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FOOD NEWS

Clam Pie Recall
4/05/13

The Centerville Pie Company of Hyannis, Massachusetts is recalling their clam pies after it was discovered they contain undeclared fish (anchovies), which is an ingredient in the Worcestershire sauce used in the pie recipe. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovies may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume the pies. Affected pies come in one and two-pound sizes and are vacuum-sealed with a "Centerville Pie" label. The clam pies were distributed in Centerville, MA and the Cape Cod area. Consumers who purchased a pie and are allergic, are urged to return the pie to the place of purchase for a full refund, or call 774-470-1406 for more information.

Snack Food Recall

Rich Products announced a voluntary recall of:
Farm Rich®Mini Quesadillas
(PC 35635),
Farm Rich®Mini Pizza Slices (PC 35643 & PC37690),
Farm Rich®Philly Cheese Steaks (PC 35634),
Farm Rich®Mozzarella Bites (PC 37443 & PC 37691) and
Market Day® Mozzarella Bites (PC 80435) due to possible contamination from Escherichia coli 0121 bacteria. The recalled items were produced from November 12 to November 19, 2012. Symptoms include mild to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The Farm Rich products were distributed in retail stores nationwide. Market Day® is a fundraising food cooperative that distributed the Mozzarella Bites. Consumers who have questions should call 1-888-220-5955.

BUMBLE BEE TUNA
RECALL EXPANDS
3/8/13

Bumble Bee is expanding their recall on specific codes of five-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall was issued due to the products not meeting company standards for seal tightness. Loose seals or seams could result in contamination and lead to illness if consumed. To date no illnesses have been reported in association with the recalled products.

CHICKEN OF THE
SEA JOINS TUNA
RECALL
3/7/13

Tri-Union Seafoods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water. The seams on the lids of the cans do not meet standard seam quality. Cans that do not meet seam standards could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens, which could lead to illness if consumed. The recalled

products were sold nationwide in single cans between FEB 4, 2013 and FEB 27, 2013. The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is found on the label of the product and is 0 48000 03355 0. The 'Best By Date' is printed on the bottom of the can and is 01/18/17. Product lot codes that are part of the recall can also be found on the bottom of the can and appear below. For more information call 1-800-597-5898.

3018CA2CKP

3018CA3CKP

3018CA4CKP

3018CAACKP

3018CABCKP

3018CACCKP

3018CAECKP

3018CB3CKP

3018CADCKP

TUNA RECALL
3/6/13

Bumble Bee Foods has issued a voluntary recall of specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products due to the products not meeting the company's standards for seal tightness. Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, leading to illness if consumed. The products were distributed nationwide between January and February 2013 and have a 'Best By Date' of January 16, 17 or 18, 2016. No illnesses have been reported and consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them. For more information or reimbursement, call (800) 800-8572

EASTER CANDY RECALL
2/28/13

Zachary Confections is recalling certain lots of Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products are packaged in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering. They bear the code dates D3245D; D3145E; F3145E; D3245E and a 'Best Buy Date' of 2/14/14. Recalled products were distributed to stores located in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. No illnesses have been reported to date and no other Zachary products are affected by the recall. Consumers are requested to either destroy recalled products or return them to the store they were purchased.

CEREAL RECALL 2/22/13

Heartland Brands is recalling two varieties of their granola cereals due to possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh. The two varieties include:

Heartland Harvest Spice Granola Cereal - 14 oz.; UPC 024300 090394; 'Best If Used By' dates from 20130326 (March 26, 2013) through 20130910 (Sept. 10, 2013).Heartland Fruit & Nut Harvest Granola Cereal - 14 oz.; UPC 024300 090387; 'Best If Used By' dates from 20130325 (March 25, 2013) through 20130910 (Sept. 10, 2013).

No other Heartland products are involved in the recall.

BREAD RECALL
2/20/13

Voluntary precautionary recall of Arnold, Brownberry, Earthgrains, Farm, Harmons, L'oven Fresh, Stroehmann and Sara Lee Multi-grain breads and Sara Lee Thin-Style Buns.

BBU Inc. parent of the Bimbo Bakeries companies initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire, caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill. The recall does NOT affect products currently in stores. The company wants to alert consumers to check any affected products they may have at home. Recalled products have a best buy date of before or by FEB 17 & FEB 20. Consumers can return recalled product to place of purchase for a full refund. Call 1-800-984-0989 for more information.

SALTED FISH
RECALL
2/14/13

ZIP International Group is recalling "Dry Salted Fish" because the product was uneviscerated. That means the internal organs of the fish were not removed, which has the potential to cause contamination with Clostridium Botulinum, a bacteria that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. It can cause weakness, dizziness, double-vision, as well as trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty breathing, muscle weakness and constipation are other possible symptoms. People experiencing any of these problems should seek immediate medical attention. Dry Salted Fish is sold in vacuum sealed packaging, labeled "Astrakhansky Lesh", weight 14.2 oz, Bar Code 835856001228 and is a product of Russia. It was distributed by East Coast Foods Inc. Brooklyn, NY to stores in September 2012. Consumers are warned NOT to use the product. No illnesses have been reported.

BABY SPINACH
RECALL
2/13/13

Taylor Farms is inititating a precautionary recall of select Organic Baby Spinach products that may be contaminated with (EHEC) Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli. Symptons of the disease caused by EHEC include abdominal cramps and diarrhea, which may in some cases progress to bloody diarrhea. Fever and vomiting may also occur. The products
were distributed to the following states: AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,
CO,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,
ID,IN,IL,KS,KY,LA,
MD,MO,MN,MS,MT,
NC,NE,NM,NV,NJ,
NY,OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY. Consumers should dispose of the products. For more information call
855-293-9811 or go to
www.fda.gov

LEAN CUISINE RECALL
2/11/13

Nestle Prepared Foods is recalling two production codes of LEAN CUISINE Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli, UPC 13800-58358. The reason for the recall is the meals may contain fragments of glass. Nestle took action after three consumers reported finding fragments of glass in the ravioli. No injuries were reported. The production codes are 2311587812 and 2312587812; the "best before date" appears as DEC 2013.
The recall is limited to those two days of production, which were distributed nationwide.

CRAB SALAD RECALL
2/7/13

GoldCoast Salads, a Naples, Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling it's Blue Crab Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled product is coded EXP 1-31-13 and includes Blue Crab Spread containers with a weight of one pound and 8 ounces. The product is sold in the North East and South East. Consumers should not eat them and return them to the point of purchase. For more information call 239-513-0430.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy 20th birthday to the Nutrition Facts Label. Introduced in 1993, this is the label that helps you track the various nutrients found in the foods that you eat. It also serves as a guide for comparing foods and making healthier food choices. Anyone remember what we used before that?

HOT CHOCOLATE DAY!

January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day!

Did you know that chocolate is the 3rd most traded commodity in the world? Just behind oil and coffee. It's no surprise we love this creamy confection. Do you know the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? Hot chocolate uses milk or milk chocolate, while hot cocoa uses only powdered cocoa. Celebrate the day with a hot cup of liquid nirvana.

SALMON RECALL

1/28/13

Whole Foods Market is recalling one lot code of their "Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon", (4 oz), cold smoked and sliced, because it may contain Listeria Monocytogenes.

The organism can cause fever, nausea and diarrhea in adults, but is particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, where symptons could sometimes become fatal. The recalled salmon is sold in black and gold, rectangular, vacuum-sealed packages. The lot code being recalled is 7425A2298B, the UPC code is 0-99482-40880-0. The recalled items were sold in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Utah. Customers should dispose of the product, refunds will be given at the store. Call 512-542-0600 for more information.

