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J&J Distributing recalls multiple products for potential contamination

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

March 2, 2021

St. Paul-based J&J Distributing has recalled multiple products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

El Abuelito Cheese recalls Queso Fresco, Quesillo and Requeson products

CDC reports 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states

March 2, 2021

El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., has recalled all Queso Fresco (Fresh, soft cheese), Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) and Requeson (Ricotta) products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Dry Processing Technology

Cone Table Elite (CTE) bulk bag fillers

February 9, 2021

The CTE bulk bag filler has a patented coned densification table for bag stability and can be customized to integrate foil or plastic bag liners, which—following a nitrogen purge and heat-sealing process—can extend stored product life.

FSMA Violations 2020

FDA updates data on food facility inspection violations for FY2020

FSVP development tops the list with a 51% surge over FY2019 violations

Wayne Labs

February 5, 2021

The FDA released its annual Inspection Observation Data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, and once again the data shows an increase year-by-year since 2017 of violations on the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVPs).

How food and beverage processors can build a glass and brittle plastic program

Richard F. Stier

January 28, 2021

There are many different foreign materials that could and actually have ended up in foods. The most insidious of these and the one most feared is glass.

FDA, CFSAN offers News for Educators

January 21, 2021

News for Educators available from FDA, CFSAN

Lancaster Foods halts butternut squash production

FDA, company investigating possible health risk. No illnesses reported.

Sharon Spielman

January 20, 2021

Lancaster Foods LLC has temporarily halted production of its processed butternut squash items. This break in production follows a voluntary product recall of items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Lake Champlain Chocolates voluntary recall

Lake Champlain Chocolates issues voluntary recall on selected milk chocolate products

No adverse health effects have been reported

Sharon Spielman

January 20, 2021

Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) has issued a public alert and a voluntary recall on select LCC milk chocolate products from a determined best-by date range for potential foreign objects.

Midwestern Pet Foods expands recall of some dog and cat food

Illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with certain lots of products reported; no human illnesses reported

Sharon Spielman

January 13, 2021

Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., Evansville, Ind., has expanded its December 30, 2020, voluntary recall of certain dog and cat food products produced in its Chickasha, Okla., operations facility to include all dog and cat pet food products made with corn products, because those products may contain aflatoxin levels that exceed acceptable limits.

Limited Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kits recalled for undeclared egg allergens

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in association with the recall

Sharon Spielman

January 11, 2021

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has voluntarily recalled a limited number of cases of Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kits due to possible undeclared egg.