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What kind of romaine lettuce is on recall?
Fresh Express initiated a recall on Dec. 20, according to the CDC and the FDA, for its Sweet Hearts Romaine Lettuce Sweet Butter Lettuce. In its outbreak update on March 8 the FDA reported: “The product is past expiration and should no longer be available to consumers.
Is the recall still on for romaine lettuce?
Sixty-seven people have been infected across 19 states in an E. coli outbreak that is linked to romaine lettuce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Last week’s recalls of Fresh Express and Dole salads are still active, and the CDC’s investigation is ongoing.
What types of lettuce have been recalled?
The following store brand products are included in the recall:
Kroger 12-ounce American Blend: 0-11110-91041-7.Kroger 12-ounce Classic Garden: 0-11110-91036-3.Kroger 12-ounce Veggie Blend: 0-11110-91048-6.Kroger 24-ounce Classic Garden: 0-11110-91037-0.Kroger 8-ounce Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: 0-11110-91613-6.
Is there a lettuce recall 2021?
Those products have production lot codes beginning with either the letter “N” or “Y” in the upper right-hand corner of the package and Best if Used By dates from November 30, 2021 to January 8, 2022. This recall does not include whole head packaged lettuce.
Why is romaine lettuce always recalled?
The contamination of lettuce fields can come from multiple sources. Feral animals such as pigs, deer, and birds can deposit their feces directly on plants or on the soil. Improperly composted manure can be a source of contamination.
Can you eat romaine lettuce in 2021?
The CDC says it is OK to eat some romaine lettuce, but not all of it. Lettuce harvested in six counties in the growing regions of central and northern California have been linked to the latest multistate outbreak. However, as a general rule, if you are unsure of the source of your lettuce, don’t eat it.
What food is being recalled right now 2021?
Memorable 2021 Food Recalls
Tyson Foods Inc. recalled 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products for possible Listeria contamination. Serenade Foods recalled 60,000 pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken products sold nationwide for possible salmonella contamination.
What is the latest lettuce recall?
Dole Fresh Vegetables has announced a recall of packaged salads and salad kits containing iceberg lettuce from its U.S. production facilities in Soledad, Calif., and Springfield, Ohio. Dole initiated the recall after equipment used to harvest the lettuce tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Is there a lettuce recall 2022?
It was announced on January 7th, 2022 that the company issued a voluntary recall of packaged salad greens — all containing iceberg lettuce potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What is wrong with lettuce right now?
Leafy greens and other vegetable row crops are a major source of E. coli O157 infections. Other harmful germs found on leafy greens include norovirus, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cyclospora.
Is there a romaine lettuce shortage?
According to Growing Produce, California lettuce growers faced hotter-than-average temperatures and crop diseases that led to a shortage of iceberg and romaine lettuce. These tight conditions bled into 2021.
Why are there so many recalls right now?
Why have there been so many grocery recalls lately? The answer: new laws and new technology. In 2011, the FDA enacted the Food Safety Modernization Act that provided them with more power in preventing food safety issues.
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