Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak
Please vist the link below to learn more about this recent outbreak. As always if you have questions or concerns feel free to contact the Environmental Health Food Safety Program at 360-249-4413.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/salmonellaoutbreak.html
Friday, January 23, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Flood Recovery
As some flood waters are beginning to recede we are posting the links below which are good sources of information on a variety of topics associated with emergency response and recovery. Please note that these informational sources were not prepared by Grays Harbor County but feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. (360) 249-4413.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/preparedness/disaster.aspx
http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/factsheets.htm
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/preparedness/disaster.aspx
http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/factsheets.htm
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
FLOOD INFORMATION
The following link to the Center of Disease Control and Preventions (CDC’s) website is a valuable source of information to consider in anticipation of the significant rain and flood event predicated for Western Washington. If you have specific concerns please contact Environmental Health at (360) 249-4413.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
Friday, December 12, 2008
What Consumers Need to Know During Power Outages and Floods
The link below is to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations website and provides basic information to consumers about precautions to take before, During and After Power Outages and Floods. For additional information please contact Environmental Health at (360) 249-4413.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsdisas.html#s2
Remember to call 911 for access to FIRE, POLICE, AID, RESCUE AND POISON CONTROL for help during an emergency. Call when life and/or property are in immediate danger; when you see smoke or fire; when a crime is being committed; when rescue or emergency assistance is needed.
DO NOT CALL 911 for information, such as road or weather conditions, area power outages, or directions. Use the link below to access the Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management for information on road closures, weather and other information.
http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/info/DEM/News.htm
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsdisas.html#s2
Remember to call 911 for access to FIRE, POLICE, AID, RESCUE AND POISON CONTROL for help during an emergency. Call when life and/or property are in immediate danger; when you see smoke or fire; when a crime is being committed; when rescue or emergency assistance is needed.
DO NOT CALL 911 for information, such as road or weather conditions, area power outages, or directions. Use the link below to access the Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management for information on road closures, weather and other information.
http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/info/DEM/News.htm
Food Safety During Power Outages
A Guide For Food Establishments
The following link will direct you to a Washington State Department of Health Guide which provides information for Food Service Establishments about what to do before, during and after a power outage. If you have any questions please contact Environmental Halth at (360) 249-4413
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/establishmentpoweroutage.pdf
The following link will direct you to a Washington State Department of Health Guide which provides information for Food Service Establishments about what to do before, during and after a power outage. If you have any questions please contact Environmental Halth at (360) 249-4413
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/establishmentpoweroutage.pdf
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Utah Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Meals That May Contain Foreign Materials
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA” brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”
10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”
12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”
Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. The company identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic. FSIS has not received other reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O’Hearn at (440) 264-5170. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestlé Consumer Services Center at (800) 227-6188.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
The following products are subject to recall:
9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA” brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”
10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”
12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”
Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. The company identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic. FSIS has not received other reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O’Hearn at (440) 264-5170. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestlé Consumer Services Center at (800) 227-6188.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
Friday, November 14, 2008
SEATTLE'S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO ISSUES NATIONWIDE ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED MILK IN MUFFIN TOPS
SEATTLE’S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO. OF TUKWILA, WA IS RECALLING ORANGE CRANBERRY AND BANANA NUT MUFFIN TOPS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN UNDECLARED MILK. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO MILK RUN THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIC REACTION IF THEY CONSUME THESE PRODUCTS.
ORANGE CRANBERRY AND BANANA NUT MUFFIN TOPS WERE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE TO COFFEE SHOPS, ESPRESSO STANDS, AND RETAIL OUTLETS.
THESE PRODUCTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED IN CLEAR PLASTIC WITH A BLACK PRODUCT CARD FEATURING THE SEATTLE’S FAVORITE LOGO IN UPPER LEFT HAND SIDE AND CONTAINS THE PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENT STATEMENT. PRODUCT MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN AN EXPIRATION DATE OR BEST BY DATE. THE DATE IS PLACED ON THE PRODUCT AT THE RETAIL LOCATION. THESE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF ANY CODES, ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL.
THERE HAVE BEEN NO ILLNESSES REPORTED TO DATE.
DURING A ROUTINE FDA INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INGREDIENT STATEMENT DID NOT DECLARE MILK.
CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO RETURN THESE PRODUCTS TO POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SEATTLE’S FAVORITE AT SEATTLESFAVORITECOOKIES.COM OR 1-866-203-5588.
BOB PETERSON / ROBIN PETERSONSEATTLE'S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO.WORK 206-574-0577
ORANGE CRANBERRY AND BANANA NUT MUFFIN TOPS WERE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE TO COFFEE SHOPS, ESPRESSO STANDS, AND RETAIL OUTLETS.
THESE PRODUCTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED IN CLEAR PLASTIC WITH A BLACK PRODUCT CARD FEATURING THE SEATTLE’S FAVORITE LOGO IN UPPER LEFT HAND SIDE AND CONTAINS THE PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENT STATEMENT. PRODUCT MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN AN EXPIRATION DATE OR BEST BY DATE. THE DATE IS PLACED ON THE PRODUCT AT THE RETAIL LOCATION. THESE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF ANY CODES, ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL.
THERE HAVE BEEN NO ILLNESSES REPORTED TO DATE.
DURING A ROUTINE FDA INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INGREDIENT STATEMENT DID NOT DECLARE MILK.
CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO RETURN THESE PRODUCTS TO POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SEATTLE’S FAVORITE AT SEATTLESFAVORITECOOKIES.COM OR 1-866-203-5588.
BOB PETERSON / ROBIN PETERSONSEATTLE'S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO.WORK 206-574-0577
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