Health Aug 20 Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Nov 17 One person dies, dozens sickened after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli Grimmway Farms, based in Bakersfield, California, has recalled the carrots, which included whole and baby organic carrots sold in bags under multiple brand names including 365, Cal-Organic, Nature's Promise, O-Organics, Trader Joe's and Wegmans, among others. By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
Health Oct 16 12 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled over possible listeria contamination The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart and Kroger. The meat used in those products was processed at a Durant, Oklahoma, manufacturing plant operated by BrucePac. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Aug 29 Records show Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released records show. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Aug 08 3rd person dies in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. By Devna Bose, Associated Press
Jul 26 Some deli meats made by Boar’s Head recalled as health officials investigate listeria outbreak By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The USDA said a sample of Boar's Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria. The sample was from an unopened package, collected by health officials. Continue reading