Don't have any new ones at the moment but I decided to make a separate thread devoted to them so I wouldn't have the area cluttered up with them all over the place. Feel free to post any you find here too... :)
NewsEmergency.com
Breaking Health: E. coli warning Prompts Massive Frozen Pizza Recall
414,000 Cases Affected
Health Risk: High
Public health officials are urging consumers to throw away any Totino's or Jeno's brand frozen pizzas that contain pepperoni in the wake of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.
"We took action on that basis as a precaution, because of the possibility that a link might exist," said General Mills spokesman Tom Forsythe.
The company is asking people to throw away any pizza that they may have purchased that is being recalled.
The manufacturer, General Mills, has recalled all frozen pepperoni pizzas produced at their Wellston, Ohio, plant. More than 120 million of these pizzas have been distributed since the beginning of July.
Public health investigators in Tennessee and elsewhere have linked a growing number of people infected with E. coli O157:H7 to pizzas produced at the Ohio plant. The investigation is ongoing, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies are working with General Mills to identify the source of the problem.
To date, at least 21 lab-confirmed cases have been identified in 10 states -- Tennessee, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota. At least 10 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
"If you have any of these pizzas in your freezer, we recommend you throw them out," said William E. Keene, Ph.D., M.P.H., senior communicable disease epidemiologist at the Oregon Department of Human Services Public Health Division. "No cases have been reported in Oregon or other Western states, but this is a national recall. We don't want anyone to risk serious illness."
The specific products covered by the recall are as follows:
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Pepperoni, 10.2 oz.
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Classic Pepperoni, 10.2 oz.
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Pepperoni Trio, 10.2 oz.
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Three Meat Sausage, Canadian Style Bacon & Pepperoni, 10.5 oz.
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Combination Sausage & Pepperoni, 10.7 oz.
*Totino's Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Supreme Sausage & Pepperoni with Green Peppers & Onions, 10.9 oz.
*Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Pizza, Pepperoni, 6.8 oz.
*Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Pizza, Combination Sausage and Pepperoni, 7.0 oz.
*Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Pizza, Supreme Sausage and Pepperoni With Green Peppers and Onion, 7.2 oz.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=265&z=1
Soooooo weird cuz I was craving a Totino's and planned on going to get a couple at the grocery until I watched CNN this am.
It's really scary that you can't even depend on your food being safe anymore ......... :rant:
I just had one of those damn pizzas a couple of days ago. :mad: :mad: :mad:
What's the deal anyway?? They're telling people to throw them away, they ought to refund peoples money. Most companies do. It's kind of like...... hurry up and throw those away, so you cant prove you had them. What a crock of shit. :icon_evil: Usually, they tell you to return them to the store you bought them at, and they will refund your money. Maybe it's just me, but I think it's a shady way to handle it. :no:
Almost 3 days now, and no sign of E-coli. I think I may be in the clear. ;D
Quote from: Dexter Morgan on November 02, 2007, 10:20:38 PM
What's the deal anyway?? They're telling people to throw them away, they ought to refund peoples money. Most companies do. It's kind of like...... hurry up and throw those away, so you cant prove you had them. What a crock of shit. :icon_evil: Usually, they tell you to return them to the store you bought them at, and they will refund your money. Maybe it's just me, but I think it's a shady way to handle it. :no:
I think if I had any I'd at least try to take them back rather than toss them.
I think you might just have lucked out Locutus
Well, when you consider that those nasty pizzas only cost about a buck a piece, I'd rather toss them then tote the e-coli infested disc around with me, you know?
But hey, that's just me ...........
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2007, 12:11:56 AM
Almost 3 days now, and no sign of E-coli. I think I may be in the clear. ;D
I sure hope so. :yes: Stuff like that scares the sh*it out of me. :spooked:
Quote from: tallulahdahling on November 03, 2007, 09:58:08 AM
Well, when you consider that those nasty pizzas only cost about a buck a piece, I'd rather toss them then tote the e-coli infested disc around with me, you know?
But hey, that's just me ...........
E-coli infested disc :rotfl: :rotfl: You crack me up!!!! :yes: You've got a good point about hauling it around.. :biggrin:
Just heard something on the news about some hamburger being recalled. I'll check around later to see what I can find. I'm getting ready to take a shower right now 'cause we've got company coming....
Quote from: me on November 03, 2007, 02:05:24 AM
I think if I had any I'd at least try to take them back rather than toss them.
I think you might just have lucked out Locutus
I think I did luck out. For the record, I got them on sale 4 for $5. 3 of them were consumed, by me and my nephews, and I tossed the last one. :mad:
Quote from: me on November 03, 2007, 04:38:30 PM
Just heard something on the news about some hamburger being recalled. I'll check around later to see what I can find. I'm getting ready to take a shower right now 'cause we've got company coming....
Here's a blurb about it:
WASHINGTON -- The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions' plant in Wyalusing, Pa. and distributed to retailers across the country. They include Giant, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Wegmans and Weis.
Cargill learned the meat may be contaminated after the Agriculture Department found a problem with a sample of the beef produced on Oct. 8, the company said. The bacteria is E. coli 0157:H7.
We don't have any of the mentioned stores here in Florida.
New IRS Email Phishing Scam offers Refund
Updated Nov. 2007 - In a variation, an e-mail scam claims to come from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a genuine and independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers with unresolved tax problems). The e-mail says that the recipient is eligible for a tax refund and directs the recipient to click on a link that leads to a fake IRS Web site. The IRS recommends that recipients do not click on links in, or open any attachments to, e-mails they receive that are unsolicited or that come from unknown sources.
