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LATEST RECALLS
** PANERA CREAM CHEESE RECALL **
Panera Nationwide Recalls All 2 oz and 8 oz Cream Cheese Products
- no reported illnesses
- samples of one variety of 2oz cream cheese from a single production day showed a positive result for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- expiration date on or before 4/2/18
- discard them immediately
- contact Panera Bread
1-855-6-PANERA or visit https://buff.ly/2DMPsx6
for full refund
Listeria monocytogenes:
- can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, and anyone with weakened immune systems
- healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea
- can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women
“The safety of our guests and associates is paramount, therefore we are recalling all cream cheese products sold in the US with an active shelf life. We have likewise ceased all manufacturing in the associated cream cheese facility,” said Blaine Hurst, Panera’s President and CEO. “Only one variety of 2-oz cream cheese from a single day yielded the positive result. Our intent is to go above and beyond for our guests. You should expect nothing less from Panera.”
Cream Cheese Recalled:
- Plain
- Reduced- Fat Plain
- Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion
- Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut
- Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry
Monday, Jan. 29, 2018
Panera Nationwide Recalls All 2 oz and 8 oz Cream Cheese Products
- no reported illnesses
- samples of one variety of 2oz cream cheese from a single production day showed a positive result for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- expiration date on or before 4/2/18
- discard them immediately
- contact Panera Bread
1-855-6-PANERA or visit https://buff.ly/2DMPsx6
for full refund
Listeria monocytogenes:
- can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, and anyone with weakened immune systems
- healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea
- can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women
“The safety of our guests and associates is paramount, therefore we are recalling all cream cheese products sold in the US with an active shelf life. We have likewise ceased all manufacturing in the associated cream cheese facility,” said Blaine Hurst, Panera’s President and CEO. “Only one variety of 2-oz cream cheese from a single day yielded the positive result. Our intent is to go above and beyond for our guests. You should expect nothing less from Panera.”
Cream Cheese Recalled:
- Plain
- Reduced- Fat Plain
- Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion
- Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut
- Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry
Monday, Jan. 29, 2018

** Hostess Salmonella Recall Alert **
Holiday White Peppermint Twinkies recalled because the confectionary coating tested positive for Salmonella
No illnesses have been reported to date
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to discontinue consumption and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Holiday White Peppermint Twinkies recalled because the confectionary coating tested positive for Salmonella
No illnesses have been reported to date
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to discontinue consumption and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

** GRATED CHEESE RECALL DUE TO SALMONELA **
4C Foods Corp has recalled their 4C and Cento grated cheeses because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
The cheeses are packed in 6oz glass jars with "Best By" dates between November 12, 2016 and November 12, 2018 and packaged in cases of either 6 or 12 jars per case:
- 4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 4C All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese
- 4C All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese
- Cento Romano Grated Cheese
No illnesses have been reported; consumers are asked to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Retail stores and distributors are requested to immediately remove and discard any of the above items from the shelves and warehouses.
4C Foods Corp has recalled their 4C and Cento grated cheeses because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
The cheeses are packed in 6oz glass jars with "Best By" dates between November 12, 2016 and November 12, 2018 and packaged in cases of either 6 or 12 jars per case:
- 4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 4C All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese
- 4C All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese
- 4C HomeStyle All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese
- Cento Romano Grated Cheese
No illnesses have been reported; consumers are asked to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Retail stores and distributors are requested to immediately remove and discard any of the above items from the shelves and warehouses.

** WEIGHT WATCHERS LISTERIA ALERT **
Possible Listeria contamination has caused Weight Watchers to recall about 100,000 cases of their Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae frozen desserts. An ingredient used in the dough pieces tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no reports of illness related to this issue to date.
Best if used by dates are from:
Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund.
Possible Listeria contamination has caused Weight Watchers to recall about 100,000 cases of their Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae frozen desserts. An ingredient used in the dough pieces tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no reports of illness related to this issue to date.
Best if used by dates are from:
- 12/28/2016
- 01/28/2017
- 02/28/17
- 03/28/2017
- 05/28/2017
- 06/28/2017
- 07/28/2017
Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund.

** TYSON POPCORN CHICKEN FROZEN PLASTIC ALERT **
Tyson Foods is recalling 1150 pounds of Frozen Popcorn Chicken products because they may be contaminated with hard plastic.
The label reads: "TYSON FULLY COOKED, WHOLE GRAIN GOLDEN CRISPY POPCORN CHICKEN, CHICKEN PATTIE FRITTERS”
There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of these products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, food service consumer representative, at (866) 886-8456. Media with questions about the recall can contact Worth Sparkman, manager of public relations, at (479) 290-6358.
Tyson Foods is recalling 1150 pounds of Frozen Popcorn Chicken products because they may be contaminated with hard plastic.
The label reads: "TYSON FULLY COOKED, WHOLE GRAIN GOLDEN CRISPY POPCORN CHICKEN, CHICKEN PATTIE FRITTERS”
There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of these products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, food service consumer representative, at (866) 886-8456. Media with questions about the recall can contact Worth Sparkman, manager of public relations, at (479) 290-6358.

** NESTLE LISTERIA RECALL ALERT **
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling its Nestlé Drumsticks Cones after the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The items recalled are:
- Drumsticks 16 count Variety Pack
- Drumsticks 24 count Vanilla Pack
Some were distributed in New Jersey.
"Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women."
Nestle Contact: 1-800-681-1676
Nestleproductinquiry@casupport.com
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling its Nestlé Drumsticks Cones after the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The items recalled are:
- Drumsticks 16 count Variety Pack
- Drumsticks 24 count Vanilla Pack
Some were distributed in New Jersey.
"Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women."
Nestle Contact: 1-800-681-1676
Nestleproductinquiry@casupport.com

** KELLOGG'S LISTERIA RECALL ALERT **
While conducting a routine test, Kellogg's found Listeria in Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles and have voluntarily recalled the batch of 10,000 cases. Listeria ingestion can cause serious health problems, birth defects and sometimes fatalities.
Kellogg is asking that people who purchased affected product discard it and contact the company for a full refund. Consumers can call 1-800-962-1413, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET or by visiting http://buff.ly/2cOgJmx.
While conducting a routine test, Kellogg's found Listeria in Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles and have voluntarily recalled the batch of 10,000 cases. Listeria ingestion can cause serious health problems, birth defects and sometimes fatalities.
- Package Size: 10 Box Count (12.3 oz)
- Package UPC Code: 38000 40370
- With Best If Used By Date of: NOV 21 17 or NOV 22 17
Kellogg is asking that people who purchased affected product discard it and contact the company for a full refund. Consumers can call 1-800-962-1413, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET or by visiting http://buff.ly/2cOgJmx.
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as well as major stories from the surrounding areas.