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Recall Alert: Ready-to-Eat Chicken Recall Expanded

by Erica Loop

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service recently expanded a Sep. 28 recall for Tip Top Poultry, Inc. products due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes concern.

According to Top Top’s initial press release from Sep. 28, “Today, after extensive testing and in conjunction with the USDA, and out of an abundance of caution for consumers’ health and wellness, we are doing a voluntary recall of all cooked, hot deboned fowl meat produced during the time frame from Jan. 22, 2019 to Sep. 24, 2019.” The most recent update to recall includes an expanded list of products and retailers.

Recalled Product Description: Tip Top Poultry

The recall includes frozen cooked, diced or shredded ready-to-eat chicken products produced between Jan. 21 and Sep. 24, 2019. These include poultry products sold at a variety of retailers across the United States, including Trader Joe’s, Food Lion, Piggly Wiggly, Harris Teeter, IGA, BI-LO, Giant Supermarket, ALDI and others. For a full list of retailers that received or sold the recalled chicken, visit the USDA’s website here.

Why the Chicken Was Recalled

According to Tip Top, in a press release, “In early summer, we received word from the Centers for Disease Control that they were investigating an outbreak of listeriosis. As part of their investigation, the United States of Agriculture and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency were testing consumer products to determine if they could find a source for the illnesses.”

After one out of 10 samples taken from a Manitoba food court tested positive for listeria, Tip Top retained a third-party sanitation firm to make changes in its Rockmart, Georgia ready-to-eat cooking facility. Of the contamination findings, Tip Top noted, “We were shocked, saddened and moved to action when we learned this.”

Following another positive test, on Sep. 25, Tip Top made more changes, “First, we placed all of the products from that cooking line on hold so that no more risk would be introduced into the marketplace. In addition, we conducted a voluntary recall of all items from that production line since Jan. 21 even though only a few days tested positive.” The company also retained an independent operational food safety expert, shut down the affected cooking line and investigated the line for the root cause.

As of now there are no reports of illnesses due to the recalled chicken products.

How to Tell If Your Chicken Was Recalled

The recalled chicken bears the establishment number “Est. P-17453” inside the USDA mark of inspection and product codes from 10000 to 19999 and 70000 to 79999. Visit the USDA’s website here for a full list of recalled products and retailers.

What Consumers Can Do

If you have the recalled chicken do not eat it. Throw the product away or return it the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can visit the Tip Top website here.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Caleb Oquendo via Pexels

 

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Recall Alert: Perdue Chicken (What You Need to Know)

by Erica Loop

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service recently announced a recall of over 31,700 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products. The Perdue Foods chicken may contain extraneous bone material. Representatives from Perdue did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

If you have this product in your kitchen, read on for more information on the recall.

Recalled Product Description: Perdue Ready-to-Eat Chicken

The current recall includes fully cooked Perdue chicken products produced on Mar. 21, 2019. These include PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS – GLUTEN FREE, PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS – WHOLE GRAIN, PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS – WHOLE GRAIN, Chef Quik Breaded Chicken Tenders Boneless Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat and Chef Quik Chicken Breast Strips Strip Shaped Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat. For a full list of sizes, use by dates and case codes, visit the USDA’s FSIS website here.

Why the Chicken Was Recalled

The affected products may contain extraneous bone material. According to the USDA, the FSIS and Perdue received consumer complaints about the problem. As of now there are no adverse reactions or injuries.

Jeff Shaw, Perdue’s Vice President of Food Safety and Quality, said in a press statement, “We are committed to producing the highest quality products, therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to recall all affected products that were produced during the same production run.”

How to Tell If Your Chicken Was Recalled

All of the recalled products have a use-by date of May 20, 2019. Even though it’s not likely you have the chicken, which is past it’s use-by date, in the fridge, check your freezer too. The products bear the establishment number “EST. P-369” in the USDA mark of inspection. Visit the USDA’s website here for a complete list of products, sizes, dates and codes.

What Parents Can Do

If you have any of the recalled chicken products don’t eat them. Throw the chicken out and contact Perdue Foods at 866-866-3703 for a full refund.

