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11/07/2015Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food. Cats reacting to high doses of propylene glycol may exhibit signs of depression and may have a loss of coordination, muscle twitching, [...]

Learn More: Food Environmental Sampling Environmental sampling is a qualitative technique used by the FDA to gain additional information on possible routes of product contamination and is often a preventative measure critical to stopping contamination and reducing foodborne outbreaks. The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in [...]

10/27/2015 08:43 PM EDT Gilmore Fish of Dallesport, Washington is voluntarily recalling ALL canned (Gourmet smoked Columbia sturgeon, fresh packed Pacific salmon, gourmet smoked Chinook salmon), Gilmore Fish brand, with any codes starting with "OC" because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product [...]

Class I Recall 041-2015Health Risk: High Mar 6, 2015 WASHINGTON, March 6, 2015 – Rio Tex Wholesale Meats, a Mercedes, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 58,180 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef products were produced [...]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Patricia. On Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced Hurricane Patricia as a Category 5 hurricane in Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Forecast models have projected that after [...]

Good Food Concepts Recalls Beef, Pork, and Poultry Products Produced Without a Fully Implemented HACCP Plan, and Misbranded Class I Recall127-2015Health Risk: High Oct 18, 2015WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2015 – Good Food Concepts, a Colorado Springs, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,566 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products that were produced without a fully implemented Hazard [...]

Global Hand Washing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of handwashing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of handwashing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap.1 Since 2008, Global Handwashing Day has been celebrated annually on October 15 worldwide. The Global Handwashing [...]

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC Recalls all Seafood Canned Products Because of Possible Health Risk 10/10/2015 09:32 PM EDT Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC of Warrenton, Oregon is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS, ALL SIZES of ALL Skipanon brand seafoods canned products because it [...]

Food safety regulations are pushing the need for documented food safety management systems. Color-coding can help you manage food safety risks and increase productivity. Union Jack is proud to carry a large line of Vikan and Remco color-coded tools. Check out the color-coded tools section on our web site at www.unionjacktools.com. If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to [...]