FDA Links Unsafe Levels of Arsenic in Chicken Salad to Two Deaths

The United States Food and Drug Administration has linked the consumption of an unsafe levels of arsenic in chicken salad to the death of two people.

The individuals had consumed Hampton Creek's Just Salad, which is a pre-packaged salad that is sold at various outlets across the country. The lettuce in the salads was found to have high levels of inorganic arsenic, which is a known carcinogen.

The FDA has since issued a recall for all containers of Just Salad that were sold between November 1st and December 8th of last year. As yet, it is unclear how the arsenic ended up in the lettuce, but the agency has launched an investigation into the matter.

In a statement, Hampton Creek said that it was "cooperating fully" with the FDA and that it was taking "all necessary steps" to address the issue. The company also promised to reimburse customers who had purchased the affected salads.

This isn't the first time that Hampton Creek has been embroiled in a controversy. Last year, it was revealed that the company had been bought out by a Chinese conglomerate with ties to the Communist Party. This led to allegations that Hampton Creek had been bought out in order to acquire its technology for producing plant-based meat substitutes.

Despite these controversies, Hampton Creek remains one of the leading providers of pre-packaged salads in the United States. The company's products are sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Kroger.

Chicken Salad Recalled After Samples Test Positive for Listeria

On Thursday, the USDA announced that Hampton Creek is recalling its Just Mayo Chicken Salad because of possible contamination with Listeria. The company said that it had identified a "small quantity" of potentially contaminated product, and was taking the precautionary measure of recalling all jars of the chicken salad that were made between Aug. 19 and Oct. 11.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No illnesses have yet been reported in connection with the Hampton Creek recall, but the company is warning consumers not to eat the product.

The recalled chicken salad was sold at Walmart stores in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma ,Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. It was also distributed to other grocery stores in those states.

If you have purchased any Hampton Creek Just Mayo Chicken Salad product from Walmart between Aug. 19 and Oct. 11, please return it to the store for a full refund. For more information on this recall or any other food safety concern, please contact the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at 1-888-674-6854 or visit their website at www.fsis.usda.gov .

CDC Warns Against Consuming Chicken Salad Sold at Grocery Stores

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public about a multi-state outbreak of listeria infections linked to chicken salad sold at several grocery stores. As of October 3, 2017, the CDC has reported 16 people infected with the outbreak strain of listeria in seven states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

According to the CDC, all of the patients interviewed reported eating chicken salad purchased from either Safeway or Kroger grocery stores. The CDC is urging people not to eat any chicken salad purchased from these stores until further notice.

Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease primarily affects pregnant women and their newborns, elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. In severe cases, infection can lead to meningitis or death.

To date, there have been no reports of fatalities associated with this outbreak. However, listeriosis is a very serious illness with a high fatality rate if left untreated. If you have recently purchased chicken salad from Safeway or Kroger and are experiencing any of these symptoms, please see your doctor immediately.

Recalled Chicken Salad May Contain Dangerous Bacteria

A recent recall of Rotisserie Chicken Salad from grocery store chain Kroger has been announced due to a potential contamination with the dangerous bacteria Listeria. The salads were sold in over two dozen states, and may have been purchased by consumers as recently as September 28th.

Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Symptoms of infection include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. If you believe you have purchased a contaminated salad, do not eat it and contact the Kroger company immediately.

This is not the first time that Rotisserie Chicken Salad has been subject to a Listeria recall. Just last year, an identical product was recalled by Tri County Grocery Inc. after it was found to be contaminated with the same dangerous bacteria. So far this year, there have been five other major food recalls due to Listeria contamination, including pre-packaged salads, sandwiches, and even ice cream.

Consumers are urged to take caution when purchasing pre-packaged food items, particularly if they are not familiar with the brand. Always check the Food and Drug Administration's website for up-to-date information on food recalls before making any purchases.

Restaurants remove chicken salad from menus after widespread recall

A restaurant chain has removed all chicken salad items from its menus after a widespread recall of the dish.

The recall was announced earlier this week and affects all major supermarket chains. It is believed that the chicken salad may contain listeria, a bacteria that can cause severe illness in pregnant women and their newborn children.

So far, there have been no reports of any illnesses connected to the recall. However, restaurants are erring on the side of caution and pulling the dish from their menus.

Customers who have already purchased chicken salad items are being urged to return them to the store for a full refund.

This is not the first time that a major food recall has affected restaurants. Late last year, several popular chains pulled romaine lettuce from their menus after an E. coli outbreak.

Restaurants are increasingly vulnerable to food recalls, as they tend to buy their ingredients from large suppliers. These suppliers may not have adequate safety measures in place to ensure that all products are safe for consumption.

Restaurants can take some steps to protect themselves from potential food recalls, including:

-Staying up-to-date on food recalls and alerts -Testing ingredients for contaminants before purchasing them -Having clear policies in place for dealing with food recalls