The Packer - St. Louis distributor recalls grape tomatoes - Retail - SALMONELLA FOUND IN GRAPE TOMATOES FROM TEXAS - Shipped to MISSOURI and ILLINOIS

The Packer - St. Louis distributor recalls grape tomatoes - Retail


A St. Louis-based distributor is recalling grape tomato packs over fears of salmonella contamination.

On Nov. 30, Front Row Produce announced its recall of 10-ounce packs and 10-pound bulk containers of grape tomatoes supplied by Mission, Texas-based Rio Queen Citrus, according to a Front Row news release.

The recalled product was distributed to foodservice distributors and retailers in Missouri and Illinois.

Random testing by Rio Queen found salmonella in 20-pound bulk grape tomato containers.

As of Nov. 30, no illnesses related to the contamination had been reported.



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From: PREVENTION Magazine - 7 Foods You Should Never Eat

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/01/7-foods-should-never-eat/

7 Foods You Should Never Eat

By Prevention Magazine

Published December 02, 2011

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  Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals--and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health.
  
  
  Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today's food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So we decided to take a fresh look at food through the eyes of the people who spend their lives uncovering what's safe--or not--to eat. We asked them a simple question: "What foods do you avoid?" Their answers don't necessarily make up a "banned foods" list. But reaching for the suggested alternatives might bring you better health--and peace of mind...

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/01/7-foods-should-never-eat/#ixzz1fO7NWYgL