Suspicious e-Mail/Phishing
Phishing (as in "fishing for information" and "hooking" victims) is a scam where Internet fraudsters send e-mail messages to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal and financial information that can be used to steal the victims? identity.
Current scams include phony e-mails which claim to come from the IRS and which lure the victims into the scam by telling them that they are due a tax refund.
You Can Help Shut Down Phishing Schemes
The good news is that you can help shut down these schemes and prevent others from being victimized. If you receive a suspicious e-mail that claims to come from the IRS, you can relay that e-mail to a new IRS mailbox, phishing@irs.gov.
Follow instructions in the link below for sending the bogus e-mail to ensure that it retains critical elements found in the original e-mail. The IRS can use the information, URLs and links in the suspicious e-mails you send to trace the hosting Web site and alert authorities to help shut down the fraudulent sites. Unfortunately, due to the expected volume, the IRS will not be able to acknowledge receipt or respond to you.
Actual Phishing Email
(appears to be from Internal Revenue Service)
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=274&z=1
This one is scary...
Have I mentioned I hate the IRS? :mad:
Quote from: me on November 19, 2007, 02:11:34 PM
New IRS Email Phishing Scam offers Refund
Updated Nov. 2007 - In a variation, an e-mail scam claims to come from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a genuine and independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers with unresolved tax problems). The e-mail says that the recipient is eligible for a tax refund and directs the recipient to click on a link that leads to a fake IRS Web site. The IRS recommends that recipients do not click on links in, or open any attachments to, e-mails they receive that are unsolicited or that come from unknown sources.
Suspicious e-Mail/Phishing
Phishing (as in "fishing for information" and "hooking" victims) is a scam where Internet fraudsters send e-mail messages to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal and financial information that can be used to steal the victims? identity.
Current scams include phony e-mails which claim to come from the IRS and which lure the victims into the scam by telling them that they are due a tax refund.
You Can Help Shut Down Phishing Schemes
The good news is that you can help shut down these schemes and prevent others from being victimized. If you receive a suspicious e-mail that claims to come from the IRS, you can relay that e-mail to a new IRS mailbox, phishing@irs.gov.
Follow instructions in the link below for sending the bogus e-mail to ensure that it retains critical elements found in the original e-mail. The IRS can use the information, URLs and links in the suspicious e-mails you send to trace the hosting Web site and alert authorities to help shut down the fraudulent sites. Unfortunately, due to the expected volume, the IRS will not be able to acknowledge receipt or respond to you.
Actual Phishing Email
(appears to be from Internal Revenue Service)
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=274&z=1
This one is scary...
Jesum Crow!!! :spooked: What's next? :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 19, 2007, 03:16:33 PM
Have I mentioned I hate the IRS? :mad:
Me too my friend. :yes: They suck. :icon_twisted:
Here's some information on a ground beef recall that just came out.
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) -- A company voluntarily recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef products after two people were sickened, possibly by the E. coli bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday.
The recalled ground beef products were distributed in seven states.
The beef products by American Foods Group include coarse and fine ground beef chuck, sirloin and chop beef. They were distributed to retailers and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/25/beef.recall.ap/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/25/beef.recall.ap/index.html)
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=healthNews&storyid=2008-01-19T033650Z_01_N18356424_RTRUKOC_0_US-FDA-RECALL-BEANS.xml (http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=healthNews&storyid=2008-01-19T033650Z_01_N18356424_RTRUKOC_0_US-FDA-RECALL-BEANS.xml)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Era Canning Co is expanding a recall of canned green beans and garbanzo beans because of potential botulism contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The FDA said the beans might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition.
The affected cans are large institutional-sized containers, weighing approximately six and a half pounds, the FDA said.
"To date, no illnesses have been reported to the FDA; however, consumers should not consume these products, even if they appear to be normal," the agency said in a statement.
New Era distributed the beans nationwide over the last five years.
The cans and contents should be thrown away carefully, as even tiny amounts of the C. botulinum toxin can cause serious illness, the FDA said.
Michigan-based New Era made the recall voluntarily in the interest of public health, the agency said.
What next? If I read correctly some of the cans date back to 5 years?? Five years? Jesum Crow!!! That's scary. :spooked:
I predict that we are going to see a resurrection of the 70's Co-Op system. A place where you know your food is safe to buy and eat.
It's just getting too crazy out there. If I had kids, I would be a freak about feeding them these days!
Quote from: tallulahdahling on January 20, 2008, 05:35:49 PM
I predict that we are going to see a resurrection of the 70's Co-Op system. A place where you know your food is safe to buy and eat.
It's just getting too crazy out there. If I had kids, I would be a freak about feeding them these days!
When the pet food recall went down, I almost lost my mind. :spooked: I'm not kidding, everytime I fed them, I wondered if it would make them sick, or kill them. :spooked: It was a horrible time. Many sleepless nights, and endless hours on the internet checking for new recalls, and doing research. :no:
6:45 p.m.: UPDATE: Tri-bean deli salad pulled at Pay Less, Kroger stores
List of recalled products included
The Herald Bulletin
New Era Canning Co. in New Era, Mich., has expanded its canned food recall because of potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination to include all canned green beans and garbanzo beans distributed by the company nationwide over the last five years.
The affected cans are large, institutional-sized containers weighing about 6.5 pounds. Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin made by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.
Due to this recall, Inter-American Products, a division of The Kroger Co., Wednesday announced a voluntary recall on all codes of Deli Chef Tri-Bean Salad sold from store deli counters.
