PA vending firm recalls RTE food items for unlisted allergens By News Desk  Crescent Vending Company of Oreland, PA, is recalling a number of ready-to-eat food items because they may contain undeclared allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, soy or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products that contain these allergens, according to the recall notice. The... Continue Reading
Shri Shiva recalls sambar powder; FDA found Salmonella in it By News Desk  Shri Shiva Foods Inc. is recalling MTR branded sambar powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company, based in Long Island City, NY, sold the packaged sambar powder from January through October through two wholesalers, one in New York and one in Ohio. Distribution beyond the wholesale level is not included in the recall... Continue Reading
Salmonella outbreak in Hawaii linked to seaweed in raw fish By News Desk  More than two dozen people in Hawaii have been infected by Salmonella bacteria in an outbreak that is tentatively linked to seaweed from an unnamed farm on Oahu. The 14 infected people include children and adults, with four victims have such severe symptoms that they required hospitalization, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. "Although... Continue Reading
Schools, hospitals received cucumbers recalled for Salmonella By News Desk  Thousands of public school students, as well as hospital patients, may have been served fresh cucumbers that are under recall because of potential Salmonella contamination. "Prime Time Produce has issued a voluntary product recall for certain lots of cucumbers, delivered to multiple locations in Bakersfield, due to potential salmonella contamination," according to a notice posted... Continue Reading
More time for 'most significant food safety case in history…' By Dan Flynn  More time and more words are being awarded for appellants who say they are working on "the most significant food safety case in the history of the United States. And its significance is matched only by its factual and legal complexity." Appellants Stewart Parnell and Michael Parnell are getting a total of 3,000 additional words for their... Continue Reading
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