Norovirus sickens dozens at Spokane shelters

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Douglas Powell

First a retirement community, not a homeless shelter.

Washington state sure likes to spread the norovirus around.

Two homeless shelters in downtown Spokane were under quarantine last weekend after more than 60 people got sick from a suspected norovirus outbreak.

City officials made plans to erect a giant tent in the street to house homeless people who hadn’t shown symptoms, which include severe nausea and vomiting.

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be spread person to person, through food and water or by touching contaminated surfaces. It’s typically seen on a cruise ship because it spreads rapidly in enclosed environments with a lot of people. People typically see symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed.

Mayor David Condon said the city, including the police and fire departments, is working with Catholic Charities during the outbreak in an effort to provide the homeless with a safe place to sleep. The Spokane Regional Health District is coordinating testing to confirm the norovirus diagnosis.

E. coli outbreak shows need for restaurant grading system

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Douglas Powell

Paula Wissel of KNKX reports the Washington Department of Health is still investigating this month’s E. coli outbreak that forced a Seattle restaurant to close temporarily. The Matador in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood has now reopened, but the source of the E. coli that sickened several patrons remains a mystery. Meanwhile, food safety advocates say this latest scare underscores the need for a promised restaurant grading system to be implemented quickly by public health officials.

Back in 1993, Sarah Schacht, along with her mother and little brother, was sickened in the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to undercooked hamburgers at Jack in the Box. Then, a few years ago, she contracted the foodborne illness again.

“The experience of getting E. coli the second time was much worse. It was feeling like my stomach was being ripped open, I had extreme cramping and I was in and out of the hospital,” Schacht said.

She is one of the primary proponents of restaurants in King County being required to post placards showing what score they received from the health department. She sat on a stakeholders panel convened by the county to come up with a system. Although Public Health of Seattle and King County announced several years ago they were going to implement a system, it has yet to be put in place, which frustrates Schacht.

“They’ve continually rolled back deadlines for this program and so it’s been disappointing to see another outbreak and no posted signs,” Schacht said.

In response, county health officials says they want to make sure that when it launches, the grading system is consistent across eating establishments. The health department has conducted a series of studies to try and figure out how best to obtain that consistency. A grading system pilot program is scheduled to begin in January.

Here’s a couple of suggestions:

Filion, K. and Powell, D.A. 2009. The use of restaurant inspection disclosure systems as a means of communicating food safety information. Journal of Foodservice 20: 287-297.

The World Health Organization estimates that up to 30% of individuals in developed countries become ill from food or water each year. Up to 70% of these illnesses are estimated to be linked to food prepared at foodservice establishments. Consumer confidence in the safety of food prepared in restaurants is fragile, varying significantly from year to year, with many consumers attributing foodborne illness to foodservice. One of the key drivers of restaurant choice is consumer perception of the hygiene of a restaurant. Restaurant hygiene information is something consumers desire, and when available, may use to make dining decisions.

Filion, K. and Powell, D.A. 2011. Designing a national restaurant inspection disclosure system for New Zealand. Journal of Food Protection 74(11): 1869-1874 .

The World Health Organization estimates that up to 30% of individuals in developed countries become ill from contaminated food or water each year, and up to 70% of these illnesses are estimated to be linked to food service facilities. The aim of restaurant inspections is to reduce foodborne outbreaks and enhance consumer confidence in food service. Inspection disclosure systems have been developed as tools for consumers and incentives for food service operators. Disclosure systems are common in developed countries but are inconsistently used, possibly because previous research has not determined the best format for disclosing inspection results. This study was conducted to develop a consistent, compelling, and trusted inspection disclosure system for New Zealand. Existing international and national disclosure systems were evaluated. Two cards, a letter grade (A, B, C, or F) and a gauge (speedometer style), were designed to represent a restaurant’s inspection result and were provided to 371 premises in six districts for 3 months. Operators (n = 269) and consumers (n = 991) were interviewed to determine which card design best communicated inspection results. Less than half of the consumers noticed cards before entering the premises; these data indicated that the letter attracted more initial attention (78%) than the gauge (45%). Fifty-eight percent (38) of the operators with the gauge preferred the letter; and 79% (47) of the operators with letter preferred the letter. Eighty-eight percent (133) of the consumers in gauge districts preferred the letter, and 72% (161) of those in letter districts preferring the letter. Based on these data, the letter method was recommended for a national disclosure system for New Zealand.

Local outbreak to national recall: Kapowsin Meats recalls pork products linked to Salmonella

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Douglas Powell

Kapowsin Meats Inc., a Graham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,658 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The whole roaster hogs were produced between June 13, 2016 and July 15, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

* Varying weights of boxed/bagged Whole Hogs for Barbeque

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 1628M” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to various individuals, retail locations, institutions, and distributors in Washington.

FSIS was notified of an illness investigation in Washington on July 13, 2016. The Washington State Department of Health updated FSIS on July 19, 2016 of confirmed case-patients involved in an illness outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. Working in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health, local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FSIS determined that there is a highly probable link between whole hogs for barbeque from Kapowsin Meats and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiological investigation, three Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- case-patients have been identified with illness onset dates ranging from July 5, 2016, to July 7, 2016. Traceback investigation indicated that three case-patients consumed whole hog roasters for barbeque from Kapowsin Meats. At this time, it is not known if this outbreak strain has any drug resistance; results are pending.

This investigation is ongoing. FSIS continues to work with public health partners at the Washington State Department of Health, local health and the CDC on this investigation.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the organism. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

8 sickened, 1 dead: CDC says Listeria linked to frozen produce is over

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Douglas Powell

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the investigation into frozen fruits and vegetables produced at CRF Frozen Foods in Pasco, Washington.

