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Food Recalls: North America Feb 7 – Feb 13, 2016

Dr. Uyen Nguyen

Published February 18, 2016
Food Recalls

Main Article:

February 7 – February 13, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

  1. Microbiological: Salmonella in Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder. Distributed Nationwide.

United States of America

  1. Allergen: undeclared soy in Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets. Distributed in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  1. Allergen: undeclared walnuts in King Soopers brand Gourmet bread pudding. Distributed at all stores operating under King Soopers or City Market.
  1. Microbiological: Salmonella in Sam International & IFS brand Raw Pistachios. Distributed Nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Salmonella in Garden of Life LLC Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla and Vanilla Chai products. Distributed Nationwide.

Sources:

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

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

About the author

Dr. Uyen Nguyen

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…

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