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Friday, January 22, 2010
The Wisconsin Cheeseman® Recalls Cheese Logs/Cheese Balls
The Wisconsin Cheeseman® announced today that it is recalling cheese log/cheese ball products in conjunction with the voluntary recall initiated by Parkers Farm, Inc. on January 15, 2010. Parkers Farm, Inc., located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, believes some of its food items have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria
Hines Nut Company Announces Recall of Pine Nuts Because of Possible Health Risk
Hines Nut Company has initiated a recall of 270 packages of Pine Nuts, packaged under the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market. The Pine Nuts were purchased from Red River Foods in Camarillo, CA, and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Parkers Farm, Inc. Expands Recall to Include All of Its Products, Regardless of Code Dates, Because of Possible Health Risk
PARKERS FARM, INC. OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA TODAY EXPANDED THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED RECALL OF PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE ALL DATE CODES BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND OTHERS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS MAY SUFFER ONLY SHORT-TERM SYMPOTMS SUCH AS HIGH FEVER, SEVERE HEADACHE, STIFFNESS, NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN AND DIARRHEA, LISTERIA INFECTION CAN CAUSE MISCARRIAGES AND STILLBIRTHS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN.
FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Nurture, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on select HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 & Stage 2 Pouch Meals Due to a Packaging Defect that could cause a Possible Bacterial Contamination
Nurture, Inc., is voluntarily recalling selected varieties and date codes of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 pouch meals with date codes expiring between November 2010 and January 2011. These products are being recalled due to a packaging defect that potentially could cause the pouches to swell or leak. Swollen or leaking pouches could indicate that the products may contain bacteria that could potentially cause illness.
Heluva Good Recalls Cold Pack Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk
HP Hood is recalling select Heluva Good branded 8 oz. plastic cup containers of Cold Pack Cheese Food because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, 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 symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness and nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Parkers Farm, Inc. Recalls Several Products Because of Possible Health Risk
PARKERS FARM, INC. OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA IS RECALLING PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND OTHERS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS MAY SUFFER ONLY SHORT-TERM SYMPOTMS SUCH AS HIGH FEVER, SEVERE HEADACHE, STIFFNESS, NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN AND DIARRHEA, LISTERIA INFECTION CAN CAUSE MISCARRIAGES AND STILLBIRTHS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN.
NO ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROBLEM
NO ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROBLEM
Rudolph Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Product
Rudolph Foods is recalling 39 cases of Pepe’s Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins, 3,537 cases of 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings and 420 cases of Rudolph’s Louisiana Hot OnYums, because it may contain undeclared milk.
Bao Ding Seafood Recalls Boiled Horse Mackerel
Bao Ding Seafood of New York, NY 10002 is recalling Boiled Horse Mackerel, because it has the potential to be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Harry London Candies, Inc. announces a voluntary and limited recall of Harry London Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars due to an undeclared allergen
January 4 2010 Harry London today announced it is voluntarily recalling 3310 individual units of the 4.62 ounce Harry London Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars because they have not been labeled to include Wheat, FD&C colors Yellow #5, Red # 40 and Blue #1 as an ingredient.
Limeno LLC. Recalls Rico Queso Duro Blanco (White Hard Cheese)
Limeno LLC. of Lake Worth, Florida, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of Rico Queso duro blanco (white hard cheese)
distributed by Flores Food of America because they may have be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes
fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy
persons infected with salmonella often exparience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pain. in rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the blood-
stream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
distributed by Flores Food of America because they may have be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes
fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy
persons infected with salmonella often exparience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pain. in rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the blood-
stream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Nutty Guys Issues Public Notice on Voluntary Recall of Butter Toffee Peanuts and Yogurt Covered Peanuts
Public notice: Nutty Guys in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a voluntary recall of all Butter Toffee Peanuts and Yogurt Covered Peanuts with sell by dates before March 15th 2010.
Publix Issues Allergy Alert on Pecans in Publix Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for
Publix Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie, because it was mislabeled and may contain undeclared
pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of allergic
reaction if they consume this product.
Publix Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie, because it was mislabeled and may contain undeclared
pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of allergic
reaction if they consume this product.
Janzen Farms Recalls Hazelnut Kernels Because of Possible Health Risks
Janzen Farms, Dayton, Oregon is recalling hazelnut kernels because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.® Announces Voluntary Recall of Hazelnut
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. is voluntarily recalling select products containing
shelled hazelnuts (filberts).
Mountain Man is initiating this recall in conjunction with the recall from Kunze
Fams due to the fact that raw hazelnuts could have been exposed to salmonella
and become contaminated. During routine inspection of the hazelnut shelling
facility one salmonella test came back positive. In the interest of the safety of our
customers, Mountain Man is requesting that customers return any of the lot
codes below to their place of purchase for replacement or refund.
shelled hazelnuts (filberts).