Pay Less stores in Anderson are affected. Mike Chase, spokesman at Pay Less in Applewood Centre, confirmed that the product had been removed but deferred further inquiries to John Elliott, Kroger's public affairs manager in Indianapolis.
Elliott said the recall affected all Kroger-owned stores in Indiana.
The green beans in the Tri-Bean Salad were processed by the New Era Canning Co. He said consumers should not consume this product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. No illnesses had been reported.
"People who have any of these products or any food made with these products should throw them away immediately," said Lynae Granzow, enteric epidemiologist at the Indiana State Department of Health. "The toxin is so potent that any exposure to it could cause botulism. People can become sick if the toxin gets on their hands or their face, so I recommend consumers do not even open the cans. "
The FDA says consumers should place recalled products in two plastic bags tightly sealed before placing in a non-recyclable trash receptacle outside of the home. If cans are swollen, bulging or leaking, gloves and eye protection are recommended before double-bagging and disposing of the cans. Health officials recommend thoroughly washing both hands for at least two minutes after carefully removing and disposing the gloves.
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_023114510.html
This is scary!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1714158,00.html?xid=rss-topstories (http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1714158,00.html?xid=rss-topstories)
USDA: Nation's Largest Beef Recall
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 By AP/GREG RISLING
Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.
The federal agency said the recall will affect beef products dating to Feb. 1, 2006, that came from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., which supplies meat to the federal school lunch program and to some major fast-food chains.
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said his department has evidence that Westland did not routinely contact its veterinarian when cattle became non-ambulatory after passing inspection, violating health regulations.
"Because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection, Food Safety and Inspection Service has determined them to be unfit for human food and the company is conducting a recall," Schafer said in a statement.
Federal officials suspended operations at Westland/Hallmark after an undercover video surfaced showing crippled and sick animals being shoved with forklifts.
Two former employees were charged Friday with animal cruelty. No charges have been filed against Westland, but an investigation by federal authorities continues.
Officials estimate that about 37 million pounds of the recalled beef went to school programs, but they believe most of the meat probably has already been eaten. There have been no reported illnesses linked to the beef at any of the schools.
"We don't know how much product is out there right now. We don't think there is a health hazard, but we do have to take this action," said Dr. Dick Raymond, USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety.
Federal regulations call for keeping downed cattle out of the food supply because they may pose a higher risk of contamination from E. coli, salmonella or mad cow disease because they typically wallow in feces and their immune systems are often weak.
About 150 school districts around the nation have stopped using ground beef from Hallmark Meat Packing Co., which is associated with Westland.
QuoteThe U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a Southern California slaughterhouse that is being investigated for mistreating cattle.
Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.
:spooked:
A bit of an update (http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa080217_wz_beefrecall.d435ed.html)
I was just coming here to post this. This is just crazy!
Yep. The largest beef recall in history.
I don't know how people can work in these places and not report things like that.
A vegan lifestyle isn't sounding so bad at the moment :rolleyes:
The only thing is sometimes you get contaminated veggies too. Remember the lettuce and spinach scare a few months back?
I read today where the majority of the beef involved in this latest recall has most likely been consumed. :spooked:
QuoteLOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- More than a third of the 143 million pounds of California beef recalled last week went to school lunch programs, with at least 20 million pounds consumed, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday.
About 50 million pounds of the meat went to schools, said Eric Steiner, deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service's special nutrition programs.
Of that amount, about 20 million pounds have been eaten, 15 million pounds are on hold at storage facilities and 15 million pounds are still being traced, he said.
Officials said, however, that they still weren't able to provide the names of all the places the meat wound up.
"Sitting here today, I cannot tell you how many locations the product has gone to," said Dr. Kenneth Peterson, of the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. "Our focus is identifying the locations and making sure the product is under control."
The USDA shut down Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. and issued the nation's largest beef recall after the Humane Society of the United States released undercover video of workers kicking and shoving sick and crippled cows and forcing them to stand with electric prods, forklifts and water hoses.
The plant produces about a fifth of all the meat in the federal school lunch programs, said Bill Sessions, associate deputy administrator for livestock and seed Programs with USDA's agriculture marketing service.
:spooked:
(http://sandiego.cox.net/cci/apimages/ap-image-9b5e475d-3770-4518-9f1d-d5e5340eb8de.jpg)
This police booking photo released by Chino, Calif., Police department Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, shows meatpacking worker Daniel Navarro after being arrested Saturday and charged with animal cruelty in a case that led to the nation's largest-ever beef recall. Navarro, 49, who had worked as a pen manager at the Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., was fired after the Humane Society of the United States released undercover video showing crippled and sick animals at the slaughterhouse being shoved with forklifts.
As if nobody at the plant knew it was happening until the video was released.
He's just a sin eater for the rest of the people there.
Taking the place off the hook (no pun intended).
NewsEmergency.com
FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
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The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes.
FDA recommends that consumers not eat raw red Roma, raw red plum, raw red round tomatoes, or products that contain these types of raw red tomatoes unless the tomatoes are from the sources listed below. If unsure of where tomatoes are grown or harvested, consumers are encouraged to contact the store where the tomato purchase was made. Consumers should continue to eat cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, or tomatoes grown at home.
On June 5, using traceback and other distribution pattern information, FDA published a list of states, territories, and countries where tomatoes are grown and harvested which have not been associated with this outbreak.
This updated list includes: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Israel, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico.
This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
FDA's recommendation does not apply to the following tomatoes from any source: cherry, grape, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached.
