Distributor recalled papaya for Salmonella; didn't tell public By News Desk  Grande Produce LLC, the importer of Caribeña brand Maradol papayas linked to a deadly and ongoing Salmonella outbreak, has "initiated a limited recall" of the fruit distributed nationwide from July 10-19, according to the Food and Drug Administration — but the company has not made the recall public. Because the company, based in San Juan, TX, has not revealed... Continue Reading
Hantavirus infection confirmed; mice can contaminate food By Kelsey M. Mackin  The California Department of Public Health is reporting that a Northern California man has been diagnosed with hantavirus after rodent exposure. The warning, posted Tuesday, reminds the public that rodents and other animals can easily contaminate food and food preparation surfaces with the hantavirus and plague. There have been 73 hantavirus infections in California and 659 cases... Continue Reading
Appeals court will hear oral arguments in PCA criminal case By Dan Flynn  The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear oral arguments in the appeals of the criminal convictions and sentences of Peanut Corporation of America's imprisoned executives. Attorneys for both the government and the defendants — former PCA chief executive Stewart Parnell, his peanut broker brother Michael Parnell, and quality control manager Mary Wilkerson... Continue Reading
Chipotle blames restaurant staff for outbreak; reports on 2Q By Coral Beach  The summertime fall of Chipotle's stock, which began a week ago when customers reported a norovirus outbreak, isn't reflected in the chain's 2Q financials. But foodborne illnesses past and present were an undercurrent Tuesday during an investors' conference call with executives. Founder and CEO Steve Ells alluded to the cause of the norovirus outbreak among... Continue Reading
D&D Foods recalls almost 9 tons of pizzas made for Hy-Vee brand By News Desk  Omaha’s D & D Foods Inc. has recalled 17,847 pounds of pepperoni pizza products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products contain soy lecithin, a known allergen which is not declared on the product labels. It is a Class II recall... Continue Reading
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