However, people could continue to get sick because recalled products may still be freezers and people who don’t know about the recalls could eat them. Retailers should not sell and consumers should not eat recalled products. Read the Recall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers.

CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis).

Listeria can cause a serious, life-threatening illness.

Nine people infected with the outbreak strains of Listeria have been reported from four states since September 13, 2013.

All nine people were hospitalized, and three of them died. Listeriosis was considered to be a cause of death for one person in Connecticut. For the two deaths in Maryland and Washington, listeriosis was not considered to be a cause of death.

Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicated that frozen vegetables produced by CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington and sold under various brand names were a likely source of illness in this outbreak.

On April 23, 2016, CRF Frozen Foods recalled 11 frozen vegetable products because of potential Listeria contamination.

On May 2, 2016, CRF Frozen Foods expanded the initial recall to include all organic and traditional frozen vegetable and fruit products processed in its Pasco, Washington facility since May 1, 2014. More than 350 consumer products sold under 42 separate brands were recalled, as well as at least 100 other products prepared by other companies that contained recalled ingredients from CRF Frozen Foods.

CDC recommends that consumers do not eat, and restaurants and retailers do not serve or sell, recalled organic and traditional frozen vegetables and fruit products and recalled products containing these items.

Recalled items were sold nationwide and in Canada.

A complete list of recalled products is on the FoodSafety.gov website.

Poop in the restaurant: Nick’s Riverside Grill in DC now says poop-slinging Yelp response was ‘honest error’

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Douglas Powell

Yet another twist in a saga that has captivated the District: Nick’s Riverside Grill is issuing an apology for accusing a Yelp critic of losing control of her bowels in what they’re now saying is a case of mistaken identity.

Washington City Paper reported earlier this week that Nick’s Riverside Grill responded to a one-star Yelp review with accusations that the writer in question, Emma C., pooped her pants at the Georgetown establishment.

“The fact of the matter is you lost control of your bowels in the middle of our restaurant, and you proceeded to sit in it for the remainder of the evening, making more of a mess. We had to reroute our other patrons so they didn’t walk through your mess, causing quite a scene,” Liz, a manager at Nick’s, posted in part.

Owner Greg Casten told WCP he allowed the response after vetting the claims through security footage and interviewing staffers. “While an unfortunate incident in general, the woman and her friends left a real mess, included numerous towels we had provided discarded in the restaurant, dirty clothing thrown away in the bathrooms, a ugly, smelly mess just outside our front door and some very distraught employees,” he wrote.

Or did she? Emma C. contacted WCP to tell them that Nick’s must have confused her with another patron. “I’m just a dissatisfied customer who is now being accused by this establishment of being someone that I’m not, saying some very nasty things about me and also insulting this other girl who could potentially have serious health issues,” she wrote.

Now, after further investigation, Casten says the restaurant screwed up, and is issuing Emma a formal apology. “I have very little question that the woman who wrote the review was in fact not the same person to whom the described incident occurred. We are wrong and we have reached out to apologize,” he wrote to WCP. He calls the situation an “honest error.”

Emma told WCP she is considering pressing charges, and she deleted her initial review on Yelp. Nick’s Riverside Grill currently has two-and-a-half stars on Yelp.

5 sickened, 2 dead: Listeria test-and-hold is easy for frozen produce, instead it’s a massive recall

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Douglas Powell

As a precaution, CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is expanding its voluntary recall of frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables. We are performing this voluntary recall in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

This expanded recall of frozen vegetables includes all of the frozen organic and traditional fruit and vegetable products manufactured or processed in CRF Frozen Foods’ Pasco facility since May 1, 2014. All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018. These include approximately 358 consumer products sold under 42 separate brands, the details of which are listed below. Products include organic and non-organic broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, corn, edamame, green beans, Italian beans, kale, leeks, lima beans, onions, peas, pepper strips, potatoes, potato medley, root medley, spinach, sweet potatoes, various vegetable medleys, blends, and stir fry packages, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries. For a complete list of affected products, see below.

We apologize for any concern or inconvenience this expanded recall has caused our customers and consumers who enjoy our products. We are issuing this release to alert consumers not to eat these products. Consumers who purchased these products may return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund, or simply discard them. Consumers with questions may call the company’s consumer hotline at 844.551.5595, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time.

CRF had already suspended operations at its Pasco, Washington facility as of Monday morning, April 25, 2016 following the initial voluntary recall, so a thorough review could be conducted.

CDC has informed CRF Frozen Foods that the government has identified seven people from three states who became ill and were hospitalized due to Listeria. Some of these illnesses have been linked to consuming CRF-manufactured or processed products. CDC also informed us that, sadly, two of these individuals later died, but that Listeria was not the cause of death in either person.

All retailers who received the products have been contacted.

Products being recalled may have been purchased in all fifty U.S. states and the following Canadian Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

