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FDA Issues Botulism Warning for Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds

November 7, 2011 by

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The FDA warned consumers not to eat Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds.  Following is the complete news announcement from the FDA via PRNewswire: SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following Fast Facts are being released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Fast Facts FDA is warning consumers not… [Read more…]

New Wegman’s in Massachusetts is Impressive

October 25, 2011 by

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Over the past week, I visited the new Wegman’s in Northborough, Massachusetts twice. The new supermarket is the first Wegman’s in New England and set a new grand opening record. According to Wegmans, more than 25,000 strolled through their doors on October 16. Wegmans has everything from prepared foods to exotic fish and beef to pre-cut and washed veggies packaged… [Read more…]

Family-Run Markets Need to Follow Food Safety Laws Too

October 21, 2011 by

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According to Annarbor.com, Webster Township officials are trying to shut down Jenny’s Dexter Market, citing many food violations and accident that seriously injured one of its workers. The township is calling Jenny’s Dexter Market on several work and zone code violations, while the Michigan Department of Agriculture, during an October 7 inspection, found six critical violations of food… [Read more…]

Can Lego and Some Bright Kids Make Food Safer?

September 6, 2011 by

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Leave it to Lego to come up with a meaningful challenge using its products. This year, FIRST® LEGO® League teams are challenged to improve the quality of food by finding ways to prevent food contamination. In this 2011 Food Factor Challenge, over 200,000 9-16 year olds from over 55 countries will explore the topic of food… [Read more…]

Lost Power because of Irene? What to Keep and What to Toss.

September 1, 2011 by

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Like many East Coast residents, our house lost power for 8 hours.  We never opened the freezer and kept the refrigerator opening to a minimum. I was looking for updates from NStar on my phone and stumbled upon the company’s power outage tips. One was that refrigerated food would be safe for 6-9 hours during a power… [Read more…]

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