by Alli Howe | Aug 23, 2023 | Food Recall, News
Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of super sweet cut corn and mixed vegetables being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County. The manufacturer, Twin City Foods, is recalling Quick Frozen Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (or L. monocytogenes). To date there have been no confirmed cases of human illness associated with this product. This Food Safety Alert is being issued out of an abundance of caution due to the seriousness of the illness for pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Description of Recalled Products
- Frozen sweet corn and other mixed vegetables bagged with Kroger, Signature Select, and Food Lion branding.
- A more detailed description of the products that are subject to the recall can be found on the FDA website.
- These products are sold at grocery stores and convenience stores.
What Should Consumers Do
- Check your freezers. Listeria can survive at freezing temperatures.
- Throw them away or return them to where you bought them for a refund.
- If you have any questions, contact Twin City Foods at 360-629-5678 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5 pm EST).
Listeria Description and Treatment
- Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and/or convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. It can be an invasive infection that spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract.
- In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
- Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
- Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
Examples of Products
by Alli Howe | Aug 11, 2023 | Food Recall, News
Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of ice cream products being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County. The manufacturer, Real Kosher Ice Cream, is recalling soft serve ice cream and sorbet cups due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (or L. monocytogenes).
Description of Recalled Products
- Soft Serve on the Go Ice Cream Cups. Flavors: caramel, chocolate, Parve vanilla chocolate, peanut butter lite, razzle, sorbet strawberry mango, and vanilla.
- A more detailed description of the products that are subject to the recall can be found on the FDA website.
- They are sold at grocery stores and convenience stores. Real Kosher Ice Cream also distributes to long-term care facilities, schools, and camps.
What Should Consumers Do
- Check your freezers. Listeria can survive at freezing temperatures.
- Throw them away or return them to where you bought them for a refund.
- If you have any questions, contact the company at 845-668-4346 or info@softserveonthego.com (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5 pm EST).
Listeria Description and Treatment
- Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and/or convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. It can be an invasive infection that spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract.
- In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
- Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
- Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
by Alli Howe | May 26, 2022 | Food Recall, News
BACKGROUND
- J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. This recall has expanded and it’s been identified to be distributed in our area.
- Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Individuals infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses.
DESCRIPTION OF RECALLED PRODUCTS
The complete list of peanut butter products and product codes subject to recall can be found here.
WHAT CONSUMERS SHOULD DO
Mesa County residents are encouraged to check their pantries, cupboards, etc. and immediately dispose of any of the recalled products in their possession.
FURTHER QUESTIONS
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit the company website or call 800-828-9980, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.
by Alli Howe | Apr 28, 2022 | Food Recall, News
Contact: Alli Howe
Call/Text: 970-697-4611
Email: healthinfo@mesacounty.us
FOOD SAFETY ALERT: GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI CONTAMINATION
Background
- Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of ground beef products being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County.
- The manufacturer, Lakeside Refrigerated Services, is recalling more than 120-thousand pounds of ground beef products shipped to retail locations nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli O103.
- E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick.
- The specific type found in these products, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli known as O103, can cause serious illness.
- There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
- Most people show symptoms 3-4 days after being infected with E. coli O103. Common symptoms are diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe.
Description of Recalled Products
- The complete list of products and product codes for the beef products that are subject to recall can be found here.
- The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Labels for the ground beef products can be found here.
Examples of Labels
What Should Consumers Do
- USDA is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
- If you have any of the described products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them.
Further Questions
- Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Lakeside Refrigerated Services at 800-493-9042 or customercare@lakesiderefrigerated.com.
- Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
by Alli Howe | Nov 30, 2021 | Food Recall, News
BACKGROUND
- Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of food products being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County.
- If you have any of the below products, do not eat or drink them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Select powdered beverage products are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of very small pieces of metal or glass.
DESCRIPTION OF RECALLED PRODUCTS
- Powdered Beverages with “Best When Used By” dates between May 10, 2023 and November 1, 2023.
- Country Time Lemonade
- Tang
- Arizona Tea
- Kool- Aid
- View a complete list of recalled products here.
FURTHER QUESTIONS
- Consumers can contact the company (Kraft Heinz) from 9 am-6 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday- Friday at the below phone number to see if a product they purchased is part of the voluntary recall and to receive reimbursement: U.S. Consumer Relations at 1-855-713-9237
