with distribution dates starting on 3/21/2011.
• Lisy Adobo All Purpose Seasoning with Pepper – Adobo Con Pimienta – 5 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786600466, 14 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786500254 and 32 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786300106 with distribution dates starting on 3/9/2011.
• Lisy Adobo All Purpose Seasoning without Pepper – Adobo Sin Pimienta – 5 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786600473, 14 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786500261 and 32 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786300113 with distribution dates starting on 9/5/2011.
• Lisy Seasoned Meat Tenderizer – Sazonador De Carnes – 5 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786600503, 14 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786500315 and 28 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786300076 with distribution dates starting on 3/7/2011.
• Lisy Fajita Seasoning – Sazon Fajita – 5 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786600541, 14 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786500056 and 28 oz. bottle, UPC Code 096786300700 with distribution dates starting 3/25/2011.
• The products were distributed nationwide in retail stores. There were no lot numbers identifying the bottles. Any products purchased from March 1, 2011 to March 27, 2013 should be returned to the place of purchase for replacement or a refund may be attained by calling 305-836-6001 ext. 233.

Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, New York, is announcing a voluntary recall of Farm Rich® Mini Quesadillas (PC 35635), Farm Rich® Mini Pizza Slices (PC 35643 and PC 37690), Farm Rich® Philly Cheese Steaks (PC 35634), Farm Rich® Mozzarella Bites (PC 37443 and PC 37691) and Market Day® Mozzarella Bites (PC 80435), produced from November 12, 2012 to November 19, 2012 due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. Coli O121”).

• Full Press Release Here 
• Specific product information is as follows:
• Farm Rich® Mini Quesadillas are packaged in 18 oz. bags. The product code is 35635, the production date is November 14, 2012 with a Julian Date of 15822319. The UPC Code is 041322356352 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 14, 2014.
• Farm Rich® Mini Pizza Slices are packaged in 22 oz. bags. The product code is 35643, the production date is November 15, 2012 with a Julian Date of 15822320 and November 16, 2012 with a Julian Date 1582 2321. The UPC Code is 041322356437 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 15 or May 16, 2014.
• The Farm Rich® Mini Pizza Slices are also packaged in a 7.2 oz. carton. The product code is 37690, the production date is also November 15, 2012 with a Julian Date of 1582 2320 and November 16, 2012 with a Julian Date 1582 2321. The UPC Code is 041322376909 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 15 or May 16, 2014.
• Farm Rich® Philly Cheese Steaks are packaged in 21 oz. bags. The product code is 35634, the production date is November 13, 2012 with a Julian Date of 1582 2318. TheUPC Code is 041322356345 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 13, 2014.
• Farm Rich® Mozzarella Bites are packaged in 22 oz. bags. The product code is 37443, the production date is November 19, 2012 with a Julian Date of 1582 2324. The UPC Code is 041322374431 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 19, 2014.
• Farm Rich® Mozzarella Bites are packaged in a 7 oz. carton. The product code is 37691, the production date is November 19, 2012 with a Julian Date of 1582 2324. TheUPC Code is 041322376916 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 19, 2014.
• Market Day® Mozzarella Bites are packaged in a 22 oz. carton. The product code is 80435, the production date is November 12, 2012 with a Julian Date of 1582 2317. TheUPC Code is 041322804358 and the “Best By” date on the package is May 12, 2014.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD ALERT – Botulism

True Taste, LLC of Kenosha, WI, is recalling it’s vacuum packaged due to Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death.  Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

To see the Product Labels recalled, use this link:

• Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout,
• Hot Smoked Whitefish,
• Hot Smoked Herring,
• Hot Smoked Mackerel,
• Hot Smoked Salmon Steak,
• Cold Smoked Mackerel, and
• Cold Smoked Whitefish

S&M International Inc, Bayonne, NJ is recalling Yang Sheng cooked salted duck eggs, because it contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,

The recalled eggs were distributed between August to October 2012 to stores and markets located in:

• New York City area,
• PA,
• VA,
• MI.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FYI – Linked to food allergies per EPA

This info is directly from the EPA …

Tap Water Dangers with Pesticides causing food allergies …

Pests live where they are not wanted or cause harm to crops, people or animals. Pesticides can help get rid of them. Though you may think of pesticides as insect killers, they include chemicals to control weeds, rodents, mildew, germs and more. Many household products contain pesticides.

