Ground beef recalled because of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses By Kelsey M. Mackin  State and federal officials have traced two E. coli O157:H7 to ground beef from Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing LLC. The company recalled 133 pounds of their ground beef today after a sample tested positive for the bacteria, according to USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The ground beef was produced and packaged on July 24 and 25. The company... Continue Reading
Cooperstown Cheese Co. raw milk cheese positive for Listeria By News Desk  New York inspectors today confirmed Listeria monocytogenes in Toma brand raw milk cheese, prompting them to warn consumers against eating the product made by Cooperstown Cheese Co. LLC. The company recalled the cheese "from customers" on Oct. 6, but neither the company nor the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets posted that recall information... Continue Reading
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