CRF-Branded Products
Instructions to Consumer> All Best By Dates, All Frozen Vegetables and Fruit Items
Best By will include the following dates 04.26.16 thru 04.26.18
All Codes are found on the Back of the Bag in the following location down the back seam
Brand	Container Size	UPC
Bybee’s
Bybee’s Big House Blend	30lb	AZ#85
Bybee Foods Organic California Broccoli Florets	4lb	4635800050
Bybee’s Best 1″ Cut Green Beans	20lb	4635800012
Bybee Foods Cut Green Beans	50lb	205050004485CR
Bybee Foods Organic Petite Whole Green Beans	5lb	5711000146
Bybee’s Best Whole Green Beans	15lb	4635800018
Bybee’s Best Cut Corn	20lb	4635800010
Bybee’s Best Cut Corn	55lb	45720025
Bybee Foods Cut Corn	50lb	132
Bybee Foods Organic Supersweet White Corn	5lb	5711000148
Bybee’s Best White Cut Corn	20lb	4635800034
Bybee Foods Northwest Growers Select Supersweet Cut Corn	5lb	4635800043
Bybee’s Best Green Peas	20lb	4635800011
Bybee Foods Green Peas	50lb	155000007785CR
Bybee Foods Organic Sweet Baby Peas	5lb	5711000145
Bybee’s Best Peas & Carrots	20lb	4635800013
Bybee’s Best Mixed Vegetables	20lb	4635800014
Bybee Foods Organic Mixed Vegetables	5lb	4635800051
Bybee Foods Organic Mixed Vegetables with Shelled Edamame	5lb	4635800001
Bybee Foods Organic Chopped Kale	56oz	4635800054
Bybee’s
Bybee Foods Organic Steamers Roasted Red Potato & Vegetable Medley	12oz	4635800041
Bybee Foods Northwest Growers Select Chopped Spinach	56oz	4635800035
Bybee Foods Organic Steamers Sweet Potatoes	12oz	4635800052
Bybee Foods Organic Chopped Onions	45lb	R02303
Columbia River Organics
Columbia River Organics Organic Blueberries	10oz	5711000125
Columbia River Organics Organic Bounty Blend	10oz	4635800024
Columbia River Organics Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese	10oz	5711000140
Columbia River Organics Organic Broccoli Florets	10oz	5711000117
Columbia River Organics Organic Butternut Squash	10oz	5711000141
Columbia River Organics Organic California Harvest	10oz	5711000122
Columbia River Organics Organic Cranberries	10oz	4635800026
Columbia River Organics Organic Cut Green Beans	10oz	5711000103
Columbia River Organics Organic Diced Onions	10oz	5711000116
Columbia River Organics Organic Edamame	10oz	5711000120
Columbia River Organics Organic French Cut Green Beans	10oz	5711000105
Columbia River Organics Organic Garden Stir Fry	10oz	5711000124
Columbia River Organics Organic Gardener’s Blend	10oz	5711000114
Columbia River Organics Organic Peaches	10oz	5711000129
Columbia River Organics Organic Peas & Carrots	10oz	5711000112
Columbia River Organics Organic Peas & pearl Onions	10oz	5711000113
Columbia River Organics Organic Petite Peas	10oz	5711000109
Columbia River Organics Organic Petite Whole Green Beans	10oz	5711000102
Columbia River Organics Organic Potato Medley	10oz	4635800025
Columbia River Organics Organic Raspberries	10oz	5711000130
Columbia River Organics Organic Shelled Edamame	10oz	5711000119
Columbia River Organics Organic Spinach	10oz	5711000121
Columbia River Organics Organic Strawberries	10oz	5711000131
Columbia River Organics Organic Super Sweet White Corn	10oz	5711000107
Columbia River Organics Organic Sweet Cherries	10oz	5711000127
Columbia River Organics
Columbia River Organics Organic Sweet Potatoes	10oz	4635800023
Columbia River Organics Organic Sweet Yellow Corn	10oz	5711000106
Northwest Growers Select
Northwest Growers Select Broccoli Cuts	20lb	4635800046
Northwest Growers Select Cob Corn	96ct	4635800049
Northwest Growers Select Cut Corn	20lb	5711000163
Northwest Growers Select Cut Corn	30lb	5711000165
Northwest Growers Select Cut Corn	55lb	45730579
Northwest Growers Select French Cut Green Beans	20lb	25100
Northwest Growers Select Cut Green Beans	20lb	57110000184
Northwest Growers Select 1/2″ Cut Green Beans	30lb	08110
Northwest Growers Select Cut Green Beans	30lb	5711000186
Northwest Growers Select Cut Green Beans	50lb	4635800020
Northwest Growers Select Organic Cut Green Beans	30lb	5711000187
Northwest Growers Select Organic Cut Green Beans	50lb	4635800042
Northwest Growers Select Cut Italian Beans	20lb	4635800031
Northwest Growers Select Diced Carrots	20lb	20100
Northwest Growers Select Organic Diced Carrots	50lb	4635800019
Northwest Grower’s Select Diced Onions	45lb	19190
Northwest Growers Select Fine Whole Green Beans	4lb	10150
Northwest Growers Select Green Peas	20lb	5711000152
Northwest Growers Select Green Peas	55lb	45721084
Northwest Growers Select Organic Peas	30lb	5711000155
Northwest Growers Select Mixed Vegetables	20lb	4635800044
Northwest Growers Select Pearl Onions	20lb	22100
Northwest Growers Select Peas & Carrots	20lb	14100
Northwest Growers Select Petite Whole Green Beans	15lb	5711000194
Northwest Growers Select Shoestring Carrots	20lb	4635800027
Northwest Growers Select White Supersweet Cut Corn	30lb	5711000182
Northwest Growers Select 5.5″ Supersweet Cob Corn	48 count	528628
Organic by Nature
Organic by Nature Organic Baby Peas	16oz	4635800069
Organic by Nature Organic Butternut Squash	16oz	4635800075
Organic by Nature Organic California Broccoli Florets	16oz	4635800060
Organic by Nature Organic Chopped Kale	40lb	R02208
Organic by Nature Organic Diced Carrots	50lb	20191
Organic by Nature Organic Diced Leeks	40lb	R01810
Organic by Nature Organic Diced Onions	45lb	AK#200064
Organic by Nature Organic Diced Onions	45lb	202819
Organic by Nature Organic Edamame	8oz	4635800073
Organic by Nature Organic Green Peas	50lb	R01790
Organic by Nature Organic Multi-Colored Cauliflower Florets	16oz	4635800076
Organic by Nature Organic Petite Whole Green Beans	16oz	4635800071
Organic by Nature Organic Petite Whole Green Beans	5lb	4635800059
Organic by Nature Organic Root Medley	16oz	4635800074
Organic by Nature Organic Sweet Baby Peas	5lb	4635800063
Organic by Nature Organic Super Sweet White Corn	16oz	4635800070
Organic by Nature Organic Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn	50lb	R03881
Organic by Nature Organic Vegetable Medley	5lb	4635800066
Organic by Nature Organic Vegetable medley With Shelled Edamame	5lb	4635800065
Organic by Nature Org White Corn	4lb	4635800070
Organic by Nature Organic White Corn	5lb	4635800064
Organic by Nature Organic Whole Kernel Sweet Corn	4lb	4635800058

