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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Compensation Available for Chipotle Grill Norovirus
Chipotle Grill restaurant has agreed to pay for the medical costs related to the hundreds of Kent, Ohio, patrons who became ill after eating at the restaurant a few weeks ago. The company’s COO says the restaurant has created a …
Norovirus Confirmed in Chipotle Mexican Grill Outbreak
Tests conducted on the food from the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Kent, Ohio, have failed to pinpoint the origin of a norovirus that’s infected and sickened hundreds. Last week, Ohio.com reports, Kent’s Health Commissioner tested stool from eight patrons of …
Bella Cucina Recalls Porcini and Parmesan Pesto for Botulism Risk
Bella Cucina is recalling 6-ounce glass jars of porcini and parmesan pesto, because of the potential for bacterial contamination. The pesto’s pH is higher than it should be and as a result the jars could harbor Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria …
Malt-O-Meal Sicknesses Blamed on Salmonella Agona
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration are investigating the outbreak of Salmonella linked to Malt-O-Meal unsweetened Puffed Rice cereals. The two agencies have contacted public health officials in Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North …
NUTRO Pet Food Causing Food Poisoning?
ConsumerAffairs.com did a frightening expose on food poisoning in pets that eat NUTRO pet food. In what Consumer Affairs calls “a worrisome health trend among dogs and cats across the country [that] has surfaced in the past few months,” pets …
Resolution to Improve Food Safety Would Levy User Feeds on Imports
A draft resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives last week which would charge importers user fees, a move to bolster the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight budget and hopefully improve food and product safety. Author of the legislation, …
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