Listeriosis Outbreak in Maryland and California From Roos Cheese : Caujada en Terron (fresh cheese curd)

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Listeriosis Outbreak in Maryland and California From Roos Cheese

February 22, 2014 by Linda Larsen  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has started an investigation into an outbreak of listeriosis, caused by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, in Maryland and California. One person  in California was sick and died, and seven people are ill in Maryland. All seven people in Maryland have been hospitalized in this outbreak.

Five of the illnesses, two mother-newborn pairs and a newborn, were related to pregnancy. All of the patients are Hispanic. All patients in Maryland reported consuming soft or semi-soft Hispanic-style cheese and all shopped at different locations of the same food store. At this time, the CDC is identifying the store only as Chain A. Testing of cheese products collected from Chain A stores in Maryland and Virginia found the outbreak strain of bacteria.

The cheese is identified as Caujada en Terron (fresh cheese curd), produced by Roos Foods of Kenton, Delaware. That cheese was recalled on February 15, 2014, and consumer advisories and warnings about Roos cheese products were issued on February 19 and February 21, 2014. The cheese was repackaged in the Chain A store. Listeria monocytogenes was found in the cheese before it was repackaged. Pre-packaged cheese products at Chain A stores, by Roos Foods, have tested “preliminarily positive” for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Falafal King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling for Possible Listeria contamination

Falafel King Recalls Hummus and Wraps for Possible Listeria

February 20, 2014 by Linda Larsen 

Falafal King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products.
The Hatch Green Chile Hummus is in 10 ounce clear plastic containers with a black-rimmed lid. The UPC number is 822986-10305-2 printed on the back label, and sell by dates are 2/14/2014 through 3/16/2014 printed just above the back label. The Hatch Green Chile Wraps are individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap. The UPC number is 822986-70205-7 and a sticker printed with “Sell By” 02/28 through 02/27 (sic) on the back of the package. The products were sold in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nebraska.

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Falafel King Voluntarily Recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
Amnon Gilady
303-443-1346

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 20, 2014 - Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling 10 ounce containers of Hatch Green Chile Hummus and 8.5 ounce Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps were distributed to retail stores in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Nebraska.
The Hatch Green Chile Hummus comes in a 10 ounce clear plastic container with a black-rimmed lid, the UPC #822986-10305-2 printed on the back label and a “Sell By” date beginning 02/14/2014 through 03/16/2014 printed just above the back label where the UPC / bar code is located. The Hatch Green Chile Wraps are individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap, the UPC #822986-70205-7 printed on the front label and a sticker printed with “Sell By” 02/28 through 02/27 on the back of the package.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with our product.
The recall was the result of notification by the supplier of fresh green chili that there was a potential for the Listeria organism in the Bueno Foods roasted fresh green chili used in the Hatch Green Chile Hummus and the Hatch Green Chile Wraps. The Falafel King recall was a completely voluntary decision in order to protect the consumers. Falafel King immediately changed its supplier of fresh roasted green chili and now heats the chili to at least 165º F then cools it before adding it to the Hatch Green Chile Hummus and the Hatch Green Chile Wraps.
Consumers who have purchased Hatch Green Chile Hummus or Hatch Green Chile Wraps with the “Sell By” dates noted in this recall are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Falafel King Corporate Office at 303-443-1346 Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. MST.

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