Canadian-Costco Wholesale
Organic by Nature
Organic by Nature Organic Butternut Squash	2kg	4635800067
Organic by Nature Organic Sweet Peas	2.5kg	4635800061
Organic by Nature Organic Vegetable Medley	2.5kg	4635800062

Private Labels with CRF Identified through an unique number on bag
Instructions to consumer> look for the highlighted numbers as shown Below
Best By will include the following dates 04.26.16 thru 04.26.18
All Codes are found on the Back of the Bag in the following location down the back seam
Brand	Container Size	UPC	Best by Date or Code on Retail Package
C.H. Belt’s
C.H. Belt’s Worlds Finest Cut Beans	20lb	00882240000695	202050001168 08:29
Chef Maxwell
Chef Maxwell California Blend	20lb	063027	Best By: 071616 352000009920 17:28
Chef Maxwell Cut Corn	20lb	051849	Best By: 071616 102000009920 17:29
Chef Maxwell Green Beans	20lb	051849	Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:30
Chef Maxwell Peas	20lb	051849	Best By: 071616 152000009920 17:31
Chef Maxwell Green Beans	25lb	1-bean-grf	Best By: 071616 202530009920 17:32
Chef Maxwell Cut Corn	30lb	3530295002	Best By: 071616 10300000992017:33
Chef Maxwell Green Beans	30lb	3530295001	Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:34
Chef Maxwell Green Beans	30lb	63530295001	Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:35
Chef Maxwell Green Italian Beans	30lb	3530295001	Best By: 071616 203008009920 17:36
Chef Maxwell Green Peas	30lb	3530295003	Best By: 071616 153000009920 17:37
Chef Maxwell Peas & Carrots	30lb	98020	Best By: 071616 303000009920 17:38
Chef Maxwell Raw Mixed Vegetables	30lb	63530295005	Best By: 071616 403000009920 17:39
Chef Maxwell Carrots	30lb	635302-5004	Best By: 071616 254000009920 17:40
Correct Choice
Correct Choice Cut Corn	30lb	30CBE	103000407766 08:26
Correct Choice Green Beans	30lb	30GBBE	203050007766 08:27
Correct Choice Green Beans	30lb	30GBCMI	203050007766 08:28
Correct Choice Green Peas	30lb	30PBE	153000007766 08:29
Earth’s Pride
Earth’s Pride Organics Chopped Spinach	5lb	0000027771	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 726623001122
Earth’s Pride Organics Peas	5lb	0000027772	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 556700001122
Earth’s Pride Organics Roasted Red Potatoes and Vegetable Medley	12oz	00000229244	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 743829001122
Endico
Endico Cut Corn	20lb	601459277304	102000007709 08:29
Endico Cut Green Beans	20lb	712	202050007709 08:30
Endico Peas	20lb	7720	152000007709 08:31
Endico Peas and Carrots	20lb	7730	302000007709 08:32
Farmer’s Bounty
Farmer’s Bounty Cut Corn	20lb	02300	102000407721 08:26
Farmer’s Bounty Corn	30lb	5711000171	103000407721 08:30
Farmer’s Bounty Diced Carrots	50lb	4635800029	255020004421 08:37
Farmer’s Bounty Cut Green Beans	20lb	07300	202050007721 08:27
Farmers Bounty Cut Green Beans	30lb	4635800007	203050007721 08:31
Farmers Bounty Green Peas	30lb	5711000161	152000007721 08:32
Farmer’s Bounty Green Peas	50lb	4635800028	155000007721 08:38
Farmer’s Bounty Mixed Vegetables	20lb	02300	402000007721 08:29
Farmer’s Bounty Mixed Vegetables	30lb	4635800003	403000007721 08:33
Farmer’s Bounty
Farmer’s Bounty Peas & Carrots	30lb	4635800002	303000007721 08:34
Farmer’s Bounty Raw Chopped Onions	45lb	26290	284523007721 08:36
Farmer’s Bounty Slice Carrots	30lb	463580008	4635800008 08:37
Farmer’s Bounty Whole Green Beans	15lb	4635800021	4635800021 08:38
Fiesta Mart
Fiesta Mart Cut Corn	16oz	5102280003	Best By: 122215 101200201178 15:23) Product of USA A
Fiesta Mart Green Peas	16oz	5102280005	Best By: 122215 151200001178 15:23) Product of USA A
Fiesta Mart Mixed Vegetables	16oz	5102280006	Best By: 122215 451200001178 15:23) Product of USA A
Fiesta Mart Peas & Carrots	16oz	5102280007	Best By: 122215 301200001178 15:23) Product of USA A
The Inn
The Inn Cut Corn	20lb	8628920723	102000401115 08:29
The Inn Cut Green Beans	20lb	8628920109	202050001115 08:30
The Inn Green Peas	20lb	8628920742	152000001115 08:31
The Inn Diced Carrots	20lb	8628920742	252020001115 08:32
The Inn 4-Way Mixed Vegetables	20lb	8628920720	402000001115 08:33
The Inn 5-Way Mixed Vegetables	20lb	8628920744	452000001115 08:34
The Inn Peas & Carrots	20lb	8628920749	302000001115 08:35
Live Smart
Live Smart Organic Bi- color Corn	16oz	604338	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Live Smart Green Peas	40oz	603546	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Live Smart Edamame	6oz	604369	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Live Smart Mini Bow Tie Pasta and Vegetable Blend	32oz	603232	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Live Smart Super Sweet Cut Corn	40oz	603379	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Live Smart Organic Vegetable Medley	16oz	604345	Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B
Parade
Parade Baby Lima Beans	16oz	5070030670	Best By: 122215 311200001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Chopped Onions	12oz	5070055791	Best By: 122215 281123001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Crinkle Cut Carrots	16oz	5070030668	Best By: 122215 251235001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Cut Corn	16oz	5070030666	Best By: 122215 10120020110815:23) Product of USA A
Parade Cut Corn	32oz	5070007676	Best By: 122215 101500201108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Cut Green Beans	16oz	5070028672	Best By: 122215 201250001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Cut Green Beans	32oz	5070055810	Best By: 122215 20155000110815:23) Product of USA A
Parade Green Peas	16oz	5070031666	Best By: 122215 151200001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Green Peas	32oz	5070007682	Best By: 122215 151500001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Mixed Vegetables	16oz	5070030675	Best By: 122215 45150000110815:23) Product of USA A
Parade Mixed Vegetables	32oz	5070055832	Best By: 122215 451200001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Peas and Dice Carrots	16oz	5070031831	Best By: 122215 3011200001108 15:23) Product of USA A
Parade Petite Green Peas	16oz	5070055804	Best By: 122215 151210001108 15:23) Product of USA A
O Organic
O Organic Brussels Sprouts	10oz	7989340283	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Butternut Squash	10oz	7989340281	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Chopped Kale	10oz	7989340282	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Edamame	16oz	7989340179	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Garden Blend Vegetables	16oz	7989310100	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Green Peas	16oz	7989340174	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Golden Cut Corn	16oz	7989340175	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic
O Organic Mixed Vegetable Blend	16oz	7989340182	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organics Org 4way	16oz	7989340182	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organics Org SS Corn	16oz	7989340175	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Sliced Peaches	10oz	7989340650	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Wild Blueberries	10oz	7989340654	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Wild Strawberries	48oz	7989340275	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Whole Green Beans	16oz	7989340180	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
O Organic Whole Strawberries	10oz	7989340652	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Panda Express
Panda Express Carrots & Peas	20lb	10882210001309	Use By: 021415 BF 16:20
