Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E.coli

by Jennifer SwartvagherJune 15, 2020

Check your fridge and freezer. Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on Jun. 1, 2020.

The following products are subject to recall:

1-lb. vacuum packages containing “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES” and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
1-lb. vacuum packages containing “VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure to the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact the Lakeside Processing Center Call Center at (856) 832-3881.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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The small-sized design makes this sanitizer easy to toss into your diaper bag or bring with you when you’re on-the-go. To buy your 59S Mini Sterilizer, visit Munchkin’s website here.

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CDC Warns Consumers to Throw Away These Salad Kits Due to E. coli Concern

by Erica LoopDecember 12, 2019

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a food safety alert for Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits related to a multi-state E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The CDC is investigating the outbreak and isn’t sure if it’s connected to the current Salinas, California romaine lettuce recall.

The affected salad kits have a lot code beginning with Z, “best before” dates up to and including Dec. 7, 2019 and the UPC code 0 71279 30906 4. You can find this information printed on the upper right corner of the bag.

NEW OUTBREAK: CDC and partners are investigating an outbreak of 8 E. coli infections linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits. Read our advice to protect yourself: https://t.co/TgbaKVUcRR pic.twitter.com/pWb1XPaULj

— CDC (@CDCgov) December 10, 2019

What should you do if you have the salad? To start with, don’t eat it. Throw the salad away and sanitize anything that touched it. This means you need to thoroughly clean your fridge, countertop or anything else that may have come in contact with the salad.

As of now, there are eight diagnosed E. coli infections related to this outbreak across three states. Three of the eight people infected have been hospitalized, one with hemolytic uremic syndrome—a type of kidney failure related to this type of infection.

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Recall Alert: Hodgson Mill All-Purpose Flour

by Shahrzad WarkentinNovember 27, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced a voluntary recall of Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour over concerns of the potential presence of E. coli. There are currently no confirmed reports of illness.

If you have this product at home, read on for important information.

Recalled Product Description: Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour

The current recall includes bags of Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour (5 lb.) with the UPC code 0-71518-05009-2, Best By Dates of 10-01-2020 and 10-02-2020 and lot codes listed Lot# 001042 & 005517.

Why the Flour Was Recalled

The flour is being recalled due to the potential presence of E. coli which was discovered through a random sampling of raw, uncooked flour.

How To Tell If Your Flour Was Recalled

Check your flour packages for the UPC codes, best by dates and lot codes included in the recall. The Use By and Lot Code information can be found on the bottom back panel of the bag.

What Consumers Can Do

Consumers are urged to stop using the affected product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can contact the company’s customer service line Mon. through Fri. 9am to 3pm at 1-888-417-9343 x 1.

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by Erica LoopNovember 25, 2019

If romaine is on your Thanksgiving menu, you may need to pick a substitute, pronto. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a food safety alert for romaine lettuce after 40 reported cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections across 16 states.

The lettuce, harvested from the Salinas, California growing region, has caused 28 hospitalizations so far.

CDC’s warning not to eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, growing region includes ALL types of romaine (whole head, hearts of romaine, salad mixes, organic, etc.). Throw them away. Read more about the investigation: https://t.co/sZvP3yMmqV pic.twitter.com/8AjFzROkXm

— CDC (@CDCgov) November 22, 2019

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website, “At this time, romaine lettuce that was harvested outside of the Salinas region has not been implicated in this outbreak investigation. Hydroponically- and greenhouse-grown romaine, which is voluntarily labeled as “indoor grown,” from any region does not appear to be related to the current outbreak.”

How can you tell if your romaine is unsafe to eat? The CDC recommends that consumers look at the label for the harvest location. All types of romaine, including hearts of romaine, whole heads, packages of pre-cut lettuce and salad mixes, could contain the affected lettuce. The recalled romaine products have “use by” dates between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1, 2019 and the establishment number EST. 18502B inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Do not consume lettuce labeled Salinas or those with no marked growing region. Throw the lettuce away and thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces the lettuce came in contact with.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just announced that Missa Bay, LLC is recalling approximately 75,233 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli.

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Recalled Product Description: Salad Products

The current recall includes products marked with the establishment number “EST. 18502B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were shipped to distribution locations in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin. The recall includes salads labeled Ready Pac Bistro Chicken Caesar, Target Bowl Chicken Caesar and Aldi Bistro Santa Fe. You can find the full list of items here.

Why the Salad Products Were Recalled

During an investigation for a foodborne illness outbreak, the Maryland Department of Health tested an unopened package of Ready Pac Bistro Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics Caesar Salad with FSIS EST number 18502B on the label. The lettuce tested positive for E. coli so the company has issued a recall on all products from the same lot of lettuce.

How To Tell If Your Salad Product Was Recalled

If you purchased lettuce in any of the affected states check your packaging for the establishment number “EST. 18502B” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a “best buy” date ranging from Oct. 30-Nov. 1.

What Consumers Can Do

While the items recalled have long since expired, check your refrigerator and throw away any items that may be part of the recall.

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Recall Alert: King Arthur Flour Expands June Recall

by Erica LoopOctober 4, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced an expansion of a previous recall for 5 and 25-pound bags of Unbleached All -Purpose King Arthur Flour due to E. coli concerns.

If you have this flour in your kitchen, read on for more information about the recall.

