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Posted on December 4, 2013

Learn How To Safely Prepare A Deer In The Wake Of A Hunt

Deer hunting season has wrapped up in many parts of the country, which means that some households can expect venison to be on the menu over the coming weeks.  If you’re preparing deer for consumption, then you must take the proper precautions in order to ensure it will be safe to eat.  A new report… read more

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Posted on December 3, 2013

Trader Joe’s Gratin Recalled By California Company Over Labeling Issue

Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Gratin under the Trader Joe’s brand is being recalled by the Vernon, California-based Huxtable’s Kitchen because of the potential for the products to contain an item other than what is purported by the label.  Because this corn-based item in question would contain eggs and wheat without the label outlining these… read more

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Posted on November 27, 2013

Bakersfield Company Halts Production Following Food Safety Concerns

A consent decree of permanent injunction has been issued to a company based in the California city of Bakersfield because of handling practices that could contribute to a user illness.  The company in question, Alfred Louie Inc., is responsible for the production and distribution of wheat flour noodles, soybean sprouts, and mung beans.  Dating back… read more

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Posted on November 26, 2013

Foodborne Illness Should Not Be An Ingredient In Your Turkey

When you’re preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, it’s important to make safety the primary ingredient.  To do so, think about exercising some of the tips that have been provided by the Department of Health and Human Services of New Hampshire in a new report. If you’re cutting up a turkey, or any raw meat for that… read more

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Posted on November 25, 2013

Reduce Foodborne Illness Potential In Your Thanksgiving Turkey

People who aren’t used to cooking whole birds will attempt to do so on Thanksgiving, and as such, cooking may not always be carried out properly.  If the bird isn’t cooked all the way through, foodborne illness is a distinct possibility.  To make sure that you’re not going to be making your guests sick, we’d… read more

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Posted on November 18, 2013

Soft Caramel Jams In San Francisco Recalled By La Boulange

A series of jams available throughout the San Francisco Bay Area are being recalled by the California-based La Boulange Cafe & Bakery.  The recall affects 75 Soft Caramel Jams that were only available at one of the company’s retail stores in the vicinity of San Francisco.  These 8.4 ounce items do not actually contain soft… read more

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Posted on November 15, 2013

Apple Slices Recalled By Crunch Pak Due to Possible Listeria Threat

Apple Slices are being recalled by the Cashmere, Washington-based Crunch Pak because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination threat posed.  The recall impacts various sizes of Tart Apple Slices, 12 ounce bags of Sweet Honeycrisp Apple Slices, and five pack packages of Blue Raspberry Flavorz Apple Slices with a Monsters University theme.  The latter product… read more

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Posted on November 14, 2013

FDA Seeks To Raise Awareness About Acrylamide Danger

The Food and Drug Administration has come out with a consumer health update that explores the danger posed by and the ways to curb Acrylamide consumption.  Since the chemical was found back in 2002, the FDA and other safety agencies have been trying to figure out how to curb the consumption of this potentially cancer-causing… read more

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Posted on November 14, 2013

A Look At How Safety Agencies Monitor Pesticides In California Produce

A new report from a CBS news team in Los Angeles takes a look at the efforts of state agencies to ensure that produce in the state of California is free of pesticides that could endanger consumers.  They visited a Fresno lab under the authority of the Department of Pesticide Regulation that’s responsible for compiling… read more

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Posted on November 14, 2013

Undeclared Almonds Lead to Recall of 3 Fellers Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pies under the 3 Fellers brand are being recalled by that same Richmond, Virginia-based company due to a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed.  These items were available throughout Southern California and a handful of other states and will each have a Best By date leading up to May 7, 2014.  The concern is… read more

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Posted on November 12, 2013

Prepare Poultry In A Way That Prevents Foodborne Illness

Yesterday, we related news to you of a recall affecting a series of ready-to-eat ham and chicken products that were available in California.  However, when it comes to those items that require preparation, it’s largely going to be up to you to cook products all the way through so that foodborne illness isn’t a possibility. … read more

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Posted on November 11, 2013

E. Coli Outbreak Leads to Recall of Ready-To-Eat Wraps and Salads

181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat wraps and salads are being recalled by the Richmond, California-based Atherstone Foods and Glass Onion Catering because of a possible E. coli contamination threat. One food expert interviewed at this link notes that there may be an ingredient found in these salads that’s responsible for the E. coli contamination.  The Atherstone recall… read more

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