Routine testing of the cabbage-based Kimchi by company representatives has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in product that had been delivered in a three-state region, including Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.   The company notified the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which ordered a halt on distribution of the product until the source of [...]

Queseria Bendita of Yakima, Wash., has recalled Queso Fresco, Panela, and Requeson cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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 [...]

The Minsisnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has advised consumers to avoid eating certain foods produced and now recalled by Parkers Farm, Inc., of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, due to concerns that some of the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.   Parkers Farm reports that the following items have been recalled: 16-ounce peanut butter in square [...]

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2009 – Big Boy Food Group, a Warren, Mich., establishment, has recalled approximately 39,514 pounds of ready-to-eat meal kits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: Dinolunch Brand: 3.6 oz “DINOLUNCH CARNIVORE [...]

Quesos Mi Pueblito is recalling its Mi Pueblito Queso Fresco 14 oz., with sell by date 09/08/09, because it may contain listeria monocytogenes.   This is 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 [...]

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan has announced the recall of Oaxaca soft Mexican-style cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.   The recalled cheese was distributed to retail stores and delis in in Illinois and Minnesota in 10 pound balls, labeled with the name “Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC.”   The recall encompasses production dates 3/17/2009, with [...]