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Batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale” Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
Canadian company Aliments Fontaine Santé Inc., in cooperation with the CFIA, has recently recalled certain batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale.” The product is believed to be contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogene is a common bacterial contaminant in food. These harmful bacteria can cause food poisoning or infection known as Listeriosis. Common…
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A Product Recall of “Pan Dominicano”
Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine of New York’s State of Agriculture has announced a recall on certain batches of Dominican Bread, or “Pan Dominicano.” The bread is being recalled because of the presence of an undeclared allergen. “Pan Dominicano” is believed to contain milk, however the list of ingredients does not indicate it. Milk is considered…
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Certain Kinds of Chili Peppers Recalled for Being a Potential Health Risk
Food company Cal Fresco, LLC is voluntarily recalling its Jalapeno chili peppers, as well as its Serrano chili peppers. These particular produce products are believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria. The problem was discovered when samples of both types of chili peppers were found to be positive for the bacteria. Salmonella is a…
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Anytime Deli Turkey and Ham Fotloong Sandwiches Recalled For Listeria Contamination
Florida-based food company M.E. Thompson, Inc. has announced a recall of its Anytime Deli Ham and Turkey Footlong sandwiches. This product is believed to have been contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered through a routine sampling done by the state of Florida’s Agriculture & Consumer Services Department. Results of the analyses…
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Third California Senior Dies from Mushroom Poisoning
Authorities have said that another person has died in California as a result of mushroom poisoning. A care facility for seniors located in Loomis, California, where the people ate the toxic mushrooms, has reported the third death. The person died on Saturday, but the name and other details were not released. The Gold Age Villa…
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Minnesota Dairy Farm Blamed for the Latest Raw Milk Outbreak
The dairy farm has been held responsible for a total of six illnesses, three of which have been identified as resulting from Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria species. The outbreak was reported on the 25th of June by the Department of Health in Minnesota. The department further added that the six illnesses were detected by routine…
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E. coli Threat Causes a Recall of Salads, Wraps
More than 90 tons of sandwich wraps and prepackaged salads have been recalled by a California company. According to the United States Agriculture Department, these products are thought to be contaminated with an E. coli strain that produces toxins. Ready-to-eat salads and wraps with ham and cooked chicken have been recalled by The Glass Onion…
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Egg Safety Improved by FDA
The FDA made an announcement concerning a law that would help in enhancing the safety of eggs for human consumption. The regulation is meant to lower the prevalence of infections arising from consumption of contaminated eggs. Eggs are mainly contaminated by Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) bacterium. The regulations were released on July 7, 2009, and different…
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