Friday, February 23, 2007
Chicken Breast Recall for Listeria
Here we go again folks!
South Carolina Firm Recalls Chicken Breast Strips For Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-012-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2007 - Carolina Culinary Foods, a West Columbia, S.C., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 52,650 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast strips that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following product was manufactured for Oscar Mayer and is subject to recall:
6-ounce packages of "OSCAR MAYER/LOUIS RICH CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, GRILLED, FULLY COOKED - READY TO EAT."
The front of each package bears the establishment number "P-19676" inside the USDA mark of inspection. On the back of each package appears a "Use by" date of "19 Apr 2007." The code "19 APR 2007" appears on each case. The chicken breast strips were produced on Jan. 9, 2007 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered through microbiological testing completed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.
Media with questions about the recall should call Oscar Mayer Representative Elisabeth Wenner at (847) 646-4271. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Kraft Consumer Response at 800-871-7117.
South Carolina Firm Recalls Chicken Breast Strips For Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-012-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2007 - Carolina Culinary Foods, a West Columbia, S.C., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 52,650 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast strips that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following product was manufactured for Oscar Mayer and is subject to recall:
6-ounce packages of "OSCAR MAYER/LOUIS RICH CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, GRILLED, FULLY COOKED - READY TO EAT."
The front of each package bears the establishment number "P-19676" inside the USDA mark of inspection. On the back of each package appears a "Use by" date of "19 Apr 2007." The code "19 APR 2007" appears on each case. The chicken breast strips were produced on Jan. 9, 2007 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered through microbiological testing completed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.
Media with questions about the recall should call Oscar Mayer Representative Elisabeth Wenner at (847) 646-4271. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Kraft Consumer Response at 800-871-7117.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Kroger Chicken Soup Recall
Another recall due to failure to properly monitor the manufacturing process. Obviously HACCP procedures were not properly followed. I worked for several years as a QA Supervisor in the food industry and we never had a problem because we were diligent. Anyway, in case you have not heard...
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-009-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich
Feb 3, 2007 - - Morgan Foods, an Austin, Ind., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,317 pounds of chicken noodle soup due to the presence of undeclared allergens (milk, soy), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The product label indicates that the can contains chicken noodle soup; however, the can contains chicken, potato and broccoli soup with cheese. The soup contains milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label.
The following product is subject to recall: 18.6-ounce cans of "Kroger, ready to serve SOUP, CHUNKY Classic Chicken Noodle." Each label bears the establishment number "P-1469" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each can also bears the "Best by" date and package code "BB 10/26/08, CCBRP J2606."
The soup was produced on October 26, 2006 and was distributed to retail stores nationwide. The problem was discovered following consumer complaints to retail establishments. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.
Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Human Resources Manager Bob Wormley at (812) 794-1269.
Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-009-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich
Feb 3, 2007 - - Morgan Foods, an Austin, Ind., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,317 pounds of chicken noodle soup due to the presence of undeclared allergens (milk, soy), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The product label indicates that the can contains chicken noodle soup; however, the can contains chicken, potato and broccoli soup with cheese. The soup contains milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label.
The following product is subject to recall: 18.6-ounce cans of "Kroger, ready to serve SOUP, CHUNKY Classic Chicken Noodle." Each label bears the establishment number "P-1469" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each can also bears the "Best by" date and package code "BB 10/26/08, CCBRP J2606."
The soup was produced on October 26, 2006 and was distributed to retail stores nationwide. The problem was discovered following consumer complaints to retail establishments. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.
Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Human Resources Manager Bob Wormley at (812) 794-1269.
