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On Saturday, Schwan's announced the recall of of one ice cream product #216 Schwan's® Caramel Peanut Chocolate Bar ice cream (bar code 517744).

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The product was available for catalog or Internet purchase from Schwan's Home Service, Inc. by consumers nationwide January 2007-2009. If you have any of this product, please contact your Customer Service Manager or call (800) 225-7192.

The problem is FDA testing is finding Salmonella in the peanut butter used in these products. Most people infected with Salmonella develop the symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness generally lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover with treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. It can be fatal to infants, the elderly and those that are sick all ready. For more information on Salmonella bacteria, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

If you or a family member is injuruddy by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Mike Bryant

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It’s here – GAME DAY! Put on your jerseys and your drinking shoes, the Super Bowl is upon us. But wait, do both with a bit of caution…

Yesterday we went over some of the health hazards the buffet-style eating so common at Super Bowl get-togethers can pose. Today, how to lessen those risks when preparing food at a home-based party.

As highlighted yesterday, food-borne illnesses are the greatest threat to such family-style events. Dishes that are left opened and exposed for prolonged periods of time are at awesome risk for contracting one of the many strains of bacteria known to cause such illnesses.

There are, however, numerous ways to lessen these risks. For starters, be smart about the handling of food. Wash your hands before, during and after the preparation of each dish and make sure all dishes and utensils are clean as well. Many people don’t think twice about using a knife to cut raw meat, rinsing it, then using it to open a package of cheese or chop up crudités as well. Unfortunately, however, even the slightest contact can spread the unwanted bacteria that may have been present in the meat juices, contaminating the food and putting party guests at risk for illness.

One way to kill such bacteria is to cook foods at the proper temperature. Chicken wings and/or tenders are a hot commodity at game-day events; but make sure they actually are “hot.” When cooking the first time, poulattempt should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (beef cuts should be cooked to 145 degrees; gcircular beef and pork to 160 degrees). If you’re not serving fresh out of the oven, divide the food into several small, shallow containers so that it cools evenly when you refrigerate. Also important is the temperature of your fridge: it should be set at 40 degrees F (as this is deemed the safest in terms of keeping bacteria in check.

When you’re alert to eat, microwave until hot (warm just won’t cut it, for purposes or taste and safety). Serve promptly and never let food sit out for more than two hours as it presents an open opportunity for bacteria to thrive.

Follow these simple steps and you’re bound to have a butt-kicking Super Bowl party with good, safe eats.

But don't halt the safety train there. Many of you are bound to have massive amounts of leftovers, which is fine. But be smart about how you store and reheat. I was raised in a house where “we don’t waste food” but I’m smart enough to know that sometimes it’s better wasted than consumed. If you question the safety of a dish, toss it. But if you’re confident the food is uncontaminated, store it properly, consume wilean a reasonable time frame and enjoy!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Megan Roth

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