Monthly Archives: October 2011

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Announces Recall of Bulk Turkish Pine Nuts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin

On October 26, 2011, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc ordered a recall of approximately 5,000 lbs. of Turkish Pine Nuts due to a possible Salmonella contamination.  The Turkish Pine Nuts were sold in the Bulk Foods Department of most of Wegmans … Continue reading →

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Inconsistent Reporting Leaves Country Vulnerable to Foodborne Illnesses

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

The Washington Post (10/9, Levy, Yerardi, Volz) reported that “inconsistent reporting of foodborne illnesses such as listeria, salmonella and E. coli leaves large portions of the country vulnerable to the spread of potentially deadly outbreaks before health officials can identify … Continue reading →

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Salted Fish Products Found to be Dangerous by The FDA

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

On September 30, 2011, Grand BK Corp., a seafood processing and importer establishment, located in Maspeth, New York was issued with a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration.  The company is accused of serious violations of the seafood … Continue reading →

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