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Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella
Recall Issued For Whole, Cut Cantaloupe Due To Risk Of Salmonella The FDA has issued a recall of certain cantaloupe products due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination. Meijer, an Arizona-based company, announced a voluntary recall of whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls due to the potential risk of Salmonella, the FDA announced. The multi-state recall involves whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls in various weights ranging from six to 40 ounces sold between Saturday, Sept. 26, and Monday, Oct. 5. There have been no reported illnesses from consumers eating the product to date. The foll…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know
Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know The official start of summer is now here, making it the perfect time to give yourself a quick lesson about staying safe and avoiding foodborne illnesses during upcoming cookouts and other outdoor gatherings with food. Unfortunately, experts say summertime, which started on Friday, June 21, is the most common season for foodborne illnesses. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths are caused each year from the ingestion of contaminated food. Identifying risks for foodborne illnesses is also difficult because while some people experience symptoms almos…

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by Valerie Musson
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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due To Salmonella Threat Cap'n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due To Salmonella Threat
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due To Salmonella Threat Cap’n Crunch fans, check your cabinets. The Quaker Oats Company announced a voluntary recall of a small amount of Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch cereal that was sold to select Target locations due to a salmonella scare. According to the FDA, the recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed the finished product may contain bacteria. The recalled items have a UPC code of 0 30000 6211 1, and “best before dates” of July 30, 2019 or July 31, 2019. There have been no reports of adverse reactions for consumers that ate the cereal. No other Q…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe
Salmonella Scare: Here's How To Make Sure Your Thanksgiving Day Turkey Is Safe  Related story: First Death Reported In Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak In the wake of a monthslong nationwide Salmonella outbreak - and just in time for Thanksgiving - involving raw turkey products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering tips to ensure that Americans stay healthy during the holiday. Thousands of pounds of turkey products have been recalled 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 hospitaliz…

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by Zak Failla