Foods recalled for botulism, listeria contamination
Seoul Shik Poom, a Hillside, New Jersey, company, recalled frozen, salted, and dried yellow croaker products for potential contamination with clostridium botulinum, the pathogen that causes botulism poisoning, late last week. Products recalled include:
BG1103 Salted Yellow Croaker (bag) 2.2 lbs- BG1121B Dried Yellow Croaker (bag) 4.5 lbs
- BG1121 Dried Yellow Croaker (bag) 2.2 lbs
- BG1122B Dried Yellow Croaker (bag) 4.5 lbs
- BG1124 Yellow Croaker (bulk box) 29.73 lbs
- BG1124A Yellow Croaker (bulk box) 31.6 lbs
- BG1123 Yellow Croaker (bulk box) 30.83 lbs
In a separate recall, Ca Rem #1 Ice Cream, a SeaTac, Washington, business, recalled coconut-flavored popsicles for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination after sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture resulted in a positive test for Listeria. No illnesses associated with the consumption of these products have been identified. According to a report at KIRO TV.com:
The Ca Rem #1 popsicle is sold in 3-ounce un-coded plastic bags, primarily in Asian food markets and restaurants in western Washington and western Oregon.Consumers who have purchased Ca Rem #1 popsicles should throw out the product and not eat it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 206-720-1887.
