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Missouri Beef Recall

Posted by Emilee | Posted in FYI, Food Recall, Foodborne Illness, In the News, USDHHS | Posted on 03-02-2010

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West Missouri Beef, LLC is recalling approximately 14,000 lbs of boneless beef that is suspected to be contaminated with E.Coli.  Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has received no reports of illness, but if you suspect you MAY be ill, contact a physician and your health department immediately.

Recall on Dried Apricots

Posted by Emilee | Posted in FYI, Food Recall, In the News, USDHHS | Posted on 03-02-2010

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We were just alerted this morning, by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, about a recall of Aahu Barah brand dried apricots treats.  The 0.5 lb bags of apricots were found to contain undeclared Sulfites that could trigger life-threatening allergic reactions in people with allergic sensitivity to Sulfites.