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Unilever Announces Product Recall for Skippy Peanut Butter
Unilever announced a limited product recall on Skippy (Reduced Fat Super Chunk, as well as Reduced Fat) peanut butter. The reason for the product recall is the possibility of bacterial contamination, specifically Salmonella contamination, in some of these finished products. The product at risk is packed in plastic jars with a product weight of 16.3…
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A Product Recall of Protein Supplements Due to A Possibility of Health Risk
On March 29, Nutrition Express of California announced a voluntary product recall for its whey isolate products. The reason for the recall is the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the company’s supplier for whey protein recalled its product because it tested positive for Salmonella. The product recall is limited only to…
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A Product Recall for Satur Farms’ Cilantro
On April 20, Satur Farms LLC announced a voluntary recall for its cilantro product because of the possibility of bacterial contamination. The recalled cilantro lot is thought to be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria. This was discovered after a USDA routine test where random samples of the seeds used tested positive for Salmonella. Although the…
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Facts About Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds are the seeds of the flax plant. These seeds produce what is commonly known as linseed oil or flaxseed oil. Forms of Flaxseeds In stores, flaxseeds are sold in three forms: whole, ground and oil. Whole flaxseeds are either pre-packed or are contained in bulk containers. These seeds have a brown or gold color…
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Red Meat or White Meat?
Red meat is raw meat that is red and does not turn white once cooked. Basically, all mammal meat is considered red meat. White meat is the term used to refer to poultry meat. White meat is also used to refer to meats that are lighter in color, as compared to red meat. The Good…
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A Product Recall for Bulk-Sold Pine Turkish Nuts
New York-based supermarket chain Wegman’s announced a product recall the last week of October for Turkish pine nuts that were sold in several of its stores. The pine nuts are being recalled because of a possibility of Salmonella contamination. The Turkish pine nuts affected by the recall are only those that are sold in bulk,…
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Richardsons Farm Market Apple Cider Recall
The CFIA has announced a public warning against certain batches of apple cider sold under the “Richardson’s Farm Market” brand. The apple cider product is believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria, despite having been pasteurized. The affected apple cider was sold from November 5 to 9 at the Richardson’s Farm Market, as well…
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Grape Tomatoes Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination
Missouri-based food company Front Row Produce is recalling some batches of its grape tomatoes for a possible bacterial contamination. The grape tomatoes are believed to have been contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella is a harmful bacterium that commonly contaminates food. These bacteria can cause serious medical harm to the body. Common symptoms of infection…
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