Kapowsin Meats, recalling pork products due to salmonella contamination

Kapowsin Meats is recalling approximately 523,380 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FSIS has been conducting intensified sampling at Kapowsin Meats while this establishment took steps to address sanitary conditions at their facility after the original recall on August 13, 2015. Sampling revealed positive results for Salmonella on Whole Hogs for Barbeque, associated pork products and throughout the establishment. FSIS has deemed sanitary improvement efforts made by the Kapowsin Meats insufficient, and the scope of this recall has been expanded to include all products associated with contaminated source material. The establishment has voluntarily suspended operations.

The whole hogs and associated items were produced on various dates between April 18, 2015 and August 26, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]      

• Varying weights of boxed/bagged Whole Hogs for Barbeque
• Varying weights of boxed/bagged fabricated pork products including various pork offal products, pork blood and pork trim.  

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “Est. 1628” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was shipped to various individuals, retail locations, institutions, and distributors in Alaska, Oregon and Washington.        

On July 15, 2015, the Washington State Department of Health notified FSIS of an investigation of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illnesses. Working in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FSIS determined that there is a link between whole hogs for barbeque and pork products from Kapowsin Meats and these illnesses. Traceback investigation has identified 36 case-patients who consumed whole hogs for barbeque or pork products from this establishment prior to illness onset. These illnesses are part of a larger illness investigation. Based on epidemiological evidence, 152 case-patients have been identified in Washington with illness onset dates ranging from April 25, 2015 to August 12, 2015. FSIS continues to work with our public health partners on this ongoing investigation.                         

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their healthcare provider.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them, and should throw them away or return the products to the place of purchase.

13 Dietary Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Salicylic Acid

Novacare, LLC of Murray, Utah is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following dietary supplements to the consumer level:

Name*	Brand Name	Quantity	UPC	Dates of Manufacture
Thin & Slim	Fataway Ultimate Stack	120 capsules	853002003025	2/21/2011- 3/16/2011
ThermoFX	ThermoFX<	90 capsules	793573902665	4/5/2011
Thin and Slim	MaxOut Body	60 capsules	N/A	10/24/2011- 2/11/2014
Metabolic Accelerator	Metabolic Accelerator	120 capsules	637687114593	2/23/2011- 3/18/2013
Thin and Slim	Burn Fat Now>	90 capsules	N/A	10/29/2011- 10/29/2014
Thin and Slim	Thermogenic Fat Burner	90 capsules	020025500095	10/29/2011- 10/29/2014
TruTrim		Bulk		11/30/2011
Thin and Slim Naturally AM	Thin and Slim Naturally	90 capsules	637687019003	10/29/2011- 10/29/2014
Thin and Slim	Extreme Stack	90 capsules	637687019133	1/30/2012, 3/20/2012
Xcellerator		Bulk		10/27/2011- 3/26/2012
Asia Black	Asia Black	100 capsules	859613274229	5/19/2011- 5/13/2014
Black Widow	Black Widow 25	100 capsules	859613252258	1/25/2011- 8/10/2014
Methyldrene	Methyldrene Original 25	100 capsules	859613638496	1/19/2011- 6/28/2013

* - Pictures of the product labels are included herewith for easier identification.

Sample analysis by the FDA has revealed that these products contain the undeclared drug ingredient salicylic acid making these unapproved new drugs.

Salicylic acid is acutely toxic, not recommended for oral use and is harmful if swallowed. Nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, loss of hearing, sweating to severe reactions of blurred vision, mental confusion, cerebral edema and cardiorespiratory arrest which could be life-threatening may occur. Since the labeling does not state salicylic acid is contained it the product, individuals who are allergic, elderly, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, consume ≥ 3 alcoholic drinks per day, or take concomitant medications containing salicylates are at higher risk for toxicity. No illnesses from these products have been reported to date.

These products are marketed as dietary supplements aiding in weight loss, produced in capsule form, and were sold in bottles. These products were distributed nationwide to distributors.

Novacare, LLC is notifying its distributors and customers by certified mail and is arranging for return of all recalled product. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have the aforementioned products that are being recalled should stop using, distributing, or selling them and return them to:

Novacare, LLC

Returns Dept.: MS# 2000

913 West 2900 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Novacare, LLC directly at (801) 261-2252, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm MST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking any of the aforementioned products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online:www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled due to salmonella contamination

 Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The product is packaged in a plastic bag labeled as Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in both a one pound and eight ounce size with Lot code 469566.

Raw Macadamia Nuts were distributed Nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Random third party testing found presence of Salmonella in the one pound package of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts.

Consumers who have purchased 1 pound or 8 ounce packages of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333 at extension 168 or 119 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Green Beans Recalled due to Listeria Contamination

Minneapolis - General Mills today announced a voluntary Class I recall of a limited quantity of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans produced over two days in March 2014. The recall is being issued as a precaution after one package of finished product tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.

This voluntary recall is limited to 10-ounce bags of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans with either of two “Better If Used By” dates printed on the package:

10APR2016

11APR2016

The recalled product was produced and packaged in 2014. No other varieties or production dates of Cascadian Farm products are affected by this recall.

The Cascadian Farm frozen cut green beans were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers are urged to dispose of the products affected by this recall. Consumers who have products covered by this recall may contact Cascadian Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-624-4123 for a replacement.

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