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'Pistachios Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

According to the FDA, the recall was announced after a routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in a one-pound bag of raw pistachio kernels bought online.

By Beverly Abad

'CDC Declares Chipotle E. Coli Outbreaks Over

After two separate E.coli occurrences that sickened 60 customers of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the federal agency that monitors public health announced that the outbreak is now over.
'This Food Poisoning Expert Doesn't Eat These 6 Foods; Should You Too?

If the recent cases of food poisoning made you paranoid about the cleanliness of the food you are having and made you scared for your overall tummy health, try to consider the tips of a food poisoning expert-especially the food he will never ever eat for precaution.
'Listeria Outbreak At Ohio Dole Plant Under Investigation

The latest Listeria outbreak is at it again. A Dole processing plant in Ohio reportedly got busted with listeria for its fresh cut salad food items, according to Food World News.
'Mexican Cucumbers: Source Of Salmonella Poon Epidemic

The Salmonella Poona epidemic was first reported back in September last year. Now, it has been found that the epidemic was caused by Mexican cucumbers and has reportedly caused 52 deaths in 16 states, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, as reported in Food Safety News.
'New Definition Of Butter In Ireland, According To Authorities

Butter is defined as "a churned-cream dairy product consisting primarily of milk fat, water, non-fat milk material and if necessary, salt," in Ireland, as announced by Dr. Pat 'O Mahon, Ireland's food safety authority.
'6 Foods You Should Avoid Eating to Prevent Food-Poisoning

Amidst all the food safety issues that has been springing up left and right, it's only practical for one to ask what certain foods should be avoided to steer clear of the often miserable and traumatic effects of food poisoning.
'Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Morphine Content

In what appears to be an extension of the seemingly continuous food and product recalls, a California-based company is voluntarily recalling its cough syrup for undeclared morphine content, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
'Did You Know Microwave Heating Your Food Can Be A Bad Idea?

A few decades ago, the microwave seemed to be the greatest invention on earth, allowing multiple cooking techniques and possibilities be realized with the small, contained and electric kitchen tool. But after all the microwave's glory years, a possibility that it can cause harm to human health is being considered by specialists.
'Best Before Date: Is it Safe To Consume Food After 'Best Before' Date?

Generally, when you buy perfectly good food, some of it ends up in the garbage after you prematurely toss it due to confusing labels or thinking that it has been wasted.