FSIS

SALM PARTNERS, LLC, RECALLS JOHNSONVILLE POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY SAUSAGE PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Friday, March 8, 2024

vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.

Key Points: 
  • vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
  • There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products.

CJ FOODS MANUFACTURING BEAUMONT CORPORATION RECALLS TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN SOUP DUMPLINGS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.

Key Points: 
  • boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found hard plastic in Trader Joe’s steamed chicken soup dumplings.
  • Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation’s Consumer Experience Department at 800-544-6855.
  • Members of the media with questions can contact CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation's media relations team at 507-537-8550 or [email protected].

FSIS Commends Appointment of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer of USPHS

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Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) commends the appointment by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) commends the appointment by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer.
  • Dr. Robertson Hale is a Rear Admiral in the USPHS Commissioned Corps and serves as FSIS’ Chief Public Health Veterinarian and Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Public Health Science, positions that she will continue to hold.
  • In her new appointment as Chief Veterinarian Officer of the USPHS, Dr. Robertson Hale will provide expert guidance to the Office of the Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on matters related to veterinary recruitment, assignment, deployment, retention and career development.
  • Robertson Hale’s appointment as Chief Veterinarian Officer by the U.S.

FSIS ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR NURTURE LIFE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN MEAL PRODUCT DUE TO MISBRANDING AND AN UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Nurture Life’s Chicken Parm with Super Veggie Spaghetti meal products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Nurture Life’s Chicken Parm with Super Veggie Spaghetti meal products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
  • FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to egg are aware that this product should not be consumed.
  • The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]:
    5.9-oz.
  • Consumers with questions about this public health alert can contact Jennifer Chow, Co-Founder, Nurture Life, Inc., at 312-517-1888 or email at [email protected].

FSIS RECALL RELEASE 006-2024 SALMONELLA

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella.

Key Points: 
  • FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella.
  • FSIS collected unopened RTE Coppa product as part of the investigation, which tested positive for Salmonella, but that product was not released into commerce.
  • The company conducted a recall of charcuterie products on January 3, 2024 , related to possible Salmonella contamination and FSIS issued a public health alert on January 18, 2024 , related to additional charcuterie products.
  • 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.

FSIS Public Health Alert - Listeria monocytogenes

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Friday, February 9, 2024

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.

Key Points: 
  • FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.
  • As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert.
  • The following products subject to the public health alert are [ view labels ]:
    10.53-oz.
  • The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that they used FDA-regulated cotija cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes to produce burrito products.

FSIS Public Health Alert 02072024 - FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken pilaf product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically rocks.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken pilaf product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically rocks.
  • FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.
  • The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]:
    14-oz.
  • Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can call the producing establishment, Mama Vicky’s, at 818-583-0003.

FSIS Highlights 2023 Accomplishments in Protecting Public Health and Strengthening the Food Supply Chain

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.
  • The goal was to increase access to regulatory information and best practices to maintain and enhance food safety and strengthen the food supply chain.
  • In partnership with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, FSIS incorporated culturally appropriate food safety information in boxes delivered through the Food Distribution Program in Tribal communities.
  • FSIS protected public health by conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of 161 million head of livestock and 9.8 billion poultry carcasses.

DON'T LET DELIVERY AND TAKEOUT FOODS FUMBLE YOUR SUPER BOWL

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Monday, January 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2024 — Safely serving friends and family during the big game is a win for everyone; don’t fumble it this Super Bowl Sunday.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2024 — Safely serving friends and family during the big game is a win for everyone; don’t fumble it this Super Bowl Sunday.
  • February 11 kicks off Super Bowl LVIII, and football fans will be huddling up to watch the big game while enjoying their favorite foods.
  • Perishable foods that have been sitting out at room temperature must be eaten within two hours after being cooked.
  • If you want to enjoy the big game and serve food longer than two hours, keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.

FSIS Public Health Alert 01182024-02 - POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Label images can be found in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Food Safety Alert .

Key Points: 
  • Label images can be found in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Food Safety Alert .
  • FSIS has been working with the CDC and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of 47 Salmonella I 4:i:- illnesses in 22 states with onset dates ranging from November 20, 2023, through January 1, 2024.
  • Media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Marco Lastrico, Public Relations, Busseto Foods, at 917-634-1685 or [email protected] .
  • Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact the Busseto Recall Hotline at 866-552-4916.