Food Safety and food recalls notifications – food product alerts

It seems like every week there are food recalls and food safety alerts.  To help you be aware of them, we will publish all food safety alerts on Wednesdays.

Food Safety Food Product Recalls and Alerts: May 26 through June 1, 2011

Food Recalls Alerts due to possible bacterial contamination:

Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

Food Depot #24, a McDonough, Ga., retailer is recalling approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

California Firm Recalls Chicken Noodle Salad Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

Fresh and Ready Foods, a San Fernando, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 770 pounds of Asian Chicken Noodle Salad because the product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Irish Hills Meat Company of Michigan, a Tipton, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 900 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground beef was shipped to restaurants in Southern Michigan.

Resources:

Fun Food Label Facts, Fun Learning Worksheets

Food Safety Facts Article Preventing Food Poisoning and Proper Food Handling during Cooking