Food recalls

[gfweb]

3 hours ago, weinoo said:

Another non-recall, but...

 

 

Not for nothing, I generally don't eat oysters in months without an "R" in the spelling, nor am I a fan of oysters from warmer waters like the gulf. 

 

Indeed.  An awful lot of oyster-derived infections goes unattributed because of the difficulty in tracking sources.

 

I once heard a lecture by a NOLA infectious disease guy.  Gulf oysters are a no go for me.

 

I rarely eat them raw anyway.

 

[Kim Shook]

On 7/29/2023 at 9:59 AM, rotuts said:

they are distinctive looking

 

but to me , almost if not quite flavorless 

LOL - they are the only mushrooms I eat.  They are always in Hot & Sour soup - crunchy and don't taste like mushrooms (🤢) - what's not to like? 😄

[palo]

Food Lion and Kroger frozen vegetables recalled due to bacterial contamination.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/business/twin-city-foods-recall/index.html

 

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[chromedome]

The ever-expanding energy drinks recall now includes several Monster brand products.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-caffeinated-energy-drinks-may-be-unsafe-due-caffeine-content-and?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[chromedome]

Those crazy-hot Paqui brand tortilla chips featured in the "One Chip Challenge" are being recalled, in the wake of the death of a 14-yo boy who ate one.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/paqui-brand-2023-one-chip-challenge-recalled-due-reported-adverse-reactions?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

 

For a backgrounder, and an explanation of the suspected/unexpected side effects of Carolina Reaper consumption, you can refer to this article:

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/teens-death-after-eating-a-single-chip-highlights-risks-of-ultra-spicy-foods/

 

ETA: To be clear, a causal link hasn't yet been established between the teen eating the chip and his death, but the other incidents cited in the second link validate the potential concern.

Edited September 9, 2023 by chromedome (log)

[palo]

Interesting take on food recalls:

 

https://apnews.com/article/food-recalls-objects-trader-joes-banquet-a7c2337b14b1cd539edbeaec7dc644d4

 

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[chromedome]

This one's Ontario-only: Springwater Packers' mild "pepperonistix" are being recalled for potential listeria. From the photo it appears that they're packaged and sold in bulk at various retailers.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/springwater-packers-brand-mild-pepperonistix-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[Darienne]

3 hours ago, chromedome said:

This one's Ontario-only: Springwater Packers' mild "pepperonistix" are being recalled for potential listeria. From the photo it appears that they're packaged and sold in bulk at various retailers.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/springwater-packers-brand-mild-pepperonistix-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

It's a good thing we eat almost no prepared foods...in fact, I can't think of one, although we do use canned beans (shame on me) and canned tomatoes and paste.  This way we pretty much avoid possible food poisoning and suchlike.  However, food poisoning in romaine would certainly catch us off guard.

[chromedome]

...and, yet another recall of enoki mushrooms. Only known to affect Ontario as yet, but that could change.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/golden-mushroom-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-2?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[Darienne]

11 minutes ago, chromedome said:

...and, yet another recall of enoki mushrooms. Only known to affect Ontario as yet, but that could change.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/golden-mushroom-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-2?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

Right.  So I Googled enoki mushrooms just to make sure I knew exactly what they were and no I  have never purchased or cooked or eaten one and I can't see the appeal of such a skinny tiny mushroom and what I would like to know is why they keep being recalled.  

[Senior Sea Kayaker]

I used to buy enokis (they are nice in miso soup) but gave up on them after too many recalls.

The reason, as far as I know, is due to Listeria contamination due to lack of proper hygienic practices when grown.

Most are imported from Korea, shipped here, and repackaged for both wholesale and retail sales.

It's not much of a surprise that a contaminated item of produce that has to be shipped fresh and kept moist is problematic.

 

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Senior Sea Kayaker (log)

[chromedome]

Still more energy drinks are being recalled over "caffeine content and labeling issues."

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-caffeinated-energy-drinks-may-be-unsafe-due-caffeine-content-and?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23#wb-auto-47

 

[chromedome]

On 9/16/2023 at 8:36 PM, chromedome said:

...and, yet another recall of enoki mushrooms. Only known to affect Ontario as yet, but that could change.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/golden-mushroom-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-2?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

Another brand has been added to the enoki recall.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/super-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[palo]

Choke/GAG!!!

 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/20/business/kraft-singles-american-cheese-recall/index.html

 

oops!

 

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[palo]

More news from without:

 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/21/world/food-safety-diarrhea-e-coli-vibrio-wellness/index.html

 

It's not just what you buy, but what you do with it

 

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[chromedome]

Ararat brand tahina/tahini is being recalled for salmonella, in Ontario and Quebec.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ararat-brand-tahina-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[chromedome]

Thought we'd get through a month without another enoki mushroom recall? Not so! Affects Ontario and Quebec.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lian-teng-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[Darienne]

10 hours ago, chromedome said:

Thought we'd get through a month without another enoki mushroom recall? Not so! Affects Ontario and Quebec.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lian-teng-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

I've never bought enoki mushrooms...and I'm never going to either.  

 

[chromedome]

Not a food recall, but I'll put it here for convenience... Instant Pot knockoffs sold at Best Buy and elsewhere under the Insignia brand name are being recalled. Apparently the markings on the inner pot are inaccurate, and if filled to the "max" level they'll become geysers.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/insigniatm-multi-function-pressure-cookers-recalled-due-potential-burn-hazard

[chromedome]

Uh-oh. Check those fridges, fellow Canadians... President's Choice white button mushrooms are being recalled for listeria.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/president-s-choice-brand-white-sliced-mushrooms-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[chromedome]

Malachita brand cantaloupes are being recalled for salmonella. So far this only affects NS, PEI and Quebec (not a large demographic here), but it may expand.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupes-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[palo]

Tyson Foods recalling 30k lbs of chicken nuggets:

 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/05/economy/tyson-recalls-30-000-pounds-of-chicken-nuggets/index.html

 

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[chromedome]

More enoki mushrooms, affects Ontario and Quebec:

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lian-teng-brand-champignon-enoki-enoki-mushrooms-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-0?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

[Darienne]

Now hear this:  do not ever buy enoki mushrooms!!!  (I guess....)

[chromedome]

On 11/2/2023 at 8:49 AM, chromedome said:

Malachita brand cantaloupes are being recalled for salmonella. So far this only affects NS, PEI and Quebec (not a large demographic here), but it may expand.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupes-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

This recall from a couple of weeks ago is, as I'd expected, being expanded nationwide.

 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupes-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23