food safety

McDonald’s Linked E. Coli Outbreak Kills One, Hospitalizes Nearly Fifty More People

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently conducting an urgent investigation into a lethal E. coli outbreak that has predominantly impacted Colorado and Nebraska. The outbreak has led to the hospitalization of 10 people and the death of one individual. The CDC’s research has revealed a shared experience among the infected individuals: they had all eaten at McDonald’s shortly before becoming sick, with many of them having consumed the popular Quarter Pounder …

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Major Frozen Waffle Recall Issued Due to Listeria Risk

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TreeHouse Foods, a food processing company based in Illinois, has initiated a recall of numerous frozen waffle products due to a potential risk of listeria contamination. The issue was identified during regular testing procedures at the company’s production facility. To date, there have been no illnesses reported in connection with the potentially tainted products. The recall impacts a broad spectrum of waffle brands, such as Best Choice, Good & Gather from Target, and Great Value …

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Former FDA Expert Identifies This Cereal as Most Harmful U.S. Breakfast Cereal, Linked to Cancer

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Dr. Darin Detwiler, a former food safety expert at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has raised concerns about the health risks associated with Kellogg’s Froot Loops. Detwiler has criticized the popular breakfast cereal for its high content of added sugars, artificial dyes, and preservatives, which have been linked to various health problems. According to Detwiler, a single serving of Froot Loops, equivalent to one cup, contains 12.35 grams of sugar. This is nearly half …

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5 More Fatalities as Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Spreads

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in the number of deaths and illnesses linked to a nationwide listeria outbreak associated with Boar’s Head deli meats. The death toll has risen to eight, with five additional fatalities, and 14 new cases of illness have been reported. Documents obtained by CBS News from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) through a Freedom of Information Act request have revealed numerous violations at …

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Major Candy Recall Issued Over Salmonella Risk

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The Palmer Candy Company, based in Sioux City, Iowa, has issued a recall for its ‘White Coated Confectionery Items’ due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination. The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 6. The company was alerted to the potential risk by its liquid coating supplier, who identified a possible contamination in one of their ingredients. The FDA has classified the recall as a “Class I” recall, …

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FDA Recalls 28 Sodas, Juices, and Other Drinks

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued recalls for 28 beverages so far in 2024, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The majority of these recalls were due to undisclosed or harmful ingredients, including drugs, bacteria, and harmful chemicals. Among the recalled beverages is a pain-relieving tea named Himalayan pain relief tea. The product failed to disclose the presence of an anti-inflammatory medication in its ingredients. Martinelli’s Apple Juice was also recalled …

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Soda Recall: May Contain Cancer-Causing Ingredients

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A Connecticut-based beverage company, Charles Boggini Company, has voluntarily recalled four of its products due to the presence of potentially harmful preservatives and food dyes. The company, which specializes in flavored soda for restaurants, is headquartered in Coventry, Connecticut. The recalled products include “Pink Lemonade,” “Cola Flavoring Base,” “Yellow Lemonade,” and “Yellow Lemonade X,” all of which are distributed in one- and five-gallon containers. The recall was initiated after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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11-Year-Old Nearly Dies After Eating at Wendy’s – Lawsuit

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An 11-year-old softball player from Jenison, Michigan, who suffered severe health complications after eating at a local Wendy’s in the summer of 2022, is now at the center of a $20 million lawsuit against the company operating the restaurant. The lawsuit alleges that the child, Aspen Lamfers, contracted an E. coli infection due to the restaurant’s unsanitary conditions, leading to kidney failure and permanent brain damage. The lawsuit was filed in Ottawa County Circuit Court …

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Costco, Walmart Face Recalls Amid Listeria Outbreak

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A nationwide recall of dairy products linked to a lethal listeria outbreak has been broadened to encompass items sold at major retailers such as Costco and Walmart. The recall includes a variety of food products, including snack wraps, taco kits, and salad kits, sold across the United States. These products contain dairy ingredients produced by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. Health authorities have found evidence connecting the company’s dairy products to a deadly listeria monocytogenes outbreak that …

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McDonald’s Shut Down After Customer Finds Object in Breakfast Order

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A McDonald’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio was temporarily shut down by health inspectors following a customer’s alarming discovery of a crack pipe in their drive-thru breakfast order. The customer, who chose to remain anonymous, shared his unsettling experience on Reddit, stating that he returned the bag to the restaurant to prevent a similar incident from happening, particularly with a child’s Happy Meal. Despite the offer of a refund, the customer decided to report the incident …

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