Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients Inc. is recalling a yeast extract because of potential contamination. The Food and Drug Administration reported today that the Dublin, OH, company has recalled 15-kilogram — 33-pound — bags of “Yeast Extract Ajirex” packed in boxes because of potential contamination with Salmonella. There is concern that the product may be in…
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Despite what tweeters waving their red-flag emojis across the internet may suggest, red flags in a relationship aren’t merely (hilarious) pet peeves or conflicting preferences—leaving used floss around the house, hating dessert, not liking cats, really liking cats. But they’re not always obvious deal-breakers, either. Yes, some red flags are redder than others, and certain…
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All the Best Presidents’ Day Bedding Deals You Don’t Want to Sleep On This Weekend
by Sue JonesSo you just took advantage of some early Presidents’ Day sales on home appliances or tech gadgets or perhaps a new mattress from the best Presidents’ Day mattress sales—now what? Thankfully, there are heaps of Presidents’ Day bedding deals cropping up too, from brands you know and love like Casper, Tuft & Needle, Purple, Brooklinen,…
The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and it’s National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the organic program’s’s rulemaking priorities and outstanding recommendations received from the National Organic Standards Board. The session is scheduled to be held virtually on Monday, March 21, 2022, from…
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Former butcher fined after Listeria outbreak link; his family now running shop
by Sue JonesA former butcher in England was fined this week after his business was linked to a Listeria outbreak. Officials said it was one of the biggest environmental health investigations the authorities have ever had. Robert Bowring of Bowring Butchers was prohibited from managing any food business during sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court. While he is…
Another recall of dried plums because of lead contamination has been posted by the Food and Drug Administration. It is among at least seven other recalls of similar products posted in recent weeks because of lead contamination. Alli & Rose LLC reported to the FDA that it is recalling its dried plums from Costco stores…
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The 20 Best Pieces of Hiking Gear and Accessories, According to Outdoor Experts
by Sue JonesMany hikers head to the trails to relax in nature and get some exercise, and if you’re looking to do the same but are overwhelmed with the amount of hiking gear, these top picks from outdoor experts will help you. Whether it’s time to upgrade your worn-out gear or you’re trying to make hiking a…
The best dynamic stretches to do before a run target the main muscles you’re going to be recruiting during your workout, including your quads, hip flexors, hamstrings, and glutes, DeRienzo says. That said, running also involves your arms, back, and shoulders, so a good pre-run stretch routine will help loosen up your upper body as…
Considering we’re nearly two years into a global pandemic, it’s no wonder that so many people are craving a return to normality, or at least, a new kind of normal. And now, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, M.D., has said that it might be time to take steps toward that reality. But what…
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating whether three illnesses in the United Kingdom are connected to an outbreak in the United States from infant formula. In the U.S., four consumer complaints of infant illness were received from September 2021 to December 2021. This includes three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one Salmonella Newport infection. All four…