Monthly Archives: April 2009

Kroger recalls Lite Mayo because of Salmonella contamination

Kroger Co. has been forced to recall its 32-ounce jars of Kroger Lite Mayo because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The potentially contaminated mayonnaise has a Sell By date of SEP-25-09 and is sold in Kroger stores in Southwest …

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Dining hall closed at Michigan State; officials fear food-borne outbreak

A dining hall on the campus of Michigan State University has been closed indefinitely because officials there believe a food-borne illness has infected at least 50 students. A number of students have fallen ill with similar symptoms – mostly flu-like …

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Salmonella Outbreak Prompts More Pistachio Recalls

The U.S. recall of pistachio nuts due to potential salmonella contamination has widened as more snack makers and retailers removed products from store shelves as a precaution. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc is the California grower and processor that …

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Nebraska man sues sprout company linked to salmonella outbreak

A Nebraska man has filed a lawsuit against CW Sprouts Inc., the firm linked to the distribution of salmonella-contaminated vegetable sprouts earlier this year. The contamination caused an outbreak in the Midwest, infecting at least 121 people in confirmed cases. …

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Boston-Area College Reopens After Norovirus Outbreak

Babson College is ready to reopen following an outbreak of a norovirus that sickened dozens of students over the last six days. A total of 83 students have visited campus Health Services since last Thursday, and 42 students called to …

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FDA encourages everyone to stop eating pistachios

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat pistachio nuts as they may be contaminated with salmonella. Kroger Co. has issued a recall on pistachios sold at its stores in 31 states. More recalls are expected because …

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