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Listeria eliminated in food production pilot

Bio-Fence’s polymer added to topcoat binds disinfectant to surface; pilot results increase in sanitization efficiency, elimination of pathogenic bacteria

October 27, 2021

An 11-week proof of concept (POC) saw Bio-Fence antimicrobial coatings applied to the floor and lower part of walls of a hot dog peeling room in a major sausage manufacturing facility in Israel.

Tyson Foods Inc. recalls RTE chicken products due to possible listeria contamination

To date, FSIS was notified of two persons ill with listeriosis

Sharon Spielman

July 9, 2021

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced last week that Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo., establishment, recalled approximately 8,955,296 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

New Plant Products

Rapid Listeria species detection

July 8, 2020

InSite Listeria test is certified as an AOAC RI Performance Tested Method (certification number 061802)—which verifies that the test detects low levels of Listeria species on stainless steel, ceramic and plastic surfaces—and can more specifically detect presumed positive Listeria, excluding more non-Listeria species.

Food Safety

Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter for possible listeria

Production of product suspended during investigation

Rose Shilling

April 20, 2020

Homestead Creamery Inc. recalled ½-pound unsalted butter that might be contaminated with listeria.

Food Safety

Salvadorean string cheese recalled for possible listeria

Production suspended to investigate source

Rose Shilling

January 3, 2020

Limena LLC recalled 1-lb. blocks of Salvadorean semisoft string cheese (quesillo cheese) for possible listeria contamination

Food Safety

Listeria outbreak linked to hard-boiled eggs

Almark Foods recalls pails of eggs; restaurants and stores warned to sanitize surfaces

Rose Shilling

December 23, 2019

Public health officials are investigating a listeria outbreak linked to hard-boiled eggs used in salads at restaurants and grocery stores.

Food Safety

Bags, bowls and trays of veggies recalled for possible listeria

Products sold in the U.S. and Canada

Rose Shilling

November 4, 2019

Mann Packing Co. recalled a large variety of bagged green beans, broccoli and other vegetables, along with veggie bowls and trays that may be contaminated with listeria.

Food Safety

Michigan produce company recalls fresh apples for possible listeria

Finished product test found the bacteria

Rose Shilling

October 29, 2019

North Bay Produce recalled bulk apples and bagged fresh apples because of possible listeria contamination.

Grand Strand chicken salad sandwich recall

Food Safety

Tip Top Poultry, FDA release growing list of retailers, labels in listeria recall

Recall includes RTE poultry made throughout 2019

Rose Shilling

October 9, 2019

Tip Top Poultry Inc. and the FDA provided a wider picture of the reach of a ready-to-eat chicken recall for possible listeria. The chicken went in heat-and-eat meals, sandwiches and deli salads at major grocery stores and a few restaurants.

Food Safety

More brands pull chicken salad from shelves; deli-style sandwiches added to recall

Reach of ingredient supplier’s recall is expanding

Rose Shilling

October 3, 2019

Tip Top Poultry’s recall of ready-to-eat chicken for possible listeria has spread to more brands of chicken salad and packaged sandwiches, some sold at Walmart and Target.