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East Coast Foods Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated FishDate: 12/28/2006
Reason: Uneviscerated Fish
Distribution: Nationwide.
Contact: East Coast Foods Inc., 2723 W. 15th St. Brooklyn, N.Y., 11224, is recalling 48 cans of Kaija brand uneviscerated Herring in Special Brine. The uneviscerated fish was discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis. The recalled Kaija brand uneviscerated Herring in Special Brine in an uncoded 1300g metal can with Cyrillic but no English labeling, was sold nationwide. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have Kaija brand uneviscerated Herring in Special Brine are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions should contact the company at (718) 372-1113 Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milkrun the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Distribution: retail stores in Mississippi, Kentucky, and Alabama Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Hope Food Supply's seafood products could harbor pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: It may be contaminated with E. coli. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: recalling approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Distribution: northern California Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems Distribution: Philadelphia, TN and a Winery in Portland, TN Date: 7/15/2008 Reason: Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Distribution: Landover, MD -- Giant Food |
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