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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pork products sold at Aldi spark health alert over possible metal contamination
Consumers are receiving a warning about pork products sold at Aldi. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert Saturday for Cargill Meat Solutions' pork carnitas products. The alert was issued because the products may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. However, the FSIS didn't request a recall for the pork products because they are 'no longer available for sale in commerce.' The fully cooked pork carnitas, which only needed to be heated up before being served, were produced from April 1 through April 2, 2025. They were sold in 16-ounce sleeved trays. Product had the label 'Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS.' Products also had the use-by date of '06/30/2025' or '07/01/2025' on the side of the packaging. The pork packages that are subject to the public health alert have the bear establishment number, 'Est. 46049,' inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were sent to Aldi grocery stores across the U.S. The Independent has reached out to Aldi for comment. The public health alert came after Cargill Meat Solutions notified FSIS that during routine process checks, they 'found equipment damage that may have contaminated the carnitas products with pieces of metal.' However, there have been no reports of injury due to consumption of the pork products at the time of writing. While the pork products aren't for sale anymore, the FSIS is still concerned that consumers have the affected food in their refrigerators or freezers right now. So, consumers who have the product are being urged to either throw it away or return the product to the place where it was purchased. The pork products aren't the only food that's been at risk of contamination. Last week, many popular soups were affected by a USDA health alert over 'foreign material.' Cilantro, an ingredient in the products, was found to be contaminated with wood, according to a nationwide alert from the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Campbell's soups were among the named products; specifically, the brand's Chicken Tortilla Soup, Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Wicked Thai Soup. Molly's Kitchen, another popular brand, was also affected. On April 10, celery sold at Walmart was affected by a recall over a possible listeria risk. Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. announced that its washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Celery Sticks with a best-by date of March 23, should be thrown out. The product was sold at Walmart stores in 29 states across the nation. Also this month, Cabot Creamery issued a voluntary recall on 1,700 pounds of butter after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria found in feces. The contaminated Extra Creamy Sea Salt Butter Sticks were sold in seven states and had a best-by date of September 9.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Butter recalled in seven states due to potentially dangerous bacteria contamination
A well-known butter brand has been recalled after testing found elevated levels of coliform bacteria in the product. Cabot Creamery issued a voluntary recall on 1,700 pounds, or 189 cases, of its Extra Creamy Sea Salt Butter Sticks on March 27, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Coliform bacteria present in the digestive tracks of humans and animals. As of now, no illnesses have been reported. According to the New York State Department of Health, coliform is also found in plant material and soil and can sometimes be motile, meaning capable of movement. 'Coliforms are relatively easy to identify, are usually present in larger numbers than more dangerous pathogens, and respond to the environment, wastewater treatment, and water treatment similarly to many pathogens,' the NYSDOH states. 'As a result, testing for coliform bacteria can be a reasonable indication of whether other pathogenic bacteria are present.' Other potential pathogens include salmonella and E coli. Coliform is found in other unsanitary foods, such as raw milk, cheese, and ice. The contaminated butter was sold in seven states: New York, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. Each product included a 'best by' date of September 9, 2025, the lot number 090925-055, and the UPC digits 0 78354 62038 0. The recall is under a Class III label, meaning the product is unlikely to cause harmful health issues. Cabot's recall comes a few days after Johnsonville, LLC issued its own voluntary recall on approximately 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst product due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically hard plastic.' The affected sausages were first produced on February 5, 2025, and distributed to several retailers across 10 states: Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.' Each of the tray packages contains five pieces of 'Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst' and the package code B9FOD. The recalled product has the establishment number 'Est. 1647' on the front of the label. Johnsonville, LLC initiated the recall after the company received complaints from two separate customers reporting hard plastic found in their purchased product. There have been no reports of injuries due to the consumption of the sausage. The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) urges consumers not to eat these products and to dispose of them immediately. Consumers can return the recalled product to the store they bought it from.
