Check Your Kitchen – 8/20 Week in Recalls

Posted in Outbreaks & Recalls on August 24, 2018

MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods.  Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls.  Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if someone sensitive to the product consumes it.  Other recalls are issued due to contamination with harmful material or other health risk.  Check back often and evaluate your fridge, pantry, and shopping list to make sure you can identify which foods to avoid.

This week’s recalls include:

Lipari Foods, LLC Recalls Turkey and Cheese Wedge Sandwiches Due to Potential Health Hazard

Lipari Foods, LLC issued a recall for their Premo Brand turkey and cheese wedge sandwiches produced by their sister company JLM on August 22, 2018 due to the potential health risk, Listeria monocytogenes.  Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful organism that can cause illness in anyone, though the very young, the very old, and those with a compromised immune system are at a higher risk for more serious and even fatal infection.  Symptoms often include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  Pregnant women are at risk for miscarriage and stillbirths.

The recall was initiated after sister company JLM notified Lipari Foods of additional positive samples following a previous US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation and recall.  JLM and the FDA are working closely to understand the cause of the contamination and recalling any potentially affected product out of abundance of caution.

Affected products were produced on August 8, 2018 and distributed to food service and retail stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.  See chart below for specific product information.

No illness has been reported in connection with this recall.  Consumers who have purchased recalled products should not consume them.

King Bio Recalls Kids and Infant Products Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

King Bio issued a recall for several of their kids and infant products on August 22, 2018 due to potential microbial contamination.  “Administration or use of drug product with microbial contamination, could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention, and could result in infections that could be life-threatening to certain individuals.

A recall was initiated when a small percentage of products produced between 8/1/2017 and 4/2018 tested positive for microbial contamination. The product was distributed nationwide to distributors and retail stores from August 2017 to July 2018.  See chart below for affected lots.

There has been no report of illness related to this recall.  Consumers/distributor/retailers with the affected lots should discontinue use/distribution immediately.  Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they experience any problems that could be related to taking or using the affected product.

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC Recalls Meatloaf Products Due to Undeclared Allergen

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC of Kent, Washington issued a recall for approximately 62 pounds of ready-to-eat meatloaf products on August 21, 2018 due to the undeclared allergen, fish (anchovies) and milk.  Those who are have a severe sensitivity or allergy to anchovies and/or milk risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the product is consumed.

The recall was initiated after a Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC employee conducted an inventory check and discovered the mislabeling of two of their products: Turkey Meatloaf with Kale was labeled as Homestyle Meatloaf.

The affected product was produced on August 19, 2018 and was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.  The product can be identified as coming in 16 oz clear containers labeled with “Homestyle Meatloaf and bears the establishment number EST. 34834.  See chart below for specific product information.

There have been no reports of illness or injury connected to this recall.

Radagast Pet Food, Inc Recalls Raw Cat Food Due to Potential Health Hazard

Radagast Pet Food, Inc of Portland, Oregon issued a recall for an additional quantity of all varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19 on August 21, 2018 due to the potential health hazard, Listeria monocytogenes. 

Listeria monocytogenes can be harmful to animals.  Short-term symptoms of Listeria infection include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscular or respiratory signs, and anorexia.  The Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can shed through the animal’s feces and onto coats and into the home environment and serve as a source of infection to humans and other animals in the home.  Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed the recalled product and presents these symptoms.

Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful organism that can cause illness in any human, though the very young, the very old, and those with a compromised immune system are at a higher risk for more serious and even fatal infection.  Symptoms often include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  Pregnant women are at risk for miscarriage and stillbirths.

The recall is extended to all varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19.  See chart below for specific product information.  The company has identified the source of potential contamination in the facility and taking proactive measure to eradicate the source.

No pet or human illness has been reported in connection with this outbreak at this time.  Consumers are urged to return containers to the place of purchase for a full refund and follow the “Safe Handling Instructions” on each container with includes always washing hands thoroughly after handling the product.

This Week’s Affected Products