Salmonella
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APPA Fine Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Pasta Salad Products
California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Pasta Salad Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-059-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Adrian Gianforti APPA Fine Foods, a Corona, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 7,325 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken pasta salad products because they contain cilantro that may be…
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A Product Recall for Serrano Peppers Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
World Variety Produce Incorporated announced March 18, 2011, a product recall for its Serrano peppers due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The company, which is situated in Los Angeles, California, immediately made the announcement after the potential contamination was discovered by USDA. During a routine sampling done by the department, it was revealed that…
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Federal Egg Safety Rule Goes into Full Effect
Having the egg safety rule going into full effect is good news since the nuisance of salmonella infection will be a thing of the past. According to this rule, if Salmonella is found on the eggs themselves or in a laying facility, they can be treated in two ways. One, it can be pasteurized. Two,…
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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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Grocery Industry News for August 24, 2012
In a still developing story on the salmonella outbreak witnessed in 20 states around the United States: The outbreak has resulted in the death of two people with 141 others are reported to have contracted the disease. Health safety advocates are now pressing the authorities to release the name of the farm in Indiana that…
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Smoked Salmon Salmonella Outbreaks
The salmonella pathogen has been a problem ever since it was discovered. It seems that this bacterium is evolving to deadly strains. It seems that not only does this pathogen cause outbreaks, but the new strains are said to have even worse consequences than the latter. The salmonella pathogen is mostly associated with meat products…
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USDA Publicizes New Prevention-Based Measures for Poultry Safety
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have announced new food safety measures that are directed at producers of poultry and their products. The companies dealing in poultry and their products will be required to look into their HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) within a period of…
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The Dangers of Contamination
Contamination, a topic that has been discussed exhaustively, has led the government to try its best to curb the addition of substances to drugs, fuel, and food. However, there are still cases of outbreaks due to the addition of illegal substances to food and moreover, manufacturers looking to make a profit are continually cheating the…