Foster Farms based in Livingston, California has announced that it has recalled chicken products for fear of their products being infected with a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg. This announcement was made by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has still to determine the exact amount of chicken being … [Read more...]
21 cases of salmonella in Chia seed powder result in product recall
United States has made yet another product recall now due to the presence of Salmonella in a health food powder. It has prompted the launch of a multistate health investigation, federal officials said on Friday. Chia seed products have achieved the status of superfood, owing to a high nutrient levels. Chia seed powder, commonly used in smoothies and snacks for its nutritional value, has … [Read more...]
US Federal Charge Iowa Egg Company for 2010 Salmonella Outbreak
In a major development in the 2010 salmonella outbreak that left thousands sick, an Iowa company and two executives have been charged for selling the eggs that they believe were responsible for the spread of the disease. The salmonella outbreak had led to an unprecedented recall of 550 million eggs. Quality Egg LLC’s Austin "Jack" Quality Egg LLC’were charged with introducing adulterated … [Read more...]