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Stop and Shop: Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Stop & Shop Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced a voluntary recall of Stop & Shop brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Stop & Shop removed from its shelves all 16 ounce and 9 ounce packages of Stop & Shop brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Stop & Shop brand garlic spread products.

The following products are affected by this recall:

16 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC #20540880000

9 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC #20540900000

16 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Spread: UPC #20549280000

Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Giant Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread

Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.

The following products are affected by this recall:

16 oz. Giant Garlic Bread: UPC #21476670000

16 oz. Giant Garlic Spread: UPC #20173310000

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July 7th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Giant Food Alerts and Recall of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water

Landover, MD — Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.

The following products are affected by this recall:

16 oz. Giant Garlic Bread: UPC #21476670000

16 oz. Giant Garlic Spread: UPC #20173310000

Customers who have purchased the affected products may return them to Giant for a full refund. Customers looking for additional information may call Giant Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 for more information. Customers can also visit the Giant website at http://www.giantfood.com .

Recall of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water

Contact:
Nestlé Pure Life
866-599-8980

This announces a product recall for the one-gallon Nestlé Pure Life Purified Drinking Water sold ONLY in Shop-Rite stores in the five Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This affects ONLY the one-gallon size.

Fewer than 150 one-gallon bottles of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water are implicated, produced in a short timeframe on May 5, 2008 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The product date code is printed on the shoulder of one-gallon bottles. The code is:

First line…………050508126WF024
Second line……… Starts with the numbers “08″
For example: 0801BB05/2010

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July 1st, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Kernels About Corn

I think any one of us has, at one time or another, heard “eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes!” Now we have a comeback, “Well, so is corn!” Corn contains an abundance of one particular carotenoid called lutein (loo-teen), which studies show helps support overall eye health - along with other health benefits. This is good news for diabetics, who must take extra care of their eyes.

Lutein is a natural food component that acts as an antioxidant. Its highest concentration is in the macular lutea, the eye tissues responsible for central vision. In the eyes, this pigment plays a protective role by absorbing some of the damaging components of sunlight. In a sense, one could say it acts like built-in sunglasses.

The body cannot “make” lutein - you can only obtain it through the foods you eat. One cup of cooked and drained corn contains 1.4mg of lutein. Other excellent sources of lutein are spinach, kale, tomatoes, celery, peas, broccoli, oranges and egg yolks.

Suggested recipes:
Marshmallow Corn Cobs (Low Salt/Sodium)
Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Summer Corn Salad

We’re nearing the time of year when corn will be available in abundance so plan to dig in! When not in season, canned and/or frozen corn will suffice! Check out a couple quick tips to Get the Corn off the Cob!

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June 15th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Quick Kitchen Tips

Reduce your cooking mess by pouring liquids at the sink and peeling food over the trash can. Smaller messes are always easier to clean than bigger ones.
Cut soup, stew and stir-fry ingredients into smaller pieces to reduce cooking time. Keep any extras in the refrigerator to add to other weeknight meals.
Use kitchen scissors to snip ingredients like green onions and sun dried tomatoes into small pieces. It’s quicker and easier than chopping.
Use two or more kitchen appliances simultaneously to cut cooking time during meal preparation. For example, you can microwave vegetables while pan-frying meat.

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May 28th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Fruit Facts

Fresh cranberries have 86-percent more Vitamin C than canned cranberries.
Raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and loganberries contain
“ellagic acid“, a substance which is now studied as a natural
preventive for certain types of cancer.
One cup of strawberries, fresh or frozen, contains only 55
calories and much more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C and
potassium than blueberries and raspberries.
Blueberries are higher in vitamin A then most berries.
Grapefruit is now effective in helping lower cholesterol; more so
than any other pectin source.
Cherries are one of the most popular fruits and are grown in 20
countries worldwide. The United States grows approximately
150,000 tons of cherries annually.
Bananas are a type of berry from a tree classified as an herb
tree, which can grow up to 30 feet high.

Have a happy, healthy Memorial Day, everyone!

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May 25th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

The Colors of Health

Fruits and vegetables come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in what’s inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.

