JSOnline just reported that a chocolate morsel sampling at Nestle’s Burlington plant tested positive for the dangerous, sometimes deadly, Salmonella pathogen, citing a Nestle official. The contaminated product was not shipped; therefore, no recall was implemented said Nestle spokeswoman, Laurie MacDonald.

MacDonald said the plant was thoroughly cleaned and there is no Salmonella outbreak at the Burlington site, said JSOnline. “We have rigorous quality assurance protocols and procedures in place, which include testing of product during our manufacturing process,” MacDonald said, quoted JSOnline. More Nestle Reports Salmonella in Chocolate Morsels JSOnline

Daniele International, the company linked to the ongoing nationwide Salmonella outbreak just said it found the Salmonella pathogen in some sealed containers of red pepper it received from two suppliers, said the Washington Post. The concern is that other food makers could have used the Salmonella-laced spices.

Daniele’s findings require confirmation by a government laboratory, said the Washington Post. Also, federal investigators are looking into other food makers potentially supplied by either the Wholesome Spice Co. of New York and Mincing Overseas Spice Co. of New Jersey, wrote the Washington Post. More Salmonella Found in Pepper Supplied by NJ Spice Company

The Daniele International’s salami products recall for Salmonella has—yet again—been expanded; this time, to include an additional 115,000 pounds of salami/salame products, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). As with the prior two, the FSIS classified the recall as Class I, which means that this is a health hazard situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

Daniele International Inc., an establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, Rhode Island, expanded its recall over concerns that additional products could be contaminated with the dangerous, and sometimes deadly, Salmonella pathogen. A confirmed finding of Salmonella was recently discovered in an unopened salami product tested by FSIS, and by ingredient testing performed by the company. The product was sampled during the course of an ongoing investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo illnesses. More Salmonella Found In Daniele International Salami, Recall Expanded Again

The Salmonella outbreak linked to pepper-coated salami, has spread to 44 states and the District of Columbia, and has sickened 225, said the Washington Post. It seems, added the Post, that black pepper used to make the sausages involved could be to blame. Of those sickened, some 26 percent have required hospitalization.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) classified the recall as Class I, which means that this is a health hazard situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. More Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pepper Sickens 235, Spreads to 44 States

Nature’s Variety is recalling Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because the products may be tainted with Salmonella. This recall affects to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10.

Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential Salmonella problem after receiving a consumer complaint. While the lot code that was the subject of the consumer complaint did not test positive for the pathogen, additional testing found the “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10 to be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the recall notice, no pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code. More Salmonella Prompts Nature’s Variety Pet Food Recalled

We have been following the issue surrounding the Daniele International Inc., recall of 1.24 million pounds of sausage products potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) classified the recall as Class I, which means that this is a health hazard situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

The Associated Press (AP) also recently reported that testing indicated that the same strain of Salmonella that caused illnesses in over 200 people in about 42 states appears to have been found in black pepper. But, black pepper might not be the only source, according to the Rhode Island Health Department, said the AP. The tests, said the AP, traced the Salmonella pathogen to ground pepper in closed containers at Daniele that were intended for use to coat salami, said Annemarie Beardsworth, a spokeswomen with the health department. More Another Lawsuit in Sausage Salmonella Outbreak

Trader Joe’s Co., located in Monrovia, California, has issued a recall of select lot codes of 7.4-ounce boxes of Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars over concerns that the product could be tainted with the Salmonella pathogen, reports the Daily News. Bloomfield Bakery, which is a subsidiary of Ralcorp Holdings Inc., manufactured the recalled bars said the Daily News.

Trader Joe said boxes of its Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars with use-by dates/lot codes 16JUL10H2 and 17JUL10HI should not be eaten. The bars or boxes can be returned to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund, according to the Daily News. More Trader Joe’s Granola Bars Recalled for Salmonella

Very recently, we wrote that Daniele International Inc., expanded its January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, that were potentially contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was classified as a Class I, which means that this is a health hazard situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

Now, reports the Associated Press (AP), testing has indicated that the same strain of Salmonella that caused illnesses in over 200 people in about 42 states appears to have been found in black pepper. But, black pepper might not be the only source, according to the Rhode Island Health Department, said the AP. The tests, said the AP, traced the Salmonella pathogen to ground pepper in closed containers at Daniele that were intended for use to coat salami, said Annemarie Beardsworth, a spokeswomen with the health department.
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Daniele International Inc., with locations in Rhode Island, is expanding its January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) just announced. The recall has been classified as a Class I, which means that this is a health hazard situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

The recall is being expanded as a result of a confirmed finding of Salmonella in an unopened salami product reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The product was sampled during the course of an ongoing investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo illnesses. The product tested was not included in the previous recall issued January 23, but is similar to products bought by customers who later became sick in the Montevideo investigation. Products subject to the expanded recall may have been cross-contaminated with black pepper before packing. The company believes black pepper is a possible Salmonella source. More Salmonella Italian Sausage Recall Expanded

The massive Salmonella outbreak that originated with tainted Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) products and that sickened hundreds of people and sparked thousands of food recalls earlier this year has ended in a settlement for some 120 victims and their families. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) wrote that about $12 million will be disbursed from that settlement.

The settlement money will not be received from PCA, which is now bankrupt, said AJC. Monies will also not be coming from the sale of PCA’s assets, which includes equipment and property from at least one plant; assets proceeds are slated for delivery to PCA creditors, explained AJC. Settlement monies come from a policy with the Hartford Insurance Company; claims against the now-defunct PCA must have been filed by last October 31st in order for claimants—or their survivors—to be eligible. Another $750,000 from the settlement will cover administrative costs and attorney fees. More PCA Salmonella Settlement Announced