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Food Poisoning

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    April 16, 2012

    Raw Yellowfin Tuna Linked to Salmonella, Recalled

    A California company has voluntarily recalled 58,828 pounds of frozen raw yellowfin tuna associated with an outbreak of salmonella. According to the FDA, as of Friday, April 13, this oubtreak has sickened more than 100 people across twenty states and Washington, D.C., including Illinois (ten cases) ... More >>

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    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

    August 4, 2011

    Salmonella Found in Ground Turkey [Updated 2x]

    Image via Turkey meat is grounds for concern.​Update #2: (Thursday, August 4, 6:45 a.m.) Meat processor Cargill yesterday announced a voluntary recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey produced at its Springdale, Arkansas, processing plant and sold under the "Honeysuckle White" brand. A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Papayas

    Ninety-seven cases of salmonella in 23 states have been linked to Mexican papayas, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Missouri has reported three cases of the illness, and Illinois' reported seven. The suspect papayas were sold whole before July 23 under the brand names Yaya, Blondie, M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    New Salmonella and E. Coli Outbreaks. Even Celebrities Aren't Immune

    Wikimedia CommonsThis little E. coli bacteria continues its reign of terror.​ Although our food contamination issue might not be as bad as the E. coli outbreak gripping Germany, we're still not doing great. The Centers for Disease Control notes in its June issue of Vital Signs that salmonell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    The Coldest Cut: Eat Your Cold Cuts Hot (With Poll!)

    Image viaListeria monocytogenes: Goes well with honey ham, yellow American.​Do you enjoy cold cuts, in sandwich form or, perhaps, eaten directly from the wrapped deli package while standing in front of the fridge 'round midnight? Are you over the age of 50?THEN PUT THOSE COLD CUTS DOWN, MY FRIEND. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    Sea Salt's Healthy! Veggies Aren't! We're Confused!

    Wikimedia Commons​ Sliced cucumbers tossed with earthy alfalfa sprouts, sprinkled with coarse Fleur de Sel ... it's a perfect, healthy recipe to refresh on a hot summer day. If it doesn't kill you! L&M Companies, Inc. of Raleigh, NC, has issued a nationwide recall of cucumbers. A batch of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Salmonella Infects 1,048 Japanese Schoolchildren

    ​Hey y'all, guess what! Turns out the U.S. isn't the only nation that has problems with salmonella outbreaks and crappy school lunches. Food Safety News reported yesterday that 1,048 school kids contracted salmonella after eating a school lunch of miso soup with potatoes, green salad, and Jap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Missouri Flunks Food Safety Test

    Missouri, you get an F in reporting foodborne illnesses. TheHill.com shared a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, grading states on their ability to report outbreaks of foodborne illness. The more a state reports, the better chance they have of getting it under control. "' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    New Study Finds Fewer Cases of Food-Borne Illness

    E. coli (and other pathogens): Fewer cases, still deadly.​The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered its estimate of the annual number of cases of food-borne illness in America, the New York Times reports. This new estimate reckons that each year 48 million people suffer from food p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Flame-Retardant Chemicals Found in Butter

    At least it's less likely to burn. Discovery News shares a study from the University of Texas group that discovered BPA in canned foods. This time they've found flame-retardant chemicals in butter. The chemicals don't just happen to be in the butter naturally; polybrominated diphenyl ethers are most ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Another Egg Recall; Missouri Included

    Image viaIncredible? Edible? Not so much.​News over the wire this morning of another egg recall: 288,000 eggs from Croton, Ohio-based Ohio Fresh Eggs, distributed by Cal-Maine Foods, have tested positive for salmonella. The affected eggs were distributed in Missouri.The FDA website has a list of r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Caffeine Kills

    Time reports that a man died of a caffeine overdose. Michael Lee Bedford, a 23-year-old Brit, died after eating spoonfuls of powdered caffeine at a party - the equivalent of 70 energy drinks. If he'd opted for a more traditional manner of death by caffeine intoxication, he could have consumed 100 cu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Be Sure to Overcook Your Chicken! (But for Heaven's Sake Don't Grill It!)

    Yessiree, folks, that there's a Perdue chicken, all wrapped up and ready to be overcooked in the name of food safety!​Ya know that warning you see when you buy chicken at the grocery store, the one that says you need to cook it until it's all dried up and stringy so as to avoid certain death f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Factory Farmers and Animal Groups Strike Deal to Expand Chicken Cages

    The New York Times reports that factory farms are starting to provide more space for confined animals in light of consumer preferences and changes in farming laws. They look at West Mansfield, Ohio, where farmers and animal rights activists have struck a deal that will stop construction on tightly c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    What Are You Getting With That Ballpark Hot Dog? You Don't Want to Know.