Panda Express Super Sweet Corn	20lb	07913	Use By: 021415 BF 16:20
Pantry Essentials
Pantry Essentials Cut Corn	64oz	2113015225	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Pantry Essentials Cut Green Beans	12oz	2113015221	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Pantry Essentials Cut Green Beans	32oz	2113015155	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Pantry Essentials Green Peas	64oz	2113015226	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Pantry Essentials Vegetable Blend	32oz	2113015151	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Pantry Essentials Vegetable Blend	64oz	2113015227	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens
Safeway Kitchens Crinkle Cut Carrots	24oz	2113009109	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Cut Green Beans	16oz	2113009151	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Cut Green Beans	32oz	2113009083	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens
Safeway Kitchens Green Peas	32oz	2113009029	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Green Peas & Diced Carrots	12oz	2113009182	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Mixed Vegetables	16oz	2113009153	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Mixed Vegetables	32oz	2113009042	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Red, Green and Yellow Pepper Strips	14oz	2113009100	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Super Sweet Corn	12oz	2113009065	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Safeway Kitchens Whole Petite Green Beans	12oz	2113009005	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens
Signature Kitchens Asparagus, Corn & Carrots Blend	12oz	2113009181	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Chopped Onion	12oz	2113009049	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Cut Green Beans	16oz	2113009151	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens French Cut Green Beans	16oz	2113009082	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Cut Green Beans	32oz	2113009083	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Crinkle Cut Carrots	16oz	2113009945	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Crinkle Cut Carrots	24oz	2113009945	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Edamame	48oz	2113009197	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Green Peas	16oz	2113009028	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Green Peas	32oz	2113009029	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Green Peas (NO SALT ADDED)	16oz	2113009031	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens
Signature Kitchens Harvest Vegetable Blend	12oz	2113024259	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Lima Beans	16oz	2113009946	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Lima Beans	20oz	2113009946	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Mixed Vegetables (4-way)	16oz	2113009153	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Mixed Vegetables (4-way)	32oz	2113009042	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Mixed Vegetables (5-way)	12oz	2113024258	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Mixed Vegetables (5-way)	32oz	2113009042	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Peas & Carrots	12oz	2113009182	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Peas & Carrots	16oz	2113009154	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Peas & Carrots	32oz	2113009033	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Petite Green Peas	12oz	2113009030	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Petite Green Peas	16oz	2113024252	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Pepper Strips	14oz	2113009100	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Shelled Edamame	16oz	2113009092	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Stew Vegetables	16oz	2113009947	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Stir Fry Vegetable	16oz	2113009077	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Stir Fry Vegetable	32oz	2113009186	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Sugar Snap Peas	12oz	2113024260	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Sweet Corn	12oz	2113009065	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens
Signature Kitchens White Sweet Corn	12oz	2113009035	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens White Sweet Corn	16oz	2113024254	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Whole Kernel Corn	16oz	2113009152	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Whole Kernel Corn	32oz	2113009021	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Whole Green Beans	16oz	2113024256	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Signature Kitchens Whole Green Beans	12oz	2113009005	Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Organic Broccoli Florettes	16oz	00542784	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
Trader Joe’s Organic Foursome	16oz	00959902	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
Trader Joe’s Organic Peas	16oz	00496636	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
Trader Joe’s Petite Peas	16oz	00122689	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
Trader Joe’s Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn	16oz	00299633	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
Trader Joe’s Organic Whole Green Beans	16oz	00169219	Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA
USDA
USDA Cut Corn	30lb	103000404407	103000404407 08:26
USDA Cut Green Beans	30lb	203050004407	203050004407 08:27
USDA Green Peas	30lb	153000004407	153000004407 08:28
USDA Super Sweet Corn	30lb	103000404407	103000204407 08:29
VIP
VIP Baby Lima Beans	16oz	7007701016	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Cut Green Beans	32oz	7007701208	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Green Peas	16oz	7007701064	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Green Peas	32oz	7007701264	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Mixed Vegetables	16oz	7007701076	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP
VIP Mixed Vegetables	32oz	7007701276	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Peas & Carrots	16oz	7007701068	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Super Sweet Cut Corn	16oz	7007701048	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Super Sweet Cut Corn	32oz	7007701248	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Supreme Bean & Carrot Blend	14oz	7007705002	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Supreme Fiesta Blend	14oz	7007705009	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Supreme Garden Stir-Fry	14oz	7007705010	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Supreme Healthy Garden Blend	14oz	7007705011	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
VIP Supreme Stir-Fry Sensation	14oz	7007705027	3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA
Wellsley Farms
Wellsley Farms Organic Chopped Spinach	4lb	8867001013	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 746700001137
Wellsley Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables	4lb	8867000997	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 556700001137
Wellsley Farms Organic Peas	12oz	8867000998	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 888670009987
Wellsley Farms Organic Roasted Red Potato & Vegetable Medley	4lb	8867001014	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 176700401137
Wellsley Farms Organic Sweet Corn	5lb	8867000999	Best By: 041218 103 16 23:01 B Product of USA 726623981137


