Monthly Archives: May 2009

Chang Farm recalls Bean and Soy Sprouts on potential Listeria contamination

Chang Farm, of Wheatley, Mass., has recalled specific lots of its Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts because they could be contaminated withe Listeria monocytogenes. The affected sprouts are packaged in 10-pound bags and 12-ounce plastic bags, labeled under Chang Farm …

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House proposes new food safety measures

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is pledging to modernize the food safety system with sweeping changes to the Food and Drug Administration, including new powers and enforcement techniques. As the amount of people sickened by tainted food in the …

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Bottled water regulations go in effect by year’s end

New laws will closely monitor E. coli levels in water supplies used for bottled water. The Food and Drug Administration will enact new laws that mandate bottlers of drinking water test their supplies once a week for E. coli contamination. …

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Setton Pistachio knew it was shipping contaminated nuts

The company at the focus of the nationwide pistachio salmonella warning has been found to be knowingly shipping its contaminated products for up to six months. In March, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to eat pistachios because …

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No More Salmonella Found on Cantaloupes

Investigators haven’t found additional samples of salmonella at an L&M south Florida cantaloupe growing operation that led to a three-state recall. Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc. recalled all melons shipped to Wal-Mart distribution centers in North Carolina and South Carolina. …

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Nutro Products recalls dry cat food due to abnormal zinc, potassium levels

Nutro Products has issued a recall on two varieties of its dry cat food because it contains abnormal levels of zinc and potassium. The recall affects Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care Dry Cat Foods and NutroMax Cat Dry Foods. The …

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