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Millions Are Spreading Dangerous Bacteria: Here Are Steps You Should Take, USDA Says
The USDA is urging Americans to study up on the most effective ways to limit the spread of germs and bacteria, according to their official Food Safety Twitter page. Frequent hand washing is just one effective way to limit the spread of germs and contamination, but in a recent observational study, failing to do so was one of the biggest mistakes subjects made. Participants failed to wash their hands an astounding 97% of the times they should have. Check out some other common mistakes that increase the risk of illness: Cross-contamination of spice containers: This is a result of lack o…
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91,000 Pounds Of Ground Turkey Recalled Amid Salmonella Fears
Related story: First Death Reported In Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Check your refrigerator. There’s been a recall of more than 91,000 pounds of ground turkey by the FDA as part of the ongoing monthslong salmonella outbreak involving turkey products. Jenni-O Turkey has recalled 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella. The outbreak has resulted in one death and 164 reported illnesses in 35 states. Approximately half of those who got sick were hospitalized. According to the United States Department of Agricultu…
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Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Three In CT, First Death Reported
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the first death has been reported in a monthslong salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey that has sickened more than 160 people nationwide. The death occurred in California and was reported on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twelve people have fallen ill in New York and three in Connecticut. A total of 165 have been sickened in 35 states since the outbreak began in mid-July. The CDC said consumers and retailers should properly cook turkey before consumption and that it was not recommending people avoid turkey products a…
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Salmonella Concerns Prompt Recall Of Four Varieties Of Duncan Hines Cake Mix
Did you buy it? Check your cabinets, because a popular cake product is being recalled for the potential presence of Salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling four Duncan Hines cake products following the positive finding of Salmonella in a mix that was linked to an outbreak that is currently being investigated by federal agencies. According to the FDA, “while it has not been definitively concluded that this product is linked to the outbreak and the investigation is still ongoing, Conagra has decided to voluntarily recall the specific Duncan Hines vari…
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6.5 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
A nationwide ground beef recall has been announced by the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. More than 6.5 million pounds of ground beef and other beef products from an Arizona plant could be contaminated with Salmonella, the department said. A total of 57 illnesses in 16 states have been reported linked to the JBS Tolleson Company. The beef was processed from late July to Sept. 7 and shipped to stores across the country prompting concern by health officials that people may still have some of the ground beef in their freezers. For more info on the recall, check…
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Goldfish Crackers Recalled By Fairfield County-Based Pepperidge Farm
Whey powder in a seasoning used in four varieties of Gold Fish crackers has resulted in a recall by the manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Norwalk-based Gold Fish parent company Pepperidge Farm initiated an investigation and is voluntarily issuing the recall out of an abundance of caution, it said. The four varieties with the indicated codes subject to the recall can be viewed by clicking here. Consumers who bought the products should not eat them. Recalled products should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with qu…
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Ritz Cracker Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears
Did you buy them? Ritz cracker products have been recalled across the nation due to salmonella concerns. The whey powder ingredient used in the Ritz crackers and Ritz Bits has been recalled by its supplier over the potential presence of Salmonella, Ritz parent company Mondelēz Global LLC announced. There have been no reported illnesses, and the recall is voluntary, the company said. Salmonella is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps between 12 and 72 hours after infection. This recall is limited exclusively to the products listed in the grid below, available at re…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Turkey Sickens 90 In 26 States
Ninety people in 26 states have become sickened in an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella linked to raw turkey products, according to health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working to pinpoint the origin of the outbreak that has led to at least 40 hospitalizations. The CDC said consumers and retailers should properly cook turkey before consumption and that it was not recommending people avoid turkey products altogether. A single, common supplier of raw turkey products or of live turkeys has not been identified. Illnesses have been reported in New York, New J…
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‘Do Not Eat This Cereal’: New CDC Warning As Salmonella Outbreak Grows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a blunt warning on Thursday as a Salmonella outbreak involving a popular Kellogg's cereal has now infected 100 people in 33 states, with 30 hospitalizations. "Do not eat this cereal." A recall for Honey Smacks, a sweetened puffed wheat product, was issued last month for boxes with a “best if used by” date between June 14, 2018 and June 14, 2019. The CDC is urging consumers to throw either opened or unopened boxes in the trash even if some of the cereal had been eaten without people becoming ill. For more on the recall fro…
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CDC Expands Recall Of Popular Kellogg's Cereal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the recall of a popular Kellogg's cereal after an outbreak of Salmonella in 31 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The recall of Honey Smacks cereal, which was issued last week, now includes any size package or “best if used by” date. The initial recall had been for 15.3 oz. and 23 oz. packages. A total of 73 people have been infected with the outbreak strain in 31 states, including 24 people who have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. If you purchased the recalled cereal, do not eat it. Either …
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Popular Kellogg's Cereal Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Did you buy it? An outbreak of 73 Salmonella infections from 31 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, has been linked to a popular Kellogg’s cereal, according to the CDC and USDA. The Kellogg Company recalled 15.3 oz. and 23 oz. packages of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal on Thursday, June 14. The recalled 15.3 oz. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has a UPC code of 38000 39103. The recalled 23.0 oz. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has a UPC code of 38000 14810. The UPC code is on the bottom of the box. If you purchased the recalled cereal, do not eat it. Either throw it away or …
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