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Costco Gouda Cheese Contaminated with E. Coli
Bravo Farms is voluntarily recalling all Dutch Style Gouda because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 causes diarrhea illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure. Young children and the elderly are most susceptible…
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Company Initiated Recall of Stainless Steel Flasks
On February 25th, E & J Brandy announced a voluntary recall of its stainless steel flasks due to a possible health risk caused by lead. Laboratory analyses revealed that brandy which is stored in these flasks showed an elevated amount of lead. The company stresses that this recall does not include any bottles of E…
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Product Recall for Two of Remedy Teas’ Herbal Teas
Remedy Teas, just announced a product recall for two of its tea varieties: the peppermint organic tea and the organic herbal tea blend. These two products may possibly be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria. The herbal teas, produced by Aromatics, Inc. did a company initiated recall of 20 lbs. of the peppermint organic tea variety.…
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Better Made Corn Pops Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
Pretzels Incorporated in Bluffton, Indiana recently announced a product recall on one of its Better Brand products, the Corn Pops caramel corn snack. The recall was due to the fact that milk was not listed as an ingredient in the packaging of the corn pops. The recalled products were packaged in 8-ounce retail packs with…
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Warning Frozen SCDA Product Recalled Due to Unevisceration
Hua Shing International Trading Corporation announced a product recall of its product, Frozen SCDA, on February 16, 2011. These products (frozen fish) were found to be uneviscerated. The product is packed in 400-gram retail plastics bags (code 111) which are vacuum packed. The recall was announced after the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets…
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Product Recall on Waco’s Sandwiches Due to An Undeclared Allergen
A product recall was announced last April 8 for certain varieties of Waco’s Bestyett Sandwiches. The product recall was announced by the company because of the possible presence of egg, which is a common food allergen. The affected varieties of Bestyett Sandwiches are Pimento Cheese and Chicken Salad. Both sandwiches are packed in clear plastic…
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A New Rule for Meat Safety As Proposed by the USDA
On April 5, the Obama administration announced a proposal for a new safety rule. This new rule will apply to meats that are being sold at grocery stores and supermarkets. The proposed safety rule will require producers of meat products to delay shipment to various retail stores, like groceries and supermarkets. Basically, the producers will…
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Frito-Lay Launches New Flavors for Its Three Popular Products
PepsiCo has recently announced the launch of its new hot sauce-inspired flavors and varieties for its Frito-Lay brand. The Tapatio-inspired flavors will be incorporated in Frito-Lay’s Doritos Tortilla, Ruffles potato chips and Fritos corn chips. These new products were developed with the partnership of PepsiCo and Tapatio, a company which has been renowned and patronized…