CDC: Barber Foods Salmonella outbreak appears to be over

A Salmonella outbreak traced to chicken products from Barber Foods "appears to be over,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced.
A total of 15 people became ill with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Enteritidis in seven states. Four of those people were hospitalized, but there were no deaths.
The company had issued a recall on July 2 on raw stuffed chicken products, and expanded that recall less than two weeks later.
The chicken product subjected to the recall was: 2-lb. 4-oz. cardboard box containing 6 individually pouched pieces of “BARBER FOODS PREMIUM ENTREES BREADED-BONELESS RAW STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT KIEV” with use by/sell by date of April 28, 2016, May 20, 2016 and July 21, 2016 and Lot Code number 0950292102, 0950512101, or 0951132202. They were produced between February 17 and May 20.
While CDC states the Salmonella outbreak appears to be over, it cautioned that the chicken product could be in people’s freezers and if someone who was unaware of the recall ate the product, an illness could still occur.
The products subjected to the recall bear the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to retail locations nationwide and Canada.  

Good Food Concepts recalls beef, pork, poultry products

Good Food Concepts, a Colorado Springs, CO establishment, is recalling approximately 12,566 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products that were produced without a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. These products are also misbranded and contain sodium nitrite, which is not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced recently.
The beef, pork and poultry items were produced on various dates between Oct. 16, 2014 and Oct. 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT SMOKED BACON.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT BACON ENDS.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT SMOKED PIT HAM.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKE HAM BUTT PORTION BI.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK HAM BUTT PORTION BI.”
• Various sized containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKED HAM SHANK PORTION BI.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK HAM STEAK.”
• Various sized packages containing “PORK PEEPA’S HAM BNLS.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKE HAM DICED.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKE HAM GROUND 1#.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKED HAM SHANKS SLICED.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PEPPERONI SLICE.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT GENOA CLASSIC.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT BEEF PASTRAMI.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT BOLOGNA SLICE.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PEPPERONI.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT HAM STEAK COUNTRY STYLE.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT HAM DELI SLICED.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT CANADIAN BACON.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT BOLOGNA 1#.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK LIVERWURST WESTPHALIAN.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOOD DIRECT PORK LIVERWURST PISTACHIO DELI STYLE.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT TURKEY BREAST NATURAL SMOKED, SLICED.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT ROASTED DELI TURKEY.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT BRISTOL BEER BRATWURST.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT POLISH SAUSAGE PORK.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT SAUSAGE PORK BANGERS.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT ANDOUILLE.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT LINGUISA.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT PORK SMOKED GERMAN BRATWURST.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT GERMAN BRATWURST.”
• Various sized packages “RANCH FOODS DIRECT KOLBASA RING.”
• 1-lb. packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT 8/1 HOT DOGS.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT SAUSAGE BEEF HOT DOG FOOT LONG 5/1.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT VEAL BRATS.”
• Various sized packages containing “RANCH FOODS DIRECT CORNED BEEF BRISKET.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 27316” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Colorado and New Mexico.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a food safety assessment at the establishment.
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.
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.

RECALL: Calperf recalls chicken product

Calperf operating under Creative Foods, a Santa Clara, CA establishment, is recalling approximately 216 pounds of chicken product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sept. 25. The product contains yogurt derived from milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. While yogurt is declared on the front label, the product is missing an ingredient list identifying milk as a sub-ingredient.
The product subject to recall is:

• 2-lb. sealed trays of “Green Meadows PREMIUM MEAT CUTS Marinated Skinless Chicken Bone-In Cubed Chicken in 23% Yogurt-Curry Marinade” with a use-by date/Case code date of Sept. 30, 2015

The marinated skinless chicken item was produced on Sept. 16 and shipped to retailers in the San Francisco Bay area. The product bears the establishment number “P-6052” inside the USDA mark of inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine verification tasks. 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.

