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Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Over Deadly Listeria Outbreak in 17 States

Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Over Deadly Listeria Outbreak in 17 States

The new coronavirus isn’t the only public health threat facing the U.S. right now. A listeria outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms has killed four people in 17 states and sent 30 to the hospital, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday. “Until we learn more about the source and distribution of the […]

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    12 Tons of Raw Beef Recalled, ‘Unfit for Human Consumption’

    12 Tons of Raw Beef Recalled, ‘Unfit for Human Consumption’

    Meat-eaters put a lot of faith in USDA inspection facilities, which are often overwhelmed by an endless flow of animals ready for slaughter to meet our seemingly endless demand for meat. Cutting back on meat has tremendous benefits for the environment. And, it may keep you safe from food-borne illnesses when there’s a slip-up at […]

    Hot Dog, Hamburger Buns Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination

    Hot Dog, Hamburger Buns Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination

    If you’re aiming for a plastic-free cookout this summer, you might have to check in an unexpected place: your hamburger or hot dog buns. Georgia-based Flowers Foods is recalling buns and other bakery products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General and Target because they might be contaminated with small pieces of […]

    Trader Joe’s Veggies Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

    Trader Joe’s Veggies Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

    Packaged vegetables, including some sold under the Trader Joe’s brand, were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, CNN reported Tuesday. The recall was issued by the company Growers Express and also impacts the Green Giant and Signature Farms brands. Affected products include butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls. RECALL ALERT: Some packages of butternut […]

    Ragú Sauces Recalled Over Potential Plastic Contamination

    Ragú Sauces Recalled Over Potential Plastic Contamination

    Spaghetti with plastic sauce? That’s what you might be eating if you pour one of three flavors of Ragú sauce over your pasta. Mizkan America, the food company that owns Ragú, announced Saturday that it was voluntarily recalling some Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion, Old World Style Traditional and Old World Style Meat sauces because […]

    Largest U.S. Supermarket Chain Recalls 9 Shrimp Products

    Largest U.S. Supermarket Chain Recalls 9 Shrimp Products

    Anyone planning to serve shrimp with their champagne this New Year’s Eve should check their receipts. The largest grocery store in the U.S. has recalled “cooked” shrimp products in three states due to a potential “health hazard,” CBS News reported Friday. Kroger Co. said the impacted shrimp was sold at its stores in Michigan, central […]

    Taco Bell Cheese Dip Recalled Over Botulism Fears

    Taco Bell Cheese Dip Recalled Over Botulism Fears

    Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday it was voluntarily recalling around 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip over concerns they could become infected with the bacteria that causes botulism. The company said the dip in the affected cases had begun to separate, which could create conditions that allow the bacterium Clostridium botulinum […]

    Ritz and Goldfish Crackers Recalled Due to Possibly Contaminated Whey Powder

    Ritz and Goldfish Crackers Recalled Due to Possibly Contaminated Whey Powder

    By Dan Nosowitz Bad news for fans of cheesy crackers. Sorry, wait: bad news for everyone. This week, two purveyors of some of America’s finest crackers, Ritz and Goldfish (owned by Mondelez International and Pepperidge Farm, respectively) announced recalls due to fears of salmonella contamination. The culprit seems to come from a supplier of whey […]