**Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

** 014-2024, ConSup North America Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sliced Prosciutto Product Produced Without Benefit of Inspection (Apr 24, 2024)

• Improper pasteurization spurs milk recall
• Goya Red Kidney Beans recalled in Puerto Rico and St. Croix over swollen cans

** WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 2024) — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. Additionally, Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling its bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella.

These products are manufactured at different third-party facilities around the Midwest and are sold under HyVee’s private label and bulk packaging programs. The manufacturers of these products notified Hy-Vee of the potential issue and out of an abundance of caution Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling these specific products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of any of these products.

The affected products were distributed to Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore and Dollar Fresh Market locations – as well as Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores – across the company’s eight-state region of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The recalled products are labeled as outlined below.

No other varieties of Hy-Vee Cream Cheese or bulk-packaged items are affected by this voluntary recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

UPC:	Product and Size:	Use By/Best By:	Lot Number:
0075450096132	Hy-Vee Whipped Cream Cheese Spread – 8 oz.	8/7/2024; 8/14/2024	N/A
0075450096120	Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread – 12 oz.	10/1/2024	N/A
0075450486740	Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz.	12/5/2024	24073
0075450486740	Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz.	12/1/2024	24101
0075450486740	Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz.	12/5/2024	24117
0075450486730	Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz.	12/5/2024	24073
0075450486730	Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz.	12/1/2024	24101
0075450486730	Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz.	12/5/2024	24117

** Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its “White Coated Confectionary Items” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled Confectionary Items were distributed nationwide in retail stores and to wholesale.

The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in Walmart, HyVee, Target, Dollar General, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The product comes in a variety of retail packaging like bags, pouches and tubs.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased White coated confectionary items manufactured by Palmer Candy Company are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-831-0828 Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.

Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz	12/28/2024
CARAMEL SWIRL PRETZELS 6oz	12/19/24, 12/20/24 and 1/19/25
CLASSIC YOGURT PRETZELS 28#	12/11/24 – 1/8/25
COOKIES & CREAM YUMMY CHOW 14#	12/6/24 – 1/8/25
ENROBED PRETZEL RODS 8oz	1/22/25
FAVORITE DAY BAKERY WHITE FUDGE MINI COOKIES 7oz	4/4/25, 4/5/25, 4/15/25, 4/18/25
FROSTED MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz	1/3/25
FROSTED PATRIOT FROSTED PRETZELS 28#	1/2/25, 1/3/25
FROSTED PRETZELS 6oz	1/23/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 15#	12/14/24, 1/3/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 4oz	12/27/24, 12/28/24 and 1/19/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 6oz	12/20/24
MUNCHY MEDLEY TO GO 4oz	12/25/24, 1/19/25
PATRIOTIC MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz	1/19/25
PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 14oz	1/25/25, 1/26/25
PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 6oz	1/19/25
PATRIOTIC RED, WHITE & BLUE PRETZEL TWISTS 14oz	12/13/24 – 1/15/25
PATRIOTIC SNACK MIX 13oz	1/19/25, 1/22/25 and 2/1/25
PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 7oz	4/23/25
PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX 12oz	11/13/24 – 12/15/24
PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX TO GO 4.5oz	1/18/25
SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! MIZZOU MUNCHY MEDLEY 7oz	12/18/24, 12/19/24
SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! TIGER TREATS 7oz	12/18/24, 12/19/24
STAR SNACKS CHOW DOWN 25#	12/6/24, 12/7/24
STRAWBERRY YOGURT COATED PRETZELS 10oz	1/5/25, 1/23/25
SWEET SMILES YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 3.25oz	12/18/24 – 1/4/25
VANILLA YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 10oz	1/5/25, 1/22/25
YOGURT PRETZEL 14#	12/14/24 – 12/21/24
ZEBRA FUDGE COOKIES 7oz	3/13/25, 4/1/25 – 4/2/25

** BOISE, Idaho – July 19, 2022 – Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has voluntarily recalled three ReadyMeals seafood items prepared in store due to allergens not listed on the ingredient labels. The recall was initiated after an internal technical review identified missing ingredients containing allergens.