—Erica Loop

Photos: Courtesy of Perdue

 

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Is Rinsing Raw Chicken a Recipe for Disaster? The CDC Weighs In

by Erica Loop

To rinse or not to rinse, that is the question. Your chicken, that is. The great foodie debate is raising concerns with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—putting iconic chef Julia Child’s position (to wash) on the back-burner.

Child famously “fought” (more of a friendly disagreement) with fellow chef Jacques Pepin on their PBS series Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home, insisting that poultry required a rinse before roasting. Pepin took the “hot oven kills the germs” stance, nixing the notion of washing chicken before cooking it.

So which position is the right one? Celeb chef Ina Garten sides with Pepin. But she’s not the only one. Like Pepin and Garten, the CDC is also an advocate for the not-washing stance.

Why shouldn’t you wash your chicken before cooking it? According to a recent tweet, the CDC says to not wash your poultry products. The reason being, “Washing can spread germs from the chicken to other food or utensils in the kitchen.”

There you have it! Rinse raw chicken and you run the risk of splashing germ-infused water onto your broccoli, cauliflower, spoons, forks and everything else that’s nearby. And that’s a major no-no. Instead of washing chicken, the CDC recommends cooking your poultry thoroughly to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

—Erica Loop

Feature photo: Wow Pho via Pixabay

 

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Don’t Panic but…Chicken Nuggets Just Got a Major Recall

by Erica Loop

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food and Safety Inspection Service recently announced a major chicken nugget recall. The recall includes 68,244 pounds of Perdue SimplySmart Organics gluten-free breaded chicken breast nuggets. Representatives from Perdue did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

This recall follows closely on the footsteps of several other meat, poultry and produce recalls. Unlike some of the other recalls, where microorganisms were at fault, the recent Perdue recall is for possible wood particle contamination.

Photo: Courtesy of Perdue

Recall Description: Perdue SimplySmart Organics Chicken Nuggets

The affected products include 22-oz. plastic bag packages of frozen “PERDUE SimplySmart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS GLUTEN FREE” with “Best By: Date 10/25/19” and UPC Bar Code “72745-80656” represented on the label.

Why the Chicken Nuggets Were Recalled

Perdue initiated the voluntary recall following three consumer complaints that wood was found in the chicken nugget packages. Jeff Shaw, Perdue’s Vice President for Quality Assurance, issued a media statement, noting, “After a thorough investigation, we strongly believe this to be an isolated incident, as only a minimal amount of these packages has the potential to contain pieces of wood.  Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to recall all packages of PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® Organics Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets produced during the same product run.”

As of now, there are no reports of adverse reactions, injury or illnesses caused by the issue.

How to Tell If Your Chicken Nuggets Were Recalled

The 49,632 bags of frozen, fully cooked nuggets include 22-oz. plastic bag packages of frozen “PERDUE SimplySmart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS GLUTEN FREE” with “Best By: Date 10/25/19” and UPC Bar Code “72745-80656” represented on the label. Look for the establishment number “P-33944” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

What Parents Can Do

Check your freezer! Even though the nuggets were produced on Oct. 25, 2018, it’s possible that consumers still have them in their freezers. If you have one of the recalled bags, do not eat the nuggets. Throw them out and contact Perdue Foods at 877-727-3447 for a full refund.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: PxHere

 

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Recall Alert: 15,000 Pounds of Grilled Chicken Recalled Over Toxic Chemical

by Erica Loop

If it seems like there’s a steady stream of food recalls lately, well…you’re not wrong. A recent grilled chicken recall comes on the heels of several poultry, meat, egg and other food recalls.(In October, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a recall of 6.9 million pounds of raw beef due to Salmonella concerns.) So what products are included in this most recent food-related recall?

According to the FSIS, Suzanna’s Kitchen, Inc. voluntarily recalled 15,408 pounds of grilled chicken products due to thallium contamination concerns. Here’s what you need to know.

Recall Description: Nature Raised Farms Organic Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

The recalled products include Nature Raised Farms Organic Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (ready to eat) in 8-oz. boxed packages. The affected products have a “Use By” date of June 20, 2019.

