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Consumer Protection

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Bagged Salad Recall Expands Nationwide

    OK, so maybe you shrugged your shoulders at yesterday's news about the FDA's warning on Korean shellfish. Fair enough. Not exactly an everyday purchase around these parts. Bagged salad, on the other hand... The FDA has announced that River Ranch Fresh Foods of Salinas, California, has expanded its ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2012

    Stouffer's Lasagna Italiano Accidently Packaged In Stuffed Pepper Container, Obviously Recalled

    Voluntary food product recalls for mislabeled or missing allergens aren't the stuff of scandal, but when a company mass produces a product and labels it with a totally incorrect product name and it's missing allergen information, Gut Check's ears perk up. Yesterday, Nestlé Prepared Foods Company ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Salmonella Strikes Again, Dole Salad Recalled

    We told you earlier about the voluntary recall of frozen raw yellowfin tuna responsible for more than 100 cases of salmonella nationwide. Now we have word from the FDA of another voluntary recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables has recalled 756 cases of its "Seven Lettuces" salad mix for possible salmonella ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    Bloody Mary Mix, Ground Beef Recalled

    ​Gut Check might have spent the past few days curled up in front of the fireplace with a snifter of brandy and a year's worth of Jane's Defence Weekly, but the food-recall news didn't stop. In the past week, the FDA and the USDA have announced several voluntarily recalls. Only two, though, involve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Cilantro Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

    Image via​Pacific Marketing International, a California firm, and the FDA on Friday announced a recall of cilantro for possible contamination with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported as of yet, but a sample of the Pacific-branded cilantro did test positive for Salmonella.The FDA has yet to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Grape Tomatoes Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

    ​St. Louis-based produce distributor Front Row Produce is recalling ten-ounce and ten-pound packages of its grape tomatoes after potential salmonella contamination was discovered at the Mission, Texas, farm where they were grown.The tomatoes are distributed exclusively to local Aldi grocery stores ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Just Recall It: Landshire Recalls Nike All-American Sandwiches

    fda.govSt. Louis-based Landshire has recalled sandwiches owing to listeria concerns.​A local sandwich company has had its products recalled after screenings in North Carolina revealed possible listeria contamination. Landshire of St. Louis voluntarily recalled 1,751 cases of the Nike All-Amer ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2011

    The Bangles

    8 p.m. Saturday, October 8. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard.

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Listeria-Contaminated Rocky Ford Cantaloupes Linked to Deaths [Updated]

    Wikimedia CommonsListeria-tainted Rocky Ford cantaloupes have been linked to several deaths.​Update: (Thursday, September 15, 4:05 p.m.) A voluntary recall of Rocky Ford cantaloupes has been issued by Jensen Farms in Colorado because of a possible listeria contamination. The recall includes ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Cargill Recalls More Ground Turkey

    Image via​Cargill has recalled ground turkey for potential salmonella contamination. This is the second such recall in recent weeks, both due to contamination at a Springfield, Arkansas, processing plant. In the first event, Cargill recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey. This recall is much ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Summer Treats and Meats Recalled

    fda.govDole Italian Blend salad recalled for possible contamination.​It's been a busy few days at the FDA and USDA, recalling lots of potentially contaminated goods. It's salad season! Unless you've got a potentially-tainted bag of salad in your fridge. Some 2,880 cases of Dole Italian Blend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Claire McCaskill Asks FTC Chair to Watch for Gas Gouging

    Claire McCaskill: Not too pumped about gas prices.​With Memorial Day around the corner and gas prices flirting with the $4-a-gallon mark, Sen. Claire McCaskill and three colleagues yesterday sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, calling on him to investigate potenti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Grape Tomatoes, Canned Seafood Get Nasty

    Gray's Harbor Public Market​ Who doesn't love a good seafood salad with tangy little grape tomatoes? The human gastrointestinal tract, that's who, especially if that salad's made with the canned seafood the FDA's just recalled. Quinault Tribal Enterprise in Washington State has recalled al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    UPDATE! Nuclear Sludge and Toxic Waste STILL Unsafe to Eat!

    FDALead has prompted a recall of Toxic Sludge Short Circuits Gum!​Back in January Gut Check warned you of the potential dangers of consuming Toxic Waste, when we reported on the voluntary recall of Candy Dynamics brand Toxic Waste chewy Nuclear Sludge Bars. Elevated levels of lead in the candy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    [Updated]Turkey Burger Not Always the Healthy Choice When It's Loaded With Salmonella

    Hardee's/Carl's Jr.​ Updated Tuesday, April 5 Today the St. Louis City Department of Health issued a warning about the recalled Jennie-O Turkey Burgers as a precaution. In an email to Gut Check, Harold L. Bailey, Jr., Public Information Officer for the St. Louis City Department of Health sai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Bad Nuts! Peanut Butter and Hazelnuts Recalled

    Wikimedia Commons​ Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don't, because you're too busy suffering the effects of salmonella or E. coli. Unilever has issued a voluntary recall on Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    This Just In: Nuclear Sludge Unsafe to Eat!

