David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Processed-food recalls widened
CBC News
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded two food recalls involving contaminated basic ingredients.
On Tuesday, the agency warned the public not to consume Sun Bird brand Seasoning Mixes because the products contain black pepper that may be contaminated with salmonella Montevideo.
The original recall began in the United States in early March after New Jersey-based Mincing Overseas Spice Co. discovered two lots of pepper were contaminated.
So far, 24 products have been recalled in Canada but no illnesses have been reported.
In the U.S., 252 people from 44 states have reported illnesses related to the salmonella contamination. Testing by the Rhode Island Department of Public Health found the outbreak strain of salmonella Montevideo in samples of black and red pepper intended for use in the production of Italian-style meats at Daniele International Inc.
Since then, 14 American firms have recalled more than 50 products because they contain the contaminated pepper. (One of the recalled products is a spice mixture called Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub.)
A second salmonella recall that also continues to expand in the U.S. and Canada involves the food additive hydrolyzed vegetable protein. HVP is used in thousands of processed foods in powder and paste form.
This week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned Canadians not to consume No Name Cream of Leek Soup Mix because it contains HVP that may be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled HVP is made by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas.
So far, 58 products have been involved in the recall in Canada, and 174 products in the U.S.
No illnesses have been reported in that recall.
CBC News
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded two food recalls involving contaminated basic ingredients.
On Tuesday, the agency warned the public not to consume Sun Bird brand Seasoning Mixes because the products contain black pepper that may be contaminated with salmonella Montevideo.
The original recall began in the United States in early March after New Jersey-based Mincing Overseas Spice Co. discovered two lots of pepper were contaminated.
So far, 24 products have been recalled in Canada but no illnesses have been reported.
In the U.S., 252 people from 44 states have reported illnesses related to the salmonella contamination. Testing by the Rhode Island Department of Public Health found the outbreak strain of salmonella Montevideo in samples of black and red pepper intended for use in the production of Italian-style meats at Daniele International Inc.
Since then, 14 American firms have recalled more than 50 products because they contain the contaminated pepper. (One of the recalled products is a spice mixture called Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub.)
A second salmonella recall that also continues to expand in the U.S. and Canada involves the food additive hydrolyzed vegetable protein. HVP is used in thousands of processed foods in powder and paste form.
This week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned Canadians not to consume No Name Cream of Leek Soup Mix because it contains HVP that may be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled HVP is made by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas.
So far, 58 products have been involved in the recall in Canada, and 174 products in the U.S.
No illnesses have been reported in that recall.