FDA recommends that retailers, restaurateurs, and food service operators not offer for sale and service raw red Roma, raw red plum, and raw red round tomatoes unless they are from the sources listed above. Cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, may continue to be offered from any source.
Since mid April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul nationwide, including at least 23 hospitalizations. States reporting illnesses linked to the outbreak include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Salmonella Saintpaul is an uncommon type of Salmonella.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses. Consumers who have recently eaten raw tomatoes or foods containing raw tomatoes and are experiencing any of these symptoms should contact their health care provider. All Salmonella infections should be reported to state or local health authorities.
FDA recognizes that the source of the contaminated tomatoes may be limited to a single grower or packer or tomatoes from a specific geographic area. FDA also recognizes that there are many tomato crops across the country and in foreign countries that will be ready for harvest or will become ready in the coming months. In order to ensure that consumers can continue to enjoy tomatoes that are safe to eat, FDA is working diligently with the states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Indian Health Service, and various food industry trade associations to quickly determine the source of the tomatoes associated with the outbreak.
FDA is taking these actions while the agency continues to investigate this outbreak with state and federal partners. Such actions are a key component of FDA?s Food Protection Plan a scientific and risk-based approach to strengthen and protect the nation?s food supply.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=302&z=1
Quote from: me on June 09, 2008, 09:06:02 AM
NewsEmergency.com
FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
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The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes.
FDA recommends that consumers not eat raw red Roma, raw red plum, raw red round tomatoes, or products that contain these types of raw red tomatoes unless the tomatoes are from the sources listed below. If unsure of where tomatoes are grown or harvested, consumers are encouraged to contact the store where the tomato purchase was made. Consumers should continue to eat cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, or tomatoes grown at home.
On June 5, using traceback and other distribution pattern information, FDA published a list of states, territories, and countries where tomatoes are grown and harvested which have not been associated with this outbreak.
This updated list includes: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Israel, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico.
This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
FDA's recommendation does not apply to the following tomatoes from any source: cherry, grape, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached.
FDA recommends that retailers, restaurateurs, and food service operators not offer for sale and service raw red Roma, raw red plum, and raw red round tomatoes unless they are from the sources listed above. Cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, may continue to be offered from any source.
Since mid April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul nationwide, including at least 23 hospitalizations. States reporting illnesses linked to the outbreak include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Salmonella Saintpaul is an uncommon type of Salmonella.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses. Consumers who have recently eaten raw tomatoes or foods containing raw tomatoes and are experiencing any of these symptoms should contact their health care provider. All Salmonella infections should be reported to state or local health authorities.
FDA recognizes that the source of the contaminated tomatoes may be limited to a single grower or packer or tomatoes from a specific geographic area. FDA also recognizes that there are many tomato crops across the country and in foreign countries that will be ready for harvest or will become ready in the coming months. In order to ensure that consumers can continue to enjoy tomatoes that are safe to eat, FDA is working diligently with the states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Indian Health Service, and various food industry trade associations to quickly determine the source of the tomatoes associated with the outbreak.
FDA is taking these actions while the agency continues to investigate this outbreak with state and federal partners. Such actions are a key component of FDA?s Food Protection Plan a scientific and risk-based approach to strengthen and protect the nation?s food supply.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=302&z=1
Man, it never ends. :rolleyes:
I know. We've been gettin' ours at the fruit market lately thank goodness.
Quote from: me on June 09, 2008, 12:24:00 PM
I know. We've been gettin' ours at the fruit market lately thank goodness.
We really don't buy fresh tomatoes very often. Yesterday, hubby planted his tomatoes, but it's highly likely last night's storm probably blew them to the next county. We haven't had a chance to look yet. :spooked: It's sad that our food supply is constantly compromised. :no:
NewsEmergency.com
Update Tomato Outbreak
June 10, 2008 11:00 PM: The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw, red tomatoes.
At this time, FDA is advising consumers to limit their consumption of tomatoes to the following types of tomatoes. The following types of tomatoes listed below are NOT likely to be the source of this outbreak.
* cherry tomatoes
* grape tomatoes
* tomatoes sold with the vine still attached
* tomatoes grown at home
FDA recommends consuming raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw round red tomatoes grown and harvested only from the following areas that HAVE NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTBREAK:
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida (counties of: Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Suwannee, Hamilton, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, DeSoto, Sarasota, Highlands, Pasco, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Charlotte)*
Georgia
Hawaii
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Belgium
Canada
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Israel
Netherlands
Puerto Rico
* Shipments of tomatoes harvested in these counties are acceptable with a certificate issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Consumers who are unsure of where the tomatoes are from that they have in their home are encouraged to contact the store or place of purchase for that information.
Consumers should also be aware that raw tomatoes are often used in the preparation of fresh salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo, are part of fillings for tortillas, and are used in other dishes.
Restaurants, grocery stores, and food service operators have been advised by the FDA not to offer for sale or service raw red plum, Roma, or red tomatoes and products made from these types of tomatoes unless they are from one of the areas listed above.
Since mid April, there have been 167 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon form of Salmonella. At least 23 hospitalizations have been reported.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=303&z=1
Quote from: me on June 11, 2008, 08:52:06 AM
FDA recommends consuming raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw round red tomatoes grown and harvested only from the following areas that HAVE NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTBREAK:
Colorado
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Is it just me or does anyone else see anything a little strange with that list?
I mean.....I know we don't have local tomatoes in Maryland yet. And we probably won't for another month.
