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Huge Canned Coffee Recall Stirs Up Concern for Botulism
June 30, 2024
Snapchill LLC of Green Bay, Wisconsin just initiated a huge canned coffee recall for all canned coffee products manufactured by the company. Why? Because “their current process could lead to growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in… read more
There May Be Lead in Cassava-Based Puffs Says Consumer Reports
June 30, 2024
There may be lead in cassava-based puffs snacks, says Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy group. A recent Consumer Reports study analyzed heavy metal content in popular kids’ cassava-based puffs and snack products. The results were significant! Cassava-Based Snacks Help Parents… read more
Baby Arugula Recalled at Publix Stores Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
June 29, 2024
Baby arugula recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria impacts certain Publix store locations. Including Publix GreenWise Market locations. The grower, Green Life Farms issued a voluntary recall. Here’s what we know about the Publix baby arugula recall. The… read more
Texas Infant Formula Manufacturer Updates Recall Due to Infant Formula Contamination
June 25, 2024
What started out as a recall due to non-compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements has escalated to an updated recall. This time for infant formula contamination concerns. Laboratory reports identified the potentially deadly Cronobacter bacteria in formula… read more
Shiga Producing Toxin in Lake Anna Virginia
June 25, 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a time when many families in the Lake Anna area of Virginia hit the water. It is usually such a busy time and the waters are packed with people, boats, jet skis and people having the… read more
June 12, 2024
E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacterium that commonly resides in the intestines of humans and animals. While many strains are harmless and beneficial, some can cause significant illness. For instance, E. coli O157:H7 can lead to severe food poisoning, with symptoms including… read more
Bird Flu in People from Cows? CDC Reports Second Case of Bird Flu Tied to the Dairy Cow Outbreak!
June 12, 2024
Bird flu in people from cows. Now that isn’t something we ever thought we’d hear. But unfortunately, this isn’t the only time this has happened in the recent past. This is the second case where a human has become sick… read more
June 11, 2024
FDA celebrates centennial anniversary of milk and dairy pasteurization this year! As with many foods we commonly consume, we sometiems take for granted the safety of those products. We expect that the meat we purchase, cook, and eat is healthy…. read more
June 10, 2024
Escherichia coli, often abbreviated as E. coli, is a species of bacteria that typically resides in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains are benign and contribute to the healthy functioning of the gut microbiome, but certain variants can lead to… read more
Lab Grown Meat Hits Some Growth Hurdles Before It Even Starts. Alabama is Second State Banning It.
June 10, 2024
Lab grown meat has been a hot topic as states have started issuing legislation to ban the controversial meat product across the country, despite it not being mainstream manufactured. In fact, Alabama is the second state banning lab grown meat…. read more