Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination. At least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes are included in the recall initiated by Panorama Produce, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected produce is packaged in nine-count boxes containing large … Read more
Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food after federal testing found salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two chicken products distributed nationwide. The Portland, Oregon-based company is voluntarily recalling 53 cases, or 1,272 pounds, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 cases, or 684 pounds, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for … Read more
That scoop of guac may be more dangerous than your tortilla chips let on. The Food and Drug Administration has slapped its highest-risk classification on a recall of nearly 13,000 Whole Foods dips, salsas and guacamole products over potential Salmonella contamination. First announced Aug. 12, the recall covers products made with jalapeños supplied by Coast … Read more
Woof! Both you and your furry friend may now be eating food that causes diarrhea, as cyclospora is no longer the only recall to worry about. Connecticut-based pet food company Oma’s Pride issued a voluntary recall posted to the US Food and Drug Administration website on Wednesday. The family-owned brand is recalling one lot of … Read more
Whole Foods said on Wednesday it was recalling select products from its produce and prepared foods departments that contain jalapenos sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products, the FDA said. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a … Read more
Here we go again. Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle is replacing jalapeños at some of its eateries amid a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, the company said Tuesday. About 110 people have been sickened just in the Land of 10,000 Lakes — with 75 of the affected people having eaten at a Chipotle, Bloomberg reported. Mexican fast-food … Read more
Breakfast is ruined. A major egg producer based in Indiana has just announced that millions of eggs from two farms in Texas may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a subspecies of bacterium that can cause severe illness. The recall comes just weeks after the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak linked to fresh produce like lettuce. Midwest … Read more
Check your pantries — popular snack mixes have been recalled over potential Salmonella contamination. Several varieties of snack mixes from the brands Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts and Target’s popular Good & Gather brand have been voluntarily recalled, according to a recall announcement issued by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. and published by … Read more
A little sunburn and seasickness might be the least of your worries once you set sail on that dream cruise. More than 150 people, including 17 Americans, are currently confined to their cabins aboard a luxury cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left them stranded off the coast of West Africa. At … Read more
A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder … Read more
Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled over a possible salmonella contamination. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert on April 30 for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products that may be affected. The list of products that have been … Read more
An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media. The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with … Read more
An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media. The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with … Read more
Hawaii health officials have issued multiple brown water advisories across the islands as the state deals with the aftermath of a Kona Low storm. The storm moved through the islands earlier last week, bringing heavy rainfall and runoff that has kept coastal waters contaminated in several areas, the Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch said. Officials … Read more
Public health officials are warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder. Various lots of moringa powder capsules by the brand Rosabella have been recalled as part of an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, as well as with state public health officials. Officials are looking into … Read more
Costco is facing a new lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken, after an animal rights nonprofit claimed that the retailer’s chicken processing plant in Nebraska suffers from salmonella contamination. The proposed class action lawsuit filed on Thursday cited a December study by Farm Forward that criticized safety conditions at Costco’s Lincoln Premium Poultry plant, which opened … Read more
Chocolate bars sold across the U.S. are being recalled over fears they may be contaminated with salmonella. Spring & Mulberry, a Raleigh, North Carolina–based company, is pulling certain Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars from shelves after routine testing raised safety concerns, according to a Monday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves lot No. 025255 … Read more
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August … Read more
New year, new foods? Hold on a minute. Whether you’re going all in on healthy eating with a new diet or sticking to what you know and love, we often don’t think about food safety. But two foods in particular could mean risky business for your health, according to one food scientist. Food scientist and … Read more
Even foods most Americans consider “healthy” can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse to eat. One Seattle attorney who has spent decades litigating some of the country’s worst foodborne illness outbreaks recently told The Washington Post that his well-done burger and … Read more