Monthly Archives: July 2017
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FDA/USDA ~~July Alerts,News & Safety
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07/21/2017 07:47 PM EDTThe 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.
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07/21/2017 07:37 PM EDTHudson 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).
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07/18/2017 11:37 AM EDTGarden 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
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07/11/2017 05:45 PM EDTlorida- 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.
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400 Pounds of Whole Foods “Chicken Salad” Recalled For Containing Tuna, Not Chicken
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.
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!
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts - 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).
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07/06/2017 02:10 PM EDTNovo 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
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.
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News from Alliance for Gun Responsibility ~ Weekly Update: Primary Edition
– 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.
The Alliance
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BossFeed Briefing from Working Washington … a dramatic spike
BossFeed Briefing for June 24, 2017. Last Tuesday, Uber began to allow in-app tipping nationwide. Last Wednesday, the public got word of the death of Betty Dukes, the Walmart greeter who led a landmark class-action gender discrimination lawsuit against the giant retailer. And tomorrow, the U.S. Senate might or might not vote on one or another bill which could or could not repeal Obamacare with or without replacing it.
A dramatic spike
Three things to know this week:
Fast food striker and Working Washington leader Crystal Thompson wrote in The Stranger about her lived experience fighting for $15/hour, and then getting it in her paycheck. Her income is up, her chain is expanding, and she’s thinking about going back to school and maybe even taking a vacation someday.
85% of gig economy workers applying for loans make $500 or less per month from these jobs, according to one new survey. More than half take in less than $100/month, and of course most have other jobs too.
President Trump’s two nominees to serve on the National Labor Relations Board are likely to be confirmed by the Senate and sworn into office shortly. They are then expected to reverse several key workers’ rights decisions, including a goundbreaking ruling that franchisors could be held responsible for working conditions at their chains.
Two things to ask:
And what percent of them think $15/hour is too much? The average CEO of a public company in the Northwest was paid $3.6 million last year. Seventy-six percent of CEOs and their board members believe that’s “the correct level” of pay.
Can you imagine anything that would take more strength? It was really hard and scary and apparently nightmare-inducing when the CEO of Box turned down a $600 million offer for his company. At one point some people were critical and there was a long meeting or two and it was all very difficult and once the company even had take out some loans.
And one thing that’s worth a closer look:
More than 5,000 agricultural workers died on the job in the U.S. from 2003 – 2011, and according to OSHA there’s been a “dramatic spike” in fatalities since then. Audrey Dutton’s compelling look at farmworker health & safety conditions, originally written for the Idaho Statesman, looks at why agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries out there, with hazards including heavy equipment, heat stroke, chemical exposure, and even manure lagoons, which present a particularly gruesome risk of drowning. Growing concerns about immigration enforcement are an added hazard compounding the other risks, as are rules which forbid federal heath & safety inspections of farms with 10 or fewer employees, even in the event somebody dies on the job.
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