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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Food-borne Pathogens Have Long-Term Effects, Affect Children Hardest
Reports released by the Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention shed some light on the issue of long-term health effects of food poisoning. They also point out that such pathogens hit hardest among the youngest patients. It takes a …
Seedless watermelon recalled on Salmonella fears
A California company is recalling a limited supply of Seedless Watermelon because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. Accoridng to a release from Timco Worldwide Inc., the watermelons included in the recall were sold to grocers, wholesalers and processors in …
Less Listeria needed for stillbirths, miscarriage risk
Pregnant women who eat food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes (found commonly in soft cheeses and raw milk), have a 50-50 chance of losing the child before or at birth. A study from the University of Georgia links one …
Country Crock Sides Dishes Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever United States, Inc has issued a voluntary recall of Shedd’s Country Crock side dishes. The chilled side-dish products may contain undeclared sulfites. To date, the company has received one report of four family members who …
Smoked salmon could have Listeria contamination
A Brooklyn company is recalling certain lots of its Nova Salmon because it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Ingesting food contaminated with this pathogen could lead to serious health consequences, including death in people with compromised immune systems. According …
Cantaloupes Recalled Due to Salmonella
Brawley, California-based Five Crowns Marketing has issued a voluntary recall of cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label. The cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses or incidents have been reported in connection with the cantaloupes. The cantaloupes were shipped …
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