Ankur Golden Raisins are being recalled because they may contain sulfites that are not declared on the label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to or severely sensitive to sulfites could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is ANKUR Muktanand Foods Inc. of Bensenville, Illinois. The raisins were sold at the retail level in stores nationwide. The recalled product is Ankur Golden Raisins that are packaged in 14 ounce (400 gram) clear plastic bags. The UPC number 8904 1704 10327 is printed on the product label. The company name and address is on the package on a white sticker. All raisins that were distributed in that … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, Slaughter, DeLauro, Feinstein to USDA: Revise Pathogen Testing
The USDA must revise poultry pathogen testing methods to improve accuracy and better protect public health, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Rosa Luisa DeLauro and Louise Slaughter said in a letter to USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. The group penned the letter after learning from a recent report that antibacterial sanitizers used to kill pathogens on poultry carcasses may cause false-negative results for Salmonella. “We have to be vigilant when it comes to monitoring the safety of our food. This report is a reminder of the importance of good and efficient oversight when it comes to maintaining a safe food supply.” said Sen. Gillibrand, (D- NY). “We should never be placed in the position to question testing results in our poultry. The USDA … [Read more...]
