Canada - Bothwell Cheese Inc. is recalling shredded cheeses for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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In Canada, Bothwell Cheese Recalled for Listeria

December 20, 2015 by Carla Gillespie

 

Bothwell CheeseInc. is recalling shredded cheeses for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers who have purchased these cheeses should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness.

The recalled cheeses were sold in Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. They include: White Cheddar Shred, Old Cheddar Shred, Mild Shred and Old Shred in 10kg packages with Lot # 151030. And Mozzarella Blend Shredded Cheese in 340g packages with lot number Lot # 160626 Best Before JUN 26 16 and UPC 0 58898 34082 1.

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Dog Food Recalled for Possible Salmonella and Listeria Contamination

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October 5, 2015 by Linda Larsen 

K-9 Kraving Dog Food is voluntarily recalling their Chicken Patties Dog Food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date, although listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria bacteria, can take up to 70 days to manifest.
The recalled product was shipped between July 13 and July 17, 2015 and distributed to retail stores only in Maryland. No other K-9 Kraving Dog Food products are affected by this recall.
Pets can be sickened with Salmonella and Listeria bacteria, and there is a risk to people handling contaminated pet products. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramps, and fever. A Listeria monocytogenes infection in dogs can cause lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, and excessive drooling. If left untreated, a Listeria infection in a dog can lead to paralysis and brain swelling. If your dog has been sick and you have fed him this product, see your veterinarian.

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Flying Food Group, an airline catering company, is warning passengers of British Airways flights of possible exposure to Listeria monocytogenes bacteria

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British Airways Warning Passengers of Possible Listeria Exposure

April 6, 2014 by Linda Larsen 

Flying Food Group, an airline catering company, is warning passengers who ate an appetizer meal served on British Airways flights that they may have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The meals were served on British Airways flights 0204, 0206, and 208 on March 19, 2014. The 41 appetizer meals were prepared at the corporation’s facility in Miami.
Listeriosis, the illness caused by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, takes up to 70 days to manifest. Anyone who ate the Char Grilled Asparagus and Grapefruit Appetizer meal served on those flights on that date should monitor themselves for the symptoms of listeriosis food poisoning for the next 70 days

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Helados La Tapatia Recalls Ice Cream for Possible Listeria

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March 20, 2014 by Linda Larsen

Helados La Tapatia, Inc. is recalling ice cream, popsicles, fruit bars and cups, adn bolis because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date, but listeriosis can take up to 70 days after exposure to make someone sick.

The products include Fruit Bars, Milk Bars, Bolis, Ice Cream Containers, Ice Cream Cups, Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Frutero. The recalled products were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, and Canada in retail stores. The products are sold under the brand names of Helados La Tapatia and Icesations.


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Roos Expands Cheese Recall For Possible Listeria

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February 26, 2014 by Carla Gillespie 

Roos Foods of Kenton, DE is expanding its recall of cheeses that may be contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. The recall now includes all lots of Amigo and Mexicana brands of Requesón part-skim ricotta in 15 oz. and 16 oz. plastic containers and all lots of Amigo, Mexicana and Santa Rosa De Lima brands of Queso de Huerta (fresh curd cheese).

In addition to the cheeses listed above, all lots of the following cheese are being recalled: Cuajada En Terron, Cuajada/Cuajadita Cacera, Cuajada Fresca, Queso Fresca Round and Queso Dura Viejo Hard Cheeses sold under the brand names Amigo, Mexicana, Santa Rosa De Lima, and Queso Fresco sold under the Anita brand name. The recalled cheeses were packaged in flexible plastic bags and rigid plastic clam shell packages in 12 oz. and 16 oz. sizes.

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In Canada, Caesar (and Ceasar) Salads Recalled for Listeria

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February 26, 2014 by Linda Larsen  

In Canada, some Caesar salads are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. They were sold in Alberta, British Columbia in Buy-Low Foods and Nester Market, and in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan at Safeway and St. Martin’s Family Foods. No illnesses have been reported to date. The names of some of the salads are spelled differently; that’s the way they appear on the label.
The recalled products include Signature Cafe Chicken Caesar Salad in 140 and 300 gram containers, with best before dates up to and including MR01. The UPC number for the 140 gram package is 0 58200 13145 1 and the number for the 300 gram package is 0 58200 13119 2. Also recalled are Fresh ‘n Delicious Ceasar (sic) Salad in 100 and 205 gram containers with best before dates up to and including FEB 28/14. The UPC numbers for the 100 gram sizes start with 2 06430, and the numbers for the 205 gram sizes start with 2 06419. Fresh ‘n Delicious Chicken Ceasar Salad is recalled, in 280 gram containers with best before dates up to and including FEB 28/14 and UPC numbers starting with 2 06422.

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Cheese Curd Recalled in Northern Virginia for Listeria

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February 16, 2014 by Linda Larsen 

According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, fresh cheese curd has been recalled in the northern part of the state because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No reported cases of illness have been discovered at this time.
The cheese is Cuajada en Terron (Fresh Cheese Curd), sold at the Mega Mart, a retail store at 8328 Shopper’s Square in Manassas. The product was sold in clear, unlabeled plastic bags in the retail cheese display cooler. No lot or date coding information is on the package.

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