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What Does Salmonella Outbreak Mean To Egg Industry?

Posted on 20 August 2010 by admin

egg_recall_industryWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - With the nationwide salmonella outbreak continuing to expand, many are asking when it will be safe again to not have to worry about consuming eggs? And how will this impact the egg industry in general?

Iowa is the focal point of the egg recall, as Wright County Egg has already recalled 380 million eggs as part of the major recall. Continue Reading

Americans Fear Eating Eggs Due To Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on 19 August 2010 by admin

eggs_recall_salmonellaBoston (SmartAboutHealth) - Americans are in fear right now of eggs due to the fact that the salmonella outbreak has expanded yet again to include 380 eggs.

The nationwide recall of eggs was announced by the Wright County Egg company based in Galt, Iowa, and has been expanded a few times since it was initially announced. Continue Reading

California Beef Recall Due To E. Coli Has Many Worried

Posted on 07 August 2010 by admin

ground_beef_recall_californiaSacramento (SmartAboutHealth) - A massive beef recall put in motion by a California based meat processor has many worried. Roughly 1 million pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to E. coli.

The fear is that this ground beef has been contaminated with E. coli, and could cause those who consume it to get quite sick. Continue Reading

Nationwide Alfalfa Sprout Recall Due To Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on 23 May 2010 by admin

alfalfa_sprout_salmonellaBoston (SmartAboutHealth) - A company based in California, Caldwell Fresh Foods, has announced a nationwide recall of alfalfa sprouts due to salmonella contamination.

The recall was confirmed on Friday and was voluntary on the part of the company to try and stop the spread of the bacteria. Continue Reading

Half Of The U.S. Hit By Lettuce Recall Due To E. Coli

Posted on 08 May 2010 by admin

romaine_lettuce_recallWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - About half of the entire United States has been hit by a lettuce recall due to an E. coli scare.

Romaine lettuce from both Imperial Sysco as well as Freshway Foods has been recalled all across the U.S. due to the fear that the lettuce may be contaminated with the E. coli bacteria. Continue Reading

(Update) What Sparked Recall Of Tylenol, Motrin For Children

Posted on 02 May 2010 by admin

kids_tylenol_recallWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - McNeil Consumer Healthcare has confirmed a recall of over 40 different types of cold medicines and allergy medicines for children as well as infants, but what has sparked this major recall?

The company has stated that they need to recall a total of 43 different medications. Continue Reading

Major Tylenol Recall Sparks Fear Among Consumers

Posted on 16 January 2010 by admin

tylenol_recall_expandedBoston (SmartAboutHealth) - Johnson & Johnson, the makers of the popular pain reliever Tylenol, has expanded their recall of their products, sparking a great deal of fear among consumers.

Johnson & Johnson has been recalling certain Tylenol products as of late, but the general feeling was that the recall was limited to a small number of products. Continue Reading

Tylenol Arthritis Recalled Due To Odor From Pill Bottles

Posted on 30 December 2009 by admin

Tylenol has announced a recall of their Tylenol Arthritis pain pills..Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Tylenol has announced a recall of their Tylenol Arthritis pain pills.

The recall was confirmed by the manufacturer of Tylenol, McNeil-PPC. Continue Reading

E. Coli Spark Major Beef Recall, Impacting Six States

Posted on 27 December 2009 by admin

A company has announced a major beef recall in the United States due to E. coli, resulting in six states being impacted........Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A company has announced a major beef recall in the United States due to E. coli, resulting in six states being impacted.

The recall was announced by the National Steak and Poultry company based in Owasso, Oklahoma. Continue Reading

Hazelnuts Recalled Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

Posted on 22 December 2009 by admin

There has been a recall announced this week in regards to hazelnuts, due to a potential salmonella contamination......Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - There has been a recall announced this week in regards to hazelnuts, due to a potential salmonella contamination.

The recall was announced by Whole Foods Market, as they have recalled all bulk organic raw hazelnuts.

The hazelnuts were said to be sold in their stores in the states Utah, Washington, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.

The company has offered customers a full refund if they have purchased any of the products since October 12, 2009.

Customers in Oregon and Washington should watch out for the non-organic raw hazelnuts.

Customers in other states should check to see if they have non-organic dry roasted hazelnuts.

The company stated that there was a discovery of the potential salmonella contamination during testing done at one of their plants.

Those who are most vulnerable to the contamination include young children and the elderly.