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Blendtopia Recalls Frozen Smoothie Products for Possible Listeria

Blendtopia has issued a recall for Superfood Smoothie Kits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth and premature…
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Nuts 'N More Peanut Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk

Nuts 'N More brand peanut spread has been recalled for potential Listeria contamination. At the time of the recall, the company was not aware of reports of illness. Nuts 'N More Plain Peanut Spread was distributed to retail locations…
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Lipari Expands Listeria Recall for Premo and Fresh Grab Wedge Sandwiches

Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is again expanding its Listeria recall of wedge sandwiches sold under the brand names Premo and Fresh Grab. The recall now includes all sandwiches with a "Best By" date of 2/6/20 or before.  Please click the preceding…
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce from Salinas, CA Ends

The end of the lettuce-growing season in Salinas, CA has brought about the end of a months-long E. coli outbreak linked to romaine from that area, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency has also lifted…
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Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Salad E. coli Outbreak Ends with 10 Sick

The E. coli outbreak linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp salad kits has ended with 10 people from five states sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although these kits contain romaine lettuce from Salinas,…
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Lipari Listeria Recall for Premo and Fresh Grab Sandwiches

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For the second time in three months, Lipari Foods has issued a Listeria recall, this time for Premo and Fresh Grab brand wedge sandwiches. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall, the company said. However, consumers who have…
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Another Jimmy John's E. coli Outbreak Linked to Sprouts

A Jimmy John's E. coli outbreak linked to clover sprouts has sickened customers in Iowa. A recall has been issued for the sprouts, produced by Sprouts Unlimited of Marion Iowa, which were also sold at Fareway and Hy Vee stores. The…
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Sprouts Unlimited Clover Sprouts Recalled for E. coli, Illnesses Reported

Sprouts Unlimited of Marion, IA has issued a recall for clover sprouts after health officials in Iowa linked them to an E. coli outbreak. The recalled products were sold at Hy Vee, Fareway Foods and Jimmy John's restaurants in Iowa. The…
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Romaine E. coli Outbreak Grows, 138 Sick, 13 with HUS

The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA has grown to include 138 patients, 13 of whom have a form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last…
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E. coli Recall - Is the Ground Beef in Your Freezer Included?

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Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, Winn Dixie, Weis, and other stores may be contaminated with E. coli.  USDA officials are concerned that some consumers may still have these products in their freezers. Here's what you should know. Kroger…
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More Yes! Brand Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria

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T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling more enoki mushrooms imported from China for Listeria risk. The recall includes 7.5oz (200g) packages of enoki mushrooms with lot #6021053. Consumers who have purchased these mushrooms should…
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FDA Investigating 2 "Mystery" Listeria Outbreaks

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating two "mystery" Listeria outbreaks. Not much information, not even a suspected food source, is publicly available even though both investigations have been ongoing for months.   Some…
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Soul Cedar Farm Recalls Zesty Sweet Peppers for Botulism Risk

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Soul Cedar Fram has issued a recall for sweet peppers that may pose a botulism risk. Consumers who have purchased these peppers should not eat them as botulism can cause life-threatening illness and death. On April 19, 2022, Soul Cedar…