16.07.2015

The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued two recall alerts regarding poultry products that may be contaminated by foodborne pathogens.
Chicago-based Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Poultry Company, announced a recall of 1,978,680 lbs. of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken on concerns the products may be contaminated with Salmonella enteritidis.
FSIS said the products are linked to a cluster of illnesses in Minnesota, where three individuals were ill with salmonellosis. 
Gluten-free breaded chicken nuggets made under the Bell & Evans brand were recalled by Murry’s Inc. of Lebanon, Pa. The company recalled approximately 20,232 lbs. of chicken nuggets after product samples tested positive for Staphylococcal Enterotoxin. No illnesses were reported in connection with the products.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture discovered the problem during routine retail and sampling activities. FSIS conducted a traceback investigation after being notified of the positive result.