Consumers who have certain food allergies or severe sensitivities run the risk of serious or life – threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products and are urged not to consume these items. These consumers should discard the products or return them to their local store for a full refund.

There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The select ReadyMeals seafood items were available for purchase at the following Albertsons Cos. store banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, JewelOsco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market and Vons.

The specified store banners are located in the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut,
Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington state, Washington D.C., and Wyoming.

Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Cos. Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 for additional information Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

Product Name	Size	Undeclared Allergens	Packaging	UPC	Sell Thru Dates	Store Banners	States
ReadyMeals Shrimp Cooked with Cocktail Sauce	12oz	Crustacean (Shrimp), Fish (Anchovy)	Clear plastic container with four compartments	23463800000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including July 18	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, CarrsSafeway, Eagle, JewelOsco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons	AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MA, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, PA, RI, SD, VT, VA, WA, DC, WY
ReadyMeals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi	12oz	Crustacean (Crab), Egg, Fish (Pollock Whiting, Anchovy), Wheat	Clear plastic container with four compartments	23463900000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including July 18	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, CarrsSafeway, Eagle, JewelOsco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons	AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MA, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, PA, RI, SD, VT, VA, WA, DC, WY
ReadyMeals Crab & Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce	12oz	Crustacean (Shrimp/ Crab), Egg, Fish (Pollock Whiting, Anchovy), Wheat, Soy	Clear plastic container with four compartments	23253500000	All Sell Thru Dates up to and including July 18	ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, CarrsSafeway, Eagle, JewelOsco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons	AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MA, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, PA, RI, SD, VT, VA, WA, DC, WY

** Martinelli & Company has issued a voluntary recall of its popular brand of apple juice over concerns that the product contains “elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.” Predicted levels are higher than the limit set by the FDA.

According to information posted by the Food and Drug Administration, 24,519 cases — or 147,114 units — of Martinelli’s Gold Medal Apple Juice one-liter bottles were recalled. The company initiated the voluntary recall on April 16 after a sampling by the State of Maryland found one production lot that tested above the FDA’s June 2023 guidelines for inorganic arsenic levels in apple juice.

** Hormel Foods recalls Planters nuts because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

** French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions recalled over Staphylococcus aureus concerns

** H-E-B Issues Voluntary Recall for 3-Ounce Cups of Creamy Creations Ice Cream in Select Flavors

The ice cream is being voluntarily recalled for potential metal

Committed to the safety and quality of its products, H-E-B is voluntarily issuing a recall for 12-count packages of 3-ounce cups of Creamy Creations ice cream in select flavors for potential metal. The affected products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico and Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores. To date, there have been no injuries related to this recall. All product related to this recall has been removed from store shelves. H-E-B is working to have the products back on shelves as soon as possible. Customers who purchased the products should not consume the items and can return them to the store for a full refund.

** EU Commission opens call in foodborne labs reorganization

By Joe Whitworth on May 02, 2024 12:03 am

The European Commission has opened a comment period as part of plans to change the current set-up and establish EU reference laboratories (EURLs) in public health. The call for applications covers three EURLs. The first is an EURL for food and waterborne bacteria; the second is for food, water, and vector-borne helminths and protozoa; and… Continue Reading

** FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Pork Chorizo Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of raw pork chorizo products that may be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal. FSIS is issuing a public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

** Ground pork recalled in Canada over pieces of metal in product

By News Desk on May 01, 2024 03:24 pm

Centennial General Partner Inc. is recalling Centennial Food Service brand Ground Pork because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia and Northwest Territories in Canada. Recalled product: Brand Product Size Codes UPC Centennial Food Service Ground Pork 5 kg… Continue Reading

** Ground pork recalled in Canada over pieces of metal in product

By News Desk on May 01, 2024 03:24 pm

Centennial General Partner Inc. is recalling Centennial Food Service brand Ground Pork because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia and Northwest Territories in Canada. Recalled product: Brand Product Size Codes UPC Centennial Food Service Ground Pork 5 kg… Continue Reading

