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Baby Wipes Recalled for Bacteria

November 17, 2014

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…

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Fireball Whisky Recalled Due to Antifreeze Ingredient in 3 Countries

November 7, 2014

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…

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31,000 pounds of chicken recalled for staph contamination

November 3, 2014

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…

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Trader Joes and Whole Food Nut Butters Recalled for Salmonella

September 2, 2014

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…

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How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Listeria

April 10, 2014

Listeria Being the third leading cause of death from food poisoning and infecting nearly 1600 people every year, Listeria should be raising your eyebrow. At least 90% of people who get Listeria infections are pregnant women and their newborns, people 65 years or older, or people with weak immune systems. Listeria is a bacteria that…

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Is your family spending a fortune on food allergies?

February 13, 2014

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…

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Salmonella in raw chicken resists anitbiotics

October 10, 2013

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…

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Chobani Yogurt Recall

September 12, 2013

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…

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The FDA establishes new rules for gluten free food labels

August 29, 2013

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…

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A Perfect Excuse to Stop Eating Salads- Stomach bug from bagged lettuce has been traced to Mexican farms

August 5, 2013

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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