July | 2017 | Be a Seed for Change

The Idaho Foodbank Recalls Coconut Beverage, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Eggs, and Cheese Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

07/21/2017 07:47 PM EDT

The Idaho Foodbank is recalling approximately 27,000 pounds of Coconut Beverage, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Eggs, and Cheese Product. These products are being recalled because they were not continuously maintained or stored at the required temperature due to a malfunction in the cooler. This could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.
Bhu Foods Voluntarily Recalls Protein Bars for Possible Health Risk

07/21/2017 07:37 PM EDT

Hudson Valley Foods, Inc. of Highland, NY has advised Bhu Foods of San Diego, CA that organic sunflower seeds sold to the company have been recalled. As a result of a recall of sunflower seeds from Hudson Valley Foods, Inc.,Bhu Foods’ supplier of organic sunflower seeds, advised Bhu Foods that ingredients sold to the company have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Cesina Sausage Company Recalls Pork Product Due To Misbranding Cesina Sausage Company, an Aliquippa, Penn. establishment, is recalling approximately 10 pounds of pork sausage product due to misbranding. The product label identifies this product as ready-to-eat, when in fact this product is not-ready-to-eat.
Sign of transparency: Blue Bell reopens the observation deck http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2017/07/sign-of-transparency-blue-bell-reopens-the-observation-deck/#.WW9pgcBaH1E.twitter
Chipotle mum on status of restaurant linked to outbreak http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2017/07/chipotle-mum-on-status-of-restaurant-linked-to-outbreak/#.WW9o0RsAI1s.twitter
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 070-2017, OFD Food, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination (Jun 13, 2017).
Garden of Light Inc. Recalls Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats Because of Possible Health Risk

07/18/2017 11:37 AM EDT

Garden of Light, Inc. dba Gluten Free Solutions of East Hartford, CT, is voluntarily recalling the Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats, 1.8 oz. which is manufactured by Garden of Light for Blue Marble Brands. The product 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recalled item, Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats, was distributed nationwide in retail stores.
Custom Culinary, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensCustom Culinary, Inc., an Oswego, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,444 pounds of chicken and beef base products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Marathon Enterprises Inc. Recalls Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Extranous Material Contamination Marathon Enterprises Inc., a Bronx, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments
Andropharm Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sten Z and M1 Alpha Due to Labeling that it Contains Derivatives of Anabolic Steroids

07/11/2017 05:45 PM EDT

lorida- Andropharm is voluntarily recalling all lots of Sten Z and M1 Alpha capsules to the consumer level because these products contain derivatives of anabolic steroids rendering them unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and therefore subject to recall.
400 Pounds of Whole Foods “Chicken Salad” Recalled For Containing Tuna, Not Chicken

VICTORIA MESSINAFirst Published: July 6, 2017

Whole Foods shoppers, beware. One of the grocery chain’s suppliers, Willow Tree Poultry Farm, has issued an official recall for its chicken salad products due to “misbranding” and “an undeclared allergen.” Approximately 440 pounds of the brand’s Buffalo Style Chicken Salad have been recalled because they actually contain tuna, not chicken, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Yikes! The affected products, which were packaged in 12.5-ounce plastic containers and produced on June 27, 2017, had the establishment number “P-8827” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These mislabeled salads were shipped to Whole Foods stores located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, so if you live in any of those states and are a loyal consumer of this chicken salad, the USDA suggests tossing it in the garbage, especially if you have allergies.

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On the plus side, the store is slightly redeeming itself for this awkward mixup by offering $5 off its prepared food offerings when you spend $25 or more from July 5 through July 11 (but you must have the Whole Foods Market phone app to redeem the offer!). We’re unsure if this is directly related to the chicken salad recall, but considering how darn expensive that hot bar can get, we’ll gladly take advantage of this deal!

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Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 075-2017, Supreme Cuisine Recalls Meat and Poultry Fat and Lard Products Due to Processing Deviation (June 17, 2017).
Novo Nordisk Recalls Cartridge Holders In Certain Novopen Echo® Insulin Delivery Devices Due to Potential Health Risks

07/06/2017 02:10 PM EDT

Novo Nordisk is initiating a recall of insulin cartridge holders used in a small number of NovoPen Echo® batches because they may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, like certain cleaning agents. NovoPen Echo® is used for insulin treatment by people with diabetes. Using a device with a cracked/broken cartridge holder may result in the device delivering a reduced dose of insulin which could potentially lead to high blood sugar. Novo Nordisk believes the risk of experiencing high blood sugar when using a device with an affected cartridge holder is low.
July 03, 2017 – FDA clears expanded use of cooling cap to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy
June 30, 2017 – Federal judge orders New York smoked fish company to stop sales due to food safety violations
June 29, 2017 – FDA allows marketing of test to aid in the detection of certain leukemias and lymphomas

