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A Product Recall for Nazareth Cheeses Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination
Last May 20, Atalanta Corporation announced a product recall for specific lots of Nazareth Light Cheeses and Nazareth Classic Cheeses. These affected products were said to be possibly contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. The potentially contaminated cheeses were discovered after the manufacturer’s routine sample testing showed that Listeria monocytogenes was present in the batch. The recalled…
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Nine Pounds of Cheese from Royal Blue Stilton® Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
Atlanta Corporation announced, last June 14, a recall for cheeses under the Royal Blue Stilton® brand. The said cheese product was recalled because of a possible contamination by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The possible contamination was found out after Atalanta Corporation tested the cheese product. The company performed a random test after knowing of another…
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The Mineral Potassium
Potassium is an important micronutrient for the body. Potassium is also known as an electrolyte, along with other minerals in the body like sodium, calcium, chloride and magnesium. For men and women who are 19-years old and older, the recommended amount of potassium intake is 4700 mg everyday. Too much or too little potassium in…
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Precautionary Recall for Dole’s Italian Style Salads
Dole Vegetables announced on June 22, a precautionary recall on a specific number of its Italian blend packed salads. This precautionary recall is due to a possible Listeria contamination on specific cases of the product. The problem was discovered when a pack of the salad tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a…
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The Micronutrient Choline
Another substance important in the body is choline. Although relatively unfamiliar as compared to other known micronutrients, choline plays a very important role in the body. It is almost the same as B-vitamins. It is even often lumped with this vitamin group. Although choline can be produced in the body, it is still important to…
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Vitamin B5: Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid is also known as vitamin B5 and is one of the water-soluble vitamins. Since the body cannot store excess amounts of this vitamin, it is important that this is replenished by eating foods that contain a significant amount of pantothenic acid. Currently, there is no recommended daily allowance for pantothenic acid. However, experts…
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All About Nuts
Botanically speaking, a nut is defined as both the seed and the fruit. Following this definition, most nuts that we know and eat will not be classified as true nuts as they are actually the fruit of the trees they come from. However, the culinary definition of nuts is less strict as its botanical definition.…
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Nutritional Benefits of Mangoes
The mango fruit is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits known. In some countries, the mango is popularly termed as “king of all fruits” because of its superior taste, fragrance and nutritional content. Mangoes are tropical fruits and are believed to have originated in an Indian subcontinent. This fruit belongs to the Anacardiaceae…
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