    ​Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Candy Dynamics Toxic Waste brand Nuclear Sludge bars. Seems the chewy treats, which are imported from Pakistan, might contain elevated levels of lead. (Which, as we all know, can cause health problems in everyon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Rolf's Patisserie Recall Strikes Local Whole Foods Market Locations

    ​Monday's Morning Brew mentioned a recall of gingerbread houses made by Rolf's Patisserie of Linconwood, Illinois, and sold at Whole Foods Market because of possible S. aureus (or staph) contaminationIn fact, Whole Foods has issued a broader recall of Rolf's products sold in Missouri, Illinois and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    Helicopters Blow Warm Air on Cold Florida Crops

    For a second year in a row, cold threatens Florida's winter crops. NPR reports that farmers are hiring helicopters to hover low over the crops to push warm air downward. It's a desperate measure that costs around $2500 an hour, and last week three helicopters crashed on crop-warming missions. But if ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2010

    Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons

    9 p.m. Saturday, October 30. The Firebird, 2706 Olive Street.

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2010

    Kellogg Recalls Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks

    Beware the Corn Pops!​Are you a kid at heart who still loves to start the day with a bowl of sweet, sweet breakfast cereal? Are you the parent of an actual kid who loves Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops or Honey Smacks? Are you planning to get high this weekend? Then you need to pay attention t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    The Morning Brew: 5.24

    Got alfalfa sprouts? Pitch 'em. The Associate Press reports that because 22 people in 10 states - including Missouri and Illinois - have developed salmonella, there's a nationwide recall. "The company [Caldwell Fresh Foods] said the recalled alfalfa sprouts were sold in plastic cups and plastic bags ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 11.3

    ​ Company recalls beef from stores, including Trader Joe's. (USDA)New study blames meat for half of greenhouse gases. (The Independent)Coffee sold in India claims to enhance virility. (Times of India)Man sues over turkey-tuna mix-up. Another sues over lack of fruit in Froot Loops. (Chicagob ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    Real Men of Genius: Mizzou Chancellor Kindly Requests A-B to Quit Selling Bud Light in Black and Gold Cans

    budlight.com​ Add Mizzou to the list of schools that fail to see the "genius" of the Bud Light Fan Can. Chancellor Brady Deaton has officially registered his disapproval.As Chad reported last week, Fan Cans,  A-B's latest ad campaign for the fall, involves selling cans of Bud-Light decorated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Rally Downtown Today in Support of Obama's Consumer Financial Protection Agency

    Americans for Financial Reform and ACORN plan to gather today in support of President Barack Obama's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Like the Consumer Protection Agency, which safeguards people from hazardous product flaws involving housewares and other merchandise, the Consumer Finan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    BBB Warns of Massive Douche-Baggery on Twitter

    As if Twitter Spam wasn't bad enough, the popularity of Twitter is now attracting yet another form of lowlife scum. The Better Business Bureau put out a warning on their website yesterday to watch out for schemes where someone promises you to get paid to Tweet. One of the websites that the BBB ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 6.29

    A Colorado company recalls beef for possible E. coli contamination. (Reuters)Could eating farmed fish put you at risk for mad cow disease? (Reuters)An electronic "nose" can pinpoint a wine's origins down to the barrel. (Daily Telegraph)

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 6.23

    The recall of Nestlé Toll House cookie dough for E. coli contamination could lead to as many as 200 layoffs. (CNN)A Chicago-area company has recalled ground beef contaminated with E. coli. (Chicago Breaking News)The Chinese love Bordeaux, apparently. (AP)

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    This Week in RFT, March 25 to April 1

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 8.11

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 5.19

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 4.23

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 3.31

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 3.7

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2008

    A Little More on the Massive Beef Recall

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2007

    Another Weekend E. Coli Newsbreak

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2007

    Pasta Strike

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2007

    FDA and FTC Tell Monsanto to Quit Bellyaching (Part 1)

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2007

    FDA and FTC Tell Monsanto to Quit Bellyaching (Part 2)

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2007

    FDA and FTC Tell Monsanto to Quit Bellyaching

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2007

    Late Update: Judge Won't Stop Whole Foods

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2007

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 8/15

    We're back on the streets, so grab yourself a copy and start moving your eyeballs. We have a lot to offer this week, and you sure can't beat the price. Your reading satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!Unreal, for one, is up to its old tricks with some off-the-wall interviews with a so-c ... More >>

  • News

    May 23, 2007

    The Needle and the Damage Done

    What do you do when you find a syringe in your new van?

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2007

    rBST and Monsanto: The Corporate Teat

    What do you do when you find a syringe in your new van?

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2004

    Less Is Moore

    Author and publisher Anne Elizabeth Moore helps kids avoid blind consumerism

  • News

    July 21, 2004

    Highway Robbery

    Beware of auto-transport companies that promise safe and timely delivery of your car

  • News

    May 15, 2002

    No-Look Legislation

    The good that doesn't get done and the bad that does in Jeff City

  • News

    November 29, 2000

    Porn in the USA

    Internet smut peddlers reaped millions from unsuspecting credit-card holders. Their partner in slime was right here in the heartland.

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 27, 2000

    Best Name for an Auto-Repair Shop

    Nader and Sons

  • News

    June 28, 2000

    Thinking Outside the Box

    Casket retailers take a new approach to the tradition-bound business of death

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