42,000 lbs of Organic Pea Protein Recalled For Salmonella Risk
Naturz Organics USA LLC in North Brunswick, NJ, is recalling certain bags of Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted details of the recall online, which started on March 18, 2024, and is still ongoing. These products were only sent to one place in Wisconsin.
The recalled product is:
- Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein
- Item Code: NO-OPP-80
- Net Weight: 20 KG
- Packaged in bulk paper bags
- Quantity: 19,200 kg
- Code Info: Lot #NO-OPP8020231114
- Production Date: November 14, 2023
- Best Before Date: November 13, 2025
People should not use this product. If you have it, throw it away or take it back to where you bought it.
Salmonella Infection:
Food with Salmonella may not seem spoiled in appearance, smell, or taste. Anyone can get sick from it, but babies, kids, older people, and those with weak immune systems are at more risk for serious illness.
If you ate any of the recalled products and feel sick, see a doctor. Tell them about the possible Salmonella. Symptoms are usually diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating. Healthy adults usually get better in 4 to 7 days, but some need hospital care.
Be wary, some people have Salmonella but don’t feel sick but they can still give it to others.
From The Club
It boggles me that there are fields of organic products being sold to us with farms right next to it with animals cross contaminating the food we eat. It’s very frustrating that we are just getting the same recalls over and over again and there is no regulation to prevent this. I also think we have the right to know how the salmonella was transmitted. So with that said, I’m going to give you some information on salmonella.
What is Salmonella
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause illness in people and animals. People can get sick from eating foods contaminated with the bacteria, such as undercooked meat, eggs, or food prepared in unclean conditions. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically starting within a few days after eating the contaminated food. Most people recover at home within a week, but it can be more serious for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
How is Salmonella Transmitted to Food
Salmonella can come from animal farms and enter various food products through several methods:
- Animal Carriers: Animals, especially poultry and livestock, can carry Salmonella without showing symptoms. The bacteria live in their intestines and can contaminate meat during the slaughter and processing.
- Fecal Contamination: Salmonella can spread from animal feces to food products. This can happen if manure is used as fertilizer or if water sources used for irrigation are contaminated with animal waste.
- Cross-Contamination: During processing, Salmonella can be transferred from contaminated meat to other foods and surfaces.
- Food Handling: Poor hygiene in food production and prep areas can lead to cross-contamination. For example, using the same surfaces or utensils for raw and cooked foods without the right cleaning.
- Feed Contamination: The feed given to animals can also be a source of Salmonella if it becomes contaminated with the bacteria. This can infect the animals that consume it.