Category: Food Safety

Capri Sun Has Been Recalled Because It’s Diluted With Cleaning Solution

Here comes the sun and I say, it’s actually not all right. More than five thousand cases of Capri Sun—5,760 to be exact—have been recalled due to possible contamination of cleaning solution. While I respect Kraft Heinz’s rigorous attempt to deep clean …

Here comes the sun and I say, it’s actually not all right. More than five thousand cases of Capri Sun—5,760 to be exact—have been recalled due to possible contamination of cleaning solution. While I respect Kraft Heinz’s rigorous attempt to deep clean their production facilities, I think even Danny Tanner would agree that this takes it one step too far. According to Kraft Heinz, which owns Capri Sun, among other food brands from my childhood like Ore-Ida, Jello-O, and Kool-Aid, the “all natural” juice packs were taken off shelves after customers complained that Wild Cherry tasted off.

Upon further investigation, the company found that, no, it wasn’t the essence of “Tame Cherry” causing the funky flavor but rather, that a “diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories.” At this time, there have been no reports of illnesses, hospitalizations, or deaths. Fruit punch lovers, fear not–only Wild Cherry-flavored Capri Sun was impacted by this sanitary flub.

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161,692 Pounds of Skippy Peanut Butter Have Been Recalled

Before you make a PB&J sandwich for yourself or your little ones, check your pantry! Skippy Peanut Butter has launched a massive voluntary recall of three different products due to possible metal contamination: Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butt…

Before you make a PB&J sandwich for yourself or your little ones, check your pantry! Skippy Peanut Butter has launched a massive voluntary recall of three different products due to possible metal contamination: Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread, and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein. The total recall weighs more than 161,692 pounds and comes after small fragments of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment were discovered in some of the product.

The recalled product was distributed to 18 states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

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Recall Alert: Three Major Baby Formula Brands Are Contaminated With Salmonella

When we’ve chatted about recalls in the past, it’s usually because E. Coli was discovered in ground beef or listeria was found in spinach. But today’s recall is both more concerning and much more urgent because it affects our littlest loved ones. The F…

When we’ve chatted about recalls in the past, it’s usually because E. Coli was discovered in ground beef or listeria was found in spinach. But today’s recall is both more concerning and much more urgent because it affects our littlest loved ones. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced that Abbott Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas due to complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella, which are two types of bacteria that tend to grow and thrive in dry food. So far, at least four infants in three different states including Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas have been sickened after consuming one of the three powdered formulas. The FDA believes that one of the infants may have died due to cronobacter contamination.

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“As this is a product used as the sole source of nutrition for many of our nation’s newborns and infants, the FDA is deeply concerned about these reports of bacterial infections,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, in a statement. “We want to reassure the public that we’re working diligently with our partners to investigate complaints related to these products, which we recognize include infant formula produced at this facility, while we work to resolve this safety concern as quickly as possible.”

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Are Those Weird Sprouts On Your Potatoes Safe to Eat?

If I tallied the amount of time I’ve spent staring at potatoes, it would be hours. In that time I could have started to learn a new language, finally finished my stash of pandemic-purchased needlepoint canvases, properly trained for a marathon, perhaps even run said marathon. But instead, I stare at spuds of every color and creed—red potatoes, new potatoes, Yukon golds, baking potatoes, sweet potatoes (or are they yams?), and the large-and-in-charge russet. The problem is, eventually some start to stare back at me. What are those creepy little eyes sprouting chaotically from my potatoes? Should I cut them off? Are they safe to eat?

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When potatoes start to sprout, they grow “eyes,” which tend to start off as small reddish-white bumps and can quickly turn into centimeters-long growths. But can you actually eat a sprouted potato? In short, yes, as long as you cut the sprouts away. Use a paring knife to remove the entire sprout and the small part of the potato from which it grows. And no, it’s not enough to just remove the eyes with a vegetable peeler as I have done time and time again. While it’s probably not going to be harmful if you eat a teeny tiny piece of the sprout (I’ve certainly done it and have lived to tell the tale), the best practice is to remove as much of it as you can. Once the sprout is thoroughly removed from the tater, they’ll be entirely safe to mash, roast, or bake, and eat.

