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Natural Grocers Organic Elderberries Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Organic Elderberries from Natural Grocers have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The specific product being recalled is Organic Whole Elderberries sold in 4 oz quantities with UPC code 000082003043 and “Packed on Dates” 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265, and 20-281. The recall was issued after the supplier notified the company that the organic elderberries […]

Recall roundup: multiple allergen alerts, glass and plastic contamination and more…

New Food’s latest roundup includes several allergen recalls, foreign matter contamination, a choking hazard warning, and an update to a recent Salmonella related recall. Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% is being recalled because some products contain ingredients not stated on the label, this includes almonds, hazelnuts and soya. Due to a packaging error, […]

Spices, herbs recalled for possible salmonella contamination

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration recently announced recalls from two companies – Red Monkey Foods, Inc. and Sauer Brands Inc. – of herbs and spices that may be contaminated with salmonella. Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics after a sample was […]

With 101 Victims, Peach Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Declared Over

The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak caused by Wawona peaches has been declared over by the FDA, with 101 reported illnesses which required 28 hospitalizations, in the the United States. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency also reported illnesses caused by Wawona peaches, with 57 confirmed cases that required 12 hospitalizations. The outbreak was localized to two provinces: […]

Nearly 400 people sick from Salmonella in UK; nearly half are children

Almost 400 people have fallen ill with Salmonella since the start of the year in the United Kingdom after eating frozen chicken products. The Food Standards Agency and Public Health England are investigating a rise in patients with two strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to frozen raw breaded processed chicken products. Cases of Salmonella linked […]

Recall roundup: salmonella contaminations causing headaches for businesses

New Food’s weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe finds salmonella to be the main culprit in Canada. The agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of this or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning. […]

Officials say international Salmonella outbreak linked to onions is over in U.S.

The CDC says a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh onions appears to be over and the FDA says it has concluded it’s traceback investigation, which showed the onions came from Thomson International Inc. in California. Canadian officials recently reported the outbreak on their side of the border was over, saying the same company’s onions were […]