Food Safety News - November 2, 2017 Staphylococcus illnesses prompt recall of frozen chicken strips

Staphylococcus illnesses prompt recall of frozen chicken strips By News Desk Consumer complaints and illnesses have prompted a recall of Maple Leaf Foods chicken strips because of potential contamination with the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Retailers across Canada received the frozen chicken breast strips, which have the best-before date of Sept. 29, 2018, according to the recall notice posted Wednesday by the Canadian Food Inspection... Continue Reading E coli O55:H7 bacteria is making people sick again in the U.K. By Dan Flynn No country wants to learn an E. coli serotype not previously associated much with human illness is making people sick — again. Especially when it wasn't ever known to be a resident strain in the country until three years ago. The new reality in the United Kingdom is the O55:H7 serotype, which scientists say is... Continue Reading Listeria found at catering facilities for airlines at LAX, Denver By News Desk Listeria has grounded certain food services in recent days for some American Airlines and United Airlines flights. Different foodservice providers are involved. In both cases, Listeria bacteria was found at food preparation areas. The Gate Gourmet catering facility at LAX airport, which provides foods, beverages and related services to American Airlines and other carriers. Officials... Continue Reading GAO says USDA needs to tighten up policies at certain labs By News Desk A federal review of laboratories handling many of the most dangerous pathogens on the planet, including some that can be foodborne such as Brucella and bacterium that cause botulism poisoning, shows room for improvement. The "high-containment laboratories" are overseen by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services via the Centers for Disease Control... Continue Reading More than 14 tons of pork and chicken burritos and wraps recalled for Listeria By News Desk Denver’s Chelsea Food Services, known as Journey Cuisine,  is recalling approximately 28,064 pounds of pork and chicken burritos and wrap products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The ready-to-eat (RTE) pork and chicken burritos and wrap items were produced on various dates... Continue Reading More Food Safety News Past Food Safety News Articles Food Industry Events Food Safety News Copyright 2016 Marler Clark LLP, PS. All rights reserved. Marler Clark LLP, PS, 1301 2nd Avenue Suite 2800 Seattle WA 98101 USA Change your address or unsubscribe.

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