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These foods must be thoroughly cooked before consumption.

7 Foods You Should Never Eat Raw, According to Registered Dietitians

It has been a very busy summer for food recalls in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced several recalls over the past few months for everything from summer classics such as ice creams and hot dogs to fresh produce and even seven million pounds of deli meat. The reasons for the recalls included potential contaminations of listeria, lead, and a bacterium that can produce a fatal neurotoxin.

Ice cream, hot dogs, and coffee: 8 major food recalls this summer

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just announced an active recall on apple juice sold at Walmart locations in 27 states and regions. This is due to the elevated levels of arsenic in the product. Great Value brand apple juice sold in 8-ounce plastic bottles is the product impacted...

Apple Juice Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels

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

This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Synsepalum dulcificum is the Latin name for Miracle Fruit. The fruit was given its common name because of its effect on the taste buds. It makes everything sweet.

Have You Tried Miracle Fruit Yet? You Can Actually Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit From Seeds

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Similar to fashion trends and cultural entertainment, like film cameras or pedal pushers, food trends can also ebb and flow depending on Americans' ever-changing tastes, interests, and technological advancements only to fall out of favor. Cottage cheese was once a popular snack food in America (in the 1970s, the average American ate nearly 5 pounds of cottage cheese according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture).

15 Once-Beloved Foods in America That Have Faded Away

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Stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s can be such fun spots to pick up an imported snack or ingredient you wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere. But today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning customers if you bought candy at either of these two retailers. The FDA just published an announcement that Authentik Fudge of Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling 840 units of 5.6-ounce Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts. The announcement indicates the recall is due to potential mold contamination.

Chocolate Sold at 2 Major Retailers in 40 Possible States Has Been Recalled

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Changing prices of common grocery store items provides insight into how food inflation has changed in different states and metro areas.

Food inflation: As grocery prices continue to soar, see which states, cities have it worse

Two major brands of non-dairy milks, including Silk, are being recalled in Canada due to fears they may be contaminated with listeria. As of Aug. 12, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported 20 people had been sickened across four provinces and territories in connection with the outbreak. The agency also reported 15 hospitalizations and three deaths as part of the listeria outbreak.

3 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value milk recall in Canada

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If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

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There's something from nearly everyone's childhood that simply no longer exist, whether it be a toy, television show or snack. But it seems to be that the snacks are what causes people to feel most upset when that nostalgia kicks in. Maybe it's because as you age you no longer play with toys and aren't very interested in tween shows from the 80s or 90s, those sorts of things are expected to go away.Foods and snacks on the other hand really crank up the fond memories because they're things you can taste and smell. You remember them with all of your senses. So when someone asked what discontinued food do you still mourn, more than 30k people had something to add to the list. Here are some of the most requested:

The 6 discontinued food and drink products that people are demanding come back immediately

The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector, who shows up daily. I’m surrounded by the rasp of knives being sharpened and slid into hip holsters that hang around waists with chains. The assertive whir of the saws hits my ears first as rib cages become short ribs, hind legs become dog bones, and vertebrae are sheared from spines. The room smells like bone dust and dried spices, smoked bacon and wet concrete.

Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Meat

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(Reuters) - Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, on Tuesday announced the separation of its European operations as the Virginia-based firm plans to list in the United States.

Smithfield Foods spins off European business amid US IPO plans

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announed a nationwide public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a country not authorized to export such products to the United States.

USDA Issues Nationwide Public Health Alert for Illegally Imported Meat and Poultry Products from Mya

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

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29 different pretzel and candy products from Palmer Candy Company across 17 states have been recalled due to Salmonella risk. The affected products were distributed to to stores like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General. The US Food & Drug Adminis...

29 Different Candies And Snacks Are Being Pulled From Walmart And Target Shelves Over Salmonella Poisoning

Cucumbers are one of the few produces I keep stocked in my kitchen year-round. As a key ingredient in some of my favorite dishes like fattoush, gazpacho, and spicy smashed cucumber salad, this vegetable (a fruit, depending on who you ask) brings a burst of freshness to meals that really can’t be replicated by any other ingredient.

The 3 Reasons English Cucumbers Come Wrapped In Plastic

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Ground beef is the perfect way to add protein to several recipes. You can brown it for chili, soup, or even pasta, plus it's an essential ingredient when you're forming a tender, juicy burger. If you buy a package of ground beef and find you don't need all of it, there's no need to toss it because it freezes so well. But when it comes time to defrost it, there are a few tried and true methods. You only need some cold water or a microwave to thaw it quickly, but the refrigerator is recommended if you have the time. Regardless of the method, never defrost ground beef at room temperature.

The 3 Best Ways To Defrost Your Frozen Ground Beef

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Cocoa Cravings: Evolving Consumer Preferences and Rising Prices Set To Change the Chocolate Industry for Good

The chocolate market is experiencing a major upheaval. From May 2023 until May 2024, the price of cocoa beans increased exponentially, In mid-April, the prices peaked...

Cocoa Cravings: Evolving Consumer Preferences and Rising Prices Set To Change the Chocolate Industry for Good

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