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ChatGPT image description: A grimy warehouse storage area packed with assorted packaged foods sits under severe insanitary conditions. Open bags, jars, and boxes are stacked haphazardly amid rodent droppings, spilled food, and debris. Rats and pigeons are visible among contaminated products, suggesting serious food safety risks. (Note that this is NOT the actual warehouse).

892. Food From a Distribution Center With a Class II Recall

February 20, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from food from a distribution center with a class II recall

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Gold Star Distribution Inc., Issues Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Three States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Human Foods, and Pet Foods | FDA
  • Recalled Food List
  • Recalls Background and Definitions | FDA
February 20, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Recalls, Class II recall, Insanitary conditions

A square image of a Canadian egg carton stamped with “RECALLED” in large red block letters. The carton reads “EGGS – OEUFS” and “CANADA A” with a red maple leaf, indicating Canadian origin. The carton sits on a light wooden surface, viewed directly from above.

760. Eggs Recalled for Salmonella

April 18, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating eggs recalled for Salmonella.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Eggs In B.C., Ont., Man., Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns - Canadian Manufacturing
  • Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns | CBC News
  • Costco eggs recalled: Make sure they're not still in your fridge
  • FDA designates Costco egg notice as a Class I recall : NPR
  • Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, Eggs - September 2024 | Salmonella Infection | CDC
  • Eggs recalled in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, over salmonella
  • DeCosters lose appeal in Salmonella outbreak case | WATTAgNet | WATTPoultry.com
  • HHS Lays Off All Full-Time Cruise Ship Health Inspectors Amid Illness Outbreaks: Report | HuffPost Latest News
April 18, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Salmonella, Eggs, Recalls

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