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Pete at FoodFit

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posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

Recalls: Lean Cuisine Recalls Frozen Chicken Dinners Possibly Containing Blue Plastic

Lean Cuisine, owned by Nestlé Prepared Foods, is recalling almost 900,000 pounds of frozen chicken dinners after reports from consumers that pieces of blue plastic were found in the food. There was one report of injury. The frozen dinners can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. The following products are being... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (0)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalls Sherwood Brands Gold Milk Chocolate Coins

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Sherwood Brands Gold Milk Chocolate Coins because of possible melanine contamination. Although the health risk associated with the chocolate is considered low, the CFIA has warned the public not to consume, distribute, or sell the product, which is sold nationally through Costco... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/16/2008, comments (0)

Study Finds Certain Plastics Linked with Heart Disease, Diabetes, Other Health Risks

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of common plastic items like baby bottles, eyeglasses and food containers. A new study released today by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that adults with higher levels of BPA were more likely to report that they had diabetes or heart disease. Althought the Food and Drug Administration... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Beef Recall Raises Concerns Again

News that Nebraska Beef had just recalled 1.2 million pounds of beef products that might have caused 30 people to get ill may sound awfully familiar. It should. Just last month the United States Department of Agriculture recalled tainted ground beef from this same company and ordered the company to make a number of sanitation changes in their... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (0)

Summer Food Safety Tips

Summertime comes along with picnics, barbecues, camping, and other fun activities. However, warm temperatures also increase the risk for foodborne illnesses that can put a damper on summer plans. The following tips will help you and your family enjoy a healthy summer. 1. Wash your hands. Many gastrointestinal illnesses... Read more Chevron

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