HVP Recall is a Sign FDA Needs More Regulatory Power, Officials Say
FDA officials say that a string food recalls due to a vegetable protein contaminated with salmonella highlight the need for congress to give the agency more power to prevent food…
Tag Archives: Food Recall
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E. Coli O157:H7 Ground Beef Recall Issued for 864,000 Pounds of Meat
Nearly 900,000 pounds of ground beef and other beef products distributed by Huntington Meat Packing Inc. have been recalled due to the risk of illness from E. coli contamination.
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Happytot Stage 4 and Happybaby Stage 1 and 2 Baby Food Pouch Recall
A baby food recall has been issued for several of varieties of Happytot and Happybaby pouch meals due to a packaging defect that could lead to bacterial contamination.
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Beef Steak Fritter Recall: Pieces of Plastic Found in Frozen Food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Friday that nearly 111,000 pounds of frozen beef steak fritter products have been recalled because they may…
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School Lunch Food Poisoning Risk Assessment Requested by Lawmaker
A prominent House of Representatives lawmaker is calling for a probe into the risk of an E. coli food poisoning outbreak hitting the nation’s school lunch program. The concern comes…
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Organic Baby Food Recall: Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch Baby Food
One lot of Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food, sold at Toys R’ Us and Babies R’ Us stores, is being recalled due to the risk of…
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Aldi’s and Meijer Cantaloupe Recall Issued Due to Salmonella
Cantaloupes sent to several Aldi’s and Meijer’s stores in the Midwest have been recalled due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, which can lead to potentially serious cases of food…
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Food Safety Law Changes Would Give FDA New Authority
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last week, which is endorsed by President Barack Obama, that could greatly increase the power of the FDA over the food industry…
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Lean Pocket Recall: Plastic Found in Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pockets
A “Lean Pocket” recall has been issued for nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwiches. It was discovered that some of the microwavable sandwiches produced on May 23,…