June 30, 2010

29 People in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis - ConAgra Recalls Frozen Chicken Products


UPDATE:  June 21, 2010 - The Center for Disease Control confirmed that the Minnesota Department of Health reported that its initial testing found this particular strain of Salmonella in a Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken & Rice entrĂ©e.

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2010 - ConAgra is recalling Marie Callender's brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The company is recalling all Marie Callender's brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals in commerce, regardless of production date. These products are being recalled after the company was informed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of an investigation involving 29 people in 14 states who have been diagnosed with salmonellosis linked to Salmonella serotype Chester. Eight of the case-patients specifically reported eating this product in April and May, 2010, prior to illness onset; the last reported illness was reported on May 22.

29 People in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis - ConAgra recalls frozen chicken products

June 29, 2010

The Nutrition Source - Time to Focus on Healthier Drinks - How Sweet it is...

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, "It's time to address America's hidden drinking problem—the rivers of sugary soft drinks, juices, and other beverages we guzzle daily. There's convincing evidence that sugary drinks are one of the major determinants of obesity and diabetes, and emerging evidence that high consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk for heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the U.S.

Six ideas for low sugar drinks from the Nutrition Source

June 26, 2010

The American 'Ethnic' Food Section

June 21, 2010

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SuperMom101 Goes Hollywood*

Taping of The Supermom101 Show has started!


With the generous support of Whole Foods in Newtonville, we'll prepare and share delicious and nutritious recipes as "super" guests tell us "what's on their plate."

We'll post recipes shortly...promise!
- Quick & Easy Guacamole with Chips
- Super Shrimp Scampi
- Super Bruchetta with roasted garlic & grilled bread
- Super carrot cake

Super guests include: 
    SuperMeghan - a 23 year old woman who lost over 70lbs by joining Weight Watchers where she learned portion control, how to read labels, select more nutritious foods and added exercise to her daily routine.  As a 4th grader told her, "you've lost a whole me!"   Her story is inspirational.

    SuperMom Gina whose youngest son was told by their pediatrician that his blood sugar level is the highest he had ever seen and this athletic hockey player was obese and heading towards diabetes.  In conjunction with a program at Children's Hospital in Boston, this SuperMom changed what's on her family's plates!  She's now added to the Little League Snack Shack plate: trail mix, freshly popped popcorn, organic cheese and peanut butter crackers, frozen 100% fruit bars and chili.

    Super Business Owner Sue Schochet with Healthy Habits Kitchen in Wellesley - Where Home Made is Made Easy!

    Friday: on location at Healthy Habits Kitchen in Wellesley (http://www.healthyhabitskitchen.com/) with Super owner Sue Schochet. According to market research from Mintel, the main reasons people do not eat healthy is due to availability, time and cost constraints with most consumers not willing to trade convenience for health.

    Sue added that the average American spends approximately $800 per month on food and countless hours on meal planning and grocery shopping.  But, what if families could eat healthy, fresh food at home for cheaper than they would pay for less nutritious options? Sue's kitchen has everything you need to prepare a restaurant quality meal that has been reviewed by a nutritionist with less than 400 calories, 30% fat and 800 mg of sodium.  She calls it, "Home Made, Made Easy."

    In addition (and Supermom101 was thrilled to hear this of course) Healthy Habits Kitchen uses only antibiotic and growth-hormone free chicken, and all ingredients are in their whole and natural state, and produce is sourced locally whenever and wherever possible.

    Healthy Habits Kitchen owner Sue Schochet

    Thank you again to Whole Foods in Newtonville who has generously provided the ingredients for The Supermom101 Show and to NewTV (http://www.newtv.org/) for providing the equipment, guidance and expert support.  And special thanks to "the crew" and "Super" guests. Stay tuned...

    *Plan to air on NewTV Fall 2010.

    June 19, 2010

    What happens to 15,000,000 pounds of recalled "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs"?

    WASHINGTON, June 17, 2010 - Campbell Soup is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products due to possible under-processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.


    According to the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website:

    The problem was discovered through a routine warehouse inspection by the company and its subsequent investigation. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses from consumption of these products.

    Ummm...okay...so what happens to the 15,000,000 pounds of canned SpaghettiO's with Meatballs.