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New York Post
22-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: ‘Should be thrown away'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced a public health alert over a Mexican-inspired pork product sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The 16-ounce refrigerated sleeved tray packages, which are labeled 'Pork Carnitas,' were flagged in a public announcement on April 19 due to potential foreign object contamination. The FSIS said the product 'may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal.' 'The products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number 'Est. 46049' inside the USDA mark of inspection,' the statement added. 'These items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.' The affected products have use-by dates of 06/30/2025 and 07/01/2025. The issue was noticed by the manufacturer of the carnitas packages, Cargill Meat Solutions, during production. 3 The 16-ounce refrigerated sleeved tray packages, which are labeled 'Pork Carnitas,' were flagged in a public announcement on April 19 due to potential foreign object contamination. FSIS 'The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that during routine process checks they found equipment damage that may have contaminated the carnitas products with pieces of metal,' the FSIS's statement read. The FSIS is not recalling the product because it is no longer available for sale. Yet the agency stressed that anyone in possession of the meals should throw them away. 3 The affected products have use-by dates of 06/30/2025 and 07/01/2025. FSIS 'Although this product is no longer available for sale, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers,' the statement read. 'Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.' No injuries associated with the product have been reported, per the FSIS. 3 A general view of an Aldi Supermarket as seen in Seminole, FL on August 30, 2022. Christopher Sadowski In January, some packages of Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos – another product sold at Aldi – were recalled due to metal contamination. Several thousand packages of oyster crackers were recalled in March after a 'stainless steel wire' contaminated the crackers during production. Fox News Digital reached out to Cargill Meat Solutions for additional comment.
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Star
Aldi meat product recalled over metal 'contamination' fears
Shoppers have been warned after a public health alert was issued amid fears that meat products contaminated with metal were sold at a supermarket chain. The urgent warning was issued after pork products sold at Aldi were found to potentially contain fragments of metal and are now subject to a recall . The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) raised the alarm and warned it affects packages of Pork Carnitas sold in Aldi stores across 17 states. It's believed that the product, made by Cargill Meat Solutions, may have been contaminated due to damaged processing equipment discovered at the facility. Read More Related Articles Heart experts say eating one fruit at 11 am lowers cholesterol and blood pressure Read More Related Articles Oncology expert says eating one thing for breakfast can prevent cancer The affected pork is no longer available for sale but it is feared it could be sat in some peoples fridges and freezers. Officials are urging shoppers to check immediately if they still have the affected pork in their homes. The specific item is labeled: 'Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS' and was sold in a tray package of 16-ounces. It was produced on April 1 and 2 2025 and then could have been sold by Aldi stores in Arkansas, Delaware, Florida , Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey , Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania , West Virginia, Wisconsin. 'Contaminated' pork sold at Aldi is recalled over risk metal fragments could hurt you (Image: FSIS) Customers are being told to check the "use by" date on the side of the packaging to identify if they have bought the affected pork. If it reads June 30, 2025, or July 1, 2025, do not eat the product. It should either be thrown away or returned to your Aldi store for a refund. No injuries have been reported so far but the FSIS have cautioned that this should still be taken seriously. Cargill Meat Solutions said in a statement to The U.S. Sun: 'We have voluntarily issued a public health alert out of an abundance of caution. The product is no longer available for sale in stores.' Stressing the importance of food and consumer safety, they have also set up a hotline about the recall for customers to call if they have any questions: 1-844-419-1574.