Why the Chicken Was Recalled

During testing of Nature Raised Farms Organic Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Breast Strips produced by Suzanna’s Kitchen, Inc., the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services found thallium concentrations present.

Thallium is a metal that is mainly used in the production of electronic devices. Ingesting large levels of this metal can cause serious health issues, including vomiting and nervous system disorders. It’s important to note that the FSIS reports that the thallium concentrations found in the recently recalled chicken products, “do not present an immediate health hazard.”

Even though the concentrations were low, the FSIS issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. So far there are no reports of adverse reactions to the chicken. Representatives from Tyson referred Red Tricycle to the recall announcement at the USDA website.

How To Tell If Your Chicken is Part of the Recall

Again, the recent recall is only for Nature Raised Farms Organic Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Breast Strips produced by Suzanna’s Kitchen, Inc. 8-oz. boxed packages with a “Use By” date of June 20, 2019. The affected chicken has a lot number of “1718SUZ01.” The boxes bear the establishment number “EST. 1381” on the side panel.

What Parents Can Do

Don’t eat the chicken. Check both your fridge and your freezer for any remaining products. Throw any affected products out. If you have questions or concerns, contact Tyson Consumer Relations at 1-888-747-7611.

—Erica Loop

Featured Photo: Luka Siemionov via Pexels 

 

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Peppers and Onions

by Susie Foresman

This slow cooker recipe from The Seasoned Mom is sure to find a place in your meal rotation. There are lots of ways to remix it—serve it with pasta or rice, or make it into a cheesy sandwich. Plus, if you’re an Instant Pot fan, it can be put to use with this recipe.

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 24 ounces total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
4 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (add more for a spicy dish or omit entirely for a mild dish)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: chopped fresh basil or fresh parsley
For serving: pasta, rice, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice, etc.

Method
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. If you have time to sear the chicken in a hot skillet for a few minutes per side before placing it in the slow cooker, it gives the meat great flavor.  If you don’t have time to brown the chicken first, that’s okay too!

3. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to combine.

4. Cover and cook on “LOW” setting for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve chicken, vegetables and sauce with a slotted spoon over pasta, rice, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice, if desired. The meat is also great in hoagies (toasted with melted cheese on top) or as a topping on pizza or flatbread. Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.

Alternative Instant Pot Method
1. Press “sear” or “sauté” on the pressure cooker. Add oil to the pot and brown chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side. Turn off sear function.

2. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Close the top properly and select “Poultry” or “Manual” setting. Set the time to 8 minutes for fresh chicken breast, or 13 minutes for frozen chicken breast. (These times are for typical 6-8 ounce chicken breasts. If yours are larger, add a couple of minutes.)

3. When done, let the pressure naturally release for at least 5 minutes. After that, you can turn the valve to “vent” for quick release if you’re in a hurry, or continue natural release for the most tender texture.

Blair shares family-friendly recipes on her blog, The Seasoned Mom. Hop over to her website to find more kid-approved recipes that won’t take hours to make.

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Panda Plates: A New Meal Delivery Service Just For Kids

by Mimi O'Connor

You know that feeling after a long day at work or wrangling a toddler and a newborn and you’re so psyched to make the kids dinner? No? That doesn’t sound familiar? Surprise: you’re not alone! And Panda Plates, a new meal delivery service just for kids wants to help make dinnertime a little easier in your house.

photo: Panda Plates

Ding Dong: It’s Dinner Time! 
Panda Plates founder Joanna Parker is also a mom of three kids, so she feels your pain. She started the kids meal delivery service late last year, initially doing all the cooking, packing and delivering herself.

Demand grew, Parker brought on executive chef John Bauer, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America to refine the recipes, and Panda Plates now services New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and can even deliver as far south as Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Quinoa Pizza Cups photo: Panda Plates

The Panda Pledge
Panda Plates promises to “take care of the hard part so you can enjoy parenthood.” Which in this case, means prepping healthy meals your kids will also actually like and eat. (Sounds nice, right?)

