Health Law

Recent food recalls: corn, peppers, and sprouts

By Drew Falkenstein

Pasco Processing Corn and Poblano Peppers Recall:

Pasco Processing, LLC, of Pasco WA, recently recalled 2087 cases of 20lb. bulk packaged Corn and Poblano peppers, (SKU 10071179017738) because the products might be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall, and no other products that were manufactured by Pasco Processing, LLC are involved in the recall.

The recall is based upon tests on finished, retail samples that were positive for Listeria.  The recall extends only to products coded 3901741007 and 3901751007 sold to two foodservice distributors in California and one in Arizona and further distributed to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

The recalled products are labeled as follows:

Corn and Poblano Blend; 10071179 017738; 20 lbs. Net Wt.; Distributed by J. R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho 83707
 

Specialty Farms Sprouts Recall:

Specialty-Farms, LLC recently recalled Specialty Farms brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad, also due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. These items both have a "sell-by date of 7/26/2010" and are net weight 4 ounces in plastic containers:

BRAND ITEM DESCRIPTION UPC:

Specialty Farms Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend 8192400108
Specialty Farms Organic Sprout Salad 8192400024

Specialty-Farms, LLC voluntarily recalled sprouts on July 23, 2010 after laboratory analysis found positive results from one retail sample.
 

Full post as published by Food Poison Blog on July 26, 2010 (boomark / email).