25 Jun 2010
2 CommentsCampbell's Recalls 15,000,000 Pounds of SpaghettiOs
This has already been reported a thousand times by every major news source online so far, but I’m surprised that some people still don’t know about it. Keep in mind, this is a Class I Recall, which means the HEALTH RISK is HIGH!
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2010 – Campbell Soup Supply Company, LLC, a Paris, Texas, establishment is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of “SpaghettiOs with Meatballs” canned products due to possible under-processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code “U5” on the bottom of the can.
- 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” A to Z with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code “4N” on the bottom of the can.
- 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars), bearing the identifying product code “KS” on the bottom of the can.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST 4K,” as well as a “Use By” date between June 2010 and December 2011 ink-jetted on the bottom of each can.”
Consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to Campbell’s Hotline at (866) 495-3774
Source and More Info Here: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_035_2010_Release/index.asp
Of course, considering this is hot on heels of McDonald’s recall of its cadmium-tainted drinking glasses, it’s starting to feel like somebody might be out to get rid of your kids. Think about that the next time you want to feed your children the quick and easy way.
Be careful.
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27 Sep 2011
0 CommentsCantaloupe Recall and Listeriosis Outbreak 09/2011
So, apparently there’s been a recall on cantaloupes of all things. Specifically cantaloupes from Colorado carrying the Listeria bacteria which causes Listeriosis.
Check the FDA Press Release Here: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm271899.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/44709138#44709138 (Video)
From the CDC site:
What is listeriosis?
Listeriosis, a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem in the United States. The disease primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. However, rarely, persons without these risk factors can also be affected. The risk may be reduced by following a few simple recommendations.
What are the symptoms of listeriosis?
A person with listeriosis usually has fever and muscle aches, often preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Almost everyone who is diagnosed with listeriosis has “invasive” infection, in which the bacteria spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract. The symptoms vary with the infected person:
Read the rest here: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/
The CDC also reports:
Read more on that here: http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/cantaloupes-jensen-farms/092711/index.html
As you can see, this is serious stuff. Especially if you’re elderly or pregnant. The recall is on cantaloupes shipped by Jensen Farms – Rocky Ford cantaloupe. It’s possible they may contain this sticker on them: https://silenciobarnes.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cantaloupe-sticker.jpg
Here’s a NYTimes article on the outbreak: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/business/deaths-from-cantaloupe-listeria-rises.html
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