I think they are also including the ones grown in hot houses on the list.
Quote from: me on June 11, 2008, 09:46:02 AM
I think they are also including the ones grown in hot houses on the list.
Maybe so, but we don't even have hot house tomatoes here yet.
And I wonder about Maine and Minnesota too in that regard.
I thought hot house tomato's were a year round thing. Shows ya what I know huh?
KFC discontinued the use of tomatoes indefinitely. It just isn't worth the risk. :no:
FDA Clears 37 States from Tomato Outbreak
The U.S. F. D. A. added New Mexico, Indiana and one Mexican state to its list of places that are cleared of being the source of an outbreak of salmonella from contaminated tomatoes that has sickened 228 people since April.
At this time, FDA recommends consuming raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw red round tomatoes only if grown and harvested from the following areas that HAVE NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTBREAK:
UPDATED LIST
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida (counties of: Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Suwannee, Hamilton, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, DeSoto, Sarasota, Highlands, Pasco, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Charlotte)*
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana New!
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire New Jersey
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* Shipments of tomatoes harvested in these counties are acceptable with a certificate issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
** Product lots of tomatoes harvested in this State in Mexico are allowed export into the U.S. with a certificate issued by the Secretaria de Fomento Agropecuario del Gobierno del Estado de Baja California (Agency).
Consumers who are unsure of where the tomatoes are from that they have in their home are encouraged to contact the store or place of purchase for that information. If consumers are unable to determine the source of the tomatoes, they should not be eaten.
Consumers should also be aware that raw tomatoes are often used in the preparation of fresh salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo, are part of fillings for tortillas, and are used in other dishes.
Types of tomatoes not linked to any illnesses are cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes with the vine still attached.
Since mid April, there have been 228 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon form of Salmonella. At least 25 hospitalizations have been reported.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=304&z=1
Well, it looks like Illinois hasn't been cleared yet. We have A LOT of farmer's markets in our area. I pass a high volume farmer's market on my way to work everyday. They set up in late May, and they're there until after Halloween. They make a killing by being along a state highway. It's a heavy traffic area, and they're positioned right beside the road. :yes:
UPDATE June 26, 2008 ,Tomato Samonella Outbreak: Cases Continuing to Increase
June 25, 2008, 11 PM: At this time, FDA recommends consuming raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw red round tomatoes only if grown and harvested from the following areas that HAVE NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTBREAK (LIST BELOW)
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=311&z=1
Quote from: me on June 26, 2008, 01:08:04 PM
UPDATE June 26, 2008 ,Tomato Samonella Outbreak: Cases Continuing to Increase
June 25, 2008, 11 PM: At this time, FDA recommends consuming raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw red round tomatoes only if grown and harvested from the following areas that HAVE NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTBREAK (LIST BELOW)
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=311&z=1
Wow!!!! We started serving tomatoes again at work late last week. I wonder if they'll pull them again? Man, it is never ending. A few years ago a little girl from our area died from Ecoli bacteria. Her family had stopped at a road side produce stand. The guy that owned it, was slicing melons to give as samples. The little girl had a slice of watermelon, and got deathly sick, and died. They traced it back to that produce stand. The man hadn't properly cleaned the knife he was using. And he hadn't been washing the fruit before serving it. He got his butt sued off. A person has to be careful with any food that's raw.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration has found salmonella bacteria on a jalapeño pepper imported from Mexico and warned consumers Monday not to eat fresh jalapeños and products made with fresh jalapeños.
The FDA has discouraged all consumers from eating raw jalapeño peppers.
The bacteria was found at a distribution center in McAllen, Texas. Investigators are not yet certain where the bacteria originated.
The strain of bacteria is Salmonella Saintpaul, which has sickened more than 1,200 people since April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At least one Texas supply company recalled jalapeño and serrano peppers and avocados after the discovery, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked a distributor in that state to make the same recall. See how investigators probe the outbreak
The news comes just days after the FDA lifted its ban on consumption of certain raw tomatoes. The FDA has not ruled out tomatoes as the source of the original outbreak, but investigators have determined that tomatoes currently in fields and stores are safe, Dr. David Acheson, the FDA's associate commissioner for food protection, said Thursday. Learn about the differences between salmonella and E. coli »
Before Monday's warning, the agency had discouraged high-risk people -- elderly people, infants and those with impaired immune systems -- from eating serrano and jalapeño peppers.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/21/fda.salmonella/index.htm (http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/21/fda.salmonella/index.htm)
#$%##$@^!!!!
I just ate some damn jalapeños just last night. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on July 21, 2008, 05:30:28 PM
#$%##$@^!!!!
I just ate some damn jalapeños just last night. :spooked:
OMG!!! :spooked: Do you feel sick? How long does it take for symptoms to show up? :spooked:
I have no idea. :spooked:
More bad beef:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Agriculture Department said S&S Foods is recalling about 153,630 lbs of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli.
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the Azusa, California-based company was recalling the beef products that were shipped to distribution centers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The recall was announced late on Wednesday.
The government said 11 illnesses have been reported with consumption of this product.
Link (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26074281/)
Looks like some pet food is being recalled:
QuoteThe brand names include some items under the names Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol' Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Wegman's, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition and Red Flannel.
http://www.petcare.mars.com/
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FDA Issue definitive statement on Peanut Butter Salmonella - Do not eat guidelines
January 18, 2009:
Based on this information, and on the current state of the investigation, the FDA recommends that consumers avoid eating products that have been recalled and discard them.
