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an hour ago
- Health
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ODU professor explains why public is seeing a surge of food recalls
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — There were nearly and it doesn't stop there, as already in the first half of this year, the FDA has reported a staggering 45. Whole cucumbers were recalled last week, over , and that has now expanded to 16 states, including Virginia. Within the last 24 hours a salmon product from Aldi was scrapped from shelves due to a life-threatening allergen in three states out west. And earlier Wednesday, that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood. These are prime examples of why there's a growing public concern. It's making consumers question what's safe to eat, and above all creates the greater risk for the development of foodborne illnesses. But are the recalls actually occurring more often? Professor Rishi Drolia, with the Old Dominion University biological sciences department, said food recalls may appear increased over time because of advanced technology used by the CDC, USDA and FDA to track foodborne illnesses. 'I think stricter regulations are very important for food safety and for public health,' he said. 'In the United States, there is a zero-tolerance policy for listeria monocytogenes. In some of the European countries, there is some tolerance. That means a certain amount of listeria can be still present in ready to eat foods, but here, the regulations are very strict.' Those tighter regulations help to track the outbreak faster through frequent checks of the processing plants, environmental sampling and sanitization. The other issue at hand is what the masses are consuming, along with lifestyle changes. 'People do not have time to cook,' Drolia said. 'The amount of ready-to-eat food products consumed has increased over the years. If you see, a majority of these outbreaks happen in a lot of fast food or raw food. And so in both the cases, what happens is that the people are consuming … food that is never cooked.' Drolia also stresses the importance of knowing if you are immunocompetent or immunocompromised. Many people have compromised immune systems and are not aware. 'For the majority of the foodborne pathogens, and including listeria monocytogenes here, the risk population is young, elderly, pregnant and immunocompromised,' he said. 'And so, if you are in one of those susceptible groups, that is when you could avoid high risk foods and those high risk foods are ready to eat meat that are uncooked, unpasteurized milk, raw vegetables, raw fruits [and] cheese that is made up of unpasteurized milk. He said to also thoroughly cook your food and practice safe food handling processes in your kitchen to avoid cross contamination. Those precautionary measures can help reduce illnesses, due to foodborne pathogens. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Urgent product recall on milk sold at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi: 'Severe illness'
The a2 Milk Company has issued an urgent product recall on one of its most popular products. a2 Light Milk 2L has been recalled due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination, which may cause severe illness. The product has been available for purchase in retail outlets in Western Australia, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA. It is marked with the use-by date 06/06 and the product number #41. RELATED: Aldi issues urgent product recall for popular winter item Kmart shoppers urge store to issue product recall on popular $30 item Kmart issues product recall on item due to risk of burns Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful type of bacteria found in refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods like meat, seafood, dairy and produce. It can cause listeriosis when consumed, with common symptoms including fever, headache and diarrhoea. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about the use of this product should seek medical advice. Customers can also contact the a2 Milk Company via email at careline@ or call 1800 22 4632 for further information. This comes after a product recall was issued on two popular snacks due to mould contamination caused by a packaging fault. Protea Foods Pty Ltd has recalled Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional (100g) and Lekker Biltong Slices Peri-Peri Chilli (40g) from Batches 08 0804 and 08 0904 with an expiry date of 11/01/2026. Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional has been available to purchase in Coles Supermarkets in NSW, as well as independent retailers in VIC and WA, and online in WA. Meanwhile, Lekker Biltong Slices Peri-Peri Chilli has been available to purchase from independent retailers in VIC and WA.
