A California-based company is recalling 1,800 jars of its crushed red pepper because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Paramount, CA-based S & P Company, Limited issued a voluntary recall of its Su-nun brand
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How Salmonella Rissen Came to America
A strain of Salmonella commonly found in Thailand found its way to the United States in late 2008 and early in 2009 on the back of imported white pepper popular with Asians. When it was
Is Food Irradiation the Future? Part II
Part II in a two-part series on food irradiation. On foodborne illness outbreaks caused by ground beef, fresh leafy greens, and spices–all foods that could arguably be made safer through irradiation–and the future of the
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NY Finds Salmonella In Black Pepper
A routine inspection by the New York Department of Agriculture has prompted a Maryland company to recall its 3.5 oz. jars of Black Pepper Double Gold Fish for possible Salmonella contamination.
Cheverly, MD-based MY-A &
Salami Maker Sues Pepper Suppliers
In the last two months, Daniele International Inc. has recalled 1.4 million pounds of its ready-to-eat meats because they became contaminated with Salmonella Montevideo, a strain now responsible for an outbreak that has infected 252
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Canada Offers Pepper Advice to Consumers
A trickle of pepper recalls has continued in the last few days, prompting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to come forward with some advice for consumers.
CFIA said it was working with the U.S.
Snack Mixes, Cashews Recalled for Salmonella
Another company that gets its pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company recalled several of its own products over the weekend for possible Salmonella contamination.
Elgin, IL-based John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., a publicly traded
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Two More Pepper Recalls for Salmonella
The Spice Barn and C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. this week joined the recall of products made with pepper purchased from the same supplier used by Rhode Island’s Daniele International Inc.
In the last
More Victims, More Pepper Recalled
The nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo grew some today in both numbers of victims and recalled products.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta said 249 people in 44 states
Dutch Valley Joins Pepper Recall
The nationwide 2010 outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo has another company recalling pepper and products made with pepper.
It’s been a week since the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their figures,
CDC Traces Outbreak with Shopper Cards
As of March 2, 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) counted a total of 245 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo in 44 states. Among the 2,500 serotypes of