As of January 12, 2014, Winn Dixie announced an immediate recall of 30 oz. canisters of the store’s Instant Chocolate Drink Mix, with the expiration date JUL 14 15B. The product was pulled fro the shelves of Winn Dixie locations throughout Florida due to a potential incorrect formula mixture, which could result in an undeclared […]
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Hidden Dangers in the Sea
Doug / 10-08-2013 / Consumer Safety
Over the course of this year at least 27 Floridians have become sick from infections of Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio vulnificus is a deadly bacterium that lives in warm and/or brackish seawater. It is the most underreported foodborne pathogen, according to CDC. The infection is commonly associated with eating raw shellfish, such as oysters and often […]
Starting a Food Fight in Federal Court
Doug / 09-03-2013 / Consumer Safety
The Northern District of California Federal Court is turning into a scene from “Animal House” with fighting left and right. This is not the typical food fight we all know and remember, but a legal battle over labeling and healthy food choices. According to Contra Costa Times, “class-actions lawsuits have piled up […] targeting the […]
Fresh Express Recalls Spinach Bags Over Salmonella Contamination
Doug / 04-11-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses
According to KSBW, Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling 2,939 cases of bagged, pre-washed and ready to eat spinach after salmonella was detected in a random sample test. According to the company, the recall will be conducted out of an abundance of caution and so far no reports of illnesses have been reported. Fresh Express is […]
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