Tag Archives: foodborne illness
September is National Food Safety Education Month!
September is National Food Safety Education Month, which seeks to heighten awareness about the importance -->
RECALL: Kraft American Singles
According to the FDA website, Kraft has recalled its Kraft American Singles because a supplier -->
Chicken Recall Affects New York
AdvancePierre Foods of Oklahoma is recalling approximately 8,730 pounds of frozen chicken breast products due -->
Microwaving your Meals: Skipping 1 Important Step Can Make You Sick
An outbreak of Salmonella that sickened 44 people highlights the need for consumers to follow -->
Taylor Farms Inc. Recalls Over 20,000 lbs. of Broccoli Salad Kits
Taylor Farms Inc. is located in both Maryland and Texas. On October 25, 2013 the -->
Imported Spices from Some Countries Carry Salmonella, Insects, Excrement and Hair
According to the FDA, salmonella, insects, excrement, and hair have been found in imported spices -->
Kraft Voluntarily Recalls Some Varieties of Kraft And Polly-O String Cheese And String Cheese Twists Due to Premature Spoilage
According to the FDA on October 25, Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling some varieties -->
FDA Food Safety Inspections Suspended During Government Shutdown
Due to the government shutdown, the FDA has suspended its safety inspection program. The U.S. -->
FDA Airs Plan to Strengthen Rules for Imported Foods
According to the FDA, the agency’s first public meeting on imported food safety rules in -->
General Mills Voluntarily Recalls its Refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing
General Mills has issued a voluntary Class II recall of a limited quantity of its -->
Frequent Recalls from Big Food Supplier, Taylor Farms
The largest vegetable producer, Taylor Farms, has been voluntarily recalling its tainted products for the -->
Chobani Recalls Greek Yogurt Cups
Chobani is voluntarily recalling their Greek yogurt cups due to the discovery of mold in -->
Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians
Scientists have recently traced a large outbreak of salmonella to tempeh, the popular meat substitute. -->
Computer Inspection System Failed at Meat Plants Shipping Out Possible Contaminated Meats
A new computer system used by inspectors at 6,500 meatpacking and processing plants shut down -->
7 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick
At least 9 million people in the U.S. suffer from a foodborne illness every year. -->
F.D.A Proposes Rules to Enforce U.S. Standards for Imported Food
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new rule that would require food importers -->
UPDATE: Stomach Bug Outbreak
The source of the widespread stomach bug outbreak has been tracked in at least two -->
Stomach Bug Outbreak: Should We Wash Bagged Lettuce?
When we purchase a bag of “pre-washed” lettuce, we expect it to be pre-washed and -->
Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
According to the FDA on July 5, 2013, Whole Foods Market announced that it is -->
How to Steer Clear of Salmonella This Season
As the weather heats up, barbeques and cookouts become more common. It is important to -->