The Chester County Health Department has been informed of an increase of severe gastro enteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy. Kimberton Whole Foods, distributor, has removed raw milk products packaged by Kimberton Farms Dairy (also known as Camp Hill Village or Kimberton Hills) from its Kimberton and Downingtown
December 2012
Dairy Linked to Past Outbreaks and Recalls Sues FDA?
According to Mateusz Perkowski of the Capital Press, Organic Pastures Dairy Co. of Fresno, California is suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allegedly ignoring its request to change a federal ban on interstate raw milk shipments. In late 2008, the company asked the FDA to create an exemption to the ban…
Farmstead recalls Vegetables, Meat and Cheese due to Botulism and Listeria risk
Inspectors initiated an investigation after receiving a tip
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that they should not eat certain products produced by Farmstead Inc. of 186 Wayland Ave. in Providence. Certain food items purchased from the Farmstead Inc. retail shop or through its website are being voluntarily recalled due to…
Nathan’s Brand Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling 371 cases of ready-to-eat cold smoked salmon products because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products, “Nathan’s Brand 3oz Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon” (Product of Chile) and “LASCCO Cold Smoked Nova Atlantic Salmon 4 oz” (Product of Chile) were distributed to various retailers and distribution centers…
Butchers Choice Beef Burgers Causing E. coli Illnesses in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Butcher’s Choice Beef Burgers because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The affected products include:
- Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers, is sold frozen in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC 0 60383 89363 7
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Taylor Farms Recalls Hearts of Romaine
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. of Salinas is initiating a precautionary recall of 110 cases of Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine 10 oz. bags with an expiration date of 12-13-12. This product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution following a single random finished package test conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
England may stop serving burgers (minced meat) that will kill you with E. coli
As the Daily Telegraph printed today:
James Armitage, the council’s food health and safety manager, said: “This is about making sure customers are eating meat that is not a threat to their health. It is possible to produce burgers that can be eaten undercooked, but strict controls are essential.
“We have enlisted the UK’s top…
What do Martha Stewart, Hillary Clinton and Greg Norman have in common?
OK, well Bill Clinton does like to golf, and Martha, Hillary and Greg know vomit and diarrhea.
According to press reports, Greg Norman has withdrawn from the Australian PGA golf championship after just two holes because of food poisoning.
PGA of Australia said in a statement Thursday that Norman, who was playing with fellow Australians…
More Nuts Recalled in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC 0 4684 10948 0.
This product…
Hey, Secretary Clinton, my number is 1-206-346-1890
According to several press reports, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has canceled her trip to Morocco this week for a meeting on the future of Syria’s opposition because of a stomach virus, the State Department said on today.
“Since she’s still under the weather, we’ll be staying put this week instead of heading to…
