September is National Food Safety Education Month, which seeks to heighten awareness about the importance of food safety education, including proper food handling procedures, and other food safety topics. While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness -->
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According to the FDA website, Kraft has recalled its Kraft American Singles because a supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft’s temperature standards which could result in premature spoilage. The affected product is limited to four varieties with “Best When Used By” dates of February 20, 2015, and -->
AdvancePierre Foods of Oklahoma is recalling approximately 8,730 pounds of frozen chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products were made with milk and soy and were undeclared on the label. The products subject to recall: 10-pound bulk cases of “Our Down Home Style Chicken Breast Fritters for Chicken Frying” with Lot -->
An outbreak of Salmonella that sickened 44 people highlights the need for consumers to follow all directions when it comes to microwaving food – including letting food stand out after cooking. The outbreak occurred in the summer of 2010. People in 18 states were sickened with a type of bacteria called Salmonella enterica. The outbreak -->
Taylor Farms Inc. is located in both Maryland and Texas. On October 25, 2013 the corporation publicly announced the recall of the broccoli salad kits (Contains Dressing) in suspicion that the dressing is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The salad kits were shipped to deli markets in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas -->
According to the FDA, salmonella, insects, excrement, and hair have been found in imported spices from countries such as India and Vietnam. This has caused outbreaks all over the world. Between 2007 and 2010, 12% of some imported spices have been contaminated. The spices were also twice as likely to contain salmonella as any other -->
According to the FDA on October 25, Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling some varieties of its Kraft & Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twists products. These products may spoil before their “Best When Used By” code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 to -->
Due to the government shutdown, the FDA has suspended its safety inspection program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service will continue manning every meat production facility with full-time inspectors. The bulk of the FDA food inspectors have been deemed non-essential, so will inspect few if any food facilities until Congress and the -->
According to the FDA, the agency’s first public meeting on imported food safety rules in taking place in Washington D.C. Approximately 15% of the total U.S. food supply is imported from other countries and many of the recent recalls have raised concern among the public as to whether or not these imported foods are safe. -->
General Mills has issued a voluntary Class II recall of a limited quantity of its refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing, according to the FDA. No other flavors have been recalled or any Pillsbury dough products. This product has been recalled due to the possibility of fragments of a broken piece of plastic on the -->
The largest vegetable producer, Taylor Farms, has been voluntarily recalling its tainted products for the last three years, including the salad mix that has been linked to hundreds of sickened people in 22 states. The recent recall of the salad mix which was sold to Olive Gardens, Red Lobster and possibly other chain restaurants, was -->
Chobani is voluntarily recalling their Greek yogurt cups due to the discovery of mold in some cups. Customers reported illnesses on social media sites, which prompted the recall. About one week ago, the company insisted that some of its retailers pull the product from its store shelves, saying that some cups were “swelling and bloating”. -->
Scientists have recently traced a large outbreak of salmonella to tempeh, the popular meat substitute. We usually hear about recalls and outbreaks of salmonella in meat and poultry, however this newly discovered outbreak in the meat substitute, tempeh has sickened approximately 100 people in five states last year. A study found that the tempeh had -->
A new computer system used by inspectors at 6,500 meatpacking and processing plants shut down for two days and shipped out millions of pounds of meat before workers ere able to check it for contaminants. Agricultural Department officials did not recognize this failure as a threat to public health and insisted that the breakdown of -->
At least 9 million people in the U.S. suffer from a foodborne illness every year. There tends to be a spike in illnesses during the warmer seasons, which is likely due to the fact that people are cooking outside more and are leaving food out for unhealthy periods of time. There are many ways to -->
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new rule that would require food importers such as Walmart and Cargill to ensure that their foreign manufacturers follow American food safety standards in an effort to prevent contamination and illness. Shockingly, about 15% of the food that we as Americans consume comes from overseas, including over -->
The source of the widespread stomach bug outbreak has been tracked in at least two states to a Mexican farm that supplied salad mix to Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants. On Sunday, the FDA announced that the illnesses in Nebraska and Iowa have been traced to Taylor Farms in Salinas, California. The FDA is -->
When we purchase a bag of “pre-washed” lettuce, we expect it to be pre-washed and have no trace of parasites. However, a recent report has been released stating that nearly 400 people have been sickened due to packaged salad mixes. What’s even more alarming is the fact that state and federal officials are refusing to -->
According to the FDA on July 5, 2013, Whole Foods Market announced that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Frères cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin. The cheese is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can -->
As the weather heats up, barbeques and cookouts become more common. It is important to understand the cause of and tips to avoid Salmonella poisoning. What exactly is Salmonella?Salmonella is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States. This bacteria can be found in raw poultry, eggs, beef and unwashed produce. It -->