TOMATO SAUCE RECALL
1/24/13

ConAgra Foods is recalling specific lots of Hunt's Tomato Sauce, Regular and No Salt Added, that were packaged in cans with a defect to the inner lining. While there is no food safety concern, defective cans may swell and spurt when opened. Affected products were shipped to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The recall is limited to 8-ounce cans with best by dates: Hunt's Tomato Sauce:JUL 23 2014, JUL 24 2014, AUG 29 2014, AUG 30 2014, OCT 08 2014. Hunt's Tomato Sauce No Salt added:
JUL 23 2014, AUG 29 2014, OCT 07 2014, OCT 08 2014.

CHICKEN WING SHORTAGE THREATENS SUPER BOWL

Get your chicken wings now. That's what the National Chicken Council seems to be saying after reporting that demand for wings is at an all-time high. Fewer chickens being bred due to the high cost of corn and feed is the factor. Wings are the highest priced portion of the bird at a cost of $2.11 a pound in the NE. That's up 12 percent from 2012. The organization lowered the estimated number of wings to be consumed during Super Bowl weekend to 1.23 billion wings, 12.3 less than last year.

FROZEN PIZZA RECALL
1/23/13

Annie's Homegrown is voluntarily recalling seven kinds of their frozen pizza sold nationwide over the possibility that metal fragments got into the dough. So far the organic, natural foods company reports no metal fragments were found in the final product and no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The recall includes Annie's Homegrown Frozen Pizzas with a 'best by date' from Jan. 9 to Sept. 14. Consumers can return their purchase for a full refund. Call 1-888-825-6725 or go to www.annies.com/
pizzarecall.

FAST FOOD LINK TO ASTHMA

A British study reports eating fast food three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in children. Using data from more than 500,000 children round the world, researchers suggest a poor diet may be to blame for an increase in allergy-related conditions.
Fast food contains high levels of saturated fat and trans-fatty acids, which affect immunity. The study also found that eating three or more servings of fruit a week cut the risk of severe asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis by 11 to 14%

TAP WATER SAFER THAN BOTTLED?

British researchers at Glasgow University say tap is healthier. Why? Tap must be checked daily, using rigorous inspection methods, while many makers of bottled water are only required to do monthly testing at the source. Tap water also has trace amounts of chlorine to prevent the spread of infections, while bottled has no disinfecting additives. Now this depends on the cleanliness of your water source and how much chlorine is considered safe, which is still an issue with many consumers.

CHOCOLATE IS
FOR BRAINIACS

A new study suggests regular cocoa intake may lead to improved mental function in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment, often a precursor to dementia. Data also showed that rats live longer and have better cognitive function after eating chocolate and even snail's memories improved from eating chocolate. Who knew snails ate chocolate?

OBESITY BAD FOR BRAINS

We know obesity is bad for our bodies, but now researchers say it could also be bad for our brains. A British study, that tracked 6,000 people for a decade, found those who were obese, with unhealthy metabolic changes, showed a faster decline in cognitive test scores, compared to others in the study. Experts don't know why this happens, but think metabolic changes like high blood sugar and high cholesterol are involved.

POPCORN LINK TO ALZHEIMER'S?

An ingrediant found in popcorn may be linked to Alzheimer's disease. Diacetyle, the ingrediant responsible for popcorn's buttery flavor and smell, is similar to another substance that aids the clumping of beta-amyloid proteins -- a key indicator of Alzheimer's. Scientists, who discovered the connection, were already studying diacetyle because of it's association with respiratory and other health issues in workers at micro-wave popcorn and food flavoring factories. Diacetyle is also used in some margarines, candies, and baked goods, as well as some beers and chardonnay wines. That study was published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.

FAVE FOODIE FLICK

"Tortilla Soup"

This week's Fave Foodie Flick is "Tortilla Soup". Hector Elizondo is a widowed chef dealing with retirement, he has three headstrong daughters, who all think they know what's best for him, family friend Raquel Welch has designs on him and he still has time to cook some of the most amazing Mexican food caught on film. What can I say? It's one of my all-time favorites.