Behind the Line

The debate continues.  Baltimore City District 2 councilman Brandon Scott proposes the city adapt a rating system similar to that of other big cities like New York.  My ‘vote’ on this issue is still out. I have concerns that often inspectors do not judge facilities equally and until I am convinced that the system will […]

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk It is important to understand that when humans handle the dog treats and do not properly wash hands they are at risk for Salmonella.  This is very important since often children are given the task of “treating” the dog.  Please make

  What could be more Baltimore? We are watching the Orioles play ball and enjoying a crab pretzel topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese and crab meat,  topped with cheddar  from a local seafood house.  So yummy I just had to share.

According to a press released issued by Dale and Thomas Popcorn on September 28, 2012, the company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of ready-to-eat bags of select flavors of Popcorn, Indiana-brand popcorn products because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Recalled Products Flavor PKG Type Size Bag UPC (Code) Best By Dates Aged White Cheddar Bag

According to a voluntary recall issued by Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. on 09/28/12 and as posted on the FDA.gov website. The following products may include mangoes from the Agricola Daniella in Mexico recall.  The possible risk is Salmonella, you can read more about salmonella on our Food Safety Defined  page.   Brand and Pack Type

In a voluntary recall  of expired  Fresh Express heart of romaine lettuce was issued on 09/27.  The possible risk is Listeria monocytogenes.  Listeria is a an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such

According to a press release issued on 09/25/12 by Falcon Trading Company, Inc./SunRidge Farms of Royal Oaks, CA a voluntary recall of the following products has been issued.  Other Sunland products have already been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The following was listed in the press release: RE: Sunridge Farms – Energy Nuggets Item

update: 10/08/12   The FSIS has updated information on the previous Public Health Alert.  “Previously, FSIS reported that approximately 890,000 pounds of boneless beef trim were received by U.S. firms from XL Foods, Inc. After conducting effectiveness checks, FSIS now estimates that approximately 1.1 million pounds of trim and approximately 1.4 million pounds of primal

Cheesy Potato and Bacon soup.  How much more comfort could there be?   This is an economical and easy recipe anyone can make.    Boil 6 cups diced Green Giant Klondike Rose ®  potatoes.  Do not over cook. Leave slightly firm. While the potatoes are cooking, dice 6-8 slices of bacon and start browning in heavy bottom pot.

Children are back in school and for many of us that means packing lunches again.   You may not realize that some lunch box choices my be putting your child at risk for foodbourne illness.  Many talk about nutrition in lunches, which I am big proponent of, but often food safety is overlooked or misunderstood.