One way that’s accomplished is by taking “taste profiles” kids (almost) universally love., i.e. pizza, chicken nuggets, and creating a healthy version of them. Meals are created using fresh and seasonal ingredients, and each week’s menu typically features at least one beef, one poultry, one fish and a few vegetarian options. (Parents can also specify any food allergies or special dietary requirements.)

 Chicken Pops photo: Panda Plates

How it Works
Like meal delivery services for grownups, Panda Plates is a weekly subscription, currently offering plans for three, four, or five nights per week. Once registered, parents log on to the Panda Plates site to review the week’s menu offerings and select the meals they’d like delivered. (Going out of town? No problem; you can skip a week.) Meals are delivered to your door on Mondays, complete with preparation instructions on cute little cards (some are heated in the over, others can be zapped in the microwave) and lots of ice packs to keep things fresh. Most plans cost $9.95 per meal plus shipping.

Black Bean Cigars photo: Panda Plates

What’s For Dinner?
Many of the Panda Plates dinner choices sound pretty tempting to “big kid” palettes, too. We’re talking “Crunchy Salmon Bites” (with a lemon yogurt dip, Israeli Couscous, and roasted asparagus bites); “Chicken Pops” (with applesauce for dipping, steamed broccoli florets, and baked sweet potato fries); “Edamame Dumplings” (with steamed brown rice, sautéed green beans, and a honey soy dipping sauce), and “Honey Salmon Cubes” (with sesame broccoli florets and sticky brown rice).

This fall, the service is rolling out menu options that incorporate internationally-themed dishes to help introduce children to new spices and flavors (toned down for junior taste buds). The dishes will also incorporate an educational component, with maps and interesting facts about the countries and cultures included.

Crunchy Salmon Bites photo: Panda Plates

Focus Group of One (OK, two…)
Sounds great, but will the kids eat it? We did a highly-scientific test of several entrees over the course of a week with the help of a four-year-old with a reasonably developed, but not extra-adventurous palette.

We sampled the honey salmon cubes (which the child repeatedly referred to as “chicken”, despite being told otherwise), chicken pops, which are served on neat-o sticks for fun, spinach egg muffins, and beef tacos with diced corn and cherry tomatoes.

Our taste-tester ate, and liked everything, with the exception of the beef tacos, which just seemed to be a finicky kid thing. (We ate them; they were delicious. And we sampled most everything else, too and found it tasty and fresh.) Not only did our guinea pig repeatedly give the thumbs up, she requested more.

Panda Plates
Online: pandaplates.com

Would you try a meal service for kids? Tell us in the comments below! 

—Mimi O’Connor

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Major Recall: 47 Million Pounds of Meat from Trader Joe’s, Costco, Target, and Other Stores Affected by Listeria

by Red Tricycle

The massive Listeria recall that affected frozen fruits and vegetables last week is expanding to meat and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that approximately 47.1 million pounds of not-ready-to-eat meat and poultry products may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products have been recalled from Costco, Trader Joe’s, Target, and other stores. The products by Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc where produced on various dates between May 1, 2014 and May 1, 2016.

Some of the recalled items include:

  • 14.2-oz packages containing “Tai Pei Chicken Fried Rice” with best-by dates ranging from 01/02/2015 to 10/27/2017.
  • 12-lb cases containing 32-oz packages of “Fred’s Jalapeño, Corn & Bacon Cornbread Pop” with product code 0945137.
  • 20-oz packages containing “Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice” with case codes ranging from 261231 to 281211.
  • 20-oz. packages containing “HyVee chicken fried rice” with best-by dates ranging from 7/11/2015 to 3/03/2017.
  • 20-oz. packages containing “First Street Chicken Fried Rice” with best-by dates ranging from 7/11/2015 to 3/15/2017.
  • 30-oz. packages containing “Daily Chef Chicken Poblano Firecrackers” with packaging dates between 8/10/2015 to 1/25/2016.
  • 12.5-lbs packages containing “Golden Tiger SANTA FE BRAND CHICKEN EGG ROLLS” with packaging dates between 8/22/2014 to 11/6/2015.
  • 8-oz. packages containing “archer farms Chicken Poblano Firecrackers” with packaging dates between 7/15/2014 to 3/21/2016.
  • 1.15-kg packages of “Molly’s Kitchen Mini Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas” with packaging dates between 6/4/2014 to 1/7/2015.
  • 30-oz packages containing 30 pieces of “Petite Cuisine SOUTHWEST CHICKEN Handmade Firecrackers” with packaging dates between 10/9/2014 to 11/6/2014.

