Kroger expands macadamia nut recall for Listeria risk By News Desk  The Kroger Co. today announced it has expanded the recall of its 12-ounce packages of Simple Truth dry roasted macadamia nuts because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Now the recall includes all of its stores nationwide under the following names: Kroger, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, City Market, Smith’s, Dillons,... Continue Reading
Nature Path granola recalled from Costco because of Listeria By Kelsey M. Mackin  Another granola recall is underway because of possible Listeria contamination, this one from Nature’s Path Foods Inc. for their brand of Coconut & Cashew Butter Crunchy Granola, which was sold at Costco stores in Canada. Nature’s Path notified Costco warehouses in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan of the issue, according to a recall notice posted... Continue Reading
GoMacro, Thrive Bars recalled for possible Listeria in almonds By News Desk  GoMacro is recalling a limited number of MacroBars and Thrive Bars in the U.S. and Canada because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company’s almond supplier notified GoMacro on Wednesday that an ingredient in specific MacroBars and Thrive Bars could be contaminated, according to the recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. No... Continue Reading
Bulletproof 360 pulls protein bars, bites worldwide for Listeria By News Desk  Bulletproof 360 Inc. joined the list of companies recalling granola and protein bar products this week because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of an ingredient from an outside supplier, pulling product across the U.S. and from more than 40 other countries. Five different “Collagen Protein” bar and bite products are included in the recall, which which... Continue Reading
Publix recalls fruit mix because of Listeria risk in apricots By News Desk  Publix Super Markets is recalling its "Tropical Fruit Medley" from grocery stores in six Southern states because the supplier of dried apricots used in the mix reported possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. "The 5.7-ounce clear plastic containers of the mix were sold from Publix retail produce departments in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North... Continue Reading
Organic muesli, granola recalled for Listeria risk in ingredient By News Desk  New England Natural Bakers is recalling its branded organic muesli and granola products sold under the Evoke Organic and Millville brands across the U.S. because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Greenfield, MA, company did not name the ingredient or the supplier, only reporting that "the company has been notified by an ingredient supplier... Continue Reading
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