Sanderson Farms recalls 551,090 pounds of poultry

Sanderson Farms is voluntarily recalling 551,090 pounds of chicken products produced at its plant in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
A sample of the products analyzed by a customer of the Company and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was found to contain foreign metal material. As a precautionary measure, the company has voluntarily recalled approximately 551,090 pounds of product.
The following products are subject to recall:

• 70-lb. cases containing “YOUNG CHICKEN PARTS JUMBO BONELESS SKINLESS BREAST FILLETS WITH RIB MEAT” with case code 45017.
• 70-lb. cases containing “YOUNG CHICKEN PARTS JUMBO CLIPPED TENDERLOINS” with case code 45092.
• 70-lb. cases containing “YOUNG CHICKEN PARTS JUMBO BONELESS SKINLESS BREAST BUTTERFLIES WITH RIB MEAT” with case code 45015.
• 70-lb. cases and 1800-lb. combos containing “FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN PARTS BREAST FRAMES” with case code 45969.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. P-247” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
None of the products that are the subject of this recall were shipped to grocery stores or packed directly for consumers, but rather, were shipped to processing facilities in Georgia. The product included ice packed chicken products sold to three customers who use the products for additional processing into further processed chicken products. Sanderson Farms has identified all of the products and notified its customers to place the products on hold, return them to the company and further execute the recall of these products.
The products involved in the recall were produced at the Hazlehurst, Mississippi, plant on September 17 and 18, 2015. Sanderson Farms is not aware of any injuries or adverse reaction caused as a result of consuming this product.
If any customer of Sanderson Farms or consumers have any questions regarding this recall, they should call the company at 1-800-844-4030.

Koch Foods stands by safety of chicken products

Aspen Foods and parent company Koch Foods remain confident in the safety of its raw, breaded, stuffed chicken breast products, which were subjected to a public health alert issued by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on September 17.
The federal agency stated that the chicken breast products in question had been confirmed to have the same Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak strain that was part of a July recall of Aspen Foods chicken products.
Koch Foods has not issued a recall on the products that were mentioned in the public health alert, stating that the products were produced in full compliance with USDA regulations and inspected and passed by USDA, the company said in a statement released one day after the alert was issued. 
“In the spirit of cautious cooperation, we complied with USDA's request to conduct a voluntary recall of our raw, breaded, stuffed chicken breasts on July 15.  At that time, USDA had identified three human cases of salmonellosis, but couldn't find a product that tested positive for the same strain. USDA focused on our product because the ill people recalled eating our products -- along with many other foods.  Despite the fact that USDA never found the strain of Salmonella they sought in our products, we agreed to recall voluntarily.  In addition, we implemented new food safety measures to reduce Salmonella and our own testing data shows that our efforts were successful,” the company stated.
“Now, months later, after USDA tested our products intensively, they have finally found the strain of Salmonella they were seeking.  Salmonella at low levels is permitted on raw poultry because it occurs there naturally and because cooking destroys it.  In contrast to the July situation, USDA has now found the pathogen, but they haven't found people with the illnesses during the time these products were produced and marketed. Nevertheless, USDA asked us to recall six weeks of additional production.  This time, based on the advice of our food safety experts and legal counsel, we are declining to recall.
“The safety of our products and the confidence of our customer is critically important to us.  However, without clear evidence to justify this massive new recall, we believe that complying with USDA's request will only create confusion and concern in the marketplace and harm our company's reputation when we have been cooperative and proactive, and when we have evidence to show that our products are safe and compliant with federal rules.”
The company encourages consumers with questions or concerns to contact the Aspen Foods Consumer Hotline, +1.844.277.6802.

RECALL:Public health alert for Koch Foods poultry products

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert, informing consumers that frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products produced by Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Foods, have been confirmed as having the same Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak strain which was part of a recall in July.
A recall, however, has not been issued.
The frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken items may include the following brands and be labeled as “chicken cordon bleu,” “chicken Kiev” or “chicken broccoli and cheese” and bear the establishment number “P-1358” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to retail location and food service locations nationwide.
Following the July 15 recall, FSIS has been conducting intensified sampling at this establishment to ensure that the hazard responsible for the initial contamination has been controlled by Aspen Foods. Results from FSIS sampling revealed 12 positive results that match the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis to Aspen Foods products. Three illnesses were epidemiologically linked to the original July recall. FSIS continues to work with public health partners including the Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on this ongoing.
FSIS is concerned about all frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products produced by Aspen Foods between July 30, 2015 and September 17, 2015. The 12 positive samples collected during FSIS’ intensified sampling efforts alerted FSIS to a systemic problem at the establishment. FSIS has directed its personnel to detain products covered by this alert that they find in commerce.