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If I tallied the amount of time I’ve spent staring at potatoes, it would be hours. In that time I could have started to learn a new language, finally finished my stash of pandemic-purchased needlepoint canvases, properly trained for a marathon, perhaps even run said marathon. But instead, I stare at spuds of every color and creed—red potatoes, new potatoes, Yukon golds, baking potatoes, sweet potatoes (or are they yams?), and the large-and-in-charge russet. The problem is, eventually some start to stare back at me. What are those creepy little eyes sprouting chaotically from my potatoes? Should I cut them off? Are they safe to eat?

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When potatoes start to sprout, they grow “eyes,” which tend to start off as small reddish-white bumps and can quickly turn into centimeters-long growths. But can you actually eat a sprouted potato? In short, yes, as long as you cut the sprouts away. Use a paring knife to remove the entire sprout and the small part of the potato from which it grows. And no, it’s not enough to just remove the eyes with a vegetable peeler as I have done time and time again. While it’s probably not going to be harmful if you eat a teeny tiny piece of the sprout (I’ve certainly done it and have lived to tell the tale), the best practice is to remove as much of it as you can. Once the sprout is thoroughly removed from the tater, they’ll be entirely safe to mash, roast, or bake, and eat.

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How Can I Tell If My Chicken’s Gone Bad?

“When did we have this chicken?” you shout to your roommate or partner as you crouch in a deep squat in front of the refrigerator. You look over your shoulder, tilt your head, wait for an answer, and hear nothing. You hold the container of cooked chick…

“When did we have this chicken?” you shout to your roommate or partner as you crouch in a deep squat in front of the refrigerator. You look over your shoulder, tilt your head, wait for an answer, and hear nothing. You hold the container of cooked chicken up in the light, peering around all four corners, before bringing it back to your heart’s center, opening the lid, and giving it a sniff. It doesn’t necessarily smell bad, but something is a little off.

“Is it safe to eat this for lunch?” you wonder to yourself, hoping to avoid having to cook something new on an already busy workday. “What if I shred it and toss it with mayo and celery for a quick chicken salad? Is that okay? What if I shred it and cook it in chicken broth with veggies and egg noodles for a speedy soup?”

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The Worst Has Happened—There’s a Recall on Amy’s Macaroni & Cheese

This one hurts: Amy’s Kitchen, the company behind vegetarian- and vegan-friendly frozen foods, is voluntarily recalling more than 15,000 cases of vegan macaroni and cheese, due to potentially containing “trace amounts of milk.” This could pose a severe…

This one hurts: Amy’s Kitchen, the company behind vegetarian- and vegan-friendly frozen foods, is voluntarily recalling more than 15,000 cases of vegan macaroni and cheese, due to potentially containing “trace amounts of milk.” This could pose a severe risk to anyone who has a dairy allergy or sensitivity and has recently consumed the frozen Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze. At this time, no other products from Amy’s Kitchen have been recalled.

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Take a peek in your freezer and see if you have any boxes of the vegan mac and cheese—if you do, check for the printed lot number 60J0421, which is the specific batch that is being recalled out of an abundance of caution, according to the company. “Amy’s follows the highest possible food safety and quality control standards to ensure the safety and full enjoyment of its meals and is committed to implementing corrective actions flowing from the investigation of this event,” Amy’s Kitchen said in a statement.

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There’s a Major Recall of Salad Mixes Right Now

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, there’s been another recall. The good news is that all of these recalls are proof that the right systems are in place to detect recalls and alert consumers. The bad news is, this time, it affects Dole salad mixe…

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, there’s been another recall. The good news is that all of these recalls are proof that the right systems are in place to detect recalls and alert consumers. The bad news is, this time, it affects Dole salad mixes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there is not one, but two, separate Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salad mixes, one of which includes Dole and the other Fresh Express. So far, there have been 17 illnesses reported, 12 hospitalizations, and two deaths across 13 different states.

