Showing posts with label Food Safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food Safety. Show all posts

Monday, July 11, 2011

Safety tips during a power outage for your food and water

Many parts of Chicagoland are going into a second day without electricity on Tuesday. Even if your power is has come back (as mine did a few hours ago), you need to be concerned with the food in your refrigerator and your water purification system. Follow these tips from the Lake County Health Department:


Friday, July 1, 2011

Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday

A great three-day weekend is on the way! But this holiday weekend, make sure to keep safe. Here’s some tips from Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Will County Health Department.


Thursday, June 23, 2011

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 2,880 cases of Dole Italian Blend salads which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The salads were distributed in twelve states, including Illinois and Indiana, and three Canadian Provinces.

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies recalled for undeclared milk

Downer’s Grove-based Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products is recalling five lots of Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies because they contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey/milk are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies recalled for undeclared milk - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Friday, May 6, 2011

GFS Pecan Pieces recalled in IL, IN, & other states due to undeclared walnuts

Nut Bar Company Inc. of Wyoming, MI, is recalling 90 cases of “GFS Pecan Pieces” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared walnuts rather than pecans. The product was distributed through GFS Marketplace Stores in Illinois, Indiana, and seven other states.

GFS Pecan Pieces recalled in IL, IN, & other states due to undeclared walnuts - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Friday, February 4, 2011

American Spoon Foods recalls salsa and sauces for undeclared wheat flour

American Spoon Foods is voluntarily recalling Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, And Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce, which may contain undeclared wheat flour. The wheat flower may be dangerous to those with wheat or gluten sensitivities or allergies.


Friday, January 28, 2011

Keebler issues peanut allergen alert and recalls Fudge Shoppe Jumbo Fudge Sticks

Keebler is recalling a limited quantity of 8-count cartons of Fudge Shoppe Jumbo Fudge Sticks sold at convenience stores throughout the U.S. These cartons actually contain individually wrapped Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks.

People with allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they inadvertently consume the product.


Thursday, January 13, 2011

Allergen alert and recall on Kroger semi sweet chocolate chips

Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603, are being recalled by the manufacturer because they may contain may contain undeclared milk protein.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or soybeans are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

Allergen alert and recall on Kroger semi sweet chocolate chips - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Jimmy John’s switching to clover sprouts

Jimmy John’s sandwich shops will be switching from alfalfa sprouts to easier-to-clean clover sprouts, owner John Liautaud announced on Monday.

The change comes after alfalfa sprouts supplied by Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, IL were recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Fifty-one cases of Salmonella were reported by individuals after eating alfalfa sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants in several Illinois counties, including Cook, Kankakee, McHenry, and Will.

Jimmy John’s switching to clover sprouts - Chicago Wellness | Examiner.com

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana recalls alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts

Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, Ill., is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21 due to possible Salmonella contamination. The sprouts were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

Fifty-one cases of Salmonella were reported by individuals after eating alfalfa sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants in several Illinois counties, including Cook, Kankakee, McHenry, and Will. These cases have been statistically associated with Tiny Greens, and the source of the outbreaks are still being investigated by Tiny Greens and the FDA.

Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana recalls alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Little Bear Produce recalls fresh greens sold in Illinois and other states

J & D Produce, also known as Little Bear Produce, is voluntarily recalling a variety of fresh greens after positive tests for salmonella on curly parsley and cilantro in two cities.

Little Bear Produce recalls fresh greens sold in Illinois and other states - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Whole Foods Market recalls items from Rolf’s Patisserie in Lincolnwood

Whole Foods Market has recalled items from its supplier Rolf’s Patisserie of Lincolnwood, IL. Recalled items were used as an ingredient in prepared food and bakery department products, or repackaged and sold under the Whole Foods Market Label.

The items were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Whole Foods Market recalls items from Rolf’s Patisserie in Lincolnwood - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Friday, December 17, 2010

Keeping your potluck healthy this holiday

The holidays frequently bring group potluck meals — at work, at church, or at the homes of friends and family. But you want the memories of those meals to be camaraderie and friendship, not illness!

Here are some tips for keeping your food safe before, during, and after your potluck, as recommended by the McHenry County Department of Health:

Keeping your potluck healthy this holiday - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com