Pesticides can protect your health by killing germs, animals or plants that could hurt you. However, most pesticides can be harmful to people or pets. You might want to try non-chemical methods first. If you do need a pesticide, use it correctly. Be especially careful around children and pets. Disposing of pesticides properly is also important – it can help protect the environment.

Biologically-based pesticides are becoming more popular. They often are safer than traditional pesticides.

Environmental Protection Agency

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Choking Hazard – Food Alert – Wegmans Choking Hazard

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Complaints by customers who found plastic pieces Wegman’s Pumpkin Roll that was sold in their bakery has prompted a recall on the following 3 products in all 81 stores:

1. Whole roll, 21oz – UPC: 77890-99686
2. Half roll, 10oz – UPC: 77890-36693
3. Two slices, 6oz – UPC: 77890-36684

The product dates being recalled are: sold between September 1 and October 30, 2012

This product is sold in all of Wegmans 81 stores in:

• New York,
• New Jersey,
• Pennsylvania,
• Virginia,
• Maryland, and
• Massachusetts.

Concerned customers should return the product to Wegmans service desk for a full refund. Wegmans customers with questions or concerns should contact the consumer affairs department at 1-800-WEGMANS (934-6267), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As Always, Stay informed …

Bob

For Real?? Genetically Modified Corn – look what it’s doing to …

Russian scientists have banned the import of genetically modified corn stating that it has caused cancerous tumors in the rats that were fed the GM Corn.

Of course the industry says there’s nothing different about it but I think the rats and objective onlookers would beg to differ.

Look at this:  http://familysurvivalprotocol.com/2012/09/28/russia-has-now-officially-banned-all-imports-of-genetically-modified-corn-citing-concerns-from-a-recent-study-by-french-researchers-showing-rats-grew-massive-cancer-tumors-when-fed-monsantos-geneti/

So – this leads me to bring up all the other genetically engineered food stuffs that us humans consume – such as:

Artificial Sweeteners such as:

• aspartame (nutrasweet)
• neotame
• sweetnlow
• sucralose
• high fructose syrup
• modified corn starch
• and god so many others!

FAKE FOOD Simply Creates SIcK People!

MSG

Milk

Hydrogenated stuff

and so much more.

We’re told by the ‘Industry Experts’ that it’s ok and good for us, but look at the facts here since ‘Diet’ products have hit the U.S.:

1. Obesity (epidemic proportions now)
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. High Blood Pressure
5. Heart Problems
6. Bone Density Issues
7. ADD (and other mental health issues) and on and on and on ….

What more proof do you need to realize that all these engineered Food Stuffs are Harmful to our health?

Buy fresh not packaged, and for health sake – stay away from that genetically engineered food stuff.

It only helps one group of people – The Company’s that made it, and the Company’s that use it in their products.  It’s highly profitable and they don’t care if it makes us sick.  They’ll just get into the Drug Industry with pharmaceuticals and design drugs to make us better. Just do what Russia did – Ban the Shit and don’t eat it.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Meat Storage – How Long is Safe?

Freezer Storage Times for – Meat, Poultry, Bacon, etc

How long can you store meats in the freezer before it’s not safe?

Use this chart here.

Category	Food	Refrigerator (40 °F or below)	Freezer (0 °F or below)
Salads	Egg, chicken, ham, tuna & macaroni salads	3 to 5 days	Does not freeze well
Hot dogs	opened package	1 week	1 to 2 months
	unopened package	2 weeks	1 to 2 months
Luncheon meat	opened package or deli sliced	3 to 5 days	1 to 2 months
	unopened package	2 weeks	1 to 2 months
Bacon & Sausage	Bacon	7 days	1 month
	Sausage, raw — from chicken, turkey, pork, beef	1 to 2 days	1 to 2 months
Hamburger & Other Ground Meats	Hamburger, ground beef, turkey, veal, pork, lamb, & mixtures of them	1 to 2 days	3 to 4 months
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork	Steaks	3 to 5 days	6 to 12 months
	Chops	3 to 5 days	4 to 6 months
	Roasts	3 to 5 days	4 to 12 months
Fresh Poultry	Chicken or turkey, whole	1 to 2 days	1 year
	Chicken or turkey, pieces	1 to 2 days	9 months
Soups & Stews	Vegetable or meat added	3 to 4 days	2 to 3 months
Leftovers	Cooked meat or poultry	3 to 4 days	2 to 6 months
	Chicken nuggets or patties	3 to 4 days	1 to 3 months
	Pizza	3 to 4 days	1 to 2 months

 Until Next Time …

Bob Lee