Three different Ragu sauces have been recalled by Mizkan American because they may contain plastic fragments. The recall, which was done so voluntarily, affects the following Ragu Sauces: RAGU Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion, 45 oz. Cap code: JUN0620YU2Best Use By Date: JUN0620YU2 RAGU Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion, 66 oz.Cap code: JUN0520YU2Best Use by Date: JUN0520YU2 RAGU Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion, 66 oz.Cap code: JUN0620YU2Best Use By Date: JUN0620YU2 RAGU Old World Style Traditional, 66 oz.Cap code: JUN0420YU2Best Use By Date: JUN0420YU2 RAGU Old World Style Meat, 66 oz.Cap code: JUNE0520YU2Best Use By Date: JUN0520YU2 Consumers who have purchased the affected sauces can receive a coupon for a replacement product by contacting Mizkan American’s Customer service Hotline at 800-328-7248.

Ruiz Food Products Inc., producer of El Monterey Frozen Breakfast Wraps, is recalling nearly 250,000 pounds of the burritos due to customer complaints about ‘small rocks’ inside the burritos. At the time of publication, there was one potentially related injury involving the contaminated breakfast burritos according to the FDA Website. Ruiz Foods is investigating how the foreign material got into the breakfast wraps. Three customers so far have reported finding the rocks in the burritos by Friday, when the problem was first reported to the USDA. 
The affected dates and lots of the egg, potato, bacon and cheese sauce breakfast wrap are: LOT 19017, Best Used By 01/17/2020 LOT 19018, Best Used By 01/18/2020 Customers who bought the breakfast wraps should discard of them immediately or return them to the store where they were purchased.

More frozen berries are now included in the nationwide recall over Hepatitis A concerns. This time the berries included are Costco’s Kirkland Brand That Include The Tree Berry Blend. The specific bags of berries were sold in San Diego, Los Angeles and Hawaii and the recall notice urges consumers to check their freezers for the berries. “Members who have purchased the product should not consume it. Instead, photograph the product bag for your records, dispose of the product and contact your local Costco for a full refund,” the recall notice states. The Recall Notice lists the following codes to identify the Costco Kirkland multi-berry product that are included in the recall. FEB1620,(A),(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), or (H) 
FEB1820,(A),(B),(C),or (D) 
FEB2920,(A),(B),(C),or (D) MAR0120,(A),(B),(C),or (D) APR1920,(B),(C), or (D) APR2020(A),(B),(C),(D),(E), or (F) 
APR2720(A),(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), or (H) 
APR2820(A),(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), or (H) MAY0220(A),(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), or (H) 
MAY0420 (H) Consumers who have questions can contact Townsend Farms, Inc., customer service representatives at 877-244- 0947 or by email at TownsendFarms4283@stericycle.com.

Just a couple of days ago Burger King was in the news with a viral video that showed a Burger King employee mopping tables with a floor mop. Now in the news comes Wendy’s, where a video posted to Facebook shows a male employee taking a batch in the restaurant’s sink. Haley Leach posted the video to Facebook saying, “I don’t suggest anyone eating at the Milton Wendy’s again 🤮 🤮 🤮”. Since then, the video has gone viral at 1.1 million views and more than 16 thousand shares. While many viewers commented on the video expressing how disgusting they found this to be, others belief this is being blown out of proportion and is an overreaction to immature teenage behavior. Whatever your stance is, this is a big breach of policy and is certainly unsanitary. The Department of Business and Professional regulation visited the Milton Wendy’s a day later to conduct an inspection. Following the incident, the employee was fired and the Pensacola News Journal was able to reach the marketing director of the company that owns this Wendy’s for a statement. Mike stated, via email that they “are taking this incident seriously and it is obviously totally unacceptable.   Read more…

Burger King is having to retrain workers at a Florida franchise after a video surfaced of an employee mopping table tops with the same mop that was just used to clean the floors. Katie Duran, who had just finished eating at the exact same table, recorded the incident as she was leaving. An apology came from the fast food chain that condemned the employee’s actions, calling them “unacceptable”. The same Burger King in Fruit Cove was cited for eight violations previously this year which include moldy kitchen vents, dirty food freezers and people working without hair nets.

