2021 Salmonella Warnings and Outbreak Alerts

International Golden Foods (IGF) of Bensenville, Ill., is recalling certain lot codes of Al Kanater brand tahini.

The product may be contaminated with salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 16-oz jar bearing the lot number TT4N‐201127, UPC 6‐92551‐00002‐0, and product code AT1LB, was sold nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discontinue using it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact IGF by phone at (630) 860-5552 or by email at info@goldenfood.com.

Alsum Farms & Produce of Friesland, Wis., is recalling Alsum Farms & Produce fresh whole yellow onions in 3-lb. bags, 5-lb. bags, and 50-lb. cartons; fresh whole white onions in 2-b. bags; and fresh whole red onions in 2-lb. bags.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella, but no illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products -- imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and delivered to select retailers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania between July 13, 2021, and August 18, 2021 -- may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 236-5127 ext. 6703, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (CT).

Citterio USA of Freeland, Pa., is recalling approximately 119,091 pounds of salame sticks.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella.

The following items, produced prior to October 25, 2021, are being recalled:

• 2-oz. packages containing Citterio “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL” with “best by” dates through January 23, 2022, located next to the barcode.

The recalled products, bearing the establishment number “EST. 4010” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Bermuda.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they can discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may Citterio USA, at (800) 435-8888 or by email at joseph.petruce@citteriousa.com.

Pier-C Produce of Leamington, Ontario, Canada, is recalling whole 2- lb White Onions sold as Pier-C 2lb white onions of Mexican origin.

The product may be contaminated with salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product was delivered to a single retailer in the state of Florida between August 17th, 2021, and August 23rd, 2021.

It also was delivered to a single wholesaler in Florida between August 9th, 2021, and August 24th, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Pier-C Produce at (888) 783-8459, Monday -- Friday, from 8:30 a.m. -- 4 p.m. (ET).

Potandon Produce of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is recalling onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags and whole white onions in 2 lb. bags.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella. A list of the recalled items may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they can discard or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (800) 637-8084, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (MT).

ProSource Produce of Hailey, Idaho, is recalling whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico, from July 1, 2021, to August 31, 2021.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella.

No onions marketed through ProSource have tested positive for salmonella.

The recalled products, whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white), were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

They were shipped to wholesalers, broadline foodservice customers, and retail stores in 50 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., 5 lb., 3 lb., and 2 lb. mesh sacks; and 50 lb., 40 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., and 5 lb. cartons, by the following distributors and/or under the following brands:

Big Bull, Peak Fresh Produce, Sierra Madre, Markon First Crop., Markon Essentials, Rio Blue, ProSource, Rio Valley, and Sysco Imperial.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (208) 928-4959, Monday through Friday, from 8 am – 5 pm (MDT).

Keeler Family Farms of Deming, N.M., is recalling red, yellow, and white onions shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella.

No onions marketed through Keeler Family Farms have tested positive for salmonella.

The onions -- distributed to wholesalers, restaurants, and retail stores in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 25lb/50lb mesh sacks -- contain a label marked as MVP (product of Mexico). However, they were processed at Keeler Family Farms.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not eat them. Instead, they should discard them and disinfect any surfaces that came into contact with the onions.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (575) 652-5405, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Potandon Produce LLC is recalling its Green Gian Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags; whole white onions in 2 lb. bags; and whole red onions in 2 lb. bags due to possible salmonella contamination. 

The company said it initiated the recall after being informed by its supplier of the potential contamination. Although the company is not aware of any of the products testing positive for salmonella, it stated that it is recalling them out of an abundance of caution.

The recalled onions were delivered to three UNFI retail distribution centers in Frago, N.D., Bismarck, N.D., and Hopkins, Minn., between July 9 and Aug. 6. 

To see a full list of the recalled onions -- along with packaging information, descriptions, delivery dates, UPCs, lot numbers, and Julian dates -- visit the FDA’s website here.

Following a major recall linked to a salmonella outbreak in dozens of states, EveryPlate has announced a voluntary recall of products that contain onions due to potential health risks.

