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 [...]
Nutrition Basics: The Mineral Zinc
Zinc is a micro-mineral that is important to the body. It is considered a trace mineral because only a very little amount of it is needed by the body everyday. [...]
“Fresh Cheese” Queso Fresco Recalled Due to Possible Staphylococcus Contamination
Commissioner Darrell Aubertine of New York issued an alert last June 15 regarding specific Queso Fresco, or fresh cheese, products distributed by Quesos Centro Americano Corporation. The recall was issued [...]
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 [...]
A Product Recall for Satur Farms’ Cilantro
On April 20, Satur Farms LLC announced a voluntary recall for its cilantro product because of the possibility of bacterial contamination. The recalled cilantro lot is thought to be contaminated [...]
A Product Recall for Jalapeno Peppers
The company Thomas Produce of Florida announced a product recall for their jalapeno peppers last March 18. The recall was due to the possibility of bacterial infection on the product, [...]
A Product Recall of Protein Supplements Due to A Possibility of Health Risk
On March 29, Nutrition Express of California announced a voluntary product recall for its whey isolate products. The reason for the recall is the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The recall [...]
Rouses Markets Recalls Tuna Steaks
On February 4, 2011, a product recall was announced by Rouses Markets for one of the products that it is selling, the tuna steak (yellow fin). The reason for the [...]