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The Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is a secure area used for handling classified information. Let’s delve into the rules and guidelines associated with SCIFs:

1. Purpose:
   • The primary purpose of SCIFs is to establish policies for accessing, safeguarding, and storing classified information and material within a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)-controlled SCIF.
   • This includes documents printed and stored within the SCIF.
2. Background:
   • Several authorities govern the protection of facilities, personnel, and classified information in GSA-controlled SCIFs. These authorities include:
     • Executive Order (EO) 13526: Addresses “Classified National Security Information.”
     • EO 12333: Pertains to “United States Intelligence Activities.”
     • Code of Federal Regulations Title 32, Part 2001: Covers “Classified National Security Information.”
     • Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs): Various ICDs provide guidance on protection, unauthorized disclosure, personnel security standards, and SCIF facilities.
3. Scope and Applicability:
   • This order applies to all GSA personnel and visitors to a GSA-controlled SCIF.
   • It does not apply to other agencies using a GSA-controlled SCIF unless specified in agreements.
   • Legal authorities of the GSA Office of Inspector General and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals remain unaffected.
4. Policy:
   • GSA-controlled SCIFs fall under the responsibility of the GSA Office of Mission Assurance (OMA).
   • Only individuals with appropriate security clearance, a need-to-know basis, and within a GSA-controlled SCIF may handle, discuss, and store classified information and material.
5. Responsibilities:
   • Associate Administrator of OMA:
     • Leads the SCI Security Program, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
     • Safeguards equipment, systems, and printed documents within GSA-controlled SCIFs ¹.

Remember, SCIFs play a crucial role in maintaining national security by safeguarding sensitive information and facilitating secure communication among authorized personnel.

The Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is a secure area used for handling classified information. Let’s delve into the rules and guidelines associated with SCIFs:

1. Purpose:
   • The primary purpose of SCIFs is to establish policies for accessing, safeguarding, and storing classified information and material within a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)-controlled SCIF.
   • This includes documents printed and stored within the SCIF.
2. Background:
   • Several authorities govern the protection of facilities, personnel, and classified information in GSA-controlled SCIFs. These authorities include:
     • Executive Order (EO) 13526: Addresses “Classified National Security Information.”
     • EO 12333: Pertains to “United States Intelligence Activities.”
     • Code of Federal Regulations Title 32, Part 2001: Covers “Classified National Security Information.”
     • Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs): Various ICDs provide guidance on protection, unauthorized disclosure, personnel security standards, and SCIF facilities.
3. Scope and Applicability:
   • This order applies to all GSA personnel and visitors to a GSA-controlled SCIF.
   • It does not apply to other agencies using a GSA-controlled SCIF unless specified in agreements.
   • Legal authorities of the GSA Office of Inspector General and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals remain unaffected.
4. Policy:
   • GSA-controlled SCIFs fall under the responsibility of the GSA Office of Mission Assurance (OMA).
   • Only individuals with appropriate security clearance, a need-to-know basis, and within a GSA-controlled SCIF may handle, discuss, and store classified information and material.
5. Responsibilities:
   • Associate Administrator of OMA:
     • Leads the SCI Security Program, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
     • Safeguards equipment, systems, and printed documents within GSA-controlled SCIFs ¹.

Remember, SCIFs play a crucial role in maintaining national security by safeguarding sensitive information and facilitating secure communication among authorized personnel.

Source: BingAI

Cancer Politics

Why do politicians from states with the highest cancer rates vote to defund research to find a cure? Cancerous politics.

“Cancer claims more than 600,000 American lives a year and cancer care costs about $200 billion every year.

President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative is Congress’ latest partisan casualty. MAGA Republicans, refusing to give Biden a “win,” voted against the renewal of funding.” – USA Today

Use this map based on data from the National Cancer Institute to see which states have the highest rates of cancer: Lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and prostrate cancer. It’s overlaid with the Congressional rep for the district so you can easily see who is putting their politics above your health.

See! Elections do have consequences. You get politicians ready to defund cancer research to fund tax cuts for their billionaire donors.

Hold them accountable

Source: thedemlabs.org

aka Maga/Republicans