    Want some rat crap with that $6 hot dog? How do the nation's sports venues fare when food vendors are inspected? All over the place, with many of them not good. ESPN published a major report on the state of concession stand safety. It's good news for St. Louis sports fans: Busch Stadium and Edward J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Salmonella: It's Not Just for Chicken and Eggs Anymore.

    How does a salmonella outbreak come from a meat production facility that's following all the rules? The Providence Journal investigates the strange case of Daniel, Inc., a sausage-curing company in Rhode Island with a perfect food safety track record for 34 years. That is, until the company's meat c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 7.24

    A California company recalls romaine lettuce for possible salmonella contamination. (CNN)A man with high blood pressure sues Denny's for not disclosing sodium levels in its food. (UPI)Morgan Spurlock's anti-McDonald's movie Super Size Me is going to become a...comic book? (Chow.com)

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 6.12

    A new report finds that chicken is the leading source for food poisoning in the U.S. (New York Times)The U.N. looks at how to tackle the food and climate crises together. (Reuters)Too busy -- or lazy -- to walk from your cubicle to the office kitchen? You need the new desktop microwave. (CNet)

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 5.26

    A new study suggests a link between childhood obesity and food allergies. (New York Times)The plant that shipped salmonella-tainted pistachios knew about the salmonella, the FDA reports. (AP)The growing number of small slaughterhouses where you can choose your meat before it's killed. It's not a loc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 4.7

    Georgia rallies around its beloved peanut, salmonella outbreak be damned. (New York Times)The stark realities facing chain restaurants during the recession. (New York Times)From the You Can't Make This Stuff Up Dept.: North Korea accuses South Korea of food poisoning its soccer team prior to a World ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 4.6

    Kraft first detected the salmonella contamination now linked to pistachios six months ago. (AP)As meat prices rise, Great Britain sees a growing problem of cattle, sheep and hog rustling. (Guardian)A new study finds that baby broccoli might battle ulcers and stomach cancer. (BBC News)

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 4.2

    A routine check caught the salmonella contamination in pistachios. (AP)Food & Wine magazine announces its Best New Chefs for 2009.Here's a study that surely won't cause any controversy: Some teenage vegetarians might be suffering from an eating disorder. (Los Angeles Times)

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 3.31

    Just as the peanut-butter stories were starting to dwindle, news of a possible new salmonella outbreak in pistachios. (AP)Also: Salmonella concerns about a California spice company. (Sacramento Bee)Wine aficionados gather to taste the 2008 Bordeaux vintage, but will the economy lead to lower prices? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 2.25

    It truly is the devil's peanut butter: The number of those sickened by the salmonella outbreak reaches 666! (Reuters)Brooklyn is the center of hipness for the arts, indie rock and, now, food. (New York Times)A rare case of domestic opposition to whale meat in Japan. (Los Angeles Times)

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 2.10

    Details are sketchy, but it appears that the FBI has raided Peanut Corp. of America, and the company at the heart of the salmonella outbreak has suspended operations. (CNN)The salmonella outbreak has frightened many consumers off peanut butter, even when it's totally safe. (Reuters)And now to fulfil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 2.5

    In today's news: peanut butter.

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 2.3

    In today's news: Obama on the peanut-butter recall, caterpillars in Liberia and misdiagnosed food allergies.

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 2.2

    In today's news: peanut butter, peanut butter, peanut butter.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 1.28

    In today's news: yet more trouble for Peanut Corp. of America, mercury in high-fructose corn syrup and fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 1.22

    In today's news: the peanut-butter recall, the chicken-wing shortage and your cell phone in the kitchen.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2009

    FDA: Don't Eat That Peanut Butter!

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 10.6

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 9.18

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 9.8

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 9.5

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 8.29

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 8.26

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 8.21

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 8.18

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2008

    FDA Links Salmonella Outbreak to Specific Farm

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 7.22

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 7.10

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, 6.12

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 6.9

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Dan Deacon "Okie Dokie" and "It's Sassy" Dance Contest Videos from the Billiken Club

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    Dierbergs Recalls Malt-O-Meal Cereal

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 3.28

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2007

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 10/12

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2007

    Salmonella! Pot Pies! The Year of Eating Dangerously Continues...

    The FDA today advised consumers not to eat peanut butter or products containing peanut butter unless they are certain that it did not come from the Peanut Corp. of America, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 400 and may be responsible for six deaths. (CNN)

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