FDA Issues Recall Of Sandwiches, Yogurt, Muffins and More Due to Listeria Concerns

Conservative News DailyFebruary 8, 2023

All of us have been in situations where the prepared food section at a supermarket has saved our lives. You may be trying to avoid missing lunch or breakfast due to your busy schedule, want something quick and easy, or just don’t have the time to cook. bag of chips, snacks food The items can often be substituted for a meal and are a quick, healthy solution to a hungry stomach. If you have recently bought a pre-made item, it is worth noting that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has just issued a warning about items such as muffins, yogurt, and sandwiches being recalled. You can read on to learn which products were just removed from shelves.

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The FDA announced on February 3 that Baltimore, Maryland-based Fresh Ideation Food Group The recall was announced for ready-to-eat foods. The recall affects more than 400 products, including muffins. The agency has a complete list of affected products.

The FDA states that the items were distributed to nine US states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. From Jan. 24, 2023 to Jan. 30, 2023, the items were sold in shops, vending machines, as well as during travel with transport providers.

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According to the FDA, Fresh Ideation pulled prepared food products from retail stores due to possible contamination. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. After environmental samples from the company’s production plants were positive for dangerous bacteria, the company said it made the decision.

The agency warns people who ingest food or drink contaminated with the microorganism could contract listeriosis, a short-term infection that can lead to serious complications. “high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.” It can also be deadly for those with immune compromised or young children. It can also lead to stillbirths and miscarriages in pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 260 people are affected by the virus. Listeriais causes death every year Out of approximately 1,600 cases.

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The FDA has issued a notice advising anyone concerned that they have purchased one of these recalled foods to check the packaging. The affected items are now available for purchase. “Fresh Creative Cuisine” Labels or labels are marked with the brand name at the bottom of each label. All labels also include a “fresh through” Oder “sell through” Dates from January 31, 2023, through February 6, 2023. Other identifying information—including the product UPCs, brand names, and expiration date range—can be found on the full list of products.

According to the agency there has been no report of any person becoming ill after consuming the recalled goods. Anybody who thinks they might have purchased any of the products should call Fresh Ideation Food Group, the hotline on the recall notice.

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Fresh Ideation’s prepared food recall is the latest in a string of recent cases where companies have removed products from shelves. On Jan. 28, for instance, the FDA announced that Sovos Brands IntermediateInc. had voluntarily taken certain lots from the Chicken & Gnocchi variety. Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered soup. According to the company, it decided to make its decision after discovering that the jars contained vegetable minestrone which was a packaging error that meant they contained undeclared eggs as an ingredient. Consumers with egg allergies or sensitivities could be exposed to a health risk.

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), announced the Rhode Island-based announcement on the following day. Daniele Internation LLC The company had just recalled 52.914 pounds ready-to-eat sausage products (RTE), including trays of salami and other charcuterie. Similar to the previous recall, the company announced that the products were removed from shelves following a routine FSIS inspection. Evidence of Listeria monocytogenes surfaces of its production facilities with the food products.

FSIS also announced an even greater recall as of Jan. 31 Conagra BrandsAccording to, Inc., it was pulling in approximately 2,581,816 lbs of Cans of chicken and meat products Available in stores The agency has released a list 63 Items are affectedA warning was issued by the company that there had been a packaging issue “that is not readily apparent to consumers, which may allow foodborne pathogens to enter the cans.” FSIS advised all those who purchased the products that they not be consumed and to return them to their original place.