The company said it was informed by one of its ingredient suppliers about the potential presence of salmonella bacteria in its onions. A full list of the affected products -- with production weeks, dates, and Product Codes -- can be viewed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s site here.

“We sincerely apologize for this supplier-related incident. Your safety is our highest priority and we have taken immediate steps to ensure our onions are no longer sourced from this supplier,” the company stated.

What to do

Consumers are being advised to discard all onions they received from EveryPlate from July 7, 2021, to September 8, 2021. However, the company notes that onions received after that date range are not affected by the recall. 

Consumers who have eaten any of the recalled onions and are feeling symptoms of illness are advised to contact their health care provider immediately. 

Following a major recall of onions produced in Mexico that were linked to a massive salmonella outbreak, HelloFresh has announced that it is voluntarily recalling products that contain onions due to a possible health risk. 

The company said it was informed by one of its ingredient suppliers about the potential presence of salmonella bacteria in its onions. A full list of the affected products -- with production weeks, dates, and HelloFresh Product Codes -- can be viewed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s site here.

“We sincerely apologize for this supplier-related incident. Your safety is our highest priority and we have taken immediate steps to ensure our onions are no longer sourced from this supplier,” the company stated.

What to do

Consumers are being advised to discard all onions they received from HelloFresh from July 7, 2021, to September 8, 2021. However, the company notes that onions received after that date range are not affected by the recall. 

Consumers who have eaten any of the recalled onions and are feeling symptoms of illness are advised to contact their health care provider immediately. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it has finally found the source of a major salmonella outbreak. The pathogen has been tracked to onions imported from Mexico.

Since August, state and federal health investigators have worked to trace the source of an outbreak that sickened at least 652 people in 37 states. No deaths have been attributed to the outbreak, but 129 people required treatment in hospitals.

The CDC says the tainted red, white, and yellow onions were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc. As we reported in September, the CDC initially suspected that the source of the outbreak was cilantro. 

Sold to restaurants and grocery stores

The agency reported that the salmonella strain was found in a sample taken from a takeout condiment cup containing cilantro and lime. The sick person reported that the condiment container also contained onions, but none were left in the cup when it was tested. The onions turned out to be the source.

“These onions were sold to restaurants and grocery stores throughout the United States,” the agency said in a food safety alert. “ProSource Inc. indicated onions were last imported on August 27, but these imported onions can last up to three months in storage and may still be in homes and businesses.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says investigators are also working to determine if other onions and suppliers may be linked to the outbreak. Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, says the large scale of the outbreak is a cause for concern.

“That’s why as our investigation continues, we’re advising restaurants, retailers, and consumers to not eat, sell, or serve red, yellow, and white onions supplied by ProSource Inc., that were imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico from July 1 through August 27, or products containing these onions,” Yiannas said. “ProSource Inc. has agreed to voluntarily recall such onions.”

What to do

Consumers who have onions from an unknown source should discard them. The FDA advises consumers who have symptoms of salmonella infection to contact their health care provider. Most people with salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. 

More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, and blood in urine or stool. In some cases, an infection may become fatal.

“We are issuing this update early in our investigation as part of our continued commitment to transparency and early communication,” Yiannas said. “We will provide updates as we learn more during our continuing traceback investigation, especially if there are any updates to this critical public health advice.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating another salmonella outbreak, this one linked to seafood processed in Colorado. According to the CDC, 102 people have gotten sick -- 19 of them serious enough to require hospitalization.

In this case, authorities are pretty sure they know the source of the outbreak -- Northeast Seafood Products of Denver. The CDC said the suspect products were delivered to restaurants and grocery stores such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Sprouts.

Seafood suspected of bearing the salmonella pathogen include haddock, monkfish, bone-in trout, grouper, red snapper, red rock cod, ocean perch, Pacific code, halibut, coho salmon, Atlantic salmon portions, lane snapper, tilapia, all-natural salmon fillet, Pacific Sole, and farm-raised striped bass.

According to doctors, the people who got sick reported eating a variety of types of raw and cooked seafood in restaurants and grocery stores. Northeast Seafood Products was identified as a common supplier where some ill people ate or shopped.