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi shoppers snap up Baileys dupe for a third of the price with new flavours launched just in time for summer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALDI shoppers are racing to their nearest branch to snap up a Baileys dupe, scanning for a third of the price with a host of new flavours launching just in time for summer. The popular supermarket chain is launching three new dessert-inspired Ballycastles (70cl) - each scanning at the tills for just £7.49. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ballycastle Strawberries & Cream Country Cream June 9 Credit: ALDI 4 Ballycastle Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream Available in stores from June 26 Credit: ALDI 4 Ballycastle Birthday Cake Country Cream availabe in Aldi's stores now Credit: ALDI Aldi fans will be eager to try their new Ballycastle Birthday Cake Country Cream. This sweet drink is packed with strawberry and vanilla flavours with a hint of spong cake sweetness. Shoppers can find this beloved Baileys dupe in Aldi's stores now. Ballycastle's new Strawberries & Cream Country Cream blends smooth cream with sweet strawberry flavours — described as a 'guaranteed crowd-pleaser'. Alcohol lovers will have to wait until June 9 to get their hands on the new drink. Ballycastle's new Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream is sure to catch the eye of Baileys fans. The alcoholic beverage is packed with buttery biscuit, chocolate, and vanilla flavours, finished with a touch of salt for a balanced taste. Aldi shoppers will have to wait a little longer to try Ballycastle's new Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream, which is set to hit store shelves on June 26. The discount supermarket's dupe is nearly £15 cheaper than Tesco's Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur Bottle - scanning at the tills for £22.25. It comes after Aldi shoppers rushed to their local branch to snap up a brand new Baileys duplicate that's a whopping 50 per cent cheaper than the real thing. Aldi 'I tried it, it's so good', foodies racing to snap up a posh festive tipple that's just £6.99 - and it's a must if you love chocolate The budget supermarket is set to put the "delicious" bargain drink on sale in its stores from March 30. One keen-eyed shopper spotted the deal for Ballycastle's Cream Chocolate Honeycomb Liqueur on Aldi's website, sharing it to a group on Facebook. The post showed a picture of the product on the site, alongside the caption: "Is anyone excited about this? "I am - looks delicious". The 700ml drink is currently listed at the incredible price of just £7.99. In comparison, Baileys can typically sell for us much as £17, with this price being seen currently at Sainsbury's. This means you can save more than 50 per cent by buying this alternative honeycomb drink. Its product listing states: "A blend of double cream, alcohol and flavourings." The country cream "limited edition" drink is produced in Northern Ireland and has an alcohol content of 12 per cent. Fans were quick to share how excited they were to buy the product ahead of its sale on Sunday. One said: "I'll have to look into that". Another added: "Might buy a few". A third exclaimed: "I so want to try this one". Others also recalled the previous alternative versions of the drink they had enjoyed, including a "raspberry ripple" flavour. Aldi's Baileys dupes over the years Ballycastle Stout Flavour Country Cream: Aldi launched a Guinness inspired Irish cream earlier this year, just in time for St Patrick's Day this month. It boasted a "luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with prominent malt notes balanced by the subtle sweetness of Irish cream", the retailer revealed. The retailer added: "It's a sophisticated sip that's perfect for after-dinner indulgence or mixing into a celebratory cocktail." Ballycastle Country Cream: A direct duplicate of the classic Baileys flavour, this drink has seen its price drop to as low as just £4.49 a bottle in the past. The drink describes itself as an "elegant, Irish tipple" and promises its drinkers a rich, chocolate and vanilla creaminess. With "toffee undertones", the sweet finish derives from the aptly-named Golden Vale region in Ireland. Ballycastle Chocolate Crème: This delectable alcoholic drink was inspired by the much-loved Cadbury Creme Eggs treat. The drink is described as "a deliciously smooth, Irish Cream blend with delicate hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla." Specially Selected Luxury Edition, Irish Cream Liqueur: King of the big-brand dupes, Aldi does a great job at an alcoholic imitation of the most well-known name in Irish Cream, with this caramel-like, creamy tipple, getting the balance of booze with rich cream and flavour just right. It's almost there as a comparison in the glass, just let down by a little oiliness on the finish. Ballycastle S'mores Country Cream: Launched in time for Christmas last year, this funky drink combined rich chocolate and biscuit flavours with hints of vanilla and fluffy marshmallow. Aldi added: "This nostalgic tipple is guaranteed to ignite shoppers' tastebuds – just simply enjoy neat over ice or enjoy as part of an indulgent s'mores-tail."
