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Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns Whole Foods has announced a voluntary recall of prepared food containing baby spinach that may be contaminated with salmonella. Salads, sandwiches, wraps and pizza, as well as products purchased from a Whole Foods salad bar or hot bar containing baby spinach through Wednesday, Jan. 23, are among the products affected, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA noted that the bulk of the contaminated food was sold in the Northeast, including the tri-state area. The affected products, including salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps, were sold at stores in Connecticut, Flor…

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RECALL: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella RECALL: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella
Recall: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella General Mills has issued a recall of five-pound Gold Medal bags of flour after salmonella was found in samples of the product. Bags with a “better if used by date of April 20, 2020” were part of the recall, which the FDA said was issued out of an abundance of care. There have been no reports of anyone becoming sick. “Food safety is our top priority, and though we have not had any confirmed illnesses, we are voluntarily recalling this specific lot of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour to prevent potential illnesses,” President of the General Mills Meals and Baking Division Jim Murphy said.  “…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Millions Are Spreading Dangerous Bacteria: Here Are Steps You Should Take, USDA Says Millions Are Spreading Dangerous Bacteria: Here Are Steps You Should Take, USDA Says
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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by Valerie Musson
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91,000 Pounds Of Ground Turkey Recalled Amid Salmonella Fears 91,000 Pounds Of Ground Turkey Recalled Amid Salmonella Fears
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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Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 12 In New York, First Death Reported Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 12 In New York, First Death Reported
Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 12 In New York, 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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by Joe Lombardi
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Salmonella Concerns Prompt Recall Of Four Varieties Of Duncan Hines Cake Mix Salmonella Concerns Prompt Recall Of Four Varieties Of Duncan Hines Cake Mix
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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by Zak Failla
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6.5 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination 6.5 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
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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by Joe Lombardi
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Feds Issue Public Health Alert For Chicken Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination Feds Issue Public Health Alert For Chicken Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Feds Issue Public Health Alert For Chicken Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination Federal authorities issued a public health alert Friday over raw chicken products possibly contaminated by Salmonella. The Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. products affected -- which may include raw whole chicken, raw chicken parts, -- were produced and sold to consumers from last September until this past June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The agency issued the alert "out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses reported in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States that may be associated with raw chicken pr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Four Varieties Of Goldfish Crackers Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk Four Varieties Of Goldfish Crackers Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk
Four Varieties Of Goldfish Crackers Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk 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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by Joe Lombardi
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Ritz Cracker Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears Ritz Cracker Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears
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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by Joe Lombardi
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Turkey Hits 26 States, Including NY Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Turkey Hits 26 States, Including NY
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Turkey Hits 26 States, Including NY Ninety people in 26 states, including New York and New Jersey, 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. In intervie…

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by Joe Lombardi
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‘Do Not Eat This Cereal’: New CDC Warning As Salmonella Outbreak Grows ‘Do Not Eat This Cereal’: New CDC Warning As Salmonella Outbreak Grows
‘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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by Joe Lombardi