Authorities say the products are subject to recall and are believed to have been distributed in at least 14 states. 

Previous outbreak still  under investigation

The CDC is still trying to find the source of another salmonella outbreak that began over the summer and has caused at least 419 illnesses in 35 states. At least 66 people have been hospitalized.

Previously, the CDC said it identified the strain of Salmonella Oranienburg in a sample taken from a takeout condiment cup containing cilantro and lime. The sick person reported that the condiment container also contained onions, but none of them were left in the cup when it was tested.

The CDC said the multiple food items in the tested sample present a problem for investigators since it isn’t possible to know which food items were contaminated. 

Salmonella risks

Salmonella is a fairly common type of food poisoning that is more harmful to some people than others. While many young, healthy individuals may suffer only mild symptoms, it can be very serious for elderly consumers and young children.

Most people who become infected with salmonella will experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually beginning six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria. Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days.

Some people -- especially children younger than five years old, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems -- may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colo., is recalling certain types of seafood because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

The recall is the result of several positive samples revealed during an FDA inspection and is linked to an outbreak of salmonella illness.

The following items, distributed from May 2021, to October 7, 2021, to restaurants and Albertsons, Safeway, and Sprouts supermarkets in Colorado are being recalled:

• Haddock
• Monkfish
• Bone-in Trout
• Grouper
• Red Snapper
• Red Rock Cod
• Ocean Perch
• Pacific Cod
• Halibut
• Coho Salmon
• Atlantic Salmon Portions
• Lane Snapper
• Tilapia
• All Natural Salmon Fillet
• Pacific Sole
• Farm-Raised Striped Bass.

The Pacific Cod sold through Sprouts is not being recalled.

What to do

Customers who have the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call Northeast Seafood at (303) 373-2226, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST).

A nearly two months-long salmonella outbreak has now spread to at least 29 states, and health authorities have not yet been able to conclusively identify its source.

“State and local officials have collected food items from some of the restaurants where sick people ate,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its most recent update. “The outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg was found in a sample taken from a takeout condiment cup containing cilantro and lime. The sick person reported that the condiment container also contained onions, but none were left in the cup when it was tested.”

The CDC said the multiple food items in the tested sample present a problem for investigators since it isn’t possible to know which food items were contaminated. 

“We are using this information in conjunction with other available information to help narrow the list of possible foods linked to illness,” the agency said.

The CDC said it has confirmed 279 illnesses from the foodborne pathogen, with more than half being reported since the previous update. There have been 26 hospitalizations in connection with the outbreak but no deaths.

The latest lead may help investigators find the source. It also adds to the evidence that the food source was mostly distributed to restaurants and not sold directly to consumers in grocery stores.

Health departments have identified “subclusters” of people who got sick after eating at restaurants. The patients are people who do not know one another and whose only connection is getting sick after eating food from a restaurant.

What to do

The CDC believes the actual number of cases may be higher than 279 since many people recover without seeking medical treatment. The primary symptoms of salmonella are:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F

• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving

• Bloody diarrhea

• Frequent vomiting 

• Signs of dehydration

The CDC says people with any of these symptoms should speak to their health care provider for treatment. They should also compile a list of all the food they ate in the week before symptoms appeared.

Confirmed cases of salmonella poisoning should be reported to the local health department.

Fratelli Beretta USA of Mount Olive, N.J. is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto meat.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium.

The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of 36 Salmonella Typhimurium and Infantis illnesses in 17 states.

Some ill people reported eating Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto before they got sick.

The following ready-to-eat product, produced from February 28, 2021, through August 15, 2021, is being recalled:

• 24-oz. trays containing two 12-oz packages of “Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA” with best by dates of AUG 27 21 through FEB 11 22 and UPC code 073541305316.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 7543B” printed on the packaging next to the best by date, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (866) 918-8738.

Avanti Frozen Foods is expanding its earlier recall of frozen cooked shrimp to include certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled, deveined, shrimp (with some packaged with cocktail sauce).