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi shoppers snap up Baileys dupe for a third of the price with new flavours launched just in time for summer
ALDI shoppers are racing to their nearest branch to snap up a Baileys dupe, scanning for a third of the price with a host of new flavours launching just in time for summer. The popular supermarket chain is launching three new dessert-inspired Ballycastles (70cl) - each scanning at the tills for just £7.49. 4 Aldi fans will be eager to try their new Ballycastle Birthday Cake Country Cream. This sweet drink is packed with strawberry and vanilla flavours with a hint of spong cake sweetness. Shoppers can find this beloved Baileys dupe in Aldi's stores now. Ballycastle's new Strawberries & Cream Country Cream blends smooth cream with sweet strawberry flavours — described as a 'guaranteed crowd-pleaser'. Alcohol lovers will have to wait until June 9 to get their hands on the new drink. Ballycastle's new Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream is sure to catch the eye of Baileys fans. The alcoholic beverage is packed with buttery biscuit, chocolate, and vanilla flavours, finished with a touch of salt for a balanced taste. Aldi shoppers will have to wait a little longer to try Ballycastle's new Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream, which is set to hit store shelves on June 26. The discount supermarket's dupe is nearly £15 cheaper than Tesco's Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur Bottle - scanning at the tills for £22.25. It comes after Aldi shoppers rushed to their local branch to snap up a brand new Baileys duplicate that's a whopping 50 per cent cheaper than the real thing. Aldi 'I tried it, it's so good', foodies racing to snap up a posh festive tipple that's just £6.99 - and it's a must if you love chocolate The budget supermarket is set to put the "delicious" bargain drink on sale in its stores from March 30. One keen-eyed shopper spotted the deal for Ballycastle's Cream Chocolate Honeycomb Liqueur on Aldi's website, sharing it to a group on Facebook. The post showed a picture of the product on the site, alongside the caption: "Is anyone excited about this? "I am - looks delicious". The 700ml drink is currently listed at the incredible price of just £7.99. In comparison, Baileys can typically sell for us much as £17, with this price being seen currently at Sainsbury's. This means you can save more than 50 per cent by buying this alternative honeycomb drink. Its product listing states: "A blend of double cream, alcohol and flavourings." The country cream "limited edition" drink is produced in Northern Ireland and has an alcohol content of 12 per cent. Fans were quick to share how excited they were to buy the product ahead of its sale on Sunday. One said: "I'll have to look into that". Another added: "Might buy a few". A third exclaimed: "I so want to try this one". Others also recalled the previous alternative versions of the drink they had enjoyed, including a "raspberry ripple" flavour. Aldi's Baileys dupes over the years Ballycastle Stout Flavour Country Cream: Aldi launched a Guinness inspired Irish cream earlier this year, just in time for St Patrick's Day this month. It boasted a "luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with prominent malt notes balanced by the subtle sweetness of Irish cream", the retailer revealed. The retailer added: "It's a sophisticated sip that's perfect for after-dinner indulgence or mixing into a celebratory cocktail." Ballycastle Country Cream: A direct duplicate of the classic Baileys flavour, this drink has seen its price drop to as low as just £4.49 a bottle in the past. The drink describes itself as an "elegant, Irish tipple" and promises its drinkers a rich, chocolate and vanilla creaminess. With "toffee undertones", the sweet finish derives from the aptly-named Golden Vale region in Ireland. Ballycastle Chocolate Crème: This delectable alcoholic drink was inspired by the much-loved Cadbury Creme Eggs treat. The drink is described as "a deliciously smooth, Irish Cream blend with delicate hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla." Specially Selected Luxury Edition, Irish Cream Liqueur: King of the big-brand dupes, Aldi does a great job at an alcoholic imitation of the most well-known name in Irish Cream, with this caramel-like, creamy tipple, getting the balance of booze with rich cream and flavour just right. It's almost there as a comparison in the glass, just let down by a little oiliness on the finish. Ballycastle S'mores Country Cream: Launched in time for Christmas last year, this funky drink combined rich chocolate and biscuit flavours with hints of vanilla and fluffy marshmallow. Aldi added: "This nostalgic tipple is guaranteed to ignite shoppers' tastebuds – just simply enjoy neat over ice or enjoy as part of an indulgent s'mores-tail."
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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