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Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them
Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them People who have received mysterious seed packages through the mail are being advised: Do not plant them. Agriculture departments in 30 states are warning people about unsolicited seed deliveries that appear to be coming from China. The USDA is aware that people have been receiving these odd seed packets and is working with Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection to investigate the situation. The USDA urges anyone who receives unsolicited seed packets to hold onto them, as well as their labels and packaging, and contact their state plant regulatory office: Connecticut: (203) 97…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies As consumers become increasingly concerned with food safety and quality, ensuring food safety in terms of allergen exposure is still vitally important to everyday health, the USDA warns. Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. There are eight major food allergens, and being aware of the signs and symptoms associated with an allergy attack can help to keep you safe and avoid potential triggers in the future. More than 160 foods have been identified that can cause allergic reactions in those with allergies. These foods make up about 90 percent of food allergic reactio…

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by Valerie Musson
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Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products
Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products A recall has been issued for hundreds of pounds of frozen burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Culinary International, LLC, announced it is recalling approximately 626 pounds of egg burrito products labeled as chicken burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The products contain eggs, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label. Items subject to recall were produced on Sept. 10 last year and include six-ounce packages of “evol. CILANTRO …

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products
Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products More than 130,000 pounds of raw ground beef products are being recalled due to the potential of plastic contamination. Rastelli Bros., Inc., which operates out of Swedesboro, N.J., is recalling approximately 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  The recalled items were produced between Thursday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. They bear establishment number “EST. 7877-A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers and further sent to retail locations throu…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection
Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection The USDA is warning consumers of a recall on poultry products that were produced without being properly inspected after they were imported stateside. Cay Thi Queentrees Food USA, the importer of record out of California, is recalling approximately 43,848 pounds of poultry products that were imported and distributed in the United States without the benefit of FSIS import re-inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS noted the products were imported from Vietnam, a country ineligible to export poultry products to the U.S. Recal…

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by Zak Failla
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Taco Bell Recalls Seasoned Beef From Restaurants, Distribution Centers Taco Bell Recalls Seasoned Beef From Restaurants, Distribution Centers
Taco Bell Recalls Seasoned Beef From Restaurants, Distribution Centers Taco Bell is recalling millions of pounds of beef due to concerns they may be contaminated with metal shavings. Taco Bell voluntarily recalled approximately 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from its restaurants and distribution centers in 21 states in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast, including New York and Connecticut on Friday, Oct. 11. “Nothing is more important than our customers’ safety, and nothing means more to us than their trust,” Julie Masino, President of North America, Taco Bell Corp, said in a statement. “As soon as we received the first consumer complaint, we immediatel…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Expanded For All-Purpose Flour Product Recall Expanded For All-Purpose Flour Product
Recall Expanded For All-Purpose Flour Product King Arthur Flour announced the expansion of a voluntary nationwide recall of a popular all-purpose flour product due to concerns of E.coli contamination. “We are taking this voluntary precautionary step because of the potential presence of E. coli 026 which was discovered through sampling,” the company announced. “To date, we have not received any confirmed reports of illnesses related to this product, which was produced prior to February 2019.” The flour was milled in New York and distributed through retailers and distributors throughout the company. It is the second recall of King Arthur…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Thousands Of Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Soup Products Recall Issued For Thousands Of Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Soup Products
Recall Issued For Thousands Of Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Soup Products The USDA announced that more than 3,000 pounds of meat and chicken soup products that were shipped to New York are being recalled due to safety concerns. Canada-based BCI Foods is recalling approximately 3,304 pounds of products that were never presented for import re-inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 5. The recalled items were imported into the country on Wednesday, July 17. The recalled items include: 19-ounce cans containing “chef’s cupboard CLASSIC HOMESTYLE CHICKEN & WILD RICE” with a “BB/MA 20…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Hundreds of pounds of a ready-to-eat chicken salad product is being recalled due to an undeclared nut allergen that was not listed on the label. San Antonio-based Bakkavor Foods USA announced a recall of 1,913 pounds of “Curry Chicken Salad” products but contain Tarragon Chicken Salad products, which contain pecans, a known tree nut allergen. The items subject to recall were produced on August 20, 2019. The recalled items are 12-ounce clear plastic squared containers of “Simply Eat Her Meal Simple Curry Chicken Salad” with a best by” date of Aug. 28, 2019. The USDA said that the problem w…

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by Zak Failla
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Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says
Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that washing poultry increases contamination risk. While washing poultry has long been perceived as a typical and even a necessary part of cooking and meal preparation, an observational study showed that bacteria is more easily spread when contact surfaces are not properly sanitized. “Cooking and mealtime is a special occasion for all of us as we come together with our families and friends,” said Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety. “However, the public health implications of these findings sho…

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by Valerie Musson
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'Threat To Public Safety' Cited After LI Mosquito Sample Tests Positive For Deadly Virus 'Threat To Public Safety' Cited After LI Mosquito Sample Tests Positive For Deadly Virus
'Threat To Public Safety' Cited After LI Mosquito Sample Tests Positive For Deadly Virus Health officials in Suffolk County are asking the New York State Department of Health to “confirm a declaration of an imminent threat to public safety” after a mosquito sample tested positive for a potentially deadly virus. The New York State Department of Health informed county health officials this week that a mosquito tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. The mosquito was collected on Wednesday, July 31 in Manorville. According to officials, the potential of EEE in a mosquito sample poses a potential health risk. “Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but potentia…

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by Zak Failla
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New York Company Recalls Frozen Pizza Products Produced Without Inspection New York Company Recalls Frozen Pizza Products Produced Without Inspection
New York Company Recalls Frozen Pizza Products Produced Without Inspection A New York-based company is recalling frozen pizza products that were produced without receiving a federal inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Table 87 Frozen, LLC, a Brooklyn firm, is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizza products that contain pork and beef and were processed without proper inspection. The recall includes ready-to-eat prosciutto and pepperoni pizza products produced from June 3, 2017 through June 4, 2019. The recalled items include:  9.6-oz. plastic shrink-wrapped packages containing a…

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by Zak Failla