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

There have been nine reports of Salmonella-related illness to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold nationwide from November 2020, to May 2021, may be found here.

Products not bearing the codes listed above are not involved in this recall.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 914023310260/+914023310261, Monday – Fri :10:00 am - 5:00 pm, GMT+5.5.

Genji Pacific of Allentown, Pa., is recalling 1490 packs of sushi containing cocktail shrimp.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, packed in clear lid containers, with labels indicating the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021, may be found here.

The recalled products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores at the following locations:

• 3000 Telegraph Ave Berkeley CA 94705
• 390 Coddingtown Mall Santa Rosa CA 95401
• 3502 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette CA 94549
• 414 Miller Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
• 790 De Long Avenue Novato CA 94945-7005
• 621 E. Washington St Petaluma CA 94952
• 340 Third St San Rafael CA 94901
• 1181 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa CA 95405
• 6910 McKinley St Sebastopol CA 95472
• 3111 Mowry Avenue Fremont CA 94538
• 1025 Gilman Street Berkeley CA 94710
• 230 Bay Place Oakland CA 94612
• 774 Emerson St Palo Alto CA 94301
• 5200 Dublin Blvd. Dublin CA 94568
• 1010 Park Place San Mateo CA 94403
• 100 Sunset Drive San Ramon CA 94583
• 1333 Newell Ave Walnut Creek CA 94596
• 2941 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek CA 94598
• 731 East Blithedale Mill Valley CA 94941
• 2001 Market Street San Francisco CA 94114
• 1765 California St San Francisco CA 94109
• 690 Stanyan Street San Francisco CA 94117-3305
• 3950 24th Street San Francisco CA 94114
• 1150 Ocean Ave San Francisco CA 94112
• 450 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
• 399 4th Street San Francisco CA 94107
• 1146 Blossom Hill Rd San Jose CA 95118
• 1690 South Bascom Ave Campbell CA 95008
• 4800 El Camino Real Los Altos CA 94022
• 15980 Los Gatos Blvd Los Gatos CA 95032
• 1250 Jefferson Ave Redwood City CA 94062
• 2732 Augustine Drive Suite 1600 Santa Clara CA 95054
• 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014
• 777 The Alameda San Jose CA 95126
• 1710 41st Avenue Capitola CA 95010
• 650 W. Shaw Ave. Fresno CA 93704
• 800 Del Monte Center Monterey CA 93940
• 911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062
• 270 Palladio Parkway Folsom CA 95630
• 3682 Bel Aire Plaza Napa CA 94558
• 6139 S. Virginia Street Reno CA 89502
• 1001 Galleria Blvd. Roseville CA 95678
• 4315 Arden Way Sacramento CA 95864
• 201 W. Napa St Sonoma CA 95476
• 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe CA 96150

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them and contact the company at (484) 223-4502

Mai Cuisine of Allentown, Pa., is recalling 67 packs of 12-piece Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Rolls.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled products are packed in clear lid containers, with labels indicating the product name, ingredients and best by date of August 13 – 14, 2021,  with UPC 8 4003140626 2.

They were sold from Mai Sushi counters inside the Target stores in northern California listed here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard them and contact the firm at (484) 223-4502 for a full refund.

Ballreich Snack Food of Tiffin, Ohio, is recalling various sized packages of BAR-B-Q Potato Chips.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date

The recalled product, sold in 1.5-oz, 2.75-oz, and 7-oz bags with a “Sell by Date” of 10/18/21, 10/25/21 or 11/01/21 printed on the front of the bag Was sold at retail and convenience stores within Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Central Ohio, and around Southern, Michigan, and Northeast Indiana.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it.

Consumers may contact the firm at (800) 323-2447 from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday or by mail at chips@ballreich.com for product replacement or refund.

