Monthly Archives: September 2009

School children at risk of eating contaminated food

Poor communication is putting at least 31 million children in schools across the country at risk of eating contaminated food. A report from the Government Accountability Office says the federal agencies which supply schools with food for lunches and breakfasts …

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Florida town has E. coli in water supply

Residents of Tavares, Fla., remain under a boil water advisory as the town’s water supply is contaminated with E. coli. The town went on alert this weekend and it affects more than 13,000 residents. Shutting off the water supply has …

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Queen Victoria, Tubby spinach brands recalled on Salmonella fears

California health authorities are warning consumers to avoid eating bunched spinach sold under the brand names Queen Victoria and Tubby. They believe the leafy green may be contaminated with Salmonella. The spinach is distributed by Ippolito International LP of Salinas, …

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Windsor Foods Recalls Burritos Due to Listeria Contamination

Riverside, California-based Windsor Foods is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria. All 18-pound bulk cases containing individually wrapped “Butcher Boy Red Chile Beef & Bean Burritos” are included in the …

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Shredded lettuce a possible source of Northwest Salmonella outbreak

A Salmonella outbreak last month in Washington and Oregon may be linked to shredded lettuce. Since no recall notice accompanied a rash of cases of Salmonella poisoning, health officials in both states are having trouble identifying the source of it. …

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Parsley recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

A California company is recalling more than 1,000 cases of bunched parsley because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. According to a release from the grower, Muranaka Farm Inc. has recalled 1,005 cases of the herb. The cases contain 60 …

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