Food Poisoning
Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Recalled Due to Mold Fears
According to a safety alert published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hostess Brands, LLC ("Hostess Brands") issued a recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because specific lots of the snack food may develop mold before the product's "best by date." Is Consuming Mold Dangerous? According to the United States … [Read more...] about Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Recalled Due to Mold Fears
FDA Recalls Bagged Salad Due to Parasite, 100 Sickened in 7 States
THE UNITED STATES - June 24, 2020 - According to an online news report published on abc7chicago.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of Hy-Vee, Aldi, and Jewel-Osco bagged salad after 120 people in seven states were hospitalized with a severe illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...] about FDA Recalls Bagged Salad Due to Parasite, 100 Sickened in 7 States
Del Monte Recalls Vegetable Trays, Citing Contamination with Parasite
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, food manufacturer Del Monte has voluntarily recalled a selection of its vegetable trays after they became contaminated with a parasite. The release, dated June 15, 2018, explains that Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., issued a recall of some of its 6-ounce, 12-ounce, … [Read more...] about Del Monte Recalls Vegetable Trays, Citing Contamination with Parasite
Rise in Food Poisoning from Leafy Greens: Lettuce, Spinach
Leafy Greens Become The Sources Of Food Poisoning Outbreaks. Leafy greens have become one of the most common sources of food poisoning outbreaks in the US, a new study says. What's more, research suggests the growing number of food borne illnesses associated with lettuce, spinach and other greens cannot simply be attributed … [Read more...] about Rise in Food Poisoning from Leafy Greens: Lettuce, Spinach
Screening For Listeria Tightened At Plants
Listeria Screening Tightened. The government is tightening scrutiny of companies that process beef, pork and poultry for deli meats and hot dogs but don’t test countertops, equipment and other parts of their plants for listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive Monday to its inspectors ordering increased … [Read more...] about Screening For Listeria Tightened At Plants
Kraft Foods Knew Of Salmonella In September
Kraft Foods Knew of Salmonella. Salmonella had been found in Kraft Foods Inc. pistachios over six months ago, but the firm did not advise its suppler Setton Pistachio until late last month, said the Associated Press (AP). A spokeswoman for Kraft said the firm did not realize that pistachios in a trail mix were contaminated with the … [Read more...] about Kraft Foods Knew Of Salmonella In September
