JBS Swift expanded its June 24 recall to 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal products over possible E. coli O157:H7, up from about 41,280 pounds. FSIS and CDC were investigating 24 illnesses across several states, at least 18 of which appeared linked.
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Alerts
Colorado Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination (PR)
JBS Swift Beef of Greeley, Colo., is recalling about 41,280 pounds of boneless beef bottom sirloin butt ball tips that may carry E. coli O157:H7. FSIS rates the Class I recall a high health risk; the boxes bear “EST. 969” and pack dates of 042109 or 042209.
Alerts
FDA:Raw alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella contamination (PR)
The FDA and CDC told consumers to stop eating raw alfalfa sprouts and blends containing them after six states reported 31 illnesses from Salmonella Saintpaul. Investigators suspect contaminated seed, which may be widely distributed among sprout growers.
Others
KFC-Oprah promotion backfires
Ten million Oprah-backed coupons for free KFC chicken dinners were downloaded and four million redeemed, leaving some restaurants out of chicken and turning customers away. KFC plans to issue 6.5 million rain checks, each with a free cup of Pepsi.
Books
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You . . . In Fact, It Already Is (Press Release)
A BenBella Books press release announces Toxic Beauty, in which Samuel S. Epstein, MD and reporter Randall Fitzgerald argue that ingredients in everyday cosmetics and personal-care products carry avoidable health risks, and point readers toward safer alternatives.
Alerts
USDA: Michigan firm recalls frozen meat and poultry
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a Class II, low-risk recall: Mucci's Food Products of Canton, Michigan is pulling an undetermined amount of Mama Mucci's frozen meat and poultry pasta made between May 2008 and April 2009 without federal inspection.
Alerts
FDA: Raw alfalfa sprouts lined to salmonella contamination
The FDA and CDC told consumers to stop eating raw alfalfa sprouts and blends containing them after 31 illnesses from Salmonella Saintpaul in six states. Contaminated seed is the suspected source, and because lots may be sold nationwide the agencies issued a general advisory.
Farmers Markets
Farmers Market Search
A pointer to USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service farmers market directory, a regularly updated searchable database built from reports by state market representatives, market managers and consumers.
Alerts
Pistachio recall expanded
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella has expanded its voluntary recall as the FDA and California health officials continue investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products. The FDA points consumers to its searchable database of affected products.
Others
Cinco de Mayp kicks off California Avocado season (PR)
A press release from the California Avocado Commission marking the start of the state's avocado season, estimating 51.2 million pounds will be eaten over Cinco de Mayo and promoting two recipes from chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.
Alerts
Recall of Certain Pistachios
The FDA and California health officials are investigating Salmonella in pistachios from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, which halted distribution and recalled about 1 million pounds. The agency advises avoiding pistachio products until more is known.
Alerts
FDA Expands Nationwide Alert to Include 72 Tainted Weight Loss Supplements
The FDA widened its alert on tainted weight-loss supplements from 22 products to 72 sold online, in salons and in stores. Undeclared ingredients include the prescription appetite suppressant sibutramine, the antidepressant fluoxetine, potent diuretics and drugs not approved in the U.S.
Alerts
Missouri Firm Recalls Cheese Frank Products Due To Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen
Sara Lee North American Retail recalled about 1,728 pounds of cheese frank products that were packaged in Ball Park beef frank labels, leaving milk and cheese undeclared. The franks were produced Feb. 12, 2009 and shipped nationwide; FSIS reported no illnesses.
Alerts
Whole Foods Market Recalls Select Peanuts, Peanut Products,
Whole Foods Market of Bellevue, Washington is recalling seven peanut products and self-serve grind peanut butter made from peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America over possible salmonella. The items sold from bulk bins in Washington and Oregon stores.
Food
12 fruits and vegetables you don’t have to buy organic
Citing the Environmental Working Group, the piece names the 12 conventional fruits and vegetables carrying the fewest pesticides, among them broccoli, cabbage, bananas, mango, pineapple, avocado and onions, and the 12 worst, led by peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers and celery.
Food
Most consumers do not understand trans fat
A marketing study found many shoppers cannot tell whether 4 grams of trans fat is high or low, especially those who know little about the fat's effects. The authors say the FDA labeling rule, in force since 2006, will not help unless marketers and policymakers teach people what the numbers mean.
Food
How to figure out the amount of trans fat in cooking oil
Labels may read zero grams of trans fat when a serving contains up to 0.5 gram. The piece shows the arithmetic: add the saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, subtract that from total fat, and the difference is the trans fat the label leaves out.
Food
More than two-thirds of consumers not aware HFCS is similar to sugar
The Corn Refiners Association announced a multi-media campaign to change the conversation about high fructose corn syrup, citing a survey in which more than two-thirds of shoppers did not know it has the same calories as table sugar and only 19% knew the two are equally sweet.
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