There have been several reported deaths, including one fetal loss, and many illnesses related to this outbreak. The meals were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores.
Botulism is a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle paralysis and it can be fatal. The recalled products were sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
In an abundance of caution, officials have recalled King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites. A news release from the company says one of their ingredient suppliers has issued a recall due to the possibility of microbiological contamination.
GNP Company says they have fired the employee who is responsible for their recent chicken recall. GNP in Cold Spring has recalled 55,608 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated.
General Mills announced a voluntary national recall on Friday of four Nature Valley bars. The recall is due to a sunflower kernel supplier, SunOpta, and their ongoing recall for the potential presence of Listeria.