Because identification of products subject to recall is continuing, the FDA urges consumers to postpone eating commercially-prepared or manufactured peanut butter-containing products and institutionally-served peanut butter until further information becomes available about which products may be affected. Efforts to specifically identify those products are ongoing.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a very active and dynamic investigation into the source of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. At this time, the FDA has traced a source of Salmonella Typhimurium contamination to a plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which manufactures both peanut butter that is institutionally served in such settings as long-term care facilities and cafeterias, and peanut paste?a concentrated product consisting of ground, roasted peanuts?that is distributed to food manufacturers to be used as an ingredient in many commercially produced products including cakes, cookies, crackers, candies, cereal and ice cream.
The FDA has notified PCA that product samples originating from its Blakely, Ga., processing plant have been tested and found positive for Salmonella by laboratories in the states of Minnesota and Georgia. The state of Minnesota has reported to FDA that its samples of King Nut peanut butter are a genetic match to the strain of Salmonella that has caused illnesses in that state and around the country. King Nut is a distributor of PCA product.
On January 16, PCA expanded its voluntary recall to include all peanut butter produced on or after August 8, 2008, and all peanut paste produced on or after September 26, 2008, in its Blakely, Ga., plant because of potential Salmonella contamination. The product being recalled is sold by PCA in bulk packaging in containers ranging in size from five to 1700 pounds. The peanut paste is sold in sizes ranging from 35-pound containers to product sold by the tanker container. These products are not sold directly to consumers. PCA has stopped all production at its Blakely, Ga. plant as the FDA continues its investigation into the source of the Salmonella contamination.
At this time, there is no indication that any national name brand jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores are linked to the PCA recall. As the investigation continues over the weekend, and into next week, the FDA will be able to update the advice based on new sampling and distribution information.
The FDA is working closely with members of the food industry to narrow this advice and to publish a detailed list of implicated products as soon as possible. The FDA is encouraging manufacturers to help inform consumers about whether their products could have contained commercially prepared peanut butter or peanut paste from PCA. Also, if manufacturers know their products do not contain ingredients from PCA, they may wish to inform consumers of that fact. Retailers should stop selling products which have been recalled.
For information on products containing peanut butter from companies not reporting recalls, consumers may wish to consult the company?s website or call the toll-free number listed on most packaging. Information consumers may receive from the companies has not been verified by the FDA.
The FDA will closely monitor these events by continuing to work with the firms on the details of their actions, conduct follow-up audits and inspections, monitor the progress of the firms? actions, and notify our foreign regulatory counterparts of products that may have been distributed internationally.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=345&z=1
What's next? :spooked: I have to wonder exactly how peanut butter could be exposed to salmonella bacteria? I thought peanut butter was made with peanuts, oil, sugar, and water? Does anybody know how that happens? :confused:
Salmonella Worries Prompt Pistachio Recall
Calif. Company Taking 1 Million Pounds Of Nuts Off Shelves After Contamination Found
FRESNO, Calif., March 30, 2009
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The California Department of Public Health said it was tracking nuts processed at Setton Farms, a firm whose Web site describes it as the second-largest pistachio processor in the United States. (CBS)
(CBS/AP) A Central California company is recalling about 1 million pounds of pistachios over concerns of possible salmonella contamination.
Food safety officials are looking through Setton Farms' plant in rural Tulare County to see if it could lead them to the source of the contamination.
The recalls began last Friday when the Georgia Nut Company recalled its Kraft Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix after some samples tested positive for salmonella. Setton Farms has started a separate recall of roasted pistachios, and grocery operator Kroger also has recalled some pistachio products.
No illnesses have been reported.
The California Department of Public Health said Monday it was tracking nuts processed at Setton Farms, a firm whose Web site describes it as the second-largest pistachio processor in the United States.
State authorities said Setton sent its roasted pistachios to Georgia Nut. Setton Farms has initiated a separate recall of three lots of roasted pistachios tied to the positive results in the trail mix, California officials said.
Kroger said the California firm also supplied the line of pistachios it recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. Those nuts were sold in 31 states.
Setton Farms did not immediately respond to calls for comment.
Dr. David Acheson, director of food safety for the Food and Drug Administration said the contaminated pistachios are not related to a recent outbreak of salmonella tied to peanuts, reports CBS News Correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The one million pound recall figure could grow as the company tracks its products, Cordes reports, and it will likely extend to all manner of pistachio products.
Right now, the FDA is advising Americans not to eat pistachios but not to throw away their pistachios either. Basically, people should hold on to their pistachios until the FDA knows more about which products are affected.
Salmonella Worries Prompt Pistachio Recall
Calif. Company Taking 1 Million Pounds Of Nuts Off Shelves After Contamination Found
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/30/health/main4905228.shtml
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FDA Posts Expanded Tylenol Recall - All
McNeil Consumer Healthcare and FDA notified consumers that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include all available product lots of TYLENOL Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles, with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP.
Consumers who purchased TYLENOL Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP from the lots (all) included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil for instructions on a refund or replacement.
In November 2009, 5 lots of this product were recalled due to consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. The odor is caused by the presence of a chemical 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, believed to be the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials. The health effects of this compound have not been well studied, and to date all of the observed events reported to McNeil were temporary and non-serious.
UPC Code (bar code) : 0045-0838-21
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=445&z=43
New FDA Salmonella Warning
1.2 Million pounds of Italian sausage products including salami/salame from Daniele International
Company's products sold in Walmart, Costco and other retail outlets
Cases in 38 states.
