Food and supplement safety recalls thread

[Judee]

Thought I'd start a thread on recalled food, supplements, etc since many of us are sick already. We don't need something more that our body has to deal with.

(I did try to search first and there isn't such a thread among the Similar threads suggested as I was setting this up so hopefully not a duplicate topic.)

This first one is about organic strawberries and Hepatitis A contamination.

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023...5JcsTyVuHiIn-Ul7aOqufLqr6m-eftaeJUuH7DZmIzpQc

@YippeeKi YOW !! also mentioned something about flaxseed contamination recently.

To clarify this is just to let people know about food, medication (and I suppose we could include other recalls related to safety and health) here.

 

[kangaSue]

It's not a recall as such but this is an interesting assessment of the danger some probiotics can pose to some people in at risk populations.
https://www.longdom.org/open-access...erium-relative-abundance-first-do-no-harm.pdf

 

[Judee]

Eye drop recall. Deaths and blindness being reported due to a drug resistant bacteria: https://news.yahoo.com/cdc-warns-not-eye-drops-154738971.html

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

Thought I'd start a thread on recalled food, supplements, etc since many of us are sick already. We don't need something more that our body has to deal with.

BRILLIANT !!!!

I think it was @linusbert who recommended something similar, primarily aimed at supp and herb producers who used to be terrific. Hhe mentioned Thorne Labs whose ingredients on some products have deteriorated considerably.

This is a great thread @Judee and a real service to our community ....

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

Not having my best brain day, but I think you might want to open your own dedicated thread on this ... espcially with the appt looming so near ....

 

[Zebra]

If you consume frozen fruit, please read this article and consult the list of products by store. I just ate contaminated fruit 5 days in a row.

Frozen fruits sold by Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG recalled because of Listeria contamination
By News Desk on June 22, 2023

LINK: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023...wg-were-recalled-over-listeria-contamination/

 

[Judee]

LINK: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023...wg-were-recalled-over-listeria-contamination/

Wow...thank you. I do eat frozen fruit sometimes. I'll have to check the bags in my freezer.

I just ate contaminated fruit 5 days in a row.

I hope you'll be okay and that it wasn't in the bags you had even if they are on the lists. Praying.

Thanks for letting us know.

 

[Judee]

Are you doing okay, @Zebra? Hoping you did not get listeria. Just let us know when you are able.

 

[Zebra]

Hi, @Judee

You are so kind to think of me! I am feeling my usual baseline level of bad.
Unfortunately, it can take up to 70 days for symptoms of Listeria to show up! So, I've decided that during my next appt with my primary care physician, I will ask him to please make a note of the exposure in my chart, just in case. The last two times I had blood work, my WBC count was below normal, so I feel a bit more at risk.

 

[Judee]

Not exactly a recall but didn't want to start a new thread. This is about laws that have made the term "Organic" regarding food less meaningful in the USA per the following article:

https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/organic-becoming-meaningless-food-label/

Quote from that site:

"Anyway, Chef Tony was telling me that in the span of a single year, the USDA increased the number of allowable fillers and additives in USDA Organic foods from 8 to nearly 300!! The push for expansion of fillers and additives in USDA Organic food is coming from none other than Big Food. Big Food companies like Kraft, Cargill, Heinz, Kellogg and others are gobbling up small organic food companies by the dozens while at the same time, diluting the very meaning of the “organic” label itself."

That may also be true for supplement companies. As of 2021 Solgar (a brand I trusted) is now owned by Nestle Company.

If you know of any other companies like that please feel free to comment.

Edit: https://www.good.is/Business/food-brands-owners-rp

 

[Judee]

There is a Fiji water recall. Not gonna link because I'm on my phone but hopefully it should be easy to find the info online.

@hapl808

 

[Judee]

Noticed this article listed on one of the news sites of items that have been recalled this month:

The FDA has removed the following food items from shelves this month.

• Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert: This non-dairy frozen dessert was recalled due to undeclared cashew allergen, which poses a serious risk to individuals with nut allergies.
• Boar’s Head and Old Country Deli Meats: A variety of deli meats, including ham, salami, kielbasa, and liverwurst, were recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
• Vanilla Almond Milk Beverage: Sold at multiple retail outlets, this almond milk was recalled because of an undeclared dairy allergen, which can be hazardous for people with dairy allergies
• Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bar: A Swedish Candy Co. issued a recall for Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bars due to undeclared allergens, including almonds, wheat, and other nuts. These allergens were not listed on the product's packaging, posing a risk to individuals with allergies to these ingredients.
• Lunds & Byerlys: All Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
• Bikano: Thal Golden Spices Inc. has issued a recall for 640 packs of its "Bikano Moong Dal" due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
• Yummy: Yummy Foods issued a recall for its Yummy Swirly Ices due to the presence of undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects multiple flavors, including Tropical Melon, Berry Blast, Tropical Tornado, and Churning Cherry.
• North Fish Inc.: North Fish USA Inc. has issued a recall for its 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin" due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause severe and potentially fatal food poisoning. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the fish, imported from Belarus, exceeded 5 inches in length and was uneviscerated, increasing the risk of contamination.
• CVS Health, H-E-B Baby: CVS Health and H-E-B Baby recently issued a recall of their Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The recall, initiated by Perrigo Company plc, involves 16,500 cans distributed to CVS stores across 12 states, including Texas, Florida, and California, as well as H-E-B stores in Texas.
• Meijer: Meijer's Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip snack had a product recall due to undeclared milk.

What should customers do if they have a recalled product in their home?​

It's good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to FoodSafety.gov, here is what you should do.

• Don’t panic: The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a preventive measure to safeguard consumers.
• Don't eat the food: To ensure your safety, refrain from consuming any recalled food products. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, please refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or providing it to your pets as they are also susceptible to food poisoning.
• Don't open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. If you do handle the product, ensure you thoroughly cleanse your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterward.
• Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food: Upon a food product recall by a manufacturer, specific instructions are provided regarding the product's handling. These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: FDA announces August recall of multiple snack items, see list here

 

[kangaSue]

Another interesting (or should that be worrying) article about misleading claims for prebiotic species content in some products;
https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fullte...ics_counterfeit__study_finds_most.360.aspx#T1