To see a full list of the products involved in the recall, please click here or visit www.fsis.usda.gov.

 

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Spanish Glazed Chicken

by Erin Lem

While chicken breast isn’t especially known for its natural flavor, Nicole from Nibbles by Nic discovered a great way to dress up an otherwise bland piece of poultry. She seasons the chicken and then marinates it, which creates big time flavor. The best part? Most of the ingredients should already be in your pantry. Huzzah!

Ingredients:
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoon light agave nectar
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
zest 1/2 lemon
zest 1/2 orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt/peper to taste
Ground Pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast trimmed of fat and cut into 4 uniform pieces

Method:
1. Heat grill or grill pan to high heat.

2. Whisk first 8 ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Season chicken with salt pepper and garlic powder.

3. Marinate spice-dusted chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.

4. Place chicken on grill or grill pan for 3-4 minutes to cook per side depending on thickness (When you see char marks flip it)

5. Baste chicken with remaining marinade halfway through cooking time.

Chef’s Tips: Throw peppers and zucchini strips tossed with olive oil on pan for side.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Nicole from Nibbles by Nic. Hop on over to her blog for more fantastic recipe ideas and nibbles for kids. 

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Inside the Totally Awesome Fresh Baby Bites with Kim Burns

by writerredtri

Some ideas are downright genius—and that includes Fresh Baby Bites, your Totally Awesome pick for best mom-run business in the Bay Area. Fresh Baby Bites provides fresh, local, organic baby and toddler food right to your doorstep, making it easy for busy parents to feed their kids only the freshest, organic, locally grown foods available. Every container is crammed full of the right things to nourish your baby, each ingredient has been chosen for its nutrient-rich qualities, and their foods are designed to grow with you child. We’ll raise a spoon to that!

Fresh Baby Bites’ owner Kim Burns recently took the time to chat with us about what makes Fresh Baby Bites awesome, the inspiration behind her business, and more. Read on:

Red Tricycle: Congratulations! Your community recently voted you “Most Awesome” for the second year in a row! What do you think your customers value most about your business?

Kim Burns: We do for our customers little ones what they would love to do if they had the time! Producing local, fresh, unique and organic baby and toddler food takes a lot of time and energy. Most moms don’t have the time or if they do have some spare time they would rather spend it with their little ones than in the kitchen making baby food. Our customers also love the variety and broad range of flavors that we offer. We like to use a variety of fresh herbs, spices, unique grains as well as meats and poultry. Our menu changes with the seasons and is based upon what’s fresh at the local farms.

RT: What inspired you to start your business?

KB: When I had my daughter I was making all of her baby food—when I went back to the corporate world full-time I realized I didn’t have time to keep up with the baby food making. I really didn’t want to feed her baby food that had been sitting on a shelf longer than she had been alive! Why wasn’t someone making fresh baby food for me? If I was willing to pay someone to do this for me I thought other people might too—so Fresh Baby Bites was born.

RT: Any advice for new business owners just getting started?

KB: It is going to be a lot harder and take a lot longer than you think to get started and to grow the business. Be patient—and if you’re passionate about your business and work smart you will be successful. Just know it takes time and persistence.

RT: Can you give us one tip for balancing entrepreneurship with parenthood?

KB: Have a supportive spouse/partner! Also time management is crucial to balance it all

RT: What is your proudest moment as a business owner or parent?

KB: When my daughter tells people that “my mommy feeds lots of babies.” I love that! And knowing that we are helping many families feed their babies super healthy foods and giving them more time to spend together.

RT: Is there a special offer you’d like to include for Red Tricycle readers?

KB: Yes! 20% off your first order with promo code: red20

Intrigued by Fresh Baby Bites? Follow this totally awesome business on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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