CFIA Ends Cardinal Meat Specialists E. coli 0157:H7 Investigation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ended its investigation into the E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria found in burgers produced at Cardinal Meat Specialists Limited. The burgers were recalled...
View ArticleLargest Multi-State Food Poisoning Outbreaks Of 2012: #5
A Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold at Hannaford and other grocery stores was the fifth largest multi-state food poisoning outbreak of 2012, based...
View ArticleFood Safety Authority of Ireland Finds Horse Meat in Beef Burger Products
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has found horse DNA in some beef burger, beef meal, and salami products available for sale in that country. This raises concerns about traceability of...
View ArticleSalmonella Typhimurium Ground Beef Outbreak Grows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its investigation into the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to ground beef sold at Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods. So far, 18...
View ArticleIn Canada, Safeway Frozen Beef Burgers Recalled for E. coli 0157:H7
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are recalling The Gourmet Meat Shoppe and The Butcher’s Cut brands of frozen beef burgers because they may be contaminated with E....
View ArticleE. coli Outbreak From Frozen Beef Burgers in Canada Grows
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released more information about the E. coli 015:H7 outbreak in Canada linked to frozen beef burgers. The Gourmet Meat Shoppe and Butcher’s Cut burgers...
View ArticleOIG Audit Finds Beef Not Adequately Tested for E. coli
The Office of Inspector General of the USDA recently reviewed FSIS testing of boxed beef that is processed into ground beef or mechanically-tenderized steaks to see if the processes are adequate and...
View ArticleCSPI Releases List of Risky Meat
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a list of meat and poultry products that have the greatest risk of causing foodborne illness outbreaks. They studied 12 years of outbreaks...
View ArticleNational Beef Packing Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. Coli 0157:H7
National Beef Packing Company of Liberal, Kansas is recalling about 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discovered through routine...
View ArticleNational Beef Ground Beef Recalled for E. coli O157:H7 Sold in 12 States
We have more information about the recall of 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products made by National Beef Packing for E. coli O157:H7. The beef was sold in Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois,...
View ArticleE. coli Recall: Retail List for National Beef Packing Ground Beef
The ground beef produced by National Beef Packing, which was recalled for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, has been updated with the retail list. This is the list of stores which may have...
View ArticleNational Beef Packing Company Recalling Ground Beef for Possible E. coli O157:H7
National Beef Packing Company of Kansas is recalling about 50,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. All the products bear the establishment number “EST....
View ArticleGround Beef Recalled for Foreign Materials
Central Valley Meat Company is recalling 58,240 pounds of ground beef that may contain small pieces of plastic. The products are 40 pound cases containing 10 pound chubs of “Fine Ground Beef”. The...
View ArticleCentral Valley Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef for Foreign Materials
Even with the government shutdown, the USDA is still announcing recalls. But you can’t look for them at the USDA web site; you have to have signed up for notices before the shutdown took place. You can...
View ArticleIn Canada, Kirkland Ground Beef Recalled for E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada are recalling Kirkland Signature ground beef because it may be contaminated with “pathogenic” E. coli. The recall does not...
View ArticleIn Canada, Ground Beef Recalled for E. coli O157:H7
Groupe Colabor Inc. is recalling ground beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The beef was distributed to hotels, restaurants, institutions, and daycare facilities in Quebec. The...
View ArticleSalmonella Ground Beef Outbreak Highlighted Raw Meat Risks
A year ago this weekend, Michigan health officials announced a Salmonella outbreak that would eventually grow to include 22 cases in six states. Among those sickened were diners at at a restaurant in...
View ArticleIn Canada, Your Fresh Market Brand Ground Beef Recalled for E.coli
Your Fresh Market brand ground beef is being recalled in Canada for E. coli. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had been reported, but...
View ArticleSalmonella Outbreak in 2013 Linked to Jouni Ground Beef
A Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in 2013 was linked to ground beef produced by Jouni Meats and sold at Gab Halal Foods. At least 22 people in 6 states were sickened in this outbreak. Half of all ill...
View ArticleJack & Pat’s Ground Beef Products Recalled for E. coli O157:H7
The USDA and Skyline Provisions of Illinois are recalling 1,029 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption...
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