Authorities are scrambling after a popular health food caused a big E. coli outbreak in multiple states across the nation. A dozen people, including children, have come down with E. coli in five states, and authorities think they have narrowed it down to a likely suspect: I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, a substitute for peanut butter.
Category: Food Science
Peanut butter substitute recalled
… young, and people with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness, the release states. Health officials recommend that consumers not eat any variety or size of I.M. Healthy-brand SoyNut Butter products or granola coated …
Peanut butter substitute recalled
… young, and people with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness, the release states. Health officials recommend that consumers not eat any variety or size of I.M. Healthy-brand SoyNut Butter products or granola coated …
More than 40,000 pounds of Ohio-produced veal recalled for possible E. coli
Frozen boneless veal in the recall can be identified from package numbers at left, and in the accompanying story. This is an important time to know where your veal comes from, even when dining out.
Surveillance and Research Group at YSPH Refunded with $14 Million Grant
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Food poisoning expert reveals six foods he NEVER eats – and he says you should avoid them too
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Errington Cheese row continues as produce goes back on sale
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What to Watch When Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Reports Earnings
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Dion’s
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Gold Medal Packing Inc. recalls veal products due to possible E.coli O26 and O45 contamination
Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Chipotle’s Biggest Moments of 2016
This was supposed to be a comeback year for Chipotle , the beleaguered burrito chain whose stock once soared to nearly $750 per share. Of course, that was back before the fast-casual behemoth was socked with one of the most widely-reported food safety scandals in recent memory.