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Pistachios: Salmonella's Latest Victim
Last night — only two months after a colossal peanut scare that led to a recall of more than 3,800 peanut products — the FDA recalled two million pounds of pistachios that have been distributed nationwide due to risk of a salmonella outbreak.
The new contamination concerns, which are not tied to the peanut products, were traced to pistachios grown by Setton Farms of Terra Bella, CA. One of Setton Farms' customers, Kraft Foods, alerted the FDA of its findings on March 24 after it discovered several strains of salmonella during routine analysis of its pistachio products.
Obama: "We Are Strengthening Our Food Safety System"
Since taking office, President Obama has wasted no time addressing the food safety concerns that have been on the minds of many American consumers. Not only does the long-awaited COOL food labeling law finally take effect today, but over the weekend the president vowed to improve public health under his administration. In addition to introducing two new FDA commissioners, he also announced a plan of action to drastically improve food safety in America.
Are Inspectors to Blame For the Peanut Salmonella Outbreak?
While the company behind the peanut salmonella scare has been shut down, many people are still wondering who's really to blame for the ordeal. Was it the president of the Peanut Corporation of America, who knowingly sent contaminated goods to the stores? Or was it the government, who failed to detect that the production plants were in disgusting conditions?
Company Behind Salmonella Scare Files For Bankruptcy
Not surprisingly, the Virginia based Peanut Corp. of America filed for bankruptcy last Friday. The company, which has been accused of producing the salmonella tainted peanut products, filed Chapter 7 to liquidate their assets.
Yummy Links: From Cherry Cupcakes to Sushi Etiquette
- Cherry baby cupcakes are adorably scrumptious. — Hostess With the Mostess
- Since Valentine's Day is on a Saturday, skip the expensive dinner and opt for a romantic breakfast in bed. — Chow
- Eight cooking techniques that build flavor.
Kellogg's Recalls Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Could peanut butter be the new milk? Following a salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter, Kellogg's announced late yesterday that it has asked stores to halt sales of all Austin and Keebler peanut butter sandwiches.While the company says it hasn't received any complaints or found any issues related to the products, Kellogg's has voluntarily ceased the sale of these products as a precautionary measure, after its supplier, Peanut Corp. of America, issued a recall for its peanut butter, due to possible contamination.
Experiment Shows Spiked Eggnog Might Be Safer
A recent experiment suggests spiked eggnog may be safer to drink than its PG counterpart. NPR attempted to solve the age-old mystery of whether adding alcohol to eggnog, which contains raw eggs, eliminates risk of food poisoning. To answer the question, NPR sought the help of Rockefeller University microbiologist Vince Fischetti.
Yummy Links: From Tomato Bites to Horchata
- Tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese combine to make a delicious and adorable appetizer. — The Food in My Beard
- Meet Food Network's newest star, Aida Mollenkamp. — Chow
- Wake up to the smoky smell of bacon with this bacon alarm clock.
Yummy Links: From Unsnobby Coffee to Cocktail Tales
- With all the Starbucks talk, we almost missed that McDonald's launched UnSnobbyCoffee.com. — Gawker
- When you head out for a fancy meal, should you be dressed fancy too? — Chow
- Looking for a bright and refreshing drink?
Recall Warning: FDA Issues a Warning on Cantaloupe
Watch out, if you've purchased any cantaloupe recently you may want to check the sticker. The FDA issued an alert regarding cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer. Turns out fruit from them may be linked to a salmonella outbreak.
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