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A Whopping 28,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Just Got Recalled

A Whopping 28,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Just Got Recalled

Wait, So Does Cooking Actually Kill Salmonella?

Wait, So Does Cooking Actually Kill Salmonella?

The packaged salad mixes were sold under multiple Dole branded and private labels including Ahold, Dole, Kroger, Lidl, Little Salad Bar, Marketside, Naturally Better, Nature’s Promise, and Simply Nature. The salads include mixed greens, garden salads, Caesar kits, and other types of salads packaged in bags and clamshells. The salads all have “best if used by” dates ranging from November 30th, 2021 through January 8th, 2022. The product lot code begins with the letter “N” or “Y,” which is listed in the upper right-hand corner of the package.

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A Whopping 28,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Just Got Recalled

If the USDA’s New Year’s resolution was to recall less meat, they’ve already fallen off the wagon. It’s happened to the best of us, and when it’s in the name of public safety, I can’t blame them. In the last 12 hours, the USDA announced a recall of mor…

If the USDA’s New Year’s resolution was to recall less meat, they’ve already fallen off the wagon. It’s happened to the best of us, and when it’s in the name of public safety, I can’t blame them. In the last 12 hours, the USDA announced a recall of more than 28,000 pounds of ground beef. Oregon-based Interstate Meat Distributors is recalling approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products (give or take) that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which refers to a particularly nasty strain of E. coli.

The raw ground beef was produced on December 20, 2021 and was distributed to retail locations including Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart, and WinCo in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

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Two Million Pounds of Pork Have Been Recalled Across the U.S.

Not to be dramatic, but you probably shouldn’t serve a spiral-glazed ham for Christmas this year. Not smoked ham either, nor an applewood smoked ham, not even a fully cooked spiral sliced honey ham, and nope, not a boneless ham with water added. Those …

Not to be dramatic, but you probably shouldn’t serve a spiral-glazed ham for Christmas this year. Not smoked ham either, nor an applewood smoked ham, not even a fully cooked spiral sliced honey ham, and nope, not a boneless ham with water added. Those are just a few of the pork products that are being recalled all across the country, due to listeria contamination. The USDA has announced one of the most massive recalls in recent history—it includes more than two million pounds of pork, including two dozen types of ham and multiple pepperoni products.

The pork was distributed, and subsequently recalled, by Alexander & Hornung, a unit of Perdue Premium Meat Company based in Michigan. The products made their way onto the shelves of grocery stores including Big Y and Whole Foods.

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There’s a Huge Coca-Cola Recall—Here’s What to Know

We talk about recalls a lot. But generally the recalls we report on address salmonella, E. coli, and listeria contamination in raw produce and meat. Not today. The Coca-Cola Company has announced a recall of three different Minute-Maid products due to …

We talk about recalls a lot. But generally the recalls we report on address salmonella, E. coli, and listeria contamination in raw produce and meat. Not today. The Coca-Cola Company has announced a recall of three different Minute-Maid products due to potential contamination of metal bolts or washers. Before you stock your wet bar for an upcoming holiday party, look out for these beverages: Minute Maid Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade, and Fruit Punch in 59-ounce cartons. Additionally, Sprite 12-ounce cans and Coca-Cola 12-ounce cans were voluntarily recalled; each has date code AUG 1522 WM B.

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Why Are There So Many Salmonella Recalls?

Why Are There So Many Salmonella Recalls?

The FDA Is Investigating a Major E. Coli Outbreak in Spinach

The FDA Is Investigating a Major E. Coli Outbreak in Spinach

The recalled products, which have an expiration date in 2022, were distributed to eight states including Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The fact that the products are not yet expired means thousands of people may still have them on their shelves or tucked away in their refrigerators.

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