United Salad Co., the distributor of Portland, Oregon, is initiating a voluntary recall of Champ’s Sliced Crimini Mushrooms, product of Canada, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause ser…
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Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. Voluntarily Recalls Ten Bags of Chicken Sprinkles, 3 oz. With A “Best By” Date of “05/04/16” Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling the Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a “Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot Number of “998”, and a UPC Code of 899883001231 (the “Product”), because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the Product, and there is risk to humans who handle the Product, especially if the handler does not thoroughly wash his or her hands after having contact with the Product or any surfaces exposed to the Product.
The Raymond-Hadley Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Phoebe Mote Blanco White Corn Semoule De Mais Blanc
The Raymond-Hadley Corporation, 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY 14883 is recalling PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO WHITE CORN SEMOULE DE MAIS BLANC, PESO NETO 396.9 g, NET WEIGHT 14oz. PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO 50lb. PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO PESO NETO 1530g, NET …
June 18, 2015 (Final Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Muenchen Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Crested Geckos

- Read the Advice to Pet Owners »
- This investigation is over; however, the illnesses linked to contact with pet crested geckos could continue to be reported at a low level because pet crested gecko owners might be unaware of the risk of Salmonella infection.
- This outbreak was a reminder to follow simple steps to enjoy your pet and keep your family healthy. CDC does not recommend that pet owners get rid of their geckos.
- Reptiles can be carrying Salmonella bacteria but appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness.
- It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching pet reptiles or anything in the area where they live and roam.
- More steps on how to enjoy your pet reptile and protect yourself and your family from illness are available in English and en Español.
- A total of 22 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Muenchen were reported from 17 states between January 1, 2014 and June 16, 2015.
- 3 (14%) of these ill people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
- Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings linked this outbreak to contact with pet crested geckos purchased from multiple pet stores in different states.
- 11 (85%) of 13 ill people interviewed reported contact with a crested gecko in the week before their illness began.
- CDC’S National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) laboratory conducted antibiotic resistance testing on Salmonella Muenchen isolates from three ill people infected with the outbreak strain.
- All three isolates were susceptible to all antibiotics tested on the NARMS panel.
June 18, 2015 (Final Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Muenchen Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Crested Geckos

- Read the Advice to Pet Owners »
- This investigation is over; however, the illnesses linked to contact with pet crested geckos could continue to be reported at a low level because pet crested gecko owners might be unaware of the risk of Salmonella infection.
- This outbreak was a reminder to follow simple steps to enjoy your pet and keep your family healthy. CDC does not recommend that pet owners get rid of their geckos.
- Reptiles can be carrying Salmonella bacteria but appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness.
- It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching pet reptiles or anything in the area where they live and roam.
- More steps on how to enjoy your pet reptile and protect yourself and your family from illness are available in English and en Español.
- A total of 22 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Muenchen were reported from 17 states between January 1, 2014 and June 16, 2015.
- 3 (14%) of these ill people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
- Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings linked this outbreak to contact with pet crested geckos purchased from multiple pet stores in different states.
- 11 (85%) of 13 ill people interviewed reported contact with a crested gecko in the week before their illness began.
- CDC’S National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) laboratory conducted antibiotic resistance testing on Salmonella Muenchen isolates from three ill people infected with the outbreak strain.
- All three isolates were susceptible to all antibiotics tested on the NARMS panel.
Wisconsin Firm Voluntarily Recalls Potato Salad Due to the Possible Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
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Natural Grocers® expands recall of Macadamia Nuts due to possible health risk
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc., a Lakewood, Colo., based natural grocery chain, is recalling additional lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia Nuts as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can c…
Walgreen Co. Recalls Product Because of Possible Mold Risk
Walgreen Co. of Deerfield, IL is recalling Nice! Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts, because it has received consumer complaints alleging that mold was observed on some products. Consumers in possession of this product should return the product to any Walgree…
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B variant L(+) tartrate(+) Infections
Highlights Read the Advice to Restaurants, Retailers, and Consumers » As of June 4, 2015, a total of 53 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Paratyphi B variant L(+) tartrate(+) have been reported from nine states. Ten …
Santa Barbara Smokehouse Voluntary Recalls Cold Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk
Santa Barbara Smokehouse of Santa Barbara, CA is voluntarily recalling all smoked salmon from March 1st to April 8th 2015, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fa…
