More Recalls from Oregon Food Bank
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UPDATE - 3/17/18, 12:26 PM
Update to add additional packaging description for Pumpkin Seeds.
The pumpkin seeds were distributed in Oregon and Clark County, Washington through the Oregon Food Bank Network of regional food banks and participating food pantries. The product was distributed in one pound plastic poly film bags with a twist-type closure or a re-sealable pouch or a KALE JOY plastic bag. All pumpkin seeds were distributed between November 1, 2017 and March 16, 2018. See attached images for ease of identification.
Oregon Food Bank recalls pumpkin seeds and nutritional yeast following recall on chia seeds last Monday. Items were most likely distributed in Clark and Washington Counties, however individuals who have received these items should dispose of them immediately.
Pumpkin Seeds
Oregon Food Bank voluntarily recalls pumpkin seeds because of possible contamination by Listeria species
As a result of the ongoing recall of donated chia seeds that began on March 12, 2018, Oregon Food Bank has initiated a voluntary recall of 63,825 pounds of pumpkin seeds received on the same donation. These donated pumpkin seeds have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria species. While no illnesses have been reported we are recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.
The pumpkin seeds were distributed in Oregon and Clark County, Washington through the Oregon Food Bank Network of regional food banks and participating food pantries. The product was distributed in one pound plastic poly film bags with a twist-type closure or a re-sealable pouch. All pumpkin seeds were distributed between November 1, 2017 and March 16, 2018. See attached images for ease of identification.
Listeria species can include Listeria monocytogenes an organism which 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Anyone who has consumed these pumpkin seeds and is experiencing symptoms of food borne illness should consult with their primary physician or county health department.
Nutritional Yeast
Oregon Food Bank voluntarily recalls nutritional yeast
Oregon Food Bank is voluntarily recalling 1,219 pounds of nutritional yeast, which was donated to the food bank. No illness has been reported but it was donated at the same time as two other recalled products -- chia and pumpkin seeds.
The nutritional yeast was distributed in Oregon and Clark County, Washington through the Oregon Food Bank Network of regional food banks and participating food pantries. The product was distributed in one pound plastic poly film bags with a twist-type closure or a re-sealable pouch. All nutritional yeast was distributed between November 1, 2017 and March 16, 2018. See attached product label for ease of identification.
Disposal
Individuals should dispose of the product immediately. Any questions should be directed to Oregon Food Bank's Facilities and Regulatory Compliance Manager Ryan Wist at 503-419-4160.
Information provided from the Oregon Food Bank.