Salmonella concerns lead to Koch Foods chicken recall

Koch Foods has voluntarily issued a Class I recall for its Aspen Foods breaded raw stuffed chicken breasts, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. An estimated 1,978,680 pounds of product are included in the recall.
The recalled product can be identified by a plant code of P-1358 and a “best if used by” date between July 14, 2016 and October 10, 2016. Flavors affected include: Breaded Cordon Bleu, Breaded Broccoli & Cheese, Breaded Chicken Kiev, Breaded Chicken Parmesan, and Breaded Buffalo-Style.
The company issued the recall after USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified of a cluster of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses on June 23. Working in conjunction with Minnesota State Departments of Health and Agriculture, FSIS determined that there is a link between the frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products from Aspen Foods and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiological evidence and traceback investigations, three case-patients have been identified in Minnesota with illness onset dates ranging from May 9, 2015 to June 8, 2015. FSIS continues to work with the Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on this investigation.
“We are taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our consumers. If you have purchased any of the effected items, please return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund,” Koch Foods stated.
“Koch Foods has and will continue to collaborate with the USDA to prepare the highest quality poultry products. Health and food safety are always Koch Foods’ first priority, and we take great pride in the safe processing of billions of pounds of poultry each year.”
No other products prepared by Koch Foods have been affected by the Salmonella issue.

RECALL: Barber Foods expands Salmonella-related chicken recall

Barber Foods, Portland, Maine, is expanding the recall it initially issued on July 2 on raw stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The earlier recall involved 58,320 pounds of Barber Foods products, but the expanded recall involves an estimated 1,707,494 pounds of products.
The chicken products were produced between February 17, 2015 and May 20, 2015.
Since the original recall on two more case-patients have been identified. The scope of this recall expansion now includes all products associated with contaminated source material.
The following product is subject to recall: 2-lb. 4-oz. cardboard box containing 6 individually pouched pieces of “BARBER FOODS PREMIUM ENTREES BREADED-BONELESS RAW STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT KIEV” with use by/sell by date of April 28, 2016, May 20, 2016 and July 21, 2016 and Lot Code number 0950292102, 0950512101, or 0951132202.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to retail locations nationwide and Canada.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified of a cluster of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses on June 24, 2015. Working in conjunction with Minnesota State Departments of Health and Agriculture, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FSIS determined that there is a link between the frozen, raw, stuffed chicken products from Barber Foods and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiological evidence and traceback investigations, six case-patients have been identified in Minnesota and Wisconsin with illness onset dates ranging from April 5, 2015 to June 23, 2015 that link to the specific Barber Foods products. FSIS continues to work with public health partners on this investigation.

Minnesota Salmonella outbreak points to chicken products

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products. These items may be labeled "chicken cordon bleu" or "chicken Kiev." The name of the company that produced the products in question has not been revealed, nor has the number of people affected by the outbreak..
FSIS was notified of, and is investigating with the State of Minnesota, a Salmonella Enteritidis illness cluster on June 23, 2015. FSIS suspects that there is a link between the frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products and this illness cluster based on information gathered in conjunction with the State of Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture. Using epidemiological evidence, case-patients have been identified in Minnesota with illness onset dates ranging from May 9, 2015 to June 8, 2015.
Additionally, on June 24, 2015, FSIS was notified of, and is investigating with the State of Minnesota, a second, separate Salmonella Enteritidis illness cluster with another strain. FSIS suspects that there is a link between the frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products and this illness cluster based on information gathered in conjunction with the State of Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture. Using epidemiological evidence, case-patients have been identified in Minnesota with illness onset dates ranging from April 5, 2015 to June 8, 2015.
The products the illnesses may be associated with appear to be ready-to-eat, but are in fact raw and need to be fully cooked before consumption. Frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products covered by this alert and similar products, may be stuffed or filled, breaded or browned.
These investigations are ongoing. FSIS continues to work with the State of Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture on both of these investigations and will provide updated information as it becomes available.

