Listeria Concerns Prompt Smoked Fish Recall

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Shawn Stevens

According to the FDA, Service Smoked Fish Corp. (based in Brooklyn, New York), has announced a voluntary recall of certain Brooklyn's BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON.

The Smoked Nova Salmon affected by the recall was vacuum-packed in clear, plastic bags of various size packages including 3 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 12 oz., 16 oz., and random weight sides with the brand name "Brooklyn's BEST" appearing on a circular label inside the vacuum bag. A "Use-By" date appears on the bottom of the gold board. Units with "Use-By" dates of 12/03/09 through 12/19/09 are being recalled. The product was also air-packed in bulk boxes. Air-packed units with lot numbers 060 through 043 are being recalled. No other use-by dates or lots numbers are involved in this recall.  Click on the following link to view a copy of the FDA Recall Release.

The Smoked Nova Salmon was distributed in the greater New York area, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the areas of Baltimore, MD, Los Angeles, CA, and Portland, Oregon. Consumers may have purchased the product from retail food stores.

The company announced the recall following the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes during routine product sampling. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product, and is working with the FDA to investigate the potential source of the problem.

It is also important to note that, to date, there have been no illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Nevertheless, consumers who may have purchased the above "Use-By" dates or lot codes of "Brooklyn's BEST" brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions, or who need additional information, are invited to contact the company at 718-388-4067.

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Ground Beef Products Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of E. coli O157:H7

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Shawn Stevens

A voluntary recall of approximately 39,973 pounds of ground beef products was announced today by SP Provisions, following the discovery of E. coli O157:H7 during routine product sampling.

The ground beef products affected by the recall were processed by the company (located in Portland, Oregon) on various dates between April 8, 2009 and May 28, 2009. In turn, the products were distributed to retail establishments, hotels, restaurants and other institutions in Oregon and Washington. Click on the following link to view the FSIS Recall Release. The ground beef products subject to recall include:

Cascade Natural Beef Brand:

  • 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G."
  • 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C."
  • 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP.

SP Provisions Brand:

  • 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136."
  • 5-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C."
  • 15-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."

All of the ground beef products affected by the recall, which had been produced from the same source materials, were shipped into commerce prior to May 29, 2009. Each identifying case code is preceded by the date code "040809" through "052809," signifying the production date in "month/date/year" format (i.e. April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009). Additionally, each of the affected products bears the establishment number "EST. 2866" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Notably, FSIS has has confirmed that have not been any illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. FSIS also reminds consumers that thoroughly cooking raw beef products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees will destroy any pathogens that may be present, and will render the products safe.

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