Meat inspection

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Hepatitis A infections linked to frozen mangoes

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Health Canada, Health, Government of Canada, Articles, Agriculture in Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Meat inspection, Public Health Agency of Canada, Hepatitis, Food safety

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Hepatitis A infections occurring in Qubec and Nova Scotia.

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  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Hepatitis A infections occurring in Qubec and Nova Scotia.
  • Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to frozen mangoes has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak.
  • Leftover frozen mangoes were collected from the homes of ill individuals and tested positive for Hepatitis A.
  • The CFIA has issued a food recall warning for various frozen mangoes sold under various brands.

UPDATE: TYSON FOODS INC. RECALLS READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Meat industry, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Listeria, Food safety, Tyson Foods, Adulterated food

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2021 Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 3, 2021 Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo.
  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.

TYSON FOODS INC. RECALLS READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Food and drink, Food safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Food industry, Listeria

establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 lbs pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 lbs pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021.
  • Working in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, FSIS determined there is evidence linking the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses to precooked chicken produced at Tyson Foods Inc.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.

FSIS Recall 023-2021 – Tyson Foods Ready to Eat Chicken Listeria Outbreak

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Sunday, July 4, 2021
Food and drink, Food safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Food industry, Listeria

establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • Working in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, FSIS determined there is evidence linking the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses to precooked chicken produced at Tyson Foods Inc.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.
  • Members of the media who have questions regarding the recall can contact Derek Burleson, Communications Manager, Tyson Foods, at (479) 290-6466 or [email protected] .

2021 Recipient of the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s Industry Leadership Award

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Veterinary medicine, Health sciences, Food and drink, Veterinary drugs, Food politics, Animal diseases, Agriculture in Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Meat inspection, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary biologic, Veterinarian

GUELPH, Ontario, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), was presented with the Canadian Animal Health Institutes (CAHI) Industry Leadership Award at its Annual General Meeting on June 10th, 2021.

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  • GUELPH, Ontario, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), was presented with the Canadian Animal Health Institutes (CAHI) Industry Leadership Award at its Annual General Meeting on June 10th, 2021.
  • This award recognizes key contributors to animal health in Canada who work tirelessly to enhance the health of our pets and livestock.
  • CAHI is pleased to award Mary Jane with its Industry Leadership award as her commitment to animal health is undeniable.
  • The Animal Health Directorate at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency addresses a diverse portfolio of responsibilities related to terrestrial and aquatic animal health, animal pathogens, livestock feed, veterinary biologics.

LEGACY FOOD COMPANY, INC. RECALLS BEEF JERKY PRODUCTS DUE TO MISBRANDING AND AN UNDECLARED INGREDIENT

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Beef, Food safety, Jerky, Geography of California, Rancho Cucamonga, California

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 Legacy Food Company, Inc., a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 Legacy Food Company, Inc., a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The beef jerky items were produced on various dates from July 20, 2020 through May 14, 2021.
  • The following products are subject to recall:
    The 10-lb products subject to recall bear establishment number Est.
  • Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Tony Kan, President/CEO, Legacy Food Company, at (909) 244-0865.

FSIS Recall 018-2021 - Undeclared Allergen

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Heinz, Soup, Minestrone

The product contains milk and eggs, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.\nThe frozen soup product was produced on October 7, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The product contains milk and eggs, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.\nThe frozen soup product was produced on October 7, 2020.
  • tubs containing \xe2\x80\x9cChef Francisco Minestrone Condensed Soup\xe2\x80\x9d with a \xe2\x80\x9cChef Francisco Vegetable Beef and Barley Condensed Soup\xe2\x80\x9d label with lot code LD28120FT1 represented on the label.
  • The product was distributed in 16-lb cases labeled as \xe2\x80\x9cChef Francisco Minestrone Condensed Soup\xe2\x80\x9d with lot code LD28120FT1.\nThe product subject to recall bears establishment number \xe2\x80\x9cEST.
  • When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls .\nMembers of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lynne Galia, Corporate Affairs Specialist, Kraft Heinz Foods Company, at [email protected] .

FSIS Recall 017-2021 - Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Bellisio Foods, Spaghetti, Food safety

b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 \xe2\x80\x93 Bellisio Foods, Inc., a Jackson, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 3,927 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) spaghetti with meat sauce product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 \xe2\x80\x93 Bellisio Foods, Inc., a Jackson, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 3,927 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) spaghetti with meat sauce product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.\nThe frozen, NRTE spaghetti with meat sauce items were produced April 22, 2021.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number \xe2\x80\x9cEST.
  • When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls .\nConsumers with questions about the recall can contact Krista Cummings, Consumer Affairs, Bellisio Foods, Inc., at (800) 446-5469 or email [email protected].

Importing dogs to Canada: Government introduces new import rules for commercial dogs less than 8 months old

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Agriculture in Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, Meat inspection, Kennel club, Canadian Kennel Club, Regulatory compliance, Breeder, The Kennel Club, Food and drink, Government, Organizations

They provide additional tools for the CFIA to take appropriate actions against non-compliance.

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  • They provide additional tools for the CFIA to take appropriate actions against non-compliance.
  • The new rules raise the bar on preventing potential animal abuses and make it clear that they will not be tolerated.
  • "\n"The Canadian Kennel Club appreciates the steps that the CFIA has taken regarding dog imports.
  • We are pleased to work with CFIA to encourage Canadians to make informed choices about responsible dog ownership and to promote the benefits of buying a purebred dog from an accountable Canadian breeder.

FSIS Recall 014-2021 - Ineligible Import

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Meat inspection, Food safety

The products were imported from the People\xe2\x80\x99s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export processed Siluriformes products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.\nThe following products are subject to recall, regardless of the product date:\nRefer to the label link here for additional product information.

Key Points: 
  • The products were imported from the People\xe2\x80\x99s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export processed Siluriformes products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.\nThe following products are subject to recall, regardless of the product date:\nRefer to the label link here for additional product information.
  • The products do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection.
  • These items were shipped to retail and wholesale locations nationwide.\nThe problem was discovered during a routine FSIS surveillance activity of imported products.
  • China is eligible to import raw Siluriformes products into the United States, but not processed or RTE Siluriformes products.\nThere have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.