Mountain Man is initiating this recall in conjunction with the recall from Kunze
Fams due to the fact that raw hazelnuts could have been exposed to salmonella
and become contaminated. During routine inspection of the hazelnut shelling
facility one salmonella test came back positive. In the interest of the safety of our
customers, Mountain Man is requesting that customers return any of the lot
codes below to their place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Market of Choice Recalls Hazelnuts Because of Possible Health Risks
Market of Choice is recalling bulk and packaged hazelnuts (filberts) that were processed at Willamette Shelling Inc. for Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts. The nuts were recalled from seven Market of Choice stores in Oregon on December 17.
Burnt Ridge Orchards, Inc. Recalls Shelled Hazelnuts Because of Possible Health Risks
Burnt Ridge Orchards, Inc., Onalaska WA is recalling 98 pounds of shelled hazelnuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Whole Foods Market® Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts
Whole Foods Market is recalling organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington because the nuts were part of a batch that was contaminated with salmonella. The company is also recalling non-organic dry roasted hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, and non-organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in Oregon and Washington.
Harry and David Conducts Hazelnut Recall in Medford, Oregon because of Possible Risk to Health
Harry and David is voluntarily recalling raw, shelled hazelnut kernels due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. The hazelnuts were sold only in our Harry & David Country Village store located in Medford, Oregon.
Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts Recalls Raw and Dry Roasted Hazelnut Kernels Because of Possible Health Risk
Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, OR is recalling 6,712.5 lbs. of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Hunger Efforts To Benefit From 'Hope for Haiti Now' Event
WFP is one of seven relief organisations being supported by Friday's 'Hope For Haiti Now' benefit event in New York, Los Angeles and London. The initiative has a huge line-up of stars including WFP celebrity partners Christina Aguilera, Penelope Cruz, Drew Barrymore, Sheryl Crow and Wyclef Jean.
Food Assistance to Congolese Displaced in Likouala Province
Over the past months, disputes between Enyele and Munzaya ethnic groups in the Equateur province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have fast degenerated into armed clashes. As of the end of October 2009, displaced people started crossing the border into the neighbouring Republic of Congo. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and local authorities, over 84,000 civilians had crossed the Ubangui River into Likouala Province of the Republic of Congo by the end of December 2009.
A joint government/donor/United Nations rapid assessment mission was conducted on 10-13 November 2009 to Betou district, where the majority of the displaced population settled. The food security situation of the displaced population was found to be extremely precarious given the limited availability of livelihood opportunities. The Government of the Republic of Congo appealed for humanitarian assistance and chartered a cargo flight to deliver relief items. Responding to the appeal, WFP launched an immediate responseemergency operation (IR-EMOP) to provide food assistance to 52,200 displaced Congolese. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization provided non-food items.
On 25-30 November 2009, WFP and partners conducted a more in-depth emergency foodsecurity assessment in 12 settlements in Likouala Province and concluded that the food security situation was deteriorating. Displaced persons fled their villages with limited or no food stocks. The presence of displaced Congolese is also putting pressure on local communities, some of whom are hosting people in their homes and sharing their limited resources. A nutrition screening carried out by UNICEF established that 8 percent of children under 5 appeared to be suffering from severe acute malnutrition and 13 percent from moderate acute malnutrition. The incidence of diarrhoea, respiratory infections and malaria was also rapidly increasing. A continuation of urgent food assistance to the displaced, as well as to the vulnerable among the host population, was therefore recommended.
As part of the integrated United Nations humanitarian response and in support of the Government’s efforts, WFP plans to provide additional emergency relief assistance under this emergency operation to 84,000 displaced persons, 10,000 vulnerable people among the host population and 3,500 moderately malnourished children under 5. In view of the volatility of the situation in DRC and the remoteness of operational areas, a contingency stock of 20 percent of food tonnage is included in the emergency operation to respond to any additional influxes of displaced people. The emergency operation is in line with WFP’s Strategic Objective 1 (to save lives and protect livelihoods in emergencies) andMillennium Development Goal (MDG) 1 (to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty).
This emergency operation has been planned for a 6-month period to the end of June 2010.The phase-out of WFP assistance will depend on the outcome of ongoing discussions between the Republic of Congo and DRC governments and the security situation in the Equateur province which remains volatile.
A joint government/donor/United Nations rapid assessment mission was conducted on 10-13 November 2009 to Betou district, where the majority of the displaced population settled. The food security situation of the displaced population was found to be extremely precarious given the limited availability of livelihood opportunities. The Government of the Republic of Congo appealed for humanitarian assistance and chartered a cargo flight to deliver relief items. Responding to the appeal, WFP launched an immediate responseemergency operation (IR-EMOP) to provide food assistance to 52,200 displaced Congolese. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization provided non-food items.
On 25-30 November 2009, WFP and partners conducted a more in-depth emergency foodsecurity assessment in 12 settlements in Likouala Province and concluded that the food security situation was deteriorating. Displaced persons fled their villages with limited or no food stocks. The presence of displaced Congolese is also putting pressure on local communities, some of whom are hosting people in their homes and sharing their limited resources. A nutrition screening carried out by UNICEF established that 8 percent of children under 5 appeared to be suffering from severe acute malnutrition and 13 percent from moderate acute malnutrition. The incidence of diarrhoea, respiratory infections and malaria was also rapidly increasing. A continuation of urgent food assistance to the displaced, as well as to the vulnerable among the host population, was therefore recommended.