Serenade Foods of Milford, Ind., is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

The following frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken items, produced on February 24, 2021, and February 25, 2021, are being recalled:

• 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese” with lot code BR 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023.
• 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “MILFORD VALLEY CHICKEN WTH BROCCOLI & CHEESE” with lot code BR 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023.
• 10-oz box of two individually plastic-wrapped packages of “MILFORD VALLEY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU” with lot code CB 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023.
• 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “KIRKWOOD Raw Stuffed CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & CHEESE” with lot code BR 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023.
• 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “KIRKWOOD Raw Stuffed CHICKEN CORDON BLEU” with lot code CB 1056 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 25 2023.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “P- 2375” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to distributors nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Serenade Foods at (866) 873-7589.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding consumers to once again check their freezers. The agency has announced that it’s widening a recall for frozen shrimp products that ConsumerAffairs first reported about last month.

The FDA said the frozen shrimp packaged and marketed by Avanti Frozen Foods are being pulled because of a salmonella risk. At the time of the original recall, there had been six reported cases of salmonella linked to the product.

The company says the products affected by the recall are cooked, peeled, and deveined frozen shrimp sold in a variety of sizes and quantities in retail stores between November 2020, and May 2021.

According to the latest recall announcement, the affected products were sold as store brands that include Meijer, Food Lion, and Whole Foods. Potentially contaminated shrimp also may have been used in California at Mai Sushi counters in some Target stores and at Genji Sushi counters at Whole Foods.

“This recall expansion has been initiated out of an abundance of precaution and will cover a large amount of product that has not been associated with any illness but been undertaken following discussions with FDA and CDC and reflects Avanti’s commitment to public health and safety,” the company said in a statement.

Three more illnesses

Avanti Frozen Foods said it expanded the recall after receiving reports of three more people getting salmonella after eating frozen shrimp. It added 26 frozen shrimp products to the recall. A complete list can be found in the FDA’s news release. Consumers should check any frozen shrimp products in their freezer against this list.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and consumers with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often have fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. 

In some cases, salmonella infections can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

Salad lovers take note -- some carrot products grown and distributed by Grimmway Farms of California could be tainted with salmonella.

The company said its internal testing identified the possibility that some carrot products, packaged and distributed to supermarkets across the United States, may have been exposed to the bacteria. It has received no reports of illnesses but has launched a major recall as a precaution.

“The recall was initiated as a result of a routine, internal company test,” said Grimmway Farms President and CEO Jeff Huckaby. “The health of our customers and the integrity of our products are our highest priorities, and we will continue to monitor and communicate as additional information is available.”

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and other people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people can experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. 

Packaged under three brands

The recalled carrot products include cut, chopped, or shredded carrots sold under the Bunny Luv, Cal Organic, O Organics, and Grimmway Farms brands. All of the suspect products bear a nine-character lot code beginning with 195, 196, or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.

The company said consumers who have one of the recalled products should not eat it and should discard it. People with questions may contact Grimmway Farms’ customer services desk at 1-800-301-3101 or visit the company's website.

Grimmway Farms is recalling retail-packaged carrots.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products shipped directly to retailers throughout the United States, may be found here.

In addition to the retail-packed products listed above, the company recalled certain shredded carrots and chopped (chunk) carrots that were sold to food manufacturers and food service distributors.

All affected food manufacturers, food service distributors, and retail customers have been notified

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but destroy or discard them.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (800) 301-3101, Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm (ET), or online at www.grimmway.com.

Manna Pro Products of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling a single lot of Flock Party Quack Snacks (poultry treat).

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella

The recalled product, which comes in a 1.68 lb magenta and light blue plastic bag with a Best By date of 12/2023 on the bottom of the bag, was sold at retail stores throughout the U.S., beginning February 2, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop feeding it immediately, discard it, and contact Manna Pro for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Manna Pro at (800) 690-9908 ext. 2, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT).

Avanti Frozen Foods is recalling certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled, deveined, shrimp (with some packaged with cocktail sauce).

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

There have been six reports of Salmonella-related illness to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold nationwide from late December 2020, to late February 2021, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at +91402330260 or +914023310261, Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., GMT+5.5.

Olde Thompson of Oxnard, Calif., is recalling Olde Thompson and Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illness have been reported to date.