Tyson Foods, Inc., has recalled more than 190,000 pounds of Tyson Fully Cooked, Whole Grain Golden Crispy Chicken Chunk Fritters. This particular product is not sold in retail grocery stores, however, but is distributed nationwide to food-service customers, including schools. The chicken ay be contained with hard plastic the company said in a statement. Three complaints were sent to Tyson Foods from schools about foreign material in the Food Product according to the US Department of Agriculture, however, at the time of publication, there have been no reports of injury or illness linked to eating the contaminated fritters. The chicken fritters were not part of the National School Lunch Program and were purchased independently by individual schools.

Consumers who have purchased ground beef or ribeye at Kroger Grocery Stores in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky need to check their refrigerators and freezers after a recall was announced over E Coli concerns. The recall affects bone-in ribeye steaks, boneless ribeye steaks and ground beef that was sold between April 23, 2019 and June 3, 2019. Affected stores are in Southeastern Indiana, Daytona and Greater Cincinnati Ohio as well as Northern Kentucky. At the time of publication, there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the products, however, Kroger has stated that eating the contaminated beef could result in severe illness. Customers who purchased the beef should dispose of it immediately or return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Popular grocery store Kroger has recalled three varieties of frozen berries after the FDA discovered some of them tested positive for Hepatitis A. The recall was announced on Friday and so far the FDA has no reports of customers getting sick from the contaminated berries. The recall affects the store’s ‘Private Selection’ brand of frozen blackberries and two different sizes of frozen berry medleys. The contamination was identified through routine testing that is regularly conducted by the FDA of a sample of the berries. Kroger, which also own’s Ralphs, Fred Dillions, Smith’s and Fred Meyer, said that the berries were distributed to all of its company-owned outlets. Hepatitis A is a very contagious liver disease that is most often spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea and abdominal pain and HEP A often clears up on its own after a month or two. UPC codes for the affected products are: 48 oz triple berry medley, UPC 0001111079120, 16-ounce frozen triple berry medley, UPC 0001111087808, 16-ounce frozen blackberries, UPC 0001111087809. Customers are urged to dispose of the berries if they have the batches that are contaminated or return them to the store for a full refund or replacement.

Energy drinks, which are “a 10 Billion Dollar A Year Industry”, are consumed by many people, worldwide every day for that extra boost in the morning, middle of the day or even in the evening. Energy drinks as we know them are full of caffeine, but what else is in them? Ingredients are used to stimulate the mind, the body as a whole, the metabolism and these ingredients can lead to all sorts of other problems such as stress, anxiety, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, restlessness, insomnia and other issues. With the new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which found that the heart’s electrical activity was altered and blood pressure increased when consuming these beverages, many of us should consider ways to still get that energy boost without the use of energy drinks. Eating lean proteins, smart carbohydrates or even getting some fresh air or taking a short walk around the office can help give us a healthy boost, rather than a potentially harmful one.

Fairfax, Virginia (Findit) May 10, 2019 – Room Escape Fairfax, a Northern Virginia escape room, recently published a list of top Fairfax restaurants to enjoy. These restaurants offer a variety of price points and cuisines to help you create the perfect night out, whether you’re hanging out with friends or planning a date. Coastal Flats is a local favorite serving up fresh seafood, ribs, and of course, its famous shrimp and lobster rolls. At the family-owned Havabite Eatery, diners can enjoy classic Greek and Italian fare. Stop by for the afternoon tea special if you’re in the mood for an early dinner. Craft beer enthusiasts will enjoy Highside, which offers 20 taps in addition to bottles, craft cider, and Asian street food bites. While Pho4Ever specializes in pho soup, its menu includes a range of appetizers, noodles, and rice dishes that make drizzly nights feel cozy. Sisters Thai has two convenient locations, each serving classic dishes like pad thai alongside specialties like duck curry and pottery shrimp. For a light meal, De Clieu offers sandwiches and an all-day breakfast menu. Just be sure to grab a gelatoccino for dessert! Finally, Bollywood Bistro lives up to its motto of “color you   Read more…