Fox News
21-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: 'Should be thrown away'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced a public health alert over a Mexican-inspired pork product sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The 16-ounce refrigerated sleeved tray packages, which are labeled "Pork Carnitas," were flagged in a public announcement on April 19 due to potential foreign object contamination. The FSIS said the product "may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal." "The products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number 'Est. 46049' inside the USDA mark of inspection," the statement added. "These items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide." The affected products have use-by dates of 06/30/2025 and 07/01/2025. The issue was noticed by the manufacturer of the carnitas packages, Cargill Meat Solutions, during production. "The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that during routine process checks they found equipment damage that may have contaminated the carnitas products with pieces of metal," the FSIS's statement read. The FSIS is not recalling the product because it is no longer available for sale. Yet the agency stressed that anyone in possession of the meals should throw them away. "Although this product is no longer available for sale, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers," the statement read. "Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase." No injuries associated with the product have been reported, per the FSIS. In January, some packages of Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos – another product sold at Aldi – were recalled due to metal contamination. Several thousand packages of oyster crackers were recalled in March after a "stainless steel wire" contaminated the crackers during production. Fox News Digital reached out to Cargill Meat Solutions for additional comment.
Arab News
17-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
US meat exports at risk as China lets registrations lapse
BEIJING: Export registrations for more than 1,000 US meat plants granted by China under the 2020 'Phase 1' trade deal lapsed on Sunday, China's customs website showed, threatening US exports to the world's largest buyer amid an ongoing tariff registration status for pork, beef and poultry plants across the US, including major producers Tyson Foods, Smithfield Packaged Meats and Cargill Meat Solutions was changed from 'effective' to 'expired,' according to the website of China's General Administration of expiration of roughly two-thirds of the total registered facilities could restrict US market access and incur significant losses to a roughly $5 billion trade, a fresh affront to American farmers after Beijing earlier this month imposed retaliatory tariffs on some $21 billion worth of American farm requires food exporters to register with customs to sell in US Department of Agriculture has said China did not respond to repeated requests to renew plant registrations, potentially violating the Phase 1 trade the Phase 1 trade deal, China is obligated to update its approved plant list within 20 days of receiving updates from the for some 84 US plants lapsed in February and while shipments from these affected plants continue to clear customs, the industry doesn't know for how long China will allow customs department did not immediately respond to faxed 2024, the US was China's third-largest meat supplier by volume, trailing Brazil and Argentina, accounting for 590,000 tonnes or nine percent of China's total meat imports.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Study Shows Food Recalls Are Deadlier Than Ever
All of those food recalls you heard about in 2024 had major consequences. Some of the biggest food recalls of the year included everything from Cargill Meat Solutions ground meat to Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings, among many others. A 2025 study conducted by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has revealed that 2024's recalls resulted in more illnesses and deaths than the previous year. As revealed in the study, 2024 saw a whopping 241 food and beverage recalls and alerts, as tallied by the Food & Drug Administration (which oversees about 77% of the U.S. food supply, according to the agency's website). That's 8% more than 2023. However, between the FDA and the USDA, there were 296 recall announcements, which is actually 5% less than 2023. Importantly, more people got sick from consuming these products, and more people died or were hospitalized as a result than in the previous year. In total, 487 individuals were hospitalized from food-borne illnesses, and 19 people died from contamination. Both of these numbers are more than twice what they were in 2023, which saw 230 hospitalizations and eight deaths. There is, however, some nuance to consider: As the report notes, recalls come from inspections in which foods are deemed risky, so more recalls could mean that more inspections are taking place. Still, the report did highlight some food-related threats that deserve to be taken seriously. Read more: Canned Foods You Should Never Buy At The Dollar Store The PIRG study found that some of the biggest bacterial threats in our food are Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, which together comprised about 39% of the recalls in 2024. All in all, 65 recalls occurred due to potential Listeria contamination — including the deadly Boar's Head Listeria outbreak — and 41 for potential Salmonella contamination. The biggest cause for recalls, however, was undeclared allergens or ingredients, with peanuts and tree nuts topping the list. Undeclared allergens resulted in 101 recalls throughout the year, making up about 34% of total incidents in 2024. Other reasons for recalls include lead in food and pieces of metal or plastic appearing in food. Food contamination is a very serious issue — and even more widespread than we know. According to the CDC, one in six people get sick from contamination, and the number of illnesses from a specific outbreak is very likely to be higher than reported, as people who experience less severe illness may not report their cases. With all this in mind, the PIRG study encourages the public to learn about food safety rules to lessen their chances of getting sick. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
