NOW Real Foods Brazil Nuts are being recalled because they may be contaminated with high mold and yeast counts. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Now Foods of Bloomingdale, Illinois. Yeast and mold may not make you sick enough to require hospitalization, but you may suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Some people, especially those who have compromised immune systems can become seriously ill. Some molds can produce mycotoxins, including aflatoxin, that can cause serious illness. Most types of yeast in food will not cause serious illness, but some people, … [Read more...]
Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar Recalled For Allergens
Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar is being recalled because it may contain the allergens almonds, wheat, and nuts, that are not declared on the label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to tree nuts, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this candy. The recalling firm is BonBon, a Swedish Candy Company of New York, New York. This product was distributed in BonBon retail stores that are located at 130 Allen Street, 1220 Lexington Avenue, and 705 Driggs Avenue in New York City and was sold alongside other imported packaged goods. The recalled product is Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar the is packaged in a … [Read more...]
Terrafina Macadamia in the Raw Recalled For Salmonella
Terrafina Macadamia in the Raw is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these nuts. The recalling firm is Sunco and Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook, New Jersey. The recalled product is Terrafina Macadamia in the Raw. The nuts are packaged in a plastic square shaped container. The package size is 6 ounces. It has a light green color for the front label. The nutrition label indicates that it is distributed by Oak Foods LLC of Bronx, New York. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 847938003570, and the lot number is RMA241201. The raw macadamia nuts were manufactured by SolCaribe, S.A., in Costa Rica. The recall was triggered when the State of New York Department … [Read more...]
Andersen & Sons Macadamia Nuts Recalled For Salmonella
Andersen & Sons Macadamia Nuts are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page there is no mention about 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 Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc of Vina, California. The recalled product is Andersen & Sons Macadamia Nuts, Dry Roasted, that are packaged in a 6.25 pound container. The lot code for tis item that is printed on the product label is 26950-1-2-1. And the expiration date on the container is 4/12/2025. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the recall notice. This product was distributed in the United … [Read more...]
Soaking Nuts Grains and Seeds in Cold Water Reduces Salmonella Risk
Soaking nuts grains and seeds in cold water reduces the risk of Salmonella growth, according to a new study from Oregon State University. Raw sprouts have long been considered a risky food because they are often contaminated with pathogens that can cause serious illness, and there is no "kill" step before they are eaten. These foods aren't exactly "sprouts," which are a known food safety risk, since the root doesn't emerge, but include grains, nuts, and seeds that are soaked so their hulls soften and the product swells. These products are made by soaking in room temperature water overnight. When the hulls swell, "anti nutrients" are reduced, which are compounds that reduce the human's body to absorb vitamins and minerals. These foods are then dried using low temperature and humidity … [Read more...]
