Cucumbers recalled in 14 US states over potential salmonella contamination
Whole cucumbers shipped to more than a dozen states are being recalled after samples tested positive for Salmonella. According to a recall notice issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Fresh Start Produce Sales is recalling produce shipped between May 17 and 21 due to the possibility that the produce may be contaminated with […]
Planters nuts recalled over potential listeria contamination
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC has accused two companies that were manufactured at one of its facilities and distributed in five states in the southeastern United States, saying they could cause potentially deadly infections. A recall has been announced for planter products. Hormel removed the tainted Honey Roasted Peanuts and Planter Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed […]
Over 16K pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled over E. coli contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that more than 16,000 pounds of ground meat sold at Walmart stores across the United States has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The beef comes from Cargill Meat Solutions in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and is described as “high-grade.” caveat It was published on the Department of Agriculture’s […]
Internal discussions and testing showed possibility of contamination
Several mothers in a St. Louis suburb are working to clean up toxic areas in their area. This is a major undertaking to remediate widespread contamination that some government officials have apparently covered up for decades. “This was St. Louis’ biggest secret. The Manhattan Project was a little-known here, and it’s still a pretty big […]
Maine sues biochemical giant Monsanto over PCB contamination
The state of Maine is suing biochemical giant Monsanto for allegedly knowingly selling products containing harmful chemicals that contributed to contamination in the state. The latest lawsuit targeting the company for manufacturing and selling products containing polychlorinated biphenyls, also known as PCBs, was filed Thursday in Cumberland County Superior Court. Monsanto claims it knew of […]
Toxic chemical drums unearthed at Long Island park: ‘Graveyard for contamination’
Six drums containing toxic chemicals were unearthed in a Long Island park last week, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Protection. The department reported that a 55-gallon drum was found encased in concrete under Bethpage Community Park. Authorities believe the drums are decades old. The site was previously the Northrop Grumman Aerospace […]
FDA finds lead contamination in certain ground cinnamon products, asks manufacturers to voluntarily recall items
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found elevated lead levels in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, months after the agency recalled lead-tainted applesauce pouches last fall. The FDA on Wednesday Said Six brands of ground cinnamon contained levels of lead that were dangerous to humans, especially if exposed for long periods of time. […]
Dole Recalls Salad Kits Across U.S., Canada over Listeria Contamination
Dole has announced a recall of several of its brand and private label salad kits because they were processed in a California listeria outbreak. Dole Fresh Vegetables is conducting a voluntary recall [salad kits] That’s because they are from the same family of cheeses that manufacturer Rizzo Lopez Foods has recalled “due to the possible […]
Dole recalls some salad kits over potential listeria contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling certain salad kits over concerns that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. The California-based company is removing limited quantities of its Dole brand and private label salad kits from the market because they were processed on the same line as the recalled cheese from manufacturer Rizzo-Lopez Foods, according […]
Popular Super Bowl foods were recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Listeria outbreak has led to recalls of Super Bowl staples, affecting seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing and taco kits. Dairy products made by Rizzo-Lopez Foods are the source of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that has killed two people and sickened more than 20 since 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and […]