Monthly Archives: January 2008
Salmonella Banquet Pot Pie Lawsuits Still Being Filed
Willamette Week Newspaper reported yesterday that Oregonian Donald Tallan filed a lawsuit against Banquet Pot Pie maker ConAgra Foods on January 16 in the U.S. District Court in Portland. Tallan claims he suffered nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea after eating …
Tuna Ban Mulled After Mercury Investigation
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a nationwide ban on bluefin tuna. Yesterday we told you about the New York Times investigation finding six pieces of sushi tuna could have excessive levels of mercury if eaten on a weekly …
Tri-Bean Salad Recalled by Kroger for Botulism Risk From New Era Beans
New Era’s latest green bean botulism recall has hit the deli counter. Kroger stores in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming are busy stripping their shelves of tri-bean salads …
Tuna Sushi Often Served with a Side of Mercury
Consumers who enjoy tuna rolls from their favorite sushi restaurant would be well advised to limit the amount which they eat. A New York Times investigation of mercury levels of the popular fish found that eating more than six pieces …
Chuy’s Restaurant Patrons Should Be Vaccinated For Hepatitis A
Anyone who ate at Chuy’s Restaurant in Bakersfield between January 4 and 10 is at risk for Hepatitis A infection. An infected employee’s illness has been confirmed. The establishment is now recommending that anyone who ate at the Chuy’s on …
More Study Need on Long-Term Health Consequences of Food Poisoning
The long-term effects of surviving a severe case of food poisoning are just coming to light, according to a report filed by the Associated Press. High blood pressure, kidney damage and kidney failure are symptoms that have manifested after 10 …
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