Food Recalls: North America May 15 – May 21, 2016

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May 15 – May 21, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

  1. Chemical: elevated histamine levels in Sea Delight brand Tuna Steaks. Distributed in Ontario, Quebec, and possibly nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Quaker Harvest brand Quinoa Granola Bars. Distributed in Ontario.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanut in Sugarfina brand Milk Chocolate Malt Balls. Distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
  1. Microbiological: Salmonella in New Moon Tea Co. brand Sunrise Tea and Turmeric Tonic. Distributed in British Columbia.
  1. Microbiological: coli O157:H7 in Cantran Meat Co. Ltd. raw pork and pork organ products. Distributed in Alberta.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Trader Joe’s brand Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burgers. Distributed in British Columbia.

United States of America

  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Stahlbush® IQF Green Bean. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Quaker Harvest Quinoa Granola Bars. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared milk in Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta). Distributed in CT, MA, and NY.
  1. Allergen: undeclared milk in Amino Gold products. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and/or wheat in The Caramel Factory Candies, Chocolate, and Baked Goods. Distributed in
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in TreeHouse Foods Inc. products containing sunflower kernels. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Dakota Style Foods, Inc. sunflower kernels. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Papa John’s Salad and Produce, Inc Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing. Distributed in AZ, CA, ID, MT, ND, NM, OR, and WY.

Sources:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/eng/1299076382077/1299076493846

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/

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After completing her B. Sc. in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, she stayed at McMaster University to pursue a Ph.D. where she studied the effects of small-molecules on Listeria monocytogenes biofilm development in collaboration with the CFIA. Following a brief stint as a Post-doc, she is currently a R&D Microbiologist at a pharmaceutical company and a Freelance Academic Proofreader for Crimson-Enago. She has received numerous awards and scholarships including the Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Programs Outstanding Thesis Awards, Ontario Graduate Fellowship, Fred and Helen Knight Enrichment Award. Outside of science, she loves travelling and exploring new places as well as creating and experimenting with desserts.

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