
Oct. 19, 2011 – A voluntary recall has been issued for Larry Schultz Farms organic cartoned eggs sold to food retailers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan due to the potential of salmonella contamination. The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are investigating 6 people who have become ill, though it has yet to be determined whether or not the illness came from these eggs. Outpost does not carry any of the products listed in this recall.
Oct. 19, 2011 – Taylor Farms has announced a voluntary recall of a variety of pre-packaged salad mixes. The move came following a test conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture on a finished package of spinach. The precautionary recall states that the salad mixes had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers several varieties of salad blends under the "Fresh Selections," "HEB," "Marketside" and "Taylor Farms" brand names. Outpost does not carry any of the products listed in this recall.
For more information on this recall, check the USDA website here.
The USDA - The United States Department of Agriculture compiles information on current recalls and public health alerts that involve meat, poultry or processed egg products.
www.FoodSafety.gov - The Food and Drug Administration has a new website that tracks ands reports on food safety issues and recalls at www.foodsafety.gov
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