Over the course of the last few weeks, Salmonella has been associated with everything from eggs to pistachios, alfalfa sprouts, milk, fruit juice and even mamey frozen pulp. Contaminated food items such as these can teach you a lot about the differences between different kinds of Salmonella bacteria as well as other forms of food poisoning. The recent egg recall which has been linked to Salmonella... [more]

Umpqua Dairy Products Company closed one plant located in Roseburg, Oregon due to Salmonella concerns. Salmonella has been identified on plant equipment and sterilization is currently underway.  This Salmonella identification has led to the recall of certain Umpqua Dairy products. The dairy’s press release identified the following items, if “purchased on or prior to August 16, 2010,” as being... [more]

It is a known fact that children are disproportionately affected each year by foodborne illnesses. The CDC reports that almost half of all reported foodborne illness cases in the United States involve children, mostly under the age of fifteen. Foodborne illnesses occurring in children is a serious problem and can lead to long-term health issues and even death.  Why are children disproportionately... [more]

Norfolk, NE – July 17, 2009 – Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream, Norfolk NE is voluntarily recalling sorbet products manufactured for Espo’s Cucina Dolce, Inc. because they contain undeclared milk. The recalled products are pint containers of Espo’s Sorbetto and Nature’s Promise Sorbetto. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic... [more]

The raw milk debate isn’t just for foodies anymore. It’s making headlines here and abroad as both sides seek to support their positions on the controversial topic. So what’s the fuss about? Let’s try to break down the raw milk basics so we can make educated decisions on hot topics, such as whether to consume the product or even to make its sale illegal. The Pros Raw milk advocates assert that... [more]

Chandler, AZ – July 06, 2009 –   A limited number of Publix GreenWise Vanilla and Chocolate Whey Protein Powders is being recalled by the manufacturer as they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. Persons who have an allergy to milk run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.   GreenWise Vanilla Whey Protein Powder GreenWise... [more]

Dietary supplements and shake mixes are the latest casualties in the Plainview Milk recall due to Salmonella tainted dried milk products. Here are five more Plainview Milk related recall alerts, all due to possible Salmonella contamination. July 7, 2009 – Trans-Packers Services Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling approximately 6,300 packets (net wt. 100 g) of Dairy Shake blends because such blends... [more]

The latest casualties in the Plainview Milk Salmonella outbreak:  Malt-O-Meal instant oatmeal and Giant Food nonfat dried milk.  A variety of Malt-O-Meal products are included in this recall, and sold under a variety of brand names. As in the JBS Swift Beef recall, it’s important to remember that foods produced by one manufacturer may reach store shelves in many different packages. Click... [more]

July 2, 2009 – CPI Foods, Inc of Dallas, TX is recalling approximately 15,000 (net wt. 20g) packets of non fat dry milk because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience... [more]

We’ve already seen some of the fallout from the Plainview Milk Products Cooperative Salmonella contamination, first in Dunkin’ Donuts beverages, and now in Stop & Shop Supermarket’s nonfat dried milk. Here’s the latest from the FDA: Quincy, MA…Following notification from its manufacturer, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has recalled the following Stop & Shop... [more]