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Coconut Water Product Recall Owing to Mold
O.N.E. coconut water, which is packed in 11-ounce tetra pack cartons, has been recently recalled by its manufacturer and distributor ONE World Enterprises LLC. The product recall is due to the possible oxidation of the coconut water allowing for the formation of mold. The batch has a lot code of 12E1004, with UPC number 894991001104…
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Rouses Markets Recalls Tuna Steaks
On February 4, 2011, a product recall was announced by Rouses Markets for one of the products that it is selling, the tuna steak (yellow fin). The reason for the recall is the possibility of an elevated level of histamine in the product. The elevated histamine levels were discovered after two consumers were reported to…
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A Product Recall for ‘Halal’ Cakes Due to An Undeclared Allergen
Commissioner Darrel Aubertine of New York State’s Department of Agriculture announced a product recall for ‘Halal Fruit Cake’ and ‘Plain Halal Cake.’ The products are said to contain eggs, which have not been listed as part of the ingredients. This was found after results of a random sample testing showed that the products contained eggs,…
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All About Cheese
Cheese is a product that is created from milk. It is produced all over the world in a wide range of textures, forms and flavors. Cheese is composed of milk fat and milk proteins. The milk used for producing cheese is usually taken from cows, goats, buffalo and sheep. It is made by coagulating casein,…
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Golden Raisins Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites
New York-based Shata Trading, Incorporated is recalling its Golden Raisins product under the brand Three Rivers. The products contain undeclared sulfites, which is the reason for the recall. The problem was discovered after results of a routine sampling done by the state’s Agriculture Department and Market Inspectors showed the presence of sulfites which are not…
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Grounds for Food Product Recalls
A food recall is done as a corrective measure taken by a food manufacturing or distributing company. This corrective action is done to prevent consumers from being adversely affected by a contaminated, mislabeled or bad product. A recall can be made by either the food company (voluntary recall) or the authorized government agency, in cases…
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Nutrition in Avocado
The avocado refers to a fruit that is commonly pear-shaped, but is also at times spherical or egg-shaped. This fruit is also known as the alligator pear and has the scientific name Persea Americana. The avocado tree is most commonly found in Central Mexico, as it is a native plant of the country. This fruit…
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Allergy Alert on Some Kimchi Products
A public warning was issued last September 30 regarding some brands of kimchi products. The products are said to contain allergens that have not been declared on its list of ingredients. The public warning was issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or the CFIA. CFIA warns people, especially those allergic to fish, sesame and…
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