E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Norovirus, Botulism, Shigella, or Campylobacter might be lurking in your meat, fruit, and vegetables. These bacteria and viruses could prove deadly, especially for children, older adults, and persons with compromised immune systems. And you thought a trip to the grocery was safe? How about your favorite restaurant? Americas Watchdog will bite into your food problem.

Biggers & Callaham LLC., D/B/A Mice Direct of Cleveland Georgia is recalling frozen reptile feed (mice, rats, chicks) because it could be tainted with Salmonella that can affect animals and people.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), those handling such pet food can become infected with the pathogen, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after touching exposed surfaces.

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This measure should be adopted nationwide. Today, the New York City health department revealed a new Web site to compliment the initiation of its A-B-C restaurant inspection disclosure system of more than 24,000 restaurants in the five boroughs.

Daniel Kass, a deputy commissioner, told The New York Times,“There is no shortage of sources of information on restaurants, but there is no other central source to find information about restaurants’ hygiene practices. We hope that this Web site will help spread the food safety message.”

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A Pennsylvania dairy farm will adhere to federal regulations that protect meat from illegal drug residues caused by unapproved medication of cattle before slaughter, as part of a consent decree of permanent injunction obtained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA action against H.B. Williams Inc., of Kingsley, Pa., and company owners Donna L. Williams, Jeffrey D. Williams, and Mark H. Williams, was taken July 26, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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Quong Hop & Co. of South San Francisco, California is voluntarily recalling all “Raquel’s” hummus, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and other food items, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Procter & Gamble is recalling two lots of Iams prescription cat food due to possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. Pet foods and snacks can sicken animals and consumers who have handled the contaminated food.

Although no illnesses have been reported related to these products, a Food & Drug Administration analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes, located in the lower right corner on the back of the bag, listed below.

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Pasco Processing, LLC, Pasco WA is recalling 2087 cases of 20lb. bulk packaged Corn and Poblano peppers, (SKU 10071179017738) because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

No illnesses have been reported and no other items are involved in this call back. The product was produced by Pasco Processing, LLC and transferred to the J R Simplot Company for distribution.

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Specialty-Farms, LLC is voluntarily recalling Specialty Farms brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad because they could be tainted with Listeria Monocytogenes, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These items both have a “sell-by date of 7/26/2010″ and are net weight 4 ounces in plastic containers:

BRAND                              ITEM DESCRIPTION                           UPC
Specialty Farms                  Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend              8192400108
Specialty Farms                  Organic Sprout Salad                        8192400024

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DeBoles Nutritional Foods, Inc., is recalling one lot code of DeBoles^® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta because it might contain undeclared whole wheat alphabet pasta, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

People who are allergic to wheat risk an allergic reaction, which could be serious or life-threatening if they consume the pasta.

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Perdue Farms, Inc., of Perry, Ga., is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds of frozen chicken nugget products that might contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Sold at Walmart stores nationwide under the Great Value brand, the nuggets could contain pieces of plastic.

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D & M Smoked Fish, Inc. located in Queens, New York, is recalling Haifa brand vacuum packaged Schmaltz Herring with lot number 168, because the product is uneviscerated, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.

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