Food Safety News - April 22, 2016 Costco offers vaccines, denies liability and declares dividend

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Costco offers vaccines, denies liability and declares dividend

By Coral Beach

To curb an ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak traced to frozen organic fruit sold at Costco stores in Canada, the retailer is offering free vaccinations to consumers, as it did in 2013 when a similar outbreak sickened an estimated 25,000 people. The current outbreak linked to Nature's Touch brand frozen organic "Berry Cherry Blend" includes at... Continue Reading

Celebrate Earth Day, stop wasting food with FoodKeeper

By Coral Beach

Conservation and waste reduction have been associated with April 22 since the first Earth Day in 1970, with many marking the annual celebration of the third rock by planting trees. For Earth Day 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting a food safety spin on traditional themes, planting ideas with consumers who seek fewer... Continue Reading

Investigation ends; Garden of Life powders pose ongoing threat

By News Desk

Federal officials have concluded their investigation into a Salmonella Virchow outbreak traced back to Garden of Life brand organic shake and meal replacement powders, warning that additional people could become ill. Laboratory tests confirmed that at least 33 people in 23 states were infected with the outbreak strain, according to an update posted Thursday by... Continue Reading

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