Food maker recalls over 286,000 pounds of meat, poultry

Source: Chicago Tribune




Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-meat-recall-story,0,7437978.story

...where they recalled the canned beef stew at the same time they recalled the canned dog food? :think: :puke:

I've been getting my dog those small Cesar brand foods, sirloin, filet mignon, turkey flavors, etc. Every time I open them, they smell really good, so I did it. I tasted one one day. It was good. Really. One thing they are not, though, is cheap - so poor people wouldn't save any money eating THAT kind of dog food. I don't have any desire to eat them either. Even though the taste was good, who knows?

...it's an attack on the elitists, I tell yea!
On edit, I don't know why I'm laughing...found by FLORIDA agricultural officials....gulp. :scared:

:eyes:

If a company refuses to recall upon FSIS recommendation, the products can be seized by FSIS at the commerce (store) level.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISDirectives/8080.1Rev4.pdf

Thanks anyways, maybe your reply will educate a few on the Corporate Perks that deregulation has so kindly provided the person-hood corporations.

Yeah, it's fantastic that regulatory agencies don't have the power to compel recalls anymore, they can only "recommend". The repugs are always talking about "smaller government" without telling anyone that 1. they just mean less regulation on businesses putting taxpayers at greater risk and 2. their governments are actually bigger. Gah! I can't wait for Jan 2nd!

My guess is that it was found after an outbreak on the state level and then turned over to USDA. USDA. for all that we're beginning to see, has been gutted by the bush administration. Typical bush reaction, you shoot the messenger , ....do away with the inspectors and don't have anymore problems..So what if a few old ladies or infants die, the market will take care of it's self......I don't know if our country can stand even the few months we have remaining in this administration.:banghead:

I have stuff labeled Archer Farms, but it is dried fruit.
I am afraid of chicken or beef products anymore.

with long shelf life, like bagged crackers, candies, snacks, etc. Maybe other items, like jams as well. I don't know for certain that it is the same company.

I completely associate Archer Farms with Target.

ARCHER FARMS FOUR CHEESE RISOTTO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 4, 2007 -- AULCORP FOOD MARKETERS INC. of TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA is recalling Archer Farms FOUR CHEESE RISOTTO flavor, 6 oz., with "Best If Used By 16JUL2008AA", because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.


http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/aulcorp05_07.html

regarding undeclared ingredients such as milk and eggs in various products.

http://www.wrdw.com/onyourside/headlines/16251616.html


Gourmet Boutique Recall Save Email Print
New York firm recalls meat and poultry products
Posted: 8:30 AM Mar 5, 2008
Last Updated: 8:30 AM Mar 5, 2008
Reporter: GA Commissioner of Agriculture
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Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of various products from a New York company.

Gourmet Boutique, L.L.C., a Jamaica, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,970 pounds of meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are being recalled:

6-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE HONEY CHICKEN SALAD.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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http://www.wrdw.com/onyourside/headlines/16251616.html

The following products are being recalled:

6-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE HONEY CHICKEN SALAD.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE CHICKEN MARSALA.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST IN TERIYAKI SAUCE, PORTION CONTROL.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

6-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN, PORTION CONTROL.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

6-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN, PORTION CONTROL, Keep Frozen.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE Home Style Chicken Salad.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

4-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE Grilled Chicken B&E PRET A MANGER.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3.5-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE Breaded and Fried Chicken Cutlet.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3.125-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE ITALIAN STALLION TWISTER.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

8-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE Meatloaf with Gravy KIT.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

4.6-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE CHICKEN BURRITO.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

3.125-pound bulk packages of “GOURMET BOUTIQUE TURKEYCLUB TWISTER.” Each package bears the establishment number “P-18799” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The recalled products bear the production code of “GBD 08058” on the package. The meat and poultry products were produced on Feb. 26 and 27, 2008, and were sent to retail establishments in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wisconsin, and distribution centers in New York.

The problem was discovered through microbiological sampling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President for Operations, Andrew Murphy at (718) 977-1200 (ext. 0163). Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Quality Control Manager Vanessa Lindsay at (718) 977-1200 (ext. 0166).

No, wait, I don't wanna know.

probably deserves to be sick

http://www.projo.com/news/content/RECALL_EXPANDED_05-04-08_4IA10DE_v8.32078ca.html

Gourmet Boutique recall grows
01:00 AM EDT on Sunday, May 4, 2008
The Rhode Island Health Department announced yesterday that the recall of a food brand sold at Shaw’s markets has been extended to 35 products sold under the Gourmet Boutique label.

Gourmet Boutique announced the voluntary recall Friday of seven products because of possible Listeria monocytognes contamination, a bacteria that can cause serious infection, even death. The risk is highest among the elderly, pregnant women, newborns and adults with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

For a list of items included in the recall, call the company’s hot line at (347) 887-0083 or go to www.fsis.usda.gov/pdf/recall_013-2008_release.pdf. Customers who bought items may return them to Shaw’s.

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, headache, stiff neck, confusion or convulsions may occur



edited to add this info from consumer affairs website-note I frequently see Gourmet Boutique frozen items at our Canned Foods/Grocery Outlet store -they are the cheaper frozen meals-thank goodness I mostly buy the organic frozen meals there
they are recalling products that were produced up to SIX months ago...

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/meat_recall.html

The nationwide recall includes a variety of sizes, from nine-ounce packages of Gourmet Boutique Wrapanini Meatball Parmigiana to seven-pound containers of Gourmet Boutique Fruit and Nut Honey Chicken Salad Kit, USDA said. The meats being recalled are chicken, turkey, beef and pork
The fresh meat and poultry salad products were produced from April 19 to 24, while the frozen foodstuffs were produced from October 2007 to April 23, the agency said.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a Class I recall, which affects products sent to supermarkets and food stores nationwide. A Class I alert, which carries the highest priority, is issued when there is a “reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death,” the USDA's statement said.

IIRC the Super Target in my area sells all sorts of products under this name.