As part of the integrated United Nations humanitarian response and in support of the Government’s efforts, WFP plans to provide additional emergency relief assistance under this emergency operation to 84,000 displaced persons, 10,000 vulnerable people among the host population and 3,500 moderately malnourished children under 5. In view of the volatility of the situation in DRC and the remoteness of operational areas, a contingency stock of 20 percent of food tonnage is included in the emergency operation to respond to any additional influxes of displaced people. The emergency operation is in line with WFP’s Strategic Objective 1 (to save lives and protect livelihoods in emergencies) andMillennium Development Goal (MDG) 1 (to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty).
This emergency operation has been planned for a 6-month period to the end of June 2010.The phase-out of WFP assistance will depend on the outcome of ongoing discussions between the Republic of Congo and DRC governments and the security situation in the Equateur province which remains volatile.
Simple ways to ensure food sufficiency
Changing climatic conditions, a balooning population and dwindling resources continue to pose challenges in Kenya’s efforts towards food sufficiency.
The latest report of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fewsnet) classifies over 70 percent of Kenya as highly food insecure.
The latest report of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fewsnet) classifies over 70 percent of Kenya as highly food insecure.
Aid Workers Aim To Head Off Hunger In Haiti
The United Nations' World Food Program estimates three million earthquake survivors in Haiti will need ready-to-eat food rations over the next month. When aid workers face the challenge of providing food in hot, humid climate without refrigeration, they often turn to high-energy biscuits. (..) "These are great because there's no water, there's no electricity, they're not able to cook for themselves," the WFP's Julie Marshall said in Toronto. "This is ideal for an initial response."
Medical Care for Haitians Falls Short, Group Warns
Despite a huge increase in the flow of aid—daily flights at Port-au-Prince's one-runway airport have surged from 30 to 180—the amount of relief supplies remains inadequate to the need. The World Food Program, for example, said more than a quarter-million ready-to-eat food rations had been distributed in Haiti by Tuesday, but that was enough for only a fraction of the three million people thought to be in desperate need. The WFP said it needs to deliver 100 million ready-to-eat rations in the next 30 days, but it only had 16 million meals in the pipeline.
Aftershock rocks quake-hit Haiti
The UN World Food Programme says it has provided 200,000 people with rations for seven days, but the UN says three million to 3.5 million people have been affected by the quake and it hopes to increase the number of people receiving food to one million this week and at least two million in the following two weeks.
WFP Thanks Japan for Support to Improve Mother and Child Nutrition
DILI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) thanked the Government of Japan on Thursday for its generous donation of Japanese Yen 220,000,000 (US$ 2.4 million) to support mother and child nutrition programmes in Timor-Leste.
Outrage & Inspire
They were listening in the hills of Rwanda a year ago when a new American president, this one with African lineage, took the oath of office. Minutes into his inaugural address, Barack Obama stirred their hopes:
“To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow, to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds.”
“To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow, to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds.”
Urgent action needed to tackle malnutrition
Science can help design strategies to tackle malnutrition. The challenge is turning this knowledge into action.
Improving nutrition in the developing world has never been more important.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, more than a billion people — one sixth of the global population — have a diet so poor they may be severely underweight, have stunted growth, or lack the vitamins and minerals they need for good health (all are aspects of severe malnutrition, or undernutrition).
Improving nutrition in the developing world has never been more important.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, more than a billion people — one sixth of the global population — have a diet so poor they may be severely underweight, have stunted growth, or lack the vitamins and minerals they need for good health (all are aspects of severe malnutrition, or undernutrition).
Kenya: Worm Outbreaks Threaten Food Security
At least 30 districts in central and eastern Kenya have reported cases of armyworm and bollworm infestation, raising concerns over damage to crops in affected areas after a prolonged drought. "The infestation may be attributable to climatic change. The rains have led to a quick multiplication of the pests," the deputy director of agriculture in the plant protection services division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Joseph Ngetich, told IRIN.
Six Pulled Alive from Rubble as Hope Dims
The World Food Program said more than 250,000 ready-to-eat food rations had been distributed in Haiti by Tuesday, reaching only a fraction of the 3 million people thought to be in desperate need. There have been anecdotal reports of starvation among the old and infirm, but apparently no widespread starvation yet. The WFP said it needs to deliver 100 million ready-to-eat rations in the next 30 days. Based on pledges from the United States, Italy and Denmark, it has 16 million in the pipeline.
Handling A Crisis On The Scale Of Haiti
Troops, doctors and aid workers are flowing into Haiti, while nations pledge millions of dollars in aid. But how do you handle a crisis of this magnitude? (..) International assistance is co-ordinated in "cluster groups" to ensure that essential aspects of the disaster response are properly co-ordinated and monitored. (..) Logistics cluster: chaired by WFP.
Strong Aftershock In Haiti, One Week After
A strong aftershock has rocked Haiti, sending screaming people running into the streets (..). The World Food Programme said it was planning to bring in 10,000 gallons (40,000 litres) of diesel a day from the neighbouring Dominican Republic as Haitian fuel supplies dried up.
