E.coli levels in the drinking water supply for the city of Aberdeen, SD have reached dangerous levels, prompting city officials to issue a boil water advisory. Aberdeen residents should not drink tap water without boiling it first. Before it is safe to drink, the water needs to boil for a full minute. "Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice," the advisory states. Boiling kills E.coli and other dangerous bacteria that cause serious, sometimes life-threatening illness. Most at risk are small children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of an E.coli infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhea that is sometimes bloody, nausea and headaches. … [Read more...]
Is That Packaged Ice You Bought Safe?
Many of us buy packaged ice in the summer months, for entertaining or just to supplement the ice we make in our freezers. Have you ever thought that the ice may not be safe? Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Shigella, and viruses can survive in ice cubes. In fact, hundreds of people were sickened in 1987 after consuming contaminated ice in beverages in Pennsylvania and Delaware. According to the International Packaged Ice Association, Americans eat more ice than bread. And 80% of packaged ice is bought between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And there is very little, if any, inspection or government oversight of all packaged ice producers in this country. The International Packaged ice Association has set standards for ice safety. It's a non-profit association that represents ice … [Read more...]
Crown Prince Oysters Recalled
As a result of the FDA ban on Korean shellfish for unsanitary conditions and the presence of norovirus, Crown Prince Seafood is recalling oyster products. All of the company's wholesalers are instructed to suspend shipments, and retailers should remove these products from their shelves. Product details: Crown Prince Whole Boiled Oysters UPC number 0 73230 00052 2 Crown Prince Natural Whole Boiled Oysters UPC number 0 73230 00852 8 Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil UPC number 0 73230 00851 1 Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters with Chili Pepper UPC number 0 73230 00866 5 For questions, call Crown Prince at 1-800-423-4676. You can see all of the product labels at the FDA site. The FDA ban extends to fresh oyster products, frozen … [Read more...]
