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Hamburger & Hot Dog Rolls Recalled for Metal sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kroger
Multiple brands of Hamburger and Hog Dog Rolls have been due to possible presence of fragments of metal caused by a faulty manufacturing part at one North Carolina bakery. Recalled products are the fresh rolls with “Best By” dates (month and day) and UPC codes distributed in the states listed below. The recalled packages also […]
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Buckets of KFC smuggled under border
May 16, 2013
by foodsafeguru
By Brad Lendon, CNN A confluence of a hankering for fried chicken and hard times in the smuggling business means buckets of KFC are showing up on tables in Gaza. The idea to get the American fast-food staple into the hands of hungry Gazans came from al-Yamama, a food delivery service that opened in the […]
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Food supply under assault as climate heats up
May 16, 2013
by foodsafeguru
Bill Briggs, NBC News contributor American eaters, let’s talk about the birds and the bees: The U.S. food supply – from chickens injected with arsenic to dying bee colonies – is under unprecedented siege from a blitz of man-made hazards, meaning some of your favorite treats someday may vanish from your plate, experts say. Warmer […]
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Is popcorn giving you heart disease?
May 14, 2013
by foodsafeguru
Oh, great. Just when you were starting to get a handle on your BPA exposure, scientists uncover a new one you should worry about. It’s called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)—a chemical found in things like nonstick cookware, food wrappers, furniture, and even raincoats—and it’s been linked to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The kicker? […]
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California Pizza Kitchen® and DiGiorno® Frozen Pizzas Recalled Nationwide for Clear Plastic
May 4, 2013
by foodsafeguru
Nestlé USA’s Pizza Division is recalling recall of select production codes of four different frozen pizzas sold in the U.S. These include: California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Crispy Thin Crust White®, UPC 71921 98745; production codes are 3062525951, 3062525952 and 3063525951. California Pizza Kitchen® Limited Edition Grilled Chicken with Cabernet Sauce, UPC 71921 00781; production code […]
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The germiest spots in your kitchen — where you least expect them
May 4, 2013
by foodsafeguru
Bill Briggs NBC News contributor If you’re a smoothie lover, take note. Eight spots in your kitchen — including the indispensable blender and a few other unexpected areas — may be alive with foodborne pathogens potent enough to sicken you and your family, a new study from a leading safety organization has found. Blenders, […]
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Caffeine In Food: FDA To Investigate Safety, Marketing To Children
April 30, 2013
by foodsafeguru
WASHINGTON — Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer. The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of these foods and wants to know more about their […]
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May 16, 2013
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