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'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States — Including Virginia 'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States — Including Virginia
'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States — Including Virginia A popular hummus sold at Wegmans in eight states and the District of Columbia has been recalled by the company, the FDA announced on Feb. 3.  A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA.  The recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product." Notably, "No illnesses have been reported to date in connect…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ashburn Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Ashburn Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
Ashburn Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people are looking for shops just like The Difference Baker, espec…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz