foodborne illness
Baby Wipes Recalled for Bacteria
Baby Wipes Recalled for Bacteria Nutek Disposables, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on all lots of baby wipes due to potential bacteria. The brand names affected are Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred’s, Kidgets, Member’s Mark, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch, and Well Beginnings. The affected lots were distributed to retail stores including Walgreens, Sam’s Club, Family…
Read MoreFireball Whisky Recalled Due to Antifreeze Ingredient in 3 Countries
Fireball Whisky Recalled Due to Antifreeze Ingredient in 3 Countries Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is being recalled in Norway, Sweden and Finland over a chemical ingredient that is found in some forms of antifreeze. The sweet flavored drink which is similar to Wrigley’s Big Red chewing gum is made with high levels of propylene glycol in…
Read More31,000 pounds of chicken recalled for staph contamination
31,000 pounds of chicken recalled for staph contamination If you recently purchased frozen chicken, you may need to clean out your freezer. Murry’s Inc., a Pennsylvania-based food company, recalled 31,000 pounds of frozen chicken for staphylococcus aureus, also known as staph infection according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The…
Read MoreTrader Joes and Whole Food Nut Butters Recalled for Salmonella
Nut Butter Recall If you purchased almond butter from Trader Joes or Whole Foods recently you should be aware of the most recent recall on nut butters. NSpired Natural Foods, which is part of the food company Hain Celestial Group, has issued a voluntary recall of its peanut and almond butters. Testing done by the…
Read MoreIs your family spending a fortune on food allergies?
Is your family spending a fortune on food allergies? Over the past few years our country has seen a rise in food allergies among children. Between 4 to 6 percent of all children under the age of 18 have food allergies, and the number seems to be rising. Some experts attribute the problem to the improved…
Read MoreSalmonella in raw chicken resists anitbiotics
Salmonella in raw chicken resists anitbiotics A recent salmonella outbreak was linked to raw chicken that was packaged at three Foster Farm facilities. The outbreak has caused over 250 people to become ill in 18 different states. The majority of the outbreak is occurring on the West Cost in states such as California, Washington, and…
Read MoreChobani Yogurt Recall
Chobani Yogurt Recall Chobani, the popular Greek yogurt maker, is handling an investigation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over a mold problem. Rumors had started about “swelling and bloating” of the yogurt cups and with an odd taste. After Chobani did their own investigation, they found a common mold to blame. The mold found…
Read MoreThe FDA establishes new rules for gluten free food labels
The FDA establishes new rules for gluten free food labels Celiac disease is already tough in itself to work through, but having to worry about if the label on certain food product is correct or not can be even more stressful. There are over 3 million people who struggle with celiac disease in the United…
Read MoreA Perfect Excuse to Stop Eating Salads- Stomach bug from bagged lettuce has been traced to Mexican farms
A Perfect Excuse to Stop Eating Salads- Stomach bug from bagged lettuce has been traced to Mexican farms Hundreds of illnesses were reported from a stomach bug outbreak from bagged lettuce. The mixed salad was sold to Red Lobster and Olive Garden Restaurants as well as grocery stores in 16 states. There were at least 400 cases…
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