Salmonella infection
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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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Green Valley Food Expands Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts
Texas-based Green Valley Food Corporation has recently expanded its recall of its Alfalfa Sprouts. The recall was initiated because of a possible bacterial contamination, specifically of the bacteria Salmonella. The problem was discovered when results of a routine analysis showed the presence of Salmonella in a sample of about 5 ounces. The sample was inside…
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Winn-Dixie Recalls LEASA-branded Sprouts For Potential Bacterial Contamination
Retail giant Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is recalling several batches of LEASA-branded sprouts due to a possible bacterial contamination. The products are believed to be contaminated with harmful bacteria Salmonella. Salmonella is one of the harmful bacteria that can contaminate food. This bacteria is the cause of a kind of food poisoning known as Salmonellosis. Common…
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Salmonella Outbreak from Cantaloupes
The salmonella outbreak in the country has now claimed two lives and has left several ailing in 20 states. The states that have reported the same strain of salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium) include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania that…
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A Product Recall on Jonathan’s Alfalfa Sprouts
Jonathan’s Sprouts announced a product recall last April 19 for specific sprouts products. The recall was made because the products showed possible bacterial contamination. The affected products may be contaminated by the bacteria Salmonella. This was discovered after a routine sampling result showed that some samples tested positive for the Salmonella bacteria. The following six…