Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare
Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare The countdown to Christmas got off to a rough start for Virginia-based Lidl US, which announced a voluntary recall of certain advent calendars due to a fear of Salmonella contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lidl US, which has more than 12,000 stores in 32 countries, announced that it will be recalling 8.4-ounce “Favorina-branded Advent Calendars (Premium Chocolate With a Creamy Filling)” due to the potential contamination. The recall was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. 
“This product is being voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination,"…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns A public health alert has been issued due to concerns that ground beef products may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) illness, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  A recall for the products contained in HelloFresh meal kits was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from Saturday, July 2 to Thursday, July 21.  The following products are subject to the alert: 10-oz. plastic vacuum-packed pack…
North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale
North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale North Jersey father and businessman Talath Witharane died after a three-week battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary. He was 50 years old. Witharane, of Franklin Lakes, met his wife, Erin, 21 years ago on a blind date, and together they raised their two children Evyn, 15, and Harry, 12. According to his obituary, Witharane "led the quintessential American rags to riches story." He was born in Sri Lanka and later worked his way up from a Taco Bell employee to president of RK Environmental, a food safety company with more than 200 employees.  "One of t…
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's sandwiches continues to climb, the New York Post reports. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said 37 people in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were sickened from eating lettuce in the sandwiches, that number has since jumped to more than 100, the outlet said. Wendy's said it's taking precautions by throwing out and replacing the lettuce. More than 98 reports were received in Michigan for the month of August, compared to this time last year when the number was 20, the state's hea…
Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA
Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies that allegedly illegally sold honey-based products that could contain drug ingredients found in erectile dysfunction medication. Testing by the FDA found that products being sold throughout the East Coast could pose a significant health risk to consumers due to the presence of drug ingredients that can be found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). Officials noted that those drugs are used to treat erectile dysfunction and are “restricted to use under the supervision of licensed health care professio…
NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments
NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments A New Jersey ShopRite store has recalled store-made ground meat made July Fourth weekend due to possible metal fragments. ShopRite of Greenwich, located on Route 22, issued a release regarding store-made packages of ground beef, Angus ground beef, meatloaf mix and ground pork with a sell-by date of July 2. No other products were affected by the recall, and no injuries related to the recall have been reported. Pre-packaged ground meat products and ground beef sold in other ShopRite stores in the area were not affected by this recall. “We are advising customers who purcha…
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to strawberries is under investigation in the United States and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said. The multi-state, multi-territory outbreak is potentially connected to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between Saturday, March 5, 2022, and Monday, April 25, 2022. The products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to: Aldi HEB Kroger Safeway Sprouts Farmers Market Trader Joe’s Walmart Weis Markets WinCo Foods A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwid…
Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal
Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal A national recall has been issued for a popular bacon topping product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including metal. Smithfield Packaged Meats announced a recall of approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. According to FSIS, the items subject to recall were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide. Some of the bacon products may have been used to produce other products. The items being recalled were produced between Monday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday, …
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears A company has recalled fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and ready-to-eat dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalled all of its fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products and ready-to-eat dips processed at production facilities in New York, according to an announcement on Sunday, March 20. The products were distributed in New York and surrounding states, the company said.  The recalled fruit and vegetable products are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper-evident seal, and they have "Best if Used By" dates between M…
Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Beef Jerky Products Sold In NJ Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Hundreds of pounds of a popular beef jerky product sold in eight states — including New Jersey — are being jerked from shelves due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. California-based Boyd Specialties is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that could potentially be contaminated, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Jerky products subject to recall were produced on Wednesday, Feb. 23. At least 70 different types have been yanked from store shelves due to the contamination concern. The products s…
You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane
You Better Not Pout If TSA Stops You From Bringing These Foods On The Plane Your family may want you to bring them some figgy pudding, as the song goes, but first you should check the Transportation Security Administration guidelines. Some surprising holiday treats can be carried through security checkpoints, some need to be checked and others will need to be left behind according to a release by the TSA. Advice the TSA provides to determine if your items need to be checked is if you can "spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces, then it should go in a checked bag." Food items frequently require additional security screeni…
Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA
Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA Metal fragments and washers found in Minute Maid and Coca-Cola products have forced the US Food and Drug Administration to issue a voluntary recall in eight states. The products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey, according to the FDA. The recalled Minute Maid products, first reported by Food Safety News, are: Berry Punch: Date codes Jan0422 NP and Jan0522 NP, Batch 0010323455 and 0010259344 (recall F-0276-2022) Strawberry Lemonade: Date code: Jan0322 NP, Batch: 0010259346 (recall F-0277-2022) Fruit Punch: Date…