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Following a string of recalls, Aldi and Walmart are issuing recalls on various vegetables. Unfortunately, it looks like there's been another listeria outbreak. Listeria, put simply, is severe food poisoning. The CDC has a handy list of bullet points going over the fundamentals for those looking to understand the bacteria.

More Than 15 Types Of Vegetables Recalled At Walmart And Aldi Due To Listeria Outbreak

A third person has died in connection with an outbreak of listeria linked to recalled plant-based refrigerated beverage products, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. “Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute various recalled plant-based refrigerated beverages,” an Aug. 12 update from the national agency said.

Another death reported in outbreak traced to Silk and Great Value plant-based beverages

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The Food and Drug Administration recently classified a recall of rice as a "Class II" recall. The rice is believed to be contaminated by objects of "rodent origin."

Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of 'rodent origin'

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There are some foods that simply feel […]
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Thousands Of Hot Dogs Recalled By FDA — Products Were Never Inspected Prior To Sale

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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Rice Recall: FDA Issues Recall Of Rice Products Across Seven States

The USDA aims to enhance food safety and public health while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ensuring safer poultry products by implementing targeted monitoring and a phased compliance approach. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed new regulations to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry. The rule, developed after...

USDA Proposes New Regulations to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry

Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the U.S. has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning. "Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its ‘White Coated Confectionary Items,’ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," said the FDA in a May 6 announcement on its website.

Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat

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At least two people have died and 28 were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters across a dozen states.

2 dead, dozens hospitalized from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli counter meat

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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TOKYO (AP) — One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo, officials said. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms...

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

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A new recall notice is alerting customers of a potential listeria contamination in nearly 20 different vegetables sold in stores across the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially issued a recall notice on July 12 that included two items produced by Wiers Farm Inc. The operation, based in Willard, Ohio, said produce sent to various stores in three states could be at risk of being contaminated with listeria.

Nearly 20 Different Vegetables Sold at Popular Stores Included In Massive Recall

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Navigating the labels on chicken at the grocery store can be confusing. With so many different claims, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just clever marketing. Some labels are pure fluff, while others provide important information about what you’re eating. If you’ve ever stood in front of the chicken aisle with a confused look upon your face, here’s everything you need to know.

Chicken Labels Decoded: What’s True, What’s Total BS

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Americans don’t have the best reputation for food. We are known for having easily accessible high-calorie fried and sweet foods. […]

Foods Only Americans Can Eat Because They Are Banned Almost Everywhere Else

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The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

FDA issues warning letters to companies in Nevada and China

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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It has been found that two people in Washington drank raw milk from Jim’s Jerseys before becoming infected with Campylobacter jejuni. The patients became ill in July after drinking the unpasteurized milk produced by Old Silvana Creamery located in Arlington, WA, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Washington investigation shows people became sick after drinking unpasteurized, raw milk

A chemical found in rocket fuel, certain plastics and airbags is also prevalent in several food and grocery items, according to Consumer Reports. Tests by the advocacy group discovered that the chemical, known as perchlorate, was detected in measurable levels of 67% of 196 samples across 63 grocery and 10 fast food products. The levels ranged from just over two parts per billion (ppb) to 79 ppb.

Chemical found in rocket fuel detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports

If you recently bought candy at Walmart, Target, Dollar General or other groceries, then you may want to check your bag. A candy company is recalling several of its products due to potential salmonella poisoning. "Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its 'White Coated Confectionary Items,' because they...

Candy At Walmart, Target And Other Groceries Recalled Over Salmonella

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The Boar’s Head listeria outbreak fallout continues as Stop & Shop announces that all of its delis will be temporarily closed until the situation is resolved. The New York Post is reporting that the possibly contaminated meats were produced from June 11 to July 17 at a facility in Virginia and distributed across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a sample of Maryland-sourced Boar’s Head liverwurst tested positive for listeria.

Stop & Shop Shutters Delis After Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

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Turkey’s dairy and shellfish controls audited by EU Commission

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on Turkey covering dairy products and a follow-up audit on bivalve mollusk controls. The milk...

Turkey’s dairy and shellfish controls audited by EU Commission

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