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Vietnamese Pork Rolls Listeria Recall
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 23, 2018
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture is recalling seven kinds of Vietnamese pork rolls distributed by Long Phung Foods of Houston, Texas over fears that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was… read more
Michigan Cases Up in Romaine Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 23, 2018
As we were preparing for our Thanksgiving feast, many people were cleaning and sanitizing their refrigerators this morning after yet another Romaine Ecoli Outbreak. In the last year, romaine has been in the news a lot, and unfortunately, not for… read more
CDC Says: Stay Away from Romaine Amid E coli Romaine Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 22, 2018
The CDC is advising consumers against eating any romaine lettuce for the time being over fears of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. Yes, another e coli romaine outbreak. The announcement of the outbreak went up on their website on… read more
New Romaine E coli Outbreak: Irrigation This Time?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2018
Water. Essential for life. Not just ours, but the foods that give us life. Without it, plants would whither. Food animals would perish. We would dehydrate. Everything would die. But could water be the very thing to blame for the new romaine e… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more
URGH! Yet Another Romaine Lettuce Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2018
While we might have thought that the romaine lettuce and Ecoli bacteria fiasco was over and done with, it’s time to think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Food Safety Alert on November 20th, 2018… read more
Ecoli Romaine Lettuce Outbreak: Just When I Thought I Could Eat Salad Again
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2018
If you are like me, we hoped romaine would be safe to eat again this season. In fact, I stood back from eating my beloved Caesar salad for the last few weeks praying that my anxiety over another romaine outbreak… read more
Salmonella Turkey Outbreak & The Jennie-O Meat Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 18, 2018
Oh how everyone loves this time of year! The leaves are brown, houses full and tables ready for the feast of the year. November for Americans culminates in Thanksgiving, a special day of the year to spend with family and… read more
Sugar Hill Project Confirmed Source for Both Washington Heights Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 12, 2018
The New York City Department of Health confirms that the second outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Washington Heights is over. Here’s what you need to know about the Sugar Hill Project Legionnaires outbreak: The health department confirmed that the source of… read more
Duncan Hines Salmonella Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2018
On Monday, the FDA announced it is working with the CDC to investigate the discovery of salmonella in Duncan Hines’ Classic White Cake Mix. Conagra Brands, the parent company for Duncan Hines, issued a voluntary recall for “Classic White,” “Classic… read more