Nationwide recall of Santa Barbara Smokehouse Cold Smoked Salmon due to potential health risk
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain packaged smoked salmon products, sold in Georgia, for potential health risk to consumers. Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspectors will be checking retail stores and warehouses to make sure the recalled products have been removed from sale. Here is the recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Santa Barbara Smokehouse announced it is voluntarily recalling all Smoked Salmon, excluding Hot Smoked Salmon, from Mar. 1 through April 8, 2015, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Cold Smoked Salmon was distributed within the U.S. through retail stores and food wholesalers. The following brands affected in the recall include: Cambridge House, Coastal Harbor, Harbor Point, North Shore S.F. Specialty, Channel Islands and Santa Barbara, with a batch range of 1015 – 3949.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
To date, there have been no reports indicating that these products have caused any illness.
All products have use by dates of April 29 to May 6, 2015. The company has recommended, as a precautionary measure, to pull frozen product produced on or before April 8, 2015.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged not to eat the products, and dispose of, or return, the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. If any of the products listed above are still in possession, do not consume and contact Santa Barbara Smokehouse for pick up. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-805-966-9796.
This is one of several recalls impacting Georgia this week. To view a comprehensive list, please visit www.agr.georgia.gov/recalls.aspx. If this recall expands or additional details become available, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. Also follow the GDA on Twitter @GDAFoodSafety for recall alerts and food safety tips.
Nationwide recall of certain cat food products due to potential health risk to pets
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Ainsworth pet food products, sold in Georgia, for potential health risk to cats. Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspectors will be checking retail stores to make sure the recalled products have been removed from sale. Here is the recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition recalled five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food, including Ocean Fish-a-licious, Lip Smackin’ Sardine & Mackerel, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore, Tuna Purrfection, and certain lot codes of Paw Lickin’ Chicken & Liver due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
Symptoms of excessive vitamin D consumption in cats usually develop within 12-36 hours after ingestion and may include vomiting or diarrhea, increased thirst and urination, and muscle tremors or seizures. Any cat experiencing these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.
To date, there have been there have been 11 reports of illness associated with these products. None of these reports have come from Georgia.
The products being recalled are listed below and were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S. Consumers can find the code and use by dates on the top of each package. Two variety packs that contain some of these recalled products (the Chicken Lovers Variety Pack, and the Ocean Lovers Variety Pack) will also be recalled. The recalled products are distributed nationwide. No other Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® products are affected by this recall.
Single Pack
Unit UPC Code
Best By Dates Thru
PAW LICKIN CHICKEN AND LIVER (2.8 oz)
071190007032
AUG 17 2015
OCEAN FISH AND CHICKEN CATCH-IATORIE (2.8 oz)
071190007049
DEC 1 2016
OCEAN FISH A LICIOUS (2.8 oz)
071190007056
DEC 1 2016
TUNA PURRFECTION (2.8 oz)
071190007063
DEC 1 2016
LIP SMACKIN SARDINE AND MACKEREL (2.8 oz)
071190007070
DEC 1 2016
Multi Packs – 12 Count
Unit UPC Code
Best By Dates Thru
CHICKEN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)
071190007773
DEC 1 2016
OCEAN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)
071190007780
DEC 1 2016
Ainsworth is working to ensure the removal of all affected products from store shelves. Retailers with affected products are asked to contact 888-943-4218 for additional information. Consumers with questions about the recall are encouraged to contact Ainsworth’s Consumer Care Team at 877-650-3486 or visit www.nutrishforpets.com/newsdisclaimer. Representatives will be available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
This is one of several recalls impacting Georgia this week. To view a comprehensive list, please visit www.agr.georgia.gov/recalls.aspx. If this recall expands or additional details become available, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. Also follow the GDA on Twitter @GDAFoodSafety for recall alerts and food safety tips.
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