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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Are dangerous foods lurking in your pantry?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A spot check Thursday afternoon of several convenience stores in northwest Atlanta found two out of three still stocking canned foods recalled in a botulism outbreak linked to an Augusta food plant. That’s scary, but it’s not unusual.
Often, by the time a food is recalled because it’s been linked to illness, there’s not much left to round up. The food has been eaten, or, if it’s a perishable product, has either spoiled or been frozen. Many consumers never hear about food recalls, and stores and restaurants also may not be aware of it. Just a small percentage of recalled food ever makes it back to a manufacturer.
With the Castleberry’s recall (see castleberrys.com for a complete list), there are tens of millions of cans, with a shelf life of two years or longer, that have been recalled. The company’s hot dog chili sauce has been linked to four cases of botulism, a serious food borne illness that, if not treated quickly, can lead to paralysis and death. Nearly 90 different canned foods, under more than two dozen brand names, have been recalled as the investigation continues into a processing failure at the plant.
Do you think food manufacturers, supermarkets and the government do enough to make consumers aware of recalls? Are you aware of this one? Have you seen any of the recalled products still on store shelves, and if so, did you try to talk to store managers about it?
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Where is the best … Caribbean cuisine?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WE WANT TO KNOW: Mmmmm. Jerk chicken, black beans, tostones. Where do you go in Atlanta for the best Carribbean cuisine?
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