Recalled Product: King Arthur Flour

The recall includes 5 and 25-pound bags of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour milled by ADM Milling Company and distributed by King Arthur Flour. The bags of flour were sold nationwide via the company’s website, catalog and at retail stores.

Why the Flour Was Recalled

The flour was recalled after the detection of E. coli bacteria during sampling. As of now there are no reported illnesses. This recall is an expansion of a previous one issued on Jun. 13, 2019.

According to a representative from King Arthur Flour, in an emailed statement, “Though there’s little that’s comforting about a recall, regardless of whether it’s voluntary, we hope that notices like this one help bakers better understand the importance of following safe handling practices for flour, including never eating raw dough.”

The rep added, “For over 225 years, King Arthur Flour has been committed to providing our community with superior flour and baking ingredients which embrace the utmost integrity. Though the safe handling of flour is a practice we stress that everyone should follow, we are always aggressively pursuing new options and emerging technologies to mitigate the inherent risk that comes with flour as a raw ingredient.”

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How to Tell If Your Flour Was Recalled

This recall only includes specific lots of King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour produced before February 2019. Refer to the Lot Code and Best Used By dates to identify affected products. The full list of codes and dates is available from the FDA here or from King Arthur Flour here. The code and date are located on the bottom of the ingredient list on the package’s side panel of the bag.

What Consumers Should Do

Do not use or eat the flour. Throw the flour away and submit a claim for a replacement or refund through the King Arthur Flour website here. Consumers can also call the King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

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Recall Alert: General Mills Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

by Erica LoopSeptember 20, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a voluntary recall of five-pound bags of General Mills Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to E. coli contamination concerns. Representatives from General Mills did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

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Recalled Product Description: Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

The recall includes five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of Sep. 6, 2020. According to a statement made by General Mills, “This recall only affects this one date code of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.”

Why the Flour Was Recalled

General Mills issued the recall following the detection of E. coli O26 during sampling of the five-pound bag product. As of now, there are no reported illnesses or adverse effects due to the potential contamination.

This strain of E. coli is potentially fatal and can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration—especially in the very young, elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system.

How To Tell If Your Flour Was Recalled

Only the five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with the “better if used by” date of Sep. 6, 2020 are part of the recall. Check the use by date to see if your flour was recalled. The date on the packaging will read “06SEP2020KC.” The affected product has the UPC code 000-16000-19610-0.

What Consumers Should Do

If you have the recalled product, don’t use it. Throw the flour away and contact General Mills via the company’s website here or at 1-800-230-8103 with questions or for a replacement coupon.

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Recall Alert: Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour Sold at ALDI Recalled for E. coli Risk

by Erica LoopJune 2, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the recall of five-pound bags of Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour. The flour, which was distributed to ALDI stores in 11 states, was recalled following the detection of E. coli during testing by the Rhode Island Health Department. Representatives from ADM Milling (the manufacturers of the flour) did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

If you think you may have this product in your home, read on for more information on the recall.

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Recalled Product: Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour

The recalled product includes ADM Milling’s Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour in five-pound bags. The flour was packaged for ALDI stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.

The five-pound flour bags have the UPC code 041498130404 and include all “best if used by dates” and lots, according to the FDA.

Why the Flour Was Recalled

The flour was recalled following the detection of E. coli in a five-pound bag of the product. The specific strain of the bacteria was linked to 17 illnesses across eight states. Following an initial recall of certain lots, ADM Milling expanded the scope of the products included (all lots and best by dates) out of an abundance of caution. The source of the bacteria is still under investigation.

How to Tell if Your Flour Was Recalled

All ADM Milling Co. Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour in five-pound bags with the UPC code 041498130404 are part of the recall.

What You Can Do

Don’t use the flour. If you have the affected product, throw it away or return it to the ALDI store where you purchased it for a refund. Customers with questions can call ADM Milling at 800-422-1688 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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With the unofficial start of summer just around the corner you’re prepping for that all-important Memorial Day BBQ by buying every pound hamburger and every hot dog in a five-mile radius. Before you start shopping, read on for important information on two recent recalls that may affect your holiday celebration.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced two separate recalls—one for 62,112 pounds of raw beef products from Aurora Packing Company, Inc. and another for 2,030 pounds of beef frank links produced by Vienna Beef Ltd. Neither company immediately returned Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

#Recall: COPY OF Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination https://t.co/nICysoFsli

— USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) May 23, 2019

Aurora Packing Company Recall

The recent beef recall includes raw products packaged on Apr. 19, 2019 and shipped nationwide. Random sampling by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service found the presence of E. coli O157:H7. As of now, there are no reports of illnesses.

The recalled raw beef products bear the establishment number “EST. 788” inside the USDA mark of inspection. For a full list of recalled products visit the USDA’s website here.

If you have the recalled products do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Vienna Beef Franks Recall

The second recall includes beef frank links manufactured by Vienna Beef Ltd. and shipped to locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin following the discovery of extraneous materials (metal) in the products. The franks were produced on May 2, 2019 and bear the establishment number “EST. 1” inside the USDA mark of inspection. For a full list of products visit the USDA’s website here.

As of now there have been no reported illnesses or injuries. If you have the affected products do not eat them. Throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. Contact Vienna Beef Ltd. at 773-435-2204 with questions.

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