{"id":3239,"date":"2024-11-03T14:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T19:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2024-11-03T09:30:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T14:30:40","slug":"from-frozen-waffles-to-costco-salmon-what-to-know-about-food-recalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3239","title":{"rendered":"From Frozen Waffles to Costco Salmon: What to Know About Food Recalls"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From Frozen Waffles to Costco Salmon: What to Know About Food Recalls<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tFrom frozen waffles and quarter pounders to Costco salmon and freeze-dried meat, there have been a number of food recalls in recent weeks due to contamination concerns. <\/b><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Recalls of multiple food products in recent weeks have alarmed consumers and health officials. <\/li>
  • \nThis is due to the risk of food-borne bacteria like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella in the broader U.S. food supply chain. <\/li>
  • \nDeli meat, frozen waffles, McDonald\u2019s hamburgers, and ready-to-eat poultry meals sold at stores have all been recalled after routine testing showed traces of bacteria. <\/li>
  • \nExperts say the global food chain makes a number of products more vulnerable to such contamination, but the fact that we know about all the recent recalls means the safety protocols in place are working. <\/li><\/ul>
    \n\nRecalls of multiple food products in recent weeks have alarmed consumers and health officials, as the risk of food-borne bacteria like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella in the broader U.S. food supply chain has increased.

    \n\nDeli meat, frozen waffles, McDonald\u2019s hamburgers, and ready-to-eat poultry meals sold at stores like Walmart, Trader Joe\u2019s, and Costco have all been recalled after routine testing showed traces of bacteria.

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    • The popular Boar\u2019s Head company had to pull 7.1 million pounds of deli meat after E. coli was detected at a facility in Virginia responsible for producing ready-to-eat liverwurst; 59 infections were reported in 19 states and at least 10 people died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <\/li>
    • \nAt least 75 people in 10 states were sickened by E. coli that has been linked to McDonald\u2019s Quarter Pounders. The company\u2019s subsequent testing of the beef involved showed no E. coli, but federal investigators suspect that the bacteria was present in the raw slivered onions that were on the burgers. <\/li>
    • \nFrozen waffles and pancake products sold at stores like Target, Dollar General, and Publix were recalled by the company that produces them after listeria was found through routine testing at a manufacturing factory in Canada. No infections were reported. <\/li>
    • \nGreen onions, eggs, and ready-to-eat poultry meals have all been recalled this fall due to concerns about potential salmonella outbreaks. <\/li><\/ul>
      \n\n Why food recalls are increasing, and how they\u2019re identified <\/b>

      \n\nWith so many highly processed foods in the supply chain, there are more chances for contamination and infection and, in the case of the Boar\u2019s Head listeria outbreak, sometimes poor oversight at the source of production.

      \n\nHowever, there are also more backstops in place than there used to be and coordination between federal, state, and local public health officials.

      \n\nRichard Martinello, MD, Yale Medicine infectious diseases doctor and professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, told Healthline that the CDC\u2019s ability to identify and coordinate has made it possible for us to know about multistate outbreaks like the ones recently identified. In this way, the fact that so many have been publicized is a sign of success, he says.

      \n\n\u201cWe have an increasingly industrialized food industry producing products at a large scale for lower cost. When potential contamination is not prevented, identified, and controlled, it can lead to large-scale, multistate outbreaks of disease,\u201d Martinello said.

      \n\nHe further explained that foodborne diseases such as Listeria and E.coli 0157: H7 are notifiable to public health authorities, and this timely reporting allows a rapid response.

      \n\n\u201cLocal and state public health authorities work closely with the CDC to both identify and respond when these events occur. As many foodborne outbreaks involve multiple states, CDC\u2019s efforts are critical to identify and respond to these matters in a timely manner,\u201d Martinello said.

      \n\nHe explained that the CDC has a deep bench of experts in a wide array of communicable diseases, allowing it to supplement state and local public health expertise. The CDC is also a lead agency for FoodNet.

      \n\n\u201cThis collaborative federal effort helps to ensure timely identification of foodborne illnesses and an effective response. Both the Boar\u2019s Head and McDonald\u2019s issues are great examples of success. The outbreaks and their cause were quickly identified, communicated to the public, and measures taken to prevent further disease,\u201d Martinello said.

      \n\nMelanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and the director of communications for the nutrition company Prolon, told Healthline that the vast network of supply and shipping involved in many products in stores can make them that much more susceptible to such contaminations, but the bad headlines in the news mean that the system\u2019s safeguards are working.

      \n\n\u201cOur food now often has a global journey \u2014 from different farms, facilities, and countries \u2014 which opens up more chances for contamination. One event, like a salmonella issue in a farm\u2019s onion supply, for instance, can impact salsa across multiple brands. This interconnected supply chain means a problem at any one point can trigger a far-reaching recall,\u201d Richter said.

      \n\n\u201cWith advanced DNA testing and data-sharing between agencies, we\u2019re catching contamination faster and more precisely than ever. This technology means recalls happen sooner and are often larger because we\u2019re better at detecting patterns across states and tracing them back to their source. This is definitely a good thing, and also, we hear about these outbreaks more, too,\u201d Richter added.

      \nHow consumers can protect themselves from food-borne bacteria<\/b>

      \n\nMany experts have suggested that eating highly processed foods \u2014 which includes processed meats, ready-to-eat meals, and deli meat \u2014 should be avoided in general. But with the higher costs of groceries across the country, not everyone has the option of avoiding products that could carry these risks.

      \n\nRichter suggested staying informed, reading labels carefully, and thoroughly washing fresh produce or purchasing frozen or canned produce along with shelf-stable proteins like beans, chickpeas, and canned fish.

      \n\n Dry goods, in particular, are also a good meal option, she said. <\/b>

      \n\n\u201cFoods like rice, pasta, quinoa, and whole grains are processed with minimal handling, making them generally low risk for contamination. They also store well and can form a safe, healthy base for many meals,\u201d Richter said. \u201cPairing these with canned or frozen veggies, beans, or lentils can help create balanced, filling meals that don\u2019t compromise on safety.\u201d\n\nHowever, it\u2019s important to read food labels as some canned foods can be packed with high amounts of sodium and additives, which can also negatively impact your health.

      \n\nAs far as deli meats go, Richter suggested the following three specific ways to consume them safely if you\u2019re concerned about potential contamination:

      \nEat prepackaged over \u201chouse-cured\u201d meats<\/b>

      \n\n\u201cPrepackaged deli meats generally have fewer handling points, so they tend to be a safer bet than those sliced in-store. Standardized processing and controlled packaging help reduce the likelihood of contamination,\u201d Richter said.

      \n Keep cold and eat fresh<\/b>

      \n\n\u201cListeria thrives even in cool temperatures, so store deli meats in the coldest part of the fridge and try to consume them within a few days of purchase,\u201d Richter said.

      \n Choose low sodium and nitrate-free options<\/b>

      \n\n\u201cWhile often a healthier choice, these options tend to come from brands with more transparent processing and safety standards, which can add an extra layer of quality control,\u201d Richter said.

      \n Takeaway<\/b>

      \n\nRecalls of multiple food products in recent weeks have alarmed consumers and health officials, as the risk of food-borne bacteria like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella in the broader U.S. food supply chain have increased.

      \n\nDeli meat, frozen waffles, McDonald\u2019s hamburgers, and ready-to-eat poultry meals sold at stores like Walmart, Trader Joe\u2019s, and Costco have all been recalled after routine testing showed traces of bacteria.

      \n\nExperts say the global food chain makes a number of products more vulnerable to such contamination, but the fact that we know about all the recent recalls means the safety protocols in place are working.


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