Private Labels with CRF Identified through an unique number on bag
Instructions to consumer> look for the highlighted numbers as shown Below
Best By will include the following dates 04.26.16 thru 04.26.18
All Codes are found on the Back of the Bag in the following location down the back seam
JFDA Kernel Corns	1kg	991438945338	Use By: 20160924 10190040113116:20 Product of USA B
JFDA Mix Vegetables	1kg	991438945321	Use By: 20160924 351900007731 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain
McCain Green Peas	1kg	991438945116	Use By: 20160924 151900004489 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain Cut Corn	500g	99143894523	Use By: 20160924 103400401189 16:20 Product of USA B
McCain Kernel Corn	1kg	991438945130	Use By: 20160924 101900401189 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain Mixed Vegetables	500g	99143894522	Use By: 20160924 353400001189 16:20 Product of USA B
McCain Mixed Vegetables	1kg	991438945123	Use By: 20160924 351900007789 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain Super Sweet Kernel Corn	1kg	991438945017	Use By: 20160924 101900201189 16:20 Product of USA B
McCain (NZ)
McCain Peas (NZ)	500g	310174006014	10012017 04:56 153700001152 A
McCain Peas (NZ)	1kg	310174006021	10012017 04:56 151900001152 A
McCain YGC
McCain YGC Green Peas	1kg	991438945376	Use By: 20160924 151900004432 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain YGC Mixed Vegetables	1kg	991438945383	Use By: 20160924 351900007732 16:20 Product of USA A
McCain YGC Super Sweet Kernel Corn	1kg	991438945369	Use By: 20160924 10190020113216:20 Product of USA A
Mity Fresh
Mity Fresh Sweet Corn	1kg	7437331054	P: 01/2015 E: 06/2014 107000404428 01:20 A
Mountain Mist
Mountain Mist Cut Corn	1kg	4635800056	Use By: 20150512 101900404438 16:20 Product of USA D
Mountain Mist Green Peas	1kg	4635800057	Use By: 20150512 151900007738 16:20 Product of USA D
Mountain Mist Super Sweet Corn	1kg	4635800056	Use By: 20150512 101900204438 16:20 Product of USA D
Mountain Mist Mixed Vegetables	1kg	4635800055	Use By: 20150512 351900007738 16:20 Product of USA D
Overhill Farms
Overhill Farms 1-1/2″ Cut Green Beans	30lb	0931140	203017001168 08:29
Veggie Maria
Veggie Maria Onion Cut	500g	543567006321	2016/01 20:55 B 103700201142
Veggie Maria Super Sweet Corn	500g	543567006314	2016/01 20:55 B 283720001142
Life Foods
Life Foods Green Peas	1kg	903392007694	Use By: 20160924 151900007716 16:20 Product of USA A
Life Foods Kernel Corn	1kg	903392007670	Use By: 20160924 101900404416 16:20 Product of USA A
Life Foods Kernel Super Sweet Corn	1kg	903392001579	Use By: 20160924 101900201116 16:20 Product of USA A
Life Foods Mixed Vegetables	1kg	903392007687	Use By: 20160924 351900007716 16:20 Product of USA A

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Private Labels with CRF Identified through an unique number on bag
Instructions to consumer> look for the code with one of the letters at the end A, B, C,D
Best By will include the following dates 04.26.16 thru 04.26.18
All Codes are found on the Back of the Bag in the following location down the back seam, lower right hand corner
Brand	Container Size	UPC	What to look for	Code Examples
Emerald Farms
Emerald Farms Cut Corn	40oz	3765403671	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Emerald Farms Green Peas	40oz	3765403672	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
Emerald Farms Peas and Carrots	40oz	3765403673	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA C
Emerald Farms Mixed Vegetable	40oz	3765403670	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA E
Endico
Endico Cut Corn	40oz	0145916420	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Endico Green Peas	40oz	0145916720	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA B

