Trader Joe’s Pizza recall: Pizza Al Pollo Asado Warning
By: Alan Ng | Posted: March 31, 2011Filed under: Product Recalls
We have some important news for those of you who are familiar with the Trader Joe’s Pizza products, as it has been confirmed that there is a Trader Joe’s Pizza recall, which affects around 131,000 pounds of frozen pizzas due…
Reusable Bags Risk: Cross-contaminated food
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: July 6, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Whenever you go to your local store you are asked if you have your own bags or whether you have reusable bags. I have five bags like this that I keep in my car for when I go shopping, but…
Food Safety Overhaul: New Report
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 10, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
The FDA has some major problems when it comes to handling issues with food supply, which is why a recent report by a government panel suggests that a major food safety haul is needed. The main issue that needs to…
Foods that lower cholesterol naturally: List of Five
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: June 5, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
People are constantly looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle, with food always a big part of any changes made. A healthy heart is very important in maintaining that lifestyle, and what we eat has a big factor how…
Tobacco Mints and Poisoning: Shaped like cell phones
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 20, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
When I was a child I used to have candy cigarettes, people now argue that giving them to children could lead to them smoking when older – well I do not smoke and never intend too. But parents should worry…
Hello Kitty Wine: Innovation or April Fools?
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 1, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
There is no denying the success of Hello Kitty and the range of merchandise proves just that. There are so many products available, but we have yet to see a bottle of wine with an image of the cute little…
Hottest Chili: Food used to combat terrorism
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 24, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Who would ever have thought that food would be used to combat terrorism? Coming up with a secret weapon for the Indian army was a tiring process, but experts believe they have found the answer, the bhut jolokia, which is…
Japan relieved over failed Bluefin tuna ban
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 22, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
We reported a few days back that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) was looking for a ban on Bluefin Tuna fishing. Both Japan and Canada were fighting the proposal backed by the U.S. and the UK…
World Champion Cheese: 2010 Winners Are?
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 19, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Yesterday saw the conclusion of the 010 World Championship Cheese Contest and we are happy to inform you that a Madison cheese producer was picked as the winner. The New York Times has a list of the three top finishers…
Bluefin Tuna Ban In France
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 18, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
France and China are both opposed to a proposed worldwide ban on Bluefin Tuna – France have said that they will wait for the outcome of a scientific report, which is not due until May 2011. The ban is being…
McItaly Burger: Unlikely sponsor for McDonald’s new all-Italian burger
By: Alan Ng | Posted: February 10, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Following on from the launch of the all-new ‘McItaly’ burger at McDonalds, it has been reported that an Italian Government figure has given his backing to the burger – prompting widespread criticism from the public.
Pancake Day 2009: IHOP offers free pancakes
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: February 24, 2009Filed under: Alternative News
Today is Pancake Day 2009 and National Pancake Day is being sponsored by IHOP, and they are kind enough to be offering free pancakes. IHOP will be giving away these short stacks to guests in the hope that they will…
Whole Foods Market recall creates change
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 12, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
Whole Food Market have to tighten their oversight of suppliers, this has been done to keep substandard products out of stores. The recalling of ground beef recently had made customers sick in two U.S. States. It seems that this recall…
Nestles Skinny Cow products are the best life diet for slimming and weight loss
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: June 3, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
Have you heard of skinny cow? Well Skinny Cow products from Nestles are hot at the moment and the reason for this is because you can indulge in what looks like to be bad fatty food, but indeed it is…
Malt-O-Meal Recall: Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Wheat Cereal
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: April 13, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
There has been a voluntary recall by Malt-O-Meal of their Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Wheat Cereal; they said the recall was because the food “may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella”. The cereals are said to be produced…
