Food Safety Alerts and Food Recalls
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Food Recalls
Archive of Food Safety Alerts
Food Safety Alert: Shell Eggs and Salmonella Enteritidis (August, 2010)
Food Recalls
A food recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products that may cause health problems or possible death. The purpose of a recall is to remove meat or poultry from commerce when there is reason to believe it may be adulterated (injurious to health or unfit for human consumption) or misbranded (false or misleading labeling and/or packaging).
- Food Recalls in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture helps ensure your food is produced and sold in a safe manner. MDA also provides information to consumers on proper handling and preparation of foods to help you avoid food borne illnesses. Attention: Non-MDH link
- FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
List of foods and drugs that have been recently found unsafe and recalled from the market. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Food Safety and Inspection Service Recalls (Meat, Poultry & Egg Products)
Meat, poultry and egg products involved in recalls, both in open and closed federal cases. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Federal Citizen Information Center Recall Resources
A list of sites that announce product recalls. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Recalls.gov
The online resource for all recalls. Attention: Non-MDH link
Archive of MDH Food Safety Alerts
- Shell Eggs and Salmonella Enteritidis
August, 2010
- MDA/MDH investigation into E. coli O157:H7 illnesses and Raw Milk Consumption from Hartmann farm
June, 2010
- Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness, so it's important for those who handle them to take steps to prevent infection. April, 2009
- Pistachio Products: Salmonella
April, 2009
- Peanut-Containing Products and Salmonella Typhimurium
January, 2009
- Salmonella Cases Linked to Raw, Frozen Chicken Entrees
Consumers urged to cook raw chicken products thoroughly and to avoid using microwave. October 3, 2008.
- Tomato Food Safety Alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a salmonellosis outbreak that has been linked to consumption of certain raw, red tomatoes. June, 2008
- New Era Green and Garbanzo Bean Recall Alert
The FDA is warning consumers about a potential Clostridium botulinum contamination of canned beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company, New Era, Michigan. January, 2008
- Norovirus Alert
MDH has alerted the food service industry that Minnesota is currently experiencing numerous outbreaks due to norovirus. December, 2007
- Norovirus Food Safety Alert: Renville County
A food safety alert was sent to food service establishments in Redwood, Renville, Meeker, McLeod, Sibley, Brown, Nicollet, Cottonwood, Murray, Lyon, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, and Kandiyohi Counties on November 6, 2007. November, 2007
- Handwashing Posting Advisory
MDH has received reports regarding a flyer recently distributed regarding a new hand washing posting advisory. The advisory is from a company not associated with the MDH. May, 2007
- E. coli Outbreak Alert
State health and agriculture officials are investigating seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Minnesota residents associated with eating ground beef purchased from Lunds or Byerly’s stores since mid-April. May, 2007
- Hepatitis A Outbreak in Southwest Minnesota
Cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in employees of a restaurant in Slayton, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating to determine if there are additional cases associated with this situation. May, 2007
- Peanut Butter Recall due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA warned consumers not to eat certain jars of Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value peanut butter due to risk of contamination with Salmonella Tennessee (a bacterium that causes foodborne illness). February, 2007
- E. coli Outbreak Alert
Health officials are investigating E. coli O157 cases in southern Minnesota. December, 2006
- Norovirus Alert
MDH has alerted the food service industry that Minnesota is currently experiencing numerous outbreaks due to norovirus. November, 2006
Spotlight
Reporting Suspected Foodborne Illness
Please call the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
Turkey: Safe Thawing and Cooking
Food safety tips for handling, thawing, roasting, storing, and reheating turkey.
Norovirus Infection
Noroviruses are members of a group of viruses called caliciviruses also known previously as “Norwalk-like viruses.” Learn more about Norovirus, how to minimize your risk of acquiring norovirus infection, required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and more.
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