Endico
Endico Mixed Vegetables	40oz	0145916610	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA C
Endico Peas and Carrots	40oz	0145916730	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
Great Value
Great Value Cut Green Beans	12oz	7874205333	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Mixed Vegetables	12oz	7874205334	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 B 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Peas & Carrots	12oz	7874205335	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 C 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Sweet Peas	12oz	7874205336	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Sweet Peas	26oz	7874210912	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 B 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Mixed Vegetables	26oz	7874210907	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 C 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Whole Kernel Golden Corn	12oz	7874205338	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Whole Kernel Golden Corn	26oz	7874210910	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 B 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value
Great Value Steamable Cut Green Beans	12oz	7874208363	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 C 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Steamable Mixed Vegetables	12oz	7874208026	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Steamable Sweet Corn	12oz	7874208024	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 B 23:02 Product of USA
Great Value Steamable Sweet Peas	12oz	7874208369	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 C 23:02 Product of USA
James Farm
James Farm Cut Corn	32oz	6069501044	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
James Farm Cut Green Beans	32oz	6069501004	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA B
James Farm Garden Peas	32oz	6069501000	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA C
James Farm Mixed Vegetables	32oz	6069501542	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
James Farm Peas & Carrots	40oz	6069501001	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA E
James Farm Whole Green Beans	32oz	6069501003	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Kirkland Signature
Kirkland Signature Organic Stir-Fry	4lb	9661910114	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 B USA/Holland/Ecuador Certified Organic By WSDA
Price First
Price First Corn	16oz	7874211030	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA
Price First Sweet Green Peas	16oz	7874211027	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best If Used By: 042318 E 23:02 Product of USA
Quirch
Quirch Baby Lima Beans	14oz	6507260150	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Quirch Baby Lima Beans	32oz	6507260149	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA B
Quirch Corn	14oz	6507260136	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA C
Quirch Corn	32oz	6507260135	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
Quirch Mixed Vegetables	14oz	6507260130	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA E
Quirch Mixed Vegetables	32oz	6507260129	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Quirch Peas & Carrots	16oz	6507260152	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A
Quirch Peas & Carrots	32oz	6507260151	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA B
Quirch Sweet Peas	14oz	6507260140	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA C
Quirch Sweet Peas	32oz	6507260139	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
Season’s Choice
Season’s Choice Garden Fresh Sweet Peas	16oz	4149816429	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best Before: 032518 A 15:15 Product of USA
Season’s Choice Seamed Mixed Vegetables	12oz	4149820284	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best Before: 032518 B 15:15 Product of USA
Season’s Choice Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn	16oz	4149816428	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best Before: 032518 A 15:15 Product of USA
Simply Nature
Simply Nature Organic Mixed Vegetables	16oz	4149829655	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA D
Simply Nature Organic Sweet Corn	16oz	4149829656	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA E
True Goodness
True Goodness Organic Broccoli Florets	10oz	1373343097	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Chopped Spinach	10oz	1373343101	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Cut Green Beans	10oz	1373343095	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Mixed Vegetables	10oz	1373343096	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Peas	10oz	1373343100	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Peas & Shoestring Carrots	10oz	1373343104	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic Petite Green Peas	10oz	1373343099	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
True Goodness Organic White Sweet Corn	10oz	1373343098	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA
Wild Oats
Wild Oats Organic Broccoli Florets	10oz	4873700377	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 A Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Broccoli & Cauliflower	10oz	4873700711	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 B Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Chopped Kale	10oz	4873700379	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 C Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Chopped Spinach	10oz	4873700380	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 D Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Cut Green Beans	12oz	4873700713	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 A Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Diced Butternut Squash	10oz	4873700710	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 B Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Diced Sweet Potatoes	10oz	4873700709	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 C Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Mixed Vegetables	12oz	4873700715	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 D Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Sweet Corn	12oz	4873700714	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 A Product of USA
Wild Oats Organic Sweet Peas	12oz	4873700712	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 040918 15:15 B Product of USA
Export
Woolworths Homebrand Frozen Peas	1kg	300633968458	Look for one of these letters (A,B,C,D, E)	Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA

60 sickened: Lawsuit filed in Wash. fair E. coli outbreak

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Douglas Powell

The Bellingham Herald reports that the families of six children sickened in the E. coli outbreak at the Milk Makers Fest last April are suing the organizer of the event, the organization behind the Lynden fairgrounds, and the Lynden School District.

A total of 60 people likely were ill, according to a report issued by the CDC in October.

The lawsuit is being filed in Whatcom County Superior Court against the Whatcom County Dairy Women, Northwest Washington Fair Association and the Lynden School District.

It argues that the organizations failed to protect children from being infected by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7, the strain that sickened them, because they didn’t follow established public health rules and guidelines, including from the National Association of State Public Heath Veterinarians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Such measures are meant to reduce illness in people who come into contact with farm animals.

“Why don’t you do what the law says you should do and what public health has indicated works?” said attorney Bruce Clark, who represents the families, in an interview.

He said there was an enormous wealth of information that showed this outbreak could have been prevented. “It’s a darn shame it happened,” Clark said.

Attorneys for the organizations couldn’t be reached for comment on the lawsuit.

About 1,325 Whatcom County first-grade students, plus the teachers and parents who accompanied them, from all school districts in Whatcom County went to the Milk Makers Fest April 21-23 at the Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center in Lynden. The festival had been going on for 22 years by then.

The event was designed to introduce young students to farming. It also gave them a chance to pet farm animals, including small horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens and a calf. There was a hay maze and scavenger hunt as well.

People who helped set up and take down the event — on April 20 and 24 — also were among those who were sickened. Some of those who attended the event later spread it to others who hadn’t, including family members.

Of the total number of people who were ill, 25 were confirmed through tests and 35 were probable. Eleven were hospitalized. Six developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a life-threatening complication. No one died.