Daniele International Inc., an establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, R.I., is recalling approximately 1,240,000 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, in commerce and potentially available to customers in retail locations because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of Salmonella Montevideo, United States, by State, as of 01/22/10 at 12:00 pm EST (n=184)
FSIS became aware of the problem during the course of an ongoing investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FSIS, state health and agriculture departments, and Daniele International are cooperating in this investigation. The CDC has posted information about the multi-state outbreak on its website (http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella) but the investigation is ongoing, and has not yet definitively identified a food vehicle(s).
During the course of that investigation, a sample of product found in commerce was tested on behalf of a participating state department of health and found to contain Salmonella, which FSIS has a zero tolerance for in RTE products. The product tested was similar to products bought by customers who later became sick in the Montevideo investigation, but currently there is not a direct link. The Salmonella strain in the tested product does not appear to be the Montevideo strain of interest and further testing of the sample is ongoing at a state health partner laboratory. FSIS is continuing to work with the CDC, affected state public health partners, and the company on the investigation and will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.
In addition, the company presented information to FSIS and took the additional action to voluntarily recall all products in commerce associated with black pepper, which the company believes is a possible source of contamination.
The products subject to recall include [View Labels, PDF One, PDF Two]:
* 10-ounce packages of "DANIELE NATURALE SALAME COATED WITH COARSE BLACK PEPPER."
* Catch weight packages of "DANIELE PEPPER SALAME."
* 9-ounce packages of "BLACK BEAR OF THE BLACK FOREST BABY GENOA PEPPER SALAME."
* 20-ounce packages of "DANIELE DELI SELECTION, GENOA SALAME, SMOKED SALAME, PEPPERED SALAME, RUSTIC SALAME."
* 340- and 454-gram packages of "DANIELE SURTIDO FINO ITALIANO, SALAMI GENOA CON PIMIENTA, LOMO CAPOCOLLO, SALAMI CALABRESE."
* 16-ounce packages of "DANIELE ITALIAN BRAND GOURMET PACK, HOT CALABRESE, PEPPER SALAME, HOT CAPOCOLLO."
* 8-ounce packages of "DIETZ & WATSON ARTISAN COLLECTION PARTY PLATTER PACK, HOT CALABRESE, PEPPER SALAME, HOT CAPOCOLLO."
* 8-ounce packages of "DANIELE ITALIAN BRAND GOURMET PACK, HOT CALABRESE, PEPPER SALAME, HOT CAPOCOLLO."
* 16-ounce packages of "DANIELE GOURMET COMBO PACK, PEPPER SALAME, CAPOCOLLO, CALABRESE."
* 500-gram packages of "DANIELE ITALIAN BRAND GOURMET PACK EMBALLAGE ASSORTI GOURMET ITALIEN, HOT CALABRESE, PEPPER SALAME, CALABRESE PIQUANT, SALAMI AU POIVRE, HOT CAPOCOLLO, CAPOCOLLO PIQUANT."
* 8-ounce packages of "BOAR'S HEAD BRAND ALL NATURAL SALAME COATED WITH COARSE BLACK PEPPER."
* Catch weight packages of "DIETZ & WATSON ARTISAN COLLECTION, BABY GENOA PEPPER SALAME, MADE WITH 100% PORK COATED WITH BLACK PEPPER AND PORK FAT."
* 20-ounce variety packages of "DANIELE DELI SELECTION, GENOA SALAME, SWEET SOPRESSATA, PEPPERED GENOA, MILANO SALAME."
* 21-ounce variety packages of "DANIELE GOURMET ITALIAN DELI SELECTION, SWEET SOPRESSATA SALAMI, PEPPERED GENOA SALAMI, HOT SOPRESSATA SALAMI, MILANO SALAMI, SALAMI SOPRESSATA DOUX, SALAMI GENOA POIVR? SALAMI SOPRESSATA PIQUANT, SALAMI MILANO."
* 7-ounce packages of "DANIELE SALAME BITES PEPPER SALAME."
* 14-ounce packages of "DANIELE GOURMET ITALIAN DELI SELECTION ASSORTMENT DE FINES CHARCUTERIE ITALIENNE, SWEET SOPRESSATA SALAMI, MILANO SALAMI, SALAMI SOPRESSATA DOUX, SALAMI MILANO."
* Catch weight packages of "DANIELE NATURALE SALAME COATED WITH COARSE BLACK PEPPER."
* 32-ounce variety packages of "DANIELE DELI SELECTION, GENOA SALAME, SWEET SOPRESSATA, PEPPERED GENOA, MILANO SALAME."
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=465&z=43
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U. S. Product Safety Commission Nationwide Recall 12 Million "Shrek" Drinking Glasses at McDonald's
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: "Shrek Forever After 3D" Collectable Drinking Glasses from McDonald's Corporation
Units: About 12 million
Manufacturer: ARC International, of Millville, NJ.
Distributor: McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.
Hazard: The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
Sold exclusively at: McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glass out of an abundance of caution. Visit www.mcdonalds.com/glasses for additional instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact McDonald?s toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm?s website at www.mcdonalds.com/glasses
Note: CPSC was made aware of issues with this product through the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier from California.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=527&z=43
Thanks, me.
I appreciate it.
Surprised you have not posted the dishwasher recall!
Quote from: Palehorse on June 04, 2010, 03:30:59 PM
Surprised you have not posted the dishwasher recall!
Didn't know about it.
Quote from: Palehorse on June 04, 2010, 03:30:59 PM
Surprised you have not posted the dishwasher recall!