Barber Foods recalls Kiev Stuffed Chicken Product

Barber Foods, a Portland, Maine establishment, is recalling approximately 58,320 pounds of frozen, raw stuffed chicken product that may be contaminated withSalmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced recently.
The Chicken Kiev item was produced on January 29, 2015; February 20, 2015; and April 23, 2015. The following product is subject to recall:


• 2-lb. 4-oz. cardboard box containing 6 individually pouched pieces of “BARBER FOODS PREMIUM ENTREES BREADED-BONELESS RAW STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RIB MEAT KIEV” with use by/sell by date of April 28, 2016, May 20, 2016 and July 21, 2016 and Lot Code number 0950292102, 0950512101, or 0951132202.
The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was shipped to Sam’s Club retail stores in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The product subject to recall has not been available for retail sales since June 26, 2015; however, FSIS suspects that consumers may have this item in their freezers.
FSIS was notified of a cluster of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses on June 24, 2015. Working in conjunction with Minnesota State Departments of Health and Agriculture, FSIS determined that there is a link between the Chicken Kiev product from Barber Foods and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiological evidence and traceback investigations, four case-patients have been identified in Minnesota with illness onset dates ranging from April 5, 2015 to June 8, 2015 that link to the specific Barber Foods product. FSIS continues to work with the Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on this investigation.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the organism. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.
FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. Although the product subject to recall may appear to be cooked, this product is in fact uncooked (raw) and should be handled carefully to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen. Particular attention needs to be paid to safely prepare and cook these raw poultry products to a temperature of 165° F checking at the center, the thickest part and the surface of the product.
This frozen, raw, stuffed chicken product was labeled with instructions identifying that the product was raw and included cooking instructions for preparation. Some case-patients reported following the cooking instructions on the label and using a food thermometer to confirm that the recommended temperature was achieved. Therefore, FSIS advises all consumers to treat this product like a raw chicken product. Hands and any surfaces, including surfaces that may have breading dislodged from the product, should be cleaned after contact with this raw product. Also, keep raw poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use one cutting board for raw poultry and a separate one for fresh produce and cooked foods.
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.

3 Sofina Foods products recalled over Salmonella worries

Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling some of its no name and Compliments brands frozen uncooked breaded chicken products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) three specific chicken products are being recalled by the company. Those products are:


1. No name chicken burgers, 2 kilogram packages, product code is 2016 JA 22 EST 374
2. Compliments chicken strips, 907 gram packages, product code is BB/MA 2016 JA 22 EST 374
3. Compliments chicken nuggets, 907 gram packages, product code is BB/MA JA 22 EST 374
According to CFIA, it is possible that the recalled products may have been distributed nationally.
The recall comes just several days after CFIA reported chicken products had been tied to an outbreak of Salmonella. That outbreak caused 44 people to become sick. Of those 44, 28 were confirmed in Onatario, 12 were confirmed in Quebec, and two each were reported in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The agency has not stated whether the products mentioned in the Salmonella outbreak are the same ones that are being recalled.
People who purchased the Sofina Foods products are encouraged to either dispose of them or return them to the store where they were bought.

RECALL: LQNN, Inc. recalls a group of poultry, beef and pork products

LQNN Inc. has recalled poultry, beef and pork products produced without the benefit of inspection and misbranded with unauthorized use of the USDA Mark of Inspection.
The total recalled poundage is 440,923 lbs. The products which were moved and sold in commerce, included the unapproved use of another facility’s mark of inspection, which has been identified as Establishment number 18995.
LQNN Inc., operating as Lee’s Sandwiches, has been processing products from federally-inspected establishments and re-packaging them without the benefit of inspection. Products produced without inspection present potential of increased human health risk. 

