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A Product Recall on Jonathan’s Alfalfa Sprouts
Jonathan’s Sprouts announced a product recall last April 19 for specific sprouts products. The recall was made because the products showed possible bacterial contamination. The affected products may be contaminated by the bacteria Salmonella. This was discovered after a routine sampling result showed that some samples tested positive for the Salmonella bacteria. The following six…
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Salmonella Contamination in Evergreen Fresh’s Sprouts?
Evergreen Sprouts, LLC of Idaho issued a recall for two varieties of its sprouts product. The recall was made because the affected sprouts are possibly contaminated with Salmonella. The affected spicy sprouts and alfalfa sprouts are linked to a Salmonella outbreak in several states. As of the 27th of June, five states have reported a…
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Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
The recent move by the American Medical Association to throw its support behind the tax imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages has stirred uproar from the public. The tax is supposed to make consumers think twice before spending that extra cent on these products that are bound to increase their weight. But is this tax justified? Research…
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A Product Recall of Elsie Grace’s Dip and Soup Mixes
On April 26, Elsie Grace Dry Food Co. announced a product recall for its soup and dip mixes due to undeclared allergens. The recalled products are said to contain milk, wheat or soy but are not listed as part of the ingredients on the packages. All of the ingredients are considered common allergens. Investigation revealed…