To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon, and white onions.

For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly.

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May 22nd, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Food recalls

Lezza Blue Raspberry Water Ice Recalled from Three Midwestern States

May 2, 2008 — Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. today announced a recall on one lot code of Lezza Blue Raspberry Water Ice in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116 because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007.

Little Bay Baking Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Corn Bread And Muffin Mix In 12.6 Ounce White Paper Tin Tie Bag Package

May 2, 2008 — Little Bay Baking Company of Newmarket, New Hampshire is recalling all bags of CORN BREAD AND MUFFIN MIX sold before May 2, 2008 because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

CORN BREAD AND MUFFIN MIX was distributed throughout the United States through retail stores and internet orders.

The Corn Bread and Muffin Mix comes in a 12.6 ounce white paper tin tie bag package and was sold under the names Little Bay Baking and GFCFDiet.

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May 5th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

New Regulation Strengthens Safeguards for Beef Consumers

FDA has issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The rule further protects animals and consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as “mad cow disease”). The new measure builds on FDA’s 1997 feed regulation, which prohibited the use of certain mammalian proteins in ruminant feed. Read more…

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April 28th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

SAFETY RECALL

› KFC Double Chocolate Chip Cakes, distributed at KFC restaurants nationwide

Reason for recall: egg, wheat, soy, milk, and possibly tree nut ingredients not labeled

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April 21st, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

A Bounty of Nutrients in Beans

Beans have been around for almost 12000 years, and remain an important part of a healthful diet. Studies show that eating beans regularily can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, while perhaps aiding weight control. The Dietary Guidelines advise three cups a week of legumes — beans, peas and lentils — as part of a healthful diet because beans provide a package of hard-to-beat nutrition that includes protein, folate, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper and magnesium.

As legumes, each one-half cup counts as a serving of vegetables. But beans are unique. Beans are rich in protein which means they can take the place of traditional protein sources such as meat, chicken, fish and eggs (one-half cup of beans equals 2 ounces of meat).

Beans as Healthful Superfoods
Never doubt that beans are a nutritional superstar. A recent analysis found that several types of beans have even higher antioxidant scores than many fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, dried plums, raspberries, artichokes and spinach, as well as several wines.

Moreover, research has found that eating beans may be beneficial for a wide variety of conditions, from preventing benign enlargement of the prostate gland to protecting the skin from wrinkling. Several studies have shown that beans are rich in natural compounds of saponin, inositol, resistant starch and oligosaccharids that have been linked with cancer prevention.

The complex carbohydrates in beans are digested and absorbed slowly and have been found to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as help keep blood sugar on an even keel in those who already have the disease. And the indigestible carbohydrates in beans promote intestinal health, as bacteria feast on carbs the body cannot digest, increasing the good bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Beans may also aid in weight control. Using government data, one study found that bean eaters were 22 percent less likely to be obese than those who never ate beans. That could be because they fill you up by providing bulk.

Seven Ideas to Put Beans on Your Plate

Make beans a regular vegetable at meals, rotating with others typically served like broccoli, potatoes or corn.
Add beans to soups, stews, casseroles.
Make cold bean salads; add other nutrient-rich vegetables like red peppers.
Snack on hummus (chickpeas/garbanzo beans) and whole-wheat pita.
Dip vegetables in low fat refried beans or spread dip on whole grain crackers.
Make a bean puree to thicken tomato sauces and to extend meat in hamburgers, meatloaf and meat balls.
If you opt for canned beans, rinse them to reduce the sodium content.

Soaking and Cooking Beans
Avoid some of that “music” beans create by trying the following method of preparing your beans:

Soak dried beans overnight, making sure to drain and discard the soaking water and replace it with fresh water before cooking. If you use canned beans, rinse them well, It not only reduces the sodium content, it washes away some of the carbs.

Another option to defuse the “music” from beans is to try Beano, a natural food enzyme, available as pills or drops to add to food. Simply take Beano before eating beans.

Try the Black Bean and Mango Salad!

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April 19th, 2008 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments