When it comes to food safety, the general rule is, “If in doubt, throw it out.” Never taste suspicious food. It may look and smell fine, but bacteria that cause foodborne illness may be present and could make you sick.
Food safety for Thanksgiving goes beyond the proper preparation and cooking of turkey: cross-contamination and improper preparation and storage of other foods are other common causes of food-borne illnesses during the holiday season.
Washington health officials to warn people not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce, Inc.” The sprouts are linked to nine cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in Washington; cases have also been reported in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.
Grape tomato containing kabobs sold in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N Save stores in 10 states including Washington recalled because of Salmonella concerns.
Seattle’s RemedyTeas is conducting a voluntary recall of two of its tea products — #137 Peppermint Herbal Tea and #120 Tranquility Herbal Tea — after reports that they contain peppermint that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Kent firm Sprouters Northwest is recalling its clover sprouts after they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has sickened four people in Washington State and two in Oregon.
Consumers should not any products from Sprouters Northwest that contain clover sprouts but instead should discard them immediately or return them to the store, Washington State health officials said.
Here’s what you should look for on the carton of eggs in your refrigerator:
Eggs that have been distributed nationwide have been linked to serious Salmonella infections. Consumers should throw away the product or return the product to the store.
The sprouts were distributed to a variety of restaurants, delicatessens and retailers including Trader Joe’s and Wal-Mart stores.
Malt-O-Meal Company is recalling its “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal” and its “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal” packets, which are sold in variety packs because of concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. The product affected by this recall includes single-serve packets of “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal” and “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant [...]
According to a new survey, only one in three people know the proper temperature to cook a hamburger in order for it to be safe to eat, the Washington State Department of Health reports. (Answer: When the internal temperature reaches 160°F) “Some people think they know how to tell when burgers and other meats are [...]
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