January 12, 2012: Zip International Group Recalls Sliced Herring Fillet In Oil

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On January 10, 2012, Zip International Group, based in Edison, NJ, recalled Sliced Herring Fillet in Oil (Forelka) because it tested positive for the foodborne pathogen, Listeria.  

The recalled sliced herring is from the Ukraine, but it was sold in the New York Metropolitan Area.  The recalled sliced herring was packaged in both 330gm and 600gm plastic containers; it has a “Best By” date of March 6, 2012.

More information on Listeria or the infection, listeriosis, can be found at Listeria Food Poisoning.

If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or complete the Free Case Evaluation Form found on this page.

More information on Listeria litigation can be found at Listeria Cantaloupe.

January 12, 2012: Alpine Shredding And Cheese Recalls Edelweiss, Brennan’s, And Queso Cheeses

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On December 31st and January 3rd, Alpine Shredding and Cheese Conversion Company announced a total of three recalls on different types, or brands, of cheeses: Edelweiss, Brennan’s, and Queso, because it may be contaminated by the bacteria, Listeria.  Listeria can cause listeriosis, initial symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions.

All three recalls are in place because another brand of cheese tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes that was packaged at the same facility as the Alpine cheeses.  The cheese that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes is Green Cedar Dairy’s All Natural Ackawi and Chive Cheeses from Michigan.  So far, there have been two reported illnesses from the contaminated cheese.

More details on each Alpine recall can be found here: Edelweiss Recall, Brennan’s Recall, Queso Recall.

For the latest information on the Alpine recalls and the Michigan Cheese Listeria Outbreak, please visit fda.gov.

Personal Injury Attorney, Eric H. Weinberg, is assisting patients that have been diagnosed with listeriosis.  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with listeriosis please fill out the easy to use Listeria Lawsuit Form on this page or call toll free at 877-934-6274.

January 5, 2012: Bekkum Family Farms Announces Shredded Cheese Recall, Reaction To Green Cedar Dairy’s Recall

Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 17:09

On January 3, 2012, Bekkum Family Farms announced that the recall of the shredded cheese, "Grumpy Goat Shreds", because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  The shredded cheese was recalled because it had been shredded on the same equipment used for shredding another brand of cheese that tested positive for the foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes. This is the second recall that has been announced for this reason. 
 

The cheese that tested positive for Listeria is Green Cedar Dairy’s All Natural Ackawi and Chive Cheeses from Michigan.  So far, there have been two reported illnesses from the contaminated cheese. 

The recalled Grumpy Goats Shreds cheese is marketed by the Nordic Creamery, is packaged in 8 oz bags, and has a code date of March 10, 2012.  The recalled shredded cheese was sold in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California starting November 11, 2011.

Listeria can cause the bacterial infection, listeriosis.  Symptoms of listeriosis can be found here: Symptoms of listeriosis.

The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg represents individuals who have been sickened in Listeria outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or fill out the Free Case Evaluation Form found on the right side of this page.

For more information on the Green Cedar Dairy Recall can be found at Listeria Michigan Cheese Outbreak.

January 3, 2011: Haolam & Miller’s Issue Recall For Shredded Cheese

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 11:39

On December 29, 2011, World Cheese Company (Haolam) and Miller’s Cheese Corporation (Miller) recalled various types of shredded cheese that were packaged in a facility where another brand of cheese tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.  

The cheese that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes is Green Cedar Dairy’s All Natural Ackawi and Chive Cheeses from Michigan.  So far, there have been two reported illnesses from the contaminated cheeses.

The following is an excerpt from the Miller press release.  The exact product recall information was stated in  the Haolam press release (http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/113479/Haolam-%26-Millers-Issue-Recall-On-Shredded-Cheese.html), with the exception that the product was labeled with the Haolam brand name:

"All 8 oz and 16 oz. bags of Miller’s shredded cheese (Pizza, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Fancy, Muenster), with an expiration of June 5, 2012 through Sept 4, 2012

All 32 oz bags of Miller’s shredded Mozzarella with an expiration date of February 6, 2012 through May 7, 2012

All 5 lb bags of Miller’s shredded Mozzarella, Cheddar, Muenster and Monterey Jack with a pack date of September 8, 2011 through Dec 7, 2011

Please note: everything is expiration date except the 5 lb. Shredded bags are pack date."

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can potentially cause serious and sometimes fatal illness (listeriosis) in young children, frail or elderly people, and the immunocompromised.

The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg represents individuals who have been sickened in Listeria outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or complete the Free Case Evaluation Form found on this page.

More information on recent Listeria Outbreaks can be found at Listeria Michigan Cheese Outbreak and Listeria Cantaloupe Outbreak.

January 3, 2012: Green Cedar Dairy Recalls Two Cheeses Due To Listeria Contamination; Two People Sickened

Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 17:38

On December 27, 2011, All Natural Ackawi and Chive Cheeses were recalled by Green Cedar Dairy, Dearborn, Michigan.  The products are being recalled because they have tested positive for the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

According to Michigan Department of Community Health and the Wayne County Public Health Department, there have been two cases of listeriosis as a result of the contaminated cheeses. 

The recalled Ackawi and Chive Cheeses were distributed to bakeries and retail stores in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. 

Details about the recalled Green Cedar Dairy cheeses are as follows: 

“Products are labeled as Green Cedar Dairy (Plant # 26941), All Natural Ackawi and All Natural Chives Cheese. The product is sold in approximately 12-14 oz. squares vacuum sealed in clear plastic packages with a sell by date up to July 1, 2012.  The sell by date is marked on a label on the back of the product.”   

Infection with Listeria monocytogenes causes an illness known as listeriosis. Initial symptoms of listeriosis may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions.

Personal Injury Attorney, Eric H. Weinberg, is assisting patients that have been diagnosed with listeriosis.  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with listeriosis please fill out the easy to use Listeria Lawsuit Form on this page or call toll free at 877-934-6274.

More information concerning Listeria lawsuits and food poissoning litigation can be found at Listeria Cantaloupe and www.foodpoisoning.com.

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