The recall affects 626 units of Olde Thompson Organic Ground Coriander sold in a 1.5-oz. in glass jar with flip-top lid, and 150 units of Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander in a 1.5oz glass jar with a flip top lid, UPC code 400000290942 and lot numbers 23632 & 23631 on the bottom of the jar

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them.

Consumers with questions may contact Olde Thompson at (805) 793-4888 Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 5PM( PST), Saturday, 9AM – 5PM (PST) and Sunday, NOON – 5PM (PST).

Public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are taking a look into recent outbreaks of salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry.

To date, the CDC reports that 163 people in 43 U.S. states have reported becoming ill -- with 34 hospitalizations and no deaths so far. One-third of the reports are for children under the age of five. 

However, those numbers may be underplaying the situation. The CDC says the real number of people who have salmonella infections is likely much higher because either people recover without medical care or are not tested for salmonella at all.

One of the last major salmonella outbreaks linked to poultry happened in 2017, when 961 infections, 215 hospitalizations, and one death were reported.

Looking clean and healthy doesn’t always mean clean and healthy

One of the biggest problems with raising chickens in your backyard is visually recognizing when a chicken -- or a duck -- is carrying salmonella. Salmonella germs can be on a bird even if they look healthy and clean. Those germs can easily spread in areas where they live and roam, so the likelihood of infection increases when people go to collect eggs or feed their birds.

The CDC says not recognizing a chicken that has salmonella is common, regardless of whether you are building your first coop or are a seasoned backyard poultry owner. The agency advises poultry owners that if they follow four simple rules of the roost, their likelihood of staying healthy increases exponentially.

1. After touching the flock or flock supplies, make sure you wash your hands for 20 seconds.

2. Keep both the chickens and their supplies outside the house to prevent spreading germs into your house.

3. Don’t let anyone younger than 5 years old touch the birds (including chicks and ducklings) or anything in the area where the birds live and roam.

4. It may be cute to kiss or snuggle your birds, but make sure you don’t bring them near your face. Doing that is a surefire way to spread germs to your mouth and make you sick.

TheHappyChickenCoop adds that washing the eggs taken from backyard poultry is a must. That’s not because what’s inside the shell might be contaminated; it’s because harmful bacteria can get into the egg if a contaminated shell is cracked without being cleaned first.

Salmonella on the rise

While most of the attention media outlets have been giving the CDC relates to COVID-19, the agency has sent out three other alerts regarding salmonella poisonings in the last two months alone. 

Those include illnesses coming from three sources:

• Wild songbirds 

• Cashew brie cheese

• Ground turkey

Most people recover from salmonella poisoning within four to seven days, and the CDC says most do so without treatment. However, for some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient requires hospitalization. Children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are the most likely groups to experience a severe illness.

If you have questions about cases in a particular state, the CDC advises that you call your state’s health department. A complete list of those agencies is available here.

Sabra Dipping Company is recalling approximately 2,100 cases of Classic Hummus.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 10-oz plastic tub Classic Hummus with UPC 300067 and a “Best Before” date of April 26, 2021, was sold in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (866) 265-6761 Monday – Friday from 8 AM)to 8 PM (EST) or online at www.sabrahummusrecall.com for product reimbursement.

Kareem Mart of Garden City, Mich., is recalling Kareem Chef brand Halva, Halva with Pistachio, and Halva with Chocolate food treats.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The single lot of the recalled product, which comes in 1-lb and- 2lb plastic tubs with a “Best Before” date of 07-01-2022, was sold through Mediterranean food stores and wholesalers in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania between March 2020 and February 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase, or 32816 Manor Park, Garden City, Mich., 48135.

Consumers seeking a full refund may contact the company by email at recalls@kareemmart.com and send the return receipt and product purchase date.

Mediterranean Food of Warren, Mich., is recalling 2-lb plastic jars of Alqosh Sesame Oil.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 2-lb, clear plastic jar marked with lot # 16082020 and a production date of 08/16/2020 on the side, was sold in retail stores in Michigan and and distributors through the company's staff from November 6 through December 10, 2020.

What to do

Customers who the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (586) 777-3460 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday -- Friday.