Live Poultry – Salmonella Infections
Vulto Creamery Soft Raw Milk Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter – E. coli O157:H7

Vulto Creamery Soft Raw Milk Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
Frozen Vegetables – Listeria monocytogenes
Raw Milk – Listeria monocytogenes
Packaged Salads – Listeria monocytogenes
Soft Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes
Ice Cream – Listeria monocytogenes
Commercially Produced, Prepackaged Caramel Apples – Listeria monocytogenes
Bean Sprouts – Listeria monocytogenes
Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
Dairy Products – Listeria monocytogenes
Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
Ricotta Salata Cheese –Listeria monocytogenes
Cantaloupe – Listeria monocytogenes

I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter – E. coli O157:H7
Beef Products – E. coli O157:H7
Flour – E. coli O121 and O26
Alfalfa Sprouts – E. coli O157
Rotisserie Chicken Salad – E. coli O157:H7
Mexican Style Restaurant Chain – E. coli O26
Raw Clover Sprouts – Escherichia coli O121
Ground Beef – Escherichia coli O157:H7
Ready-to-Eat Salads – Escherichia coli O157:H7
Frozen Food Products – Escherichia coli O121
Spinach and Spring Mix – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2012
Multistate Outbreak – Escherichia coli O145, 2012
Raw Clover Sprouts – Escherichia coli O26, 2012
Romaine Lettuce – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2011
Travel to Germany – Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104, 2011
Lebanon Bologna – E. coli O157:H7, 2011
Hazelnuts – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2011
Cheese – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2010
Shredded Romaine Lettuce – Escherichia coli O145, 2010
Beef – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2010
Beef – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2009
Beef – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2009
Prepackaged Cookie Dough – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2009
Beef – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2008
Pizza – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2007
Ground Beef Patties – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2007
Mexican Style Restaurant Chain – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2006
Fresh Spinach – Escherichia coli O157:H7, 2006

Hardcore Formulations Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ultra-Sten and D-Zine Capsules Due to Labeling that it Contains Anabolic Steroids

07/05/2017 05:41 PM EDT

Hardcore Formulations is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of Ultra-Sten and D-Zine capsules to the consumer level. These products are labeled to contain methylstenbolone (Ultra-Sten) and dymethazine (D-Zine), which are considered to be derivatives of anabolic steroids. The presence of these anabolic steroids in Ultra-Sten and D-Zine render them unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and therefore subject to recall.

– it’s been a busy week for all of us here at the Alliance!

We’re gearing up for the August 1 primary, and we’ve got plenty of election-related news to share with you today. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates we’re supporting, the upcoming voting deadlines and more:

We recently endorsed Jessyn Farrell for Seattle mayor. As a member of the Washington House of Representatives, Jessyn fought tirelessly for smarter, more comprehensive gun policies. And as mayor, she’ll seek creative solutions for implementing the kind of legislation that prevents tragedies. Read more about Jessyn here >>

With just nine days to go until polls close, we want to remind you to send in your ballot as soon as possible. You can still register to vote in person, but the deadline is tomorrow, July 24. If you’re a registered Washington voter, you should’ve already received your ballot in the mail – but if you haven’t, you can still pick one up at your local voting center. Finally, if you’re planning on dropping off your ballot in person on Primary Day – August 1 – you must do so before 8:00 p.m. Read more about voting in this year’s primary >>

In June, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation hosted a daylong Mental Health and Gun Violence Summit, where experts, legislators, mental health providers, public health employees and GVP advocates came together to brainstorm better ways to address the gun violence epidemic without further stigmatizing Americans living with mental illness. The discussion was candid, heartfelt and productive. Check out the problems and solutions we discussed >>

The Domestic Violence Unit of the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is finding innovative solutions for implementing existing firearm surrender laws and getting guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. Action like this empowers domestic violence survivors – and it will save lives. Read more about it here >>

If you haven’t already, we’d love for you to follow the Alliance and Foundation Facebook pages. That’s the best way to stay updated as we continue this all-important fight.

Lastly, we just wanted to thank you once again for your support. We wouldn’t be able to do any of this work without such an incredible, dedicated community behind us.

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