Food Recalls: North America July 31 – August 6, 2016

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July 31 – August 6, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

  1. Chemical: elevated levels of histamine in Sea Delight brand Blue Marlin Loins. Distributed in Ontario, Quebec, and possibly nationwide.
  1. Chemical: elevated levels of histamine in Blue Marlin and Vegetables Skewers packed by La Poissonnerie Cowie Inc. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared wheat in Candra International brand Organic Noodles. Distributed in Quebec and possibly nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared egg in Fraternity brand Dried Noodles. Distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
  1. Allergen: undeclared milk in Pee Wee brand Pizza Supreme Flavored Snack and Ricoa brand cocoa candies. Distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.

United States of America

  1. Microbiological: Shiga toxin-producing coli (STEC) in Grassfields Cheese LLC. 20,000 pounds of organic cheeses (Gouda, Onion ‘n Garlic, Country Dill, Leyden, Edam, Lamont Cheddar, Chili Cheese, Fait Fras, Polkton Corners, and Crofters). Distributed nationwide through firm’s website, firm’s retail location (14238 60th Ave., Coopersville MI 49404), and through Whole Food Market Stores in AL, GA, IL, IA, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, SC, TN, and WI.
  1. Allergen: undeclared egg, soy, and milk in 18 oz Organics Organic Vegetable Traywith Creamy Ranch Dressing Dip. Distributed at Albertsons, ACME, Carrs, Haggen, Pavilions, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, and Vons stores in the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, HI, ID, LA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA. RI, TX, UT, VT, and. WA.
  1. Chemical: elevated levels of lead in JM Exotic Foods, Inc. 4 oz ground turmeric (Lot # 16131185 and 16165184). Distributed solely to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA.
  1. Chemical: elevated levels of lead in Gel Spice, Inc. ground turmeric (8 oz Spice Select, 0.95 oz Market Pantry, 15 oz Gel, 0.75 oz Clear Value, 2 oz Lieber’s, and 2 oz Spice Supreme). Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts in Beyond Better Foods, LLC. Enlightened brand Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ice cream. Distributed nationwide.

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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