The domestication of poultry took place several thousand years ago. This may have originally been as a result of people hatching and rearing young birds from eggs collected from the wild, but later involved keeping the birds permanently in captivity. Domesticated chickens may have been used for cockfighting at first and quail kept for their songs, but soon it was realised how useful it was having a captive-bred source of food. Selective breeding for fast growth, egg-laying ability, conformation, plumage and docility took place over the centuries, and modern breeds often look very different from their wild ancestors. Although some birds are still kept in small flocks in extensive systems, most birds available in the market today are reared in intensive commercial enterprises. Poultry is the second most widely eaten type of meat globally and, along with eggs, provides nutritionally beneficial food containing high-quality protein accompanied by a low proportion of fat. All poultry meat should be properly handled and sufficiently cooked in order to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
With a number of sizable food recalls in recent news, it’s
important to be aware of products that have been identified as posing a
food safety risk and to know what to do when they are.
Recent Recalls
Walnuts and hummus dips were on the recent food recall hit list. Last month, Sherman Produce Company, based in St. Louis, voluntarily began recalling 241 cases of walnuts, after routine sampling of the product purchased by stores in Illinois and Missouri found traces of listeria. Also in May, Massachusetts food manufacturer Lansal Inc. (aka Hot Mama’s Foods) voluntarily pulled 14,860 pounds of their hummus in various retailers, including Target and Trader Joe’s. This was done after a single 10-ounce container tested positive for listeria.
Listeria is a bacteria that is particularly harmful to the very young and old. In addition, pregnant women are advised to stay away from foods commonly associated with listeria, such as deli meats, soft-serve yogurt, soft cheese and undercooked hot dogs. If a pregnant woman gets infected with the bacteria during her third trimester, it can lead to a miscarriage.
What’s a Shopper To Do?
Being aware of recalled food takes a little work. Larger grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s, will commonly post recall signs, so be sure to always have your eyes peeled for such notices. The FDA website lists all recalls within the past 60 days and you can also opt to have the FDA deliver recall alerts right to your inbox.
If you do identify a food in your home as one that has been recalled, a few commonsense rules apply. Do not:
Eat it
Donate it to a food bank
Feed it to your pets (they can get sick from it too)
Open it
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Recent Recalls
Walnuts and hummus dips were on the recent food recall hit list. Last month, Sherman Produce Company, based in St. Louis, voluntarily began recalling 241 cases of walnuts, after routine sampling of the product purchased by stores in Illinois and Missouri found traces of listeria. Also in May, Massachusetts food manufacturer Lansal Inc. (aka Hot Mama’s Foods) voluntarily pulled 14,860 pounds of their hummus in various retailers, including Target and Trader Joe’s. This was done after a single 10-ounce container tested positive for listeria.
Listeria is a bacteria that is particularly harmful to the very young and old. In addition, pregnant women are advised to stay away from foods commonly associated with listeria, such as deli meats, soft-serve yogurt, soft cheese and undercooked hot dogs. If a pregnant woman gets infected with the bacteria during her third trimester, it can lead to a miscarriage.
What’s a Shopper To Do?
Being aware of recalled food takes a little work. Larger grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s, will commonly post recall signs, so be sure to always have your eyes peeled for such notices. The FDA website lists all recalls within the past 60 days and you can also opt to have the FDA deliver recall alerts right to your inbox.
If you do identify a food in your home as one that has been recalled, a few commonsense rules apply. Do not:
Eat it
Donate it to a food bank
Feed it to your pets (they can get sick from it too)
Open it
Read more at: (fiverr.com/samuelvision) for order
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