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Big O' Smokehouse recalled due to Foreign Matter

11 months ago source accessdata.fda.gov details

Big O' Smokehouse, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its whitefish spread due to the presence of foreign material, specifically white plastic. The affected products were distributed to 44 retail stores and 2 distributors in Michigan and Illinois in the United States.

The recall involves:
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Bethesda Home/retirement Cent, 2833 N Nordica Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 3, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located near 3 compartment sink with a build-up of black, brown, and pink substance on top interior surfaces and interior sheild dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. Ice… See more

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Best Gyros & Philly, 5952 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 3, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that certified manager must be on site with certificate at all times tcs foods… See more

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Spinning J, 1000 N California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager… See more

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Bartaco, 1635-1637 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with no hot or cold water, handsink in dish, instructed person in charge hot & cold water at all hand washing sinks must be at least… See more

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Report date: Jul 2, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed items stored on floor in upstairs area. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov

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Fruteria San Jose, 1748 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 12 : observed deep grooves on cutting board must repair or replace to be in good repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201.… See more

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Aldi, 1753 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2025
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Source: chicago.gov

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Had a burger, fries and shake. My mother, who had the same thing, vomited last night and I have been feeling ill ever since consumption. My father, who had nothing, is completely fine.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

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Carniceria La Hacienda, 2744 W 55th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in meat prep area heavily stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to clean and maintain cutting boards at all times

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated… See more

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