Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, recalls nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef due to a possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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The most recent food recall is linked to store-bought blackberries which may have caused a hepatitis A outbreak in several states. Last month the CDC announced the initial recall of blackberries purchased at Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets during September 2019 as a result of a possible contamination. According to the CDC report, by December 2, […]
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Avocados are being recalled in six different states due to possible listeria contamination.
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The year 2016 rocked the world in many ways, and the health world wasn’t spared either. From the skyrocketing price of medications, to food recalls, to public figures with unfounded health advice, there was a lot happening to reflect on. The holidays are a time when we can be grateful for our good health, but […]
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Just this week, a potentially dangerous listeria contamination triggered the recall of approximately 30,000 cases of fresh produce (i.e., including freshly diced onions, stir fry veggies, grilling veggies, stuffed mushrooms, and diced peppers), across 9 U.S. states. This recall, reported here by WebMD.com, effected Publix, Fresh Point, Walmart, Bi-Lo, QuickTrip, Winn Dixie, Spinx Co., and Harris […]
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It seems the news is constantly filled with food recalls that affect North American consumers. To better protect yourself, read up on these must know facts about food-borne bacteria.
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