AA Poultry Processing recalls chicken and turkey products

AA Poultry Processing, LLC, a Ridgeland, WI establishment, is recalling approximately 2,191 pounds of chicken and 21 pounds of turkey products, which may have been contaminated with trichloro-s-triazinetrione, which is not approved for use in poultry processing.

West Liberty Foods recalls chicken supplied to Subway

West Liberty Foods is recalling approximately 34,075 pounds of grilled chicken breast products it supplied to Subway restaurants. The recall was made because the products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on April 23.
The grilled chicken patties subject to the recall were produced on February 4, 2015. The products subject to recall is described as: 25-lb. cardboard boxes containing 5-5lb plastic bags of “SUBWAY FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT”
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 34349 or P-34349” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced had been shipped to Subway restaurants located in the states of Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Nebraska and Texas. West Liberty Foods has already contacted the restaurants that have been impacted in this recall.
The problem was discovered after West Liberty Foods received complaints from consumers who had found small pieces of white plastic in the chicken product.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
West Liberty Foods is a leading U.S. turkey company that also specializes in slicing and co-packing cooked red meat and poultry products. It is headquartered in Tremonton, Utah.

Kirkland Signature chicken products recalled

Costco Wholesale Canada is recalling Kirkland Signature brand roasted chicken salad from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recalled products come in varied sizes, but contain labeling that state the product is best before April 3.
The recall, issued on April 3, was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. While the affected products are suspected of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination, no illnesses have yet been reported.
According to CFIA, the affected products were widely distributed throughout Canada, having been made available in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
CFIA is urging those who purchased the recalled products to not consume them, and to instead dispose of them or return them to the store where the purchase was made.
The Kirkland recall one of several Listeria-related recall of poultry products in Canada since late March.
Sobeys on April 3 recalled various salads containing sliced chicken breast due to suspected Listeria contamination. Those salads were made available in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
A recall was issued for a Lilydale oven roasted chicken breast product on March 25, and on April 1, the recall was expanded to include a Lilydale oven roasted turkey breast product.
CFIA has also not received any reports of illnesses stemming from consumption of the Lilydale or Sobeys products.

Lilydale Listeria-related recall expanded in Canada

A recall of Canadian poultry products suspected of Listeria contamination has been expanded. The initial recall was issued on March 25 for a Lilydale oven roasted chicken product, but on April 1, the recall was expanded to include one of the company’s oven roasted turkey products.
The company first voluntarily recalled its oven roasted carved chicken breast product in 400-gram packages, but later recalled its oven roasted carved turkey breast, also in 400-gram packages, after a food safety inspection was carried out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
To date, nobody has become ill after consuming either of the recalled Lilydale products.
The affected turkey product carries a label stating the product is best before April 28, while the chicken product’s label says it is best before April 10.
CFIA said the poultry products were sold nationally and shouldn’t be consumed. The agency further states that consumers who may have bought the recalled products should either throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased.
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Lilydale is involved in the processing of chicken, turkey, sausage, bacon and deli meats. It is a subsidiary of Sofina Foods, a multi-protein company based in Markham, Ontario.

Canada’s Sunrise Poultry Processors recalls chicken products

Sunrise Poultry Processors, an Alberta, Canada, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,705 pounds of poultry products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on February 10. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.
The poultry items were produced on February 2. The following products are subject to recall:


• 40 lb. bulk cases of “Sunrise Poultry CHICKEN THIGHS.”
• 25 lb. cases of “Sunrise Poultry CHICKEN THIGHS BONELESS.”
• 25 lb. cases of “Sunrise Poultry BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST.”
• 2.5 lb. cases of “Sunrise Poultry CHICKEN WHOLE FRYER.”
• 4lb. cases of “Sunrise Poultry CHICKEN WHOLE FRYER.”
• 3.25- 3.75 lb. cases of “Sunrise Poultry CHICKEN WHOLE FRYER.”
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “Canada 591.” These products were shipped to retail locations in Washington state.
The problem was discovered when the import facility reported to FSIS that product with an estimated date of arrival of February 4, 2015, had not been received at that location.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Plastic in McDonald’s chicken not from Cargill, company says

