Weekly recall roundup: 2 food safety alerts you need to know

Weekly recall roundup: 2 food safety alerts you need to know

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Two significant recalls have caught the attention of authorities this week. First, a veterinary product linked to fungal contamination has led to serious infections and fatalities in horses. Meanwhile, a recall of raw meat products due to lack of inspection highlights risks in our food supply chain.

Neogen Vet HYCOAT recall due to fungal contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to Neogen Corporation and Sciarra Aeromed, Inc. regarding Neogen Vet HYCOAT, a veterinary wound care product found to be contaminated with multiple fungi. This contamination has tragically resulted in serious infections in nearly 100 horses, with at least 20 requiring euthanasia. The presence of fungi like Purpureocillium lilacinum, which is resistant to antifungal treatments, poses severe risks when injected or even applied topically to wounds, leading to systemic illnesses.

• Product: Neogen Vet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution

• Identifiers: Packaged in glass vials with a septum top

• Where sold: Nationwide

• Issue: Fungal contamination

• Action: Contact FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA for more information

Star Meat Delivery Inc. recall over lack of inspection

Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). These products were produced without federal inspection and bear a false USDA mark of inspection, posing potential health risks. Although no illnesses have been reported, consuming uninspected products can lead to exposure to harmful bacteria or allergens.

• Product: A&D Foods raw pork, beef, and goat products

• Identifiers: False USDA establishment number “EST. 1363”

• Where sold: Nationwide distribution

• Issue: Produced without inspection

• Action: Do not consume; return to place of purchase

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