Monthly Archives: September 2009

Kilwin’s Recalls Chocolate-Covered Peanuts

Petoskey, Michigan-based Kilwin’s Quality Confections Inc has issued a recall of all seven-ounce packages of chocolate-covered peanuts and bulk chocolate-covered peanuts. They are recalling the confections sold in its stores before April 1. The recalled peanuts were sold at Kilwin’s …

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Raw Tahini may be contaminated with Salmonella

The Georgia Agriculture Commission is warning the public that Artisana Raw Tahini may be contaminated with salmonella. A California company has recalled 840 cases of the fish. It has a Lot number of 90811 and sold in 16-ounce jars. The …

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Wisconsin woman suing Dole after nearly dying from tainted spinach

An elderly Wisconsin woman is suing giant food grower Dole, along with several other firms, for distributing E. coli-tainted spinach three years ago. The spinach was involved in a deadly E. coli outbreak in 2006 and sold nationwide. At least …

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USDA Considers New Food Safety Guidelines

The USDA will hold public hearings to gauge public support for an industry proposal that would enforce standards for producing, handling and inspecting leafy greens nationwide. The proposed guidelines attempt to prevent another disaster like the massive E. coli spinach …

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Listeria found in Eggo Buttermilk waffles sample

The Georgia Dept. of Agriculture has detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of Eggo Buttermilk waffles, manufactured at a plant in Atlanta. The frozen waffles were manufactured at a Kellogg’s plant in Atlanta. These waffles were not shipped to any …

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FDA confirms gutted frog or toad in Florida man’s Pepsi can

The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that a gutted frog or toad was at the bottom of a Florida man’s Pepsi can earlier this summer. According to a CNN report, Fred DeNegri of Ormond Beach, Fla., popped the top …

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