Cargill stated that after an exhaustive investigation, the company is confident the blue, plastic foreign material recently reported in one McDonald's chicken nugget in Japan did not originate from Cargill’s production facilities. The Cargill investigation included physical analysis, chemical analysis, microscopic third-party lab analysis and a step-by-step search across Cargill’s entire production facility.
Cargill had been cited as a possible source for the plastic found in a chicken nugget as the fast food chain had dealt with several reports of debris in its food at Japanese locations. Cargill is a supplier for McDonald’s.
While Cargill investigated multiple potential blue plastic materials found in their production facilities and processes, chemical and physical analysis revealed that the type of plastic found in the nugget does not exist in the Cargill production plants in Thailand.
“Additional data points revealed during the investigation such as; the length of the blue plastic film, lab analysis results lacking clear indications associated with heating and a review of the records of our Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs suggest that this plastic film found in the nugget was not impacted as would be expected by our meat grinding and cooking processes. We are very confident that the plastic film in the nugget occurred outside of our production plant.” stated Chuck Warta, president, Cargill Meats Thailand.
Warta continued,” We are always striving to reduce risks in our production processes. We are going to increase our investments in additional x-ray machines and additional resources at our visual inspection points at our Thailand facilities.” 
“Producing safe, high-quality food is our top priority. This means we must embrace every issue as an opportunity to deeply review each step in our food production processes to insure we deliver safe, delicious food to our customers and consumers,” concluded Vares Ransibrahmanakul, Food Safety & Quality Assurance director, Cargill Meats Thailand. 

Murry’s recalls Bell & Evans chicken products

Murry’s Inc., Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is recalling approximately 31,689 pounds of gluten-free breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with Staphylococcal enterotoxin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The products have a best by date of August 9, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: 12-oz. boxes of “Bell &Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets” and 10.5-oz. boxes of “Bell& Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast.”
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P-516” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture during a retail surveillance and sampling program funded by the USDA at a Federal Emergency Response Network lab. After being notified of the positive test result, FSIS conducted traceback activities.
Staphylococcal food poisoning is a gastrointestinal illness. It is caused by eating foods contaminated with toxin-producing Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people and animals.Staphylococcus aureus can produce seven different toxins that are frequently responsible for food poisoning. 
Staphylococcal enterotoxins are fast acting, sometimes causing illness in as little as 30 minutes. Symptoms usually develop within one to six hours after eating contaminated food. Patients typically experience several of the following: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. The illness is usually mild and most patients recover after one to three days.

Poultry products recalled over Salmonella enteritidis concerns

The Aspen Foods Division of Koch Meats, Chicago, is recalling 28,980 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with a particular strain of Salmonella enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced October 24. FSIS requested Aspen Foods conduct this recall because this product is known to be associated with a specific illness cluster.
The recalled product includes partially prepared chicken products sold by retailers under the Antioch Farms brand name, with “sell by” dates of October 1, 2015 and October 7, 2015. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P-1358” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The chicken products were produced on July 2, 2014 and July 8, 2014. These products were shipped to retail stores and distribution centers in Minnesota.
The product is identified as single 5-ounce plastic packets of Raw Stuffed Chicken Breast Breaded, Boneless Breast of Chicken with Rib Meat “A La Kiev”
FSIS was notified of an investigation of Salmonella enteritidis illnesses on October 9, 2014. Working in conjunction with Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FSIS determined that there is a link between the Chicken Kiev from Aspen Foods Division of Koch Foods and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiologic investigation, six case patients have been identified in Minnesota with illness onset dates ranging from August 17 to September 27, 2014. Among the six case patients with available information, one was hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. All 6 case patients reported chicken Kiev consumption prior to illness onset. Samples of product collected during the course of this investigation by Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella enteritidis with the outbreak strain. It is not known at this time if this outbreak strain has any drug resistance.
On October 17, FSIS received evidence that linked the illnesses associated with this outbreak to a specific product or production lot. Evidence that is required for a recall includes obtaining case-patient product that tests positive for the same particular strain of Salmonella that caused the illness, and packaging on product that clearly links the product to a specific facility and a specific production date, which were all met. FSIS is continuing to work with our public health partners on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available.