It's Maytag and Whirlpool. They are built in Mexico. Surely no one has bought one.
Here in the Devil's Playground, where our Whirlpool factory closed and relocated south of the border, we call it justice.
Quote from: LOsborne on June 04, 2010, 06:41:49 PM
It's Maytag and Whirlpool. They are built in Mexico. Surely no one has bought one.
Here in the Devil's Playground, where our Whirlpool factory closed and relocated south of the border, we call it justice.
That 'splains why they went downhill. I know they both used to be the top of the line but I have a feeling those days are long gone now.
Quote from: me on June 04, 2010, 06:49:45 PM
That 'splains why they went downhill. I know they both used to be the top of the line but I have a feeling those days are long gone now.
I thought it was just Maytag?
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Dishwashers
Units: About 1.7 million
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences:
https://repair.maytag.com/prjjck10/default.jsp (https://repair.maytag.com/prjjck10/default.jsp)
The Whirlpool plant in E'ville made Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef and Admiral.
Burn, baby, burn.
:devil29: :devil29: :devil29: :devil29: :devil29: :devil29:
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=590&z=29 UPDATE: Egg Recall Fact Sheet
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=589&z=29
Egg Recall Expands
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* UPDATE: Egg Recall Fact Sheet
Updated Egg Recall FACT SHEET
Brand Name
Pack Size Codes UPC Code
NEW 8-26-2010
Cardenas Market Brand 60-egg cases
NEW 8-26-2010
Trafficanda Egg Ranch 12-egg cartons and over-wrapped packages of 20 or 60 eggs.
Albertson 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Albertsons Large 1 dz and 18 ct Plant Code: 1156, Julian Date: 187
Alta Dena Dairy Loose 15 dozen units Plant Codes: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Code: 209 through 224
Bayview 5-dozen large overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1686, Julian Dates: 142 through 149 7-17544-30172-1
Bayview Large 5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1686K, Julian Dates: 195 through 196 7-17544-30172-1
Becky Large 5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1292 or 1091, Julian Dates: 139 through 161 0-72279-00010-4
Boomsma's 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Cal Egg Large 5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Numbers: 1292 or 1091, Julian Dates: 139 through 194 0-72279-00110-1
California Ranch Fresh 20 and 30 egg overwrap units Plant Codes: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Code: 209 through 224
Challenge Dairy Loose 15 dozen units Plant Codes: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Code: 209 through 224
Country Eggs, Inc. 15 dozen bulk pack Plant Numbers: 1946 or 1026, Julian Dates: 216 through 221
Driftwood Dairy Loose 15 dozen units Plant Codes: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Code: 209 through 224
Dutch Farms 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
Farm Fresh 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Farme's Gems Large 1 dozen Plant Code: 1156, Julian Date: 187
Glenview 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Hidden Villa Ranch Loose 15 dozen units Plant Codes: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Code: 209 through 224
Hillandale 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
Hillandale Farms 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases Plant Number: 1860 with Julian Dates 099 through 230 or Plant Number: 1663 with Julian Dates 137 through 230
James Farms 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Kemps 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Lucerne 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
Lucerne Large 5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1292, Julian Dates: 139 through 210 0-21130-03155-9
Lund 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Mi Pueblo Large 5dz- overwrapped retail units Plant Numbers:1292 or 1091, Julian Dates: 139 through 161 4-01660-00100-8
Mountain Dairy 5-dozen medium overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1951, Julian Dates: 193 through 208 0-11110-89969-9
Mountain Dairy 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Mountain Dairy Large 1 dozen Plant Code: 1156, Julian Date: 187
Nulaid 5-dozen medium overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1091, Julian Dates: 167 through 174 0-71230-02140-0
Nulaid 5-dozen medium overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1951, Julian Dates: 195 through 210 0-71230-02140-0
Nulaid Large 5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Numbers: 1292 or 1091, Julian Dates: 139 through 210 0-71230-02120-2
Nulaid Large 2.5dz - overwrapped retail units Plant Numbers: 1292 or 1091, Julian Dates: 139 through 161 0-71230-02130-1
Pacific Coast 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Ralph's 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 or 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 229
Shoreland 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
Sun Valley 5-dozen medium overwrapped retail units Plant Number: 1951, Julian Dates: 195 through 209 6-48065-11432-6
Sunny Farms 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases Plant Number: 1860 with Julian Dates 099 through 230 or Plant Number: 1663 with Julian Dates 137 through 230
Sunny Meadow 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases Plant Number: 1860 with Julian Dates 099 through 230 or Plant Number: 1663 with Julian Dates 137 through 230
Sunshine 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
Trafficanda 6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging Plant Numbers: 1026, 1413, 1946, Julian Dates: 136 through 225
West Creek 15 and 30-dozen tray packs Plant Number: 1860 with Julian Dates 099 through 230 or Plant Number: 1663 with Julian Dates 137 through 230
Wholesome Farms 15 and 30-dozen tray packs Plant Number: 1860 with Julian Dates 099 through 230 or Plant Number: 1663 with Julian Dates 137 through 230
Yucaipa Valley Large 1 dozen Plant Code: 1156, Julian Date: 187
N/A Foodservice pack - large loose Plant Code: 1156, Julian Date: 187
"Me" you really give the Unknown Zone members a real service. :thumbsup: :smitten:
Quote from: The Troll on August 27, 2010, 06:04:01 PM
"Me" you really give the Unknown Zone members a real service. :thumbsup: :smitten:
Thanks Troll. I miss something every once in a while but I try to post things like this when I can. :smile: