Pillsbury Pizza Pops are being recalled for E. coli O26 contamination in Canada. These products are linked to an E. coli O26 outbreak that has sickened at least 20 people in five provinces. These products were sold nationally at the retail level in Canada. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the CFIA web site. They are all Pillsbury brand. The recalled products include Pizza Pops Pepperoni & Bacon that are packaged in a 2.85 kilogram box. Each box holds 30 pizza snacks. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 69052 12961 9. The better if used by dates are 09JN2026WN and 10JN2026WN. Also recalled is Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon that are packaged in a 3 kilogram box. Each box contains 30 pizza snacks. The UPC number for this … [Read more...]
Home Treated Flour May Not Be Safe Says Purdue Researcher
The risks of uncooked flour have been well documented through studies and food poisoning outbreaks linked to that ingredient. But many recipes, especially older ones, call for using flour that is not cooked. To be able to make these recipes without the risk of food poisoning, many sites have been advocating that home cooks treat their own flour. But a Purdue researcher says that home treated flour may not be safe after all. The typical "recipe" for treating raw flour at home is to spread it on a pan and microwave it or bake it in the oven until it reaches 160°F, the temperature at which E. coli and other pathogens are destroyed. Purdue food scientist Yoahua "Betty" Feng states that those treatments are not guaranteed to make the flour safe. She says that while heating meats or … [Read more...]