The organizations also didn’t make sure all children washed their hands with soap and water after leaving the dairy barn and before eating or drinking, nor were they told to keep their fingers out of their mouths until they washed their hands, according to the lawsuit.

The CDC report in October stated that animals, including cattle, had been exhibited in the barn during previous events and that before the dairy education event, tractors, scrapers and leaf blowers were used to move manure to a bunker at the north end of the barn.

The group that used the barn before that was identified as the Whatcom Youth Fair in the lawsuit, which states that the fairgrounds had given the group the option of cleaning the barn themselves or paying a fee to have it cleaned.

“You’re basically blowing bacteria through your facility,” Clark said of using leaf blowers.

A table of petting zoo outbreaks is available at https://barfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Petting-Zoo-Outbreaks-Table-4-8-14.xlsx.

Best practices for planning events encouraging human-animal interactions

Zoonoses and Public Health 62:90-99, 2015

G. Erdozain , K. KuKanich , B. Chapman and D. Powell

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/zph.12117/abstract?deniedAccess

Educational events encouraging human–animal interaction include the risk of zoonotic disease transmission. It is estimated that 14% of all disease in the US caused by Campylobacter spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157, non-O157 STECs, Listeria monocytogenes, nontyphoidal Salmonella enterica and Yersinia enterocolitica were attributable to animal contact. This article reviews best practices for organizing events where human–animal interactions are encouraged, with the objective of lowering the risk of zoonotic disease transmission.

Two die from apparent botulism; home canned foods fingered

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Ben Chapman

There isn’t a whole lot of botulism in the U.S. every year, and not all of it is foodborne – infant and wound botulism is more common. Of the bot cases linked to food, canning low acid foods without a pressure canner is a common theme.

Last year over 20 folks in Ohio got sick after home canned potatoes were made into potato salad. Home canned carrots were also linked to a case in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Home canned stuff, if not preserved correctly, can lead to the devastating illness.

According to AP home canned foods may be linked to two tragic deaths in Moses Lake, Washington.

Health officials say two deaths in Washington state this month appear to be linked to botulism — apparently from home-canned foods.

The Grant County Health District said Friday the cause of the deaths has not been confirmed. The victims were in their 80s and lived together, but health officials say the disease can affect people of any age.

Fancy food ain’t safe food – DC’s Fig & Olive edition with 70 sick

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Douglas Powell

The number of Salmonella cases linked to the Fig & Olive, the New York-based chain that opened a restaurant in City Center DC this year, has climbed to 70.

Marcus A. Williams, a spokesman for the health department, said six patients have been confirmed to have Salmonella infection. Five live in the District and one in Alexandria.

All 70 “reported eating or drinking at the Fig and Olive establishment,” Williams confirmed via e-mail.

Health officials had collected 10 food and environmental samples from Fig & Olive last week, but they all came back negative, Williams noted. One is being re-tested.

“Additional environment and food testing is underway,” the spokesman e-mailed.

Fig & Olive remained closed Monday and has not set a date to reopen. The chain issued a statement via its local representative:

“We are continuing to make progress on testing and re-testing our products and procedures and sanitizing our facility from top to bottom. We are working with both the Department of Health and with the third-party food safety company we retained. It is premature to discuss any findings at this time but we are working hard to re-open soon.”

Coaching vs. enforcement: Wash. restaurant inspector says ‘I’m an advocate for public health’

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Douglas Powell

Jerry Caird, the Thurston County environmental health specialist, is one of 6 inspectors who oversee more than 1,000 food establishments in Thurston County. That includes full-service restaurants, grocery store delis, fast food outlets and espresso stands.

“I’ve never worked in a restaurant in my entire life,” he said. “But I feel like I have.”

Instead, Caird has a bachelor of science in environmental health and extensive training on looking for food-related situations that can make people sick, such as room temperature potato salad, lettuce that’s contaminated with raw meat juice and workers who aren’t handling food safely.

He was an inspector for the state of Nevada for nine years, before taking a job with Thurston County 11 years ago.

“I think of myself as an advocate for public health,” he said.

Thurston County’s full-service and fast-food restaurants, along with its grocery store delis are inspected at least twice a year.

Cassie Andreotti, the manager at the Vic’s Pizzeria on Olympia’s west side, said she usually gets a little nervous when Caird shows up. But she said she appreciates the work he does.

“I think it’s incredibly important,” said Andreotti said during a recent inspection. “Without these guys, who knows what people would be serving.”

Businesses that only have a small amount of food preparation such as espresso stands, bakeries, meat markets and the non-deli sections of grocery stores are inspected once a year.

A typical inspection can take one to two hours, depending on the size of the kitchen.

“They’re all unannounced,” Caird said.

Most violations that are noted during an inspection are corrected immediately, said Sammy Berg, a senior environmental health specialist who supervises the county’s health inspectors.

“It’s not just to find people doing things wrong,” Caird said. “But to show them a better way that will help protect public health.”

Mom and pop businesses tend to struggle the most with food inspections, Berg said. One of the big reasons why is because a lot of fast food companies have their own corporate inspectors that are in charge of quality control, he added.

When problems are found, Caird said he tries to work with restaurant owners and managers to make sure there’s a pattern of improved scores.

“A lot of owners tend to focus on what the customer sees — the bathrooms, the dining rooms,” Caird said. “But they really should focus on the kitchen.”

Thurston County’s Environmental Health Division also tracks complaints that are emailed or telephoned in by consumers. The department had 226 complaints about restaurants in 2014.

Most of those were about possible food-borne illness that callers believed were picked up at local restaurants.

“The last thing you ate isn’t necessarily the thing that made you sick,” Berg said, adding that signs of a food borne illness can take 24 to 72 hours to appear.

If the department receives several phone calls that correlate to the same restaurant, they check it out.

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