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A popular snack food has been recalled after it has been linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonellosis. The recalled product is Veggie Booty. There have been 51 reports of the food poisoning around the country starting in March. The salmonellosis has mostly affected children and babies. Robert's American Gourmet, the makers of Veggie Booty, today announced an immediate recall of all...

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A defective car tire is under pressure to be recalled because there is danger of the treads separating. The tires were manufactured in China and distributed by an American import company. They are missing a gum strip, a safety feature. The recall affects over 450,000 tires. Foreign Tire Service is the American company. FTS said it believes other importers also sold such tires made by...

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Food poisoning can come in many forms and there are more that 250 food-borne illnesses. Most have the following symptoms though: nausea, vomitting, cramps, and diarrhea. It is important to know the signs and what to look for if you ever encounter Food-borne illnesses generally fall into two categories: those from food poisoning and those from an infection. Food poisoning is technically a...

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17,000 units of Shir toothpaste has been added to the product recall of toothpaste made in China. The toothpaste contains diethylene glycol, a toxic agent found in anti-freeze. All brands of Shir toothpaste are affected by the recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently has increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China that contains the chemical, which can cause kidney and...

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75,000 pounds of ground beef made by a Californian company have been recalled due to possible exposure to e. Coli. United Food Group LLC is recalling all ground beef made on April 20th. The recalled brands are Moran's All Natural, Stater Bros., and Inter-American Products Inc. The recalled products were available at Albertson's, Grocery Outlet, Fry's, Save-A-Lot, Save-Mart, Smart and Final,...

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Evenflo has issued a recall for over 450,000 infant car seats manufactured before April 8, 2006. The handle on the defective product may release causing the seat to pitch forward. This may cause the infant in the seat to fall to the ground and suffer injury. The company has received numerous reports of injuries caused from the defective handle. The recall involves Evenflo Embrace Infant Car...

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Meat products manufactured for Gordon Food Service in fifteen states have been recalled due to possible contamination with e. Coli. The manufacturer of the defective products is Davis Creek Meats and Seafood of Michigan. The items being recalled include boxes of mechanically tenderized steaks and ground beef. They were distributed in 15 states including Kentucky.The boxes are labeled EST1947A...

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Menu Foods, the manufacturer that has recalled the majority of dog and cat food contaminated with melamine has expanded their pet food recall again. Foods that were made on the same equipment as food made with the contaminated wheat gluten have been recalled. The latest action comes amid reports from U.S. health officials that more than 4,000 dogs and cats may have died from eating...

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There has been a rash of birds falling ill and dying from a naturally occuring domoic acid poisoning and California health officials have issued a warning against eating certain seafoods. Domoic acid can be found in shellfish and fish caught off the southern California coast. The seafood warning pertains to bivalve (two-shelled) shellfish such as oysters, clams and scallops, as well as...

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Another company has announced they are recalling dog and cat food. Royal Canin is recalling several varieties that were made with rice protein that may have been tainted with melamine. Previously pet food made with wheat gluten that had melamine in it were recalled. A third ingredient, corn gluten, has also tested positive for melamine. Melamine is used to make plastic kitchenware and is...

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The popular gift company Harry and David has issued a product recall for their Dark Chocolate Clusters The Ultimate Walnut Cherry Caramel Indulgence. They may contain peanuts and cashews and the label does not reflect that. This recall affects consumers with certain allergies. The candy is packed in boxes that have a "Best Before" date of 071123 which is printed in black ink and located below...

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With the recent pet food recall it seems more and more animal foods are under scrutiny for pet safety. The latest to be recalled is dog, cat, and ferret treats made by Dingo. The may contain salmonella which poses a hazard to pets as well as humans that handle the treats. The announcement is not related to the recalls of tainted food that has led to kidney failure in pets around the country....

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In a surprising new twist to the recalled pet food story, the FDA has announced they have found melamine in the dog and cat food. Melamine is used to produce plastic kitchenware and also used as a fertilizer in Asia. Their tests have not found the presence of rat poison in the recalled food. In a news conference, FDA officials said that the apparently melamine-contaminated wheat gluten also...

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Starting with the 2005-06 school year Congress required all school cafeterias to have two health inspections a year. 30 percent of schools in the last year only received one inspection. Health inspections are important to check for conditions where germs may grow, to make sure employees are washing their hands, and other food safety violations. Schools in the Long Beach Unified School...

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It has been announced that the recalled pet food made by Menu Foods contains rat poison. It has not been said how it got there. The recall was put in place last week after reports of cats and dogs with kidney failure started surfacing. 60 million cans and foil pouches of "cuts and gravy" style food were involved in the recall. Over 90 brands of popular and store brand pet foods were...

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