Albany, NY
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Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Shoppers may want to double-check their freezers after a federal warning about potentially radioactive shrimp sold at some Walmart stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public alert urging consumers not to eat, sell, or serve certain lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, citing concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.  The affected products are 2-pound bags of Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, with lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1, all bearing a best by date of March 15…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way The microwave is a weeknight lifesaver: fast, easy, and always within reach. But when it comes to reheating certain foods, it can also be a recipe for trouble. Experts say microwaves heat unevenly, which means bacteria can survive even after reheating. In some cases, the high heat can trigger chemical changes that make food potentially dangerous.  Reader’s Digest put together a list of 10 foods you should skip microwaving — and some might surprise you. Five of them include: Hard-boiled eggs: Steam buildup can cause them to explode after heating. Chicken: Uneven heating can leave beh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Amityville, NY
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Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY A sweet treat sold in several states is being pulled from shelves over an undeclared allergen that could pose serious health risks. Neuhaus Chocolates NV, based in Vlezenbeek, Belgium, has issued a voluntary recall for its Belgian Chocolate Moments Smurfs “Popping Milk Chocolates with Cookies.” The recall was announced after the company discovered the product contained wheat that was not listed on the label. The chocolates, which contain cookie pieces, were distributed between Monday, July 21 and Monday, Aug. 4, through Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Was…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fredericksburg, VA
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Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…

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by Zak Failla
Harrisburg, PA
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Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A ground beef product distributed to five states is being pulled from shelves due to possible metal contamination. Ada Valley Meat Company of Ada, Michigan, is recalling about 1,065 pounds of fully cooked, frozen ground beef that may contain pieces of metal, according to an alert issued Tuesday, July 29 by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was packed in 20-pound boxes, each containing four 5-pound bags labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.” It was produced on Wednesday, May 28 and Friday, May 30 and shipped to establishments an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Northampton, MA
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Public Health Alert Issued For Ham Salad Products Sold Across Country Public Health Alert Issued For Ham Salad Products Sold Across Country
Public Health Alert Issued For Ham Salad Products Sold Across Country A public health alert has been issued for certain ready-to-eat ham salad products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says the alert involves FDA-regulated breadcrumb products used in the ham salads, which were recalled by Newly Weds Foods. The affected items include: 12-ounce tubs labeled “Reser’s Fine Foods Ham Salad” with sell-by dates of Sept. 1, 2025 5-pound tubs labeled “Molly’s Kitchen Ham Salad” with sell-by dates of Aug. 31, 2025 View produ…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Raisins Recalled In NJ After Routine Testing Raisins Recalled In NJ After Routine Testing
Raisins Recalled In NJ After Routine Testing A popular brand of golden raisins has been recalled after routine state testing uncovered undeclared sulfites, posing a risk to people with sulfite allergies, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nirwana Foods LLC, based in New Jersey, issued the recall for its 28-ounce pouches of Golden Raisins marked with lot number 24/351-2410.  People with sulfite allergies could suffer serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the product, though no illnesses have been reported. The recalled raisins were distributed to Maharaja Super Market in New York and Villager …

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
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Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves
Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves A public health alert has been issued for pulled pork products that may contain undeclared allergens, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The two ready-to-eat items — barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito filling — were found to contain soy, fish, and egg ingredients not listed on the product labels. The pulled pork burrito filling contains anchovies and egg whites, while both products include Worcestershire sauce, which contains soy. The affected items were produced between Thursday, April 3, and Wednesday, July 9.  The b…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action
Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action A sausage brand sold nationwide has been recalled after pieces of plastic were reportedly found in the product. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday, July 17.  The company reported three consumer complaints involving white pieces of plastic in the sausage. No injuries have been confirmed. The recalled item is an 11-ounce vacuum-packed package containing four pieces of “all natural al fresco chicken sausag…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…

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by Chris Spiker