All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

Bread & Butter Farm Beef Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

JBS Recalls Nearly 100,000 Lbs. Beef for E. Coli Ahead of Thanksgiving

A Greeley, Colorado-based firm is recalling 99,260 pounds of bulk raw ground beef from its Swift Beef facility in Northern Utah over concerns it may be tainted with salmonella, the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) warned on Saturday.

/ November 19, 2018
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Amid Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak, Jenny-O Recalls 91,000 Pounds of Turkey

Jennie-O Turkey is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey products amid a rare outbreak of Salmonella reading that has caused at least 164 severe food poisoning illnesses, including one death, in 35 states across the U.S.

/ November 16, 2018
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Pictsweet Frozen Asparagus Recalled for Listeria Contamination

The Pictsweet Company has issued a nationwide recall for its frozen Steam’ables asparagus spears after learning that one of its suppliers “inadvertently” shipped a product suspected of being tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ November 15, 2018
Thanksgiving Turkey

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Spreads Across U.S. as Thanksgiving Holiday Nears

Just 1 week ahead of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning about an outbreak of salmonella linked to raw turkey products responsible for at least 164 illnesses, including 1 death, in 35 states.

/ November 14, 2018
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More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled for Cancer Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of a 3rd hypertension medication over concerns it may be contaminated with a substance that has been linked to an increased risk for the Big C.

/ November 13, 2018
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Dog Food Recalled for Elevated levels of Vitamin D

The recalled dog food was produced by Kansas-based Natural Life Pet Products, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). An investigation by the agency determined that a formula error led to the food containing too much vitamin D....

/ November 12, 2018
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Subaru Legacy, Outback Recalled for Incorrect Fuel Gauge Readings

In yet another recall by the beleaguered Japanese automaker, Subaru is recalling Legacy sedans and Outback wagons over concerns that a software error may lead to incorrect fuel gauge readings.

/ November 9, 2018
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Mazda Recalls 640,000 Vehicles Over Valve Spring Problems

Mazda Motor Corporation on Thursday announced plans to recall about 640,000 vehicles worldwide to fix problems related to valve springs used in its diesel engines.

/ November 8, 2018
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Ortho-Novum Pills Recalled for Wrong Instructions

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson company, has issued a recall for 3 lots of the widely-prescribed birth control pill Ortho-Novum because they were packaged with incorrect instructions, which could lead to the exact situation you’re trying to avoid, the...

/ November 8, 2018
Duncan Hines Recall

Duncan Hines Recalls Cake Mix Over Salmonella Risk

Conagra Brands is recalling nearly 2.5 million boxes of its Duncan Hines cake mix over concerns the deliciousness may harbor microscopic invaders whose sole purpose is to ruin your decadent embrace.

/ November 7, 2018