Linda Larsen is a journalist and author who has written about food since 2002. She is the author of 34 books, including Medical Ethics for Dummies, Eating Clean for Dummies, and Knack Low Salt Cookbook. Linda holds a degree in Biology from St. Olaf college and a degree with high distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder is being recalled in Canada for Bacillus cereus contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Dollarama L.P. The recalled product was sold online and was also … Read more
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) wants to see food safety agencies fully funded, especially in the wake of the huge cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country. She sent a letter to the CDC’s Acting Director Bhattacharya and the FDA’s Acting Commissioner Diamantas asking them to reverse the cuts made last year. She said … Read more
The Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls recall for undeclared peanuts has been expanded to include another product: Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to peanuts could have a serious reaction if they eat either of these products. No allergic reactions have been reported to … Read more
Highgate Tender Meats Honey Garlic Sausage is being recalled for undeclared wheat in Canada. Wheat is one of the major food allergens in that country. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No adverse reactions have been reported … Read more
Chongqing Hot and Sour Sauce is being recalled in Canada for peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is sensitive to or allergic to peanuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. One reaction has been reported to … Read more
Charcuterie Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat products have been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes in Canada. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Boucherie Charcuterie Lyn Tremblay Inc. These products were sold online, and also were sold to hotels, restaurants, … Read more
Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling are being recalled because they may contain peanuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is sensitive to or allergic to peanuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No … Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has identified three dairies that are associated with the raw milk outbreak in that state caused by Campylobacter. The update does not mention how many people are ill now, but an earlier notice stated that there were about 60 people sick with Campylobacter infections. The three dairies are … Read more
Officials in Michigan suspect lettuce as cyclospora outbreak source, according to a July 13, 2026 news release. The release states, “While the investigation is ongoing, current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for this outbreak, although other food items cannot be completely ruled out. No specific type of product, grower, … Read more
Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills with pizza oven are being recalled for a laceration hazard. The problem is that the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use, posing a risk of serious injury. There have been 37 reports of shattered glass during one use and one fire was reported, … Read more