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Utah Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products That May Contain Pieces of Metal

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-039-2007 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Laura Reiser WASHINGTON, September 14, 2007 - Stone Meats, Inc., a Pleasant View, Utah, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,250 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may contain pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only] 5-pound packages (chubs) of “GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT.” Each label bears a “sell-by” date of “09/19/07″ and followed by “EST#6214 7,” “EST#6214 8,” “EST#6214 9,” or “EST#6214 10.” The products were produced on September 5, and were distributed to retail grocery stores in Utah and Mesquite, Nev. These products should no longer be available in grocery stores. However, these products could be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers and it is important that consumers look for and return these products if they find them. The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints. One injury has been reported from handling of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician. Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact company Vice President Burke Stone at (801) 782-9825. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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As a parent you may wonder how you can help your child make wise choices in the school cafeteria. Is there any way to get them to bypass the pizza and fries and choose wholesome foods like milk, vegetables, and lean entrees instead? Yes, says a study published in the Journal of Child Nutrition and Management! The secret? Give kids nutritional information about the foods and they’ll make better choices.

To test their theory, the researchers watched what children ate for a six-week period at several school districts, including schools in urban, rural, and suburban settings. Then the researchers posted nutritional data listing the calorie count and fat content of each item served. Sure enough, once armed with the facts, children started making wiser choices — opting for cheese pizza (which has less calories and fat) over pepperoni, for example.

While the experts admitted that children might not always choose salads over burgers, any small changes to improve their diets help. Ask your school to post nutritional data in the lunchroom, or get a menu and work out the numbers yourself. You’ll help show your children how everyday choices add up to big results!

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“I only allow that which is goo into my life”

No one can depress you. No one can make you anxious. No one can hurt your feelings. No one can make you anything other than what you allow inside.

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I would like to take a moment to honor those who lost their lives 6 years ago today. May our country always have the strength and endurance to fight for the freedoms we have. Many have tried to destroy us and have failed we keep bouncing back stronger than the time before and the time before that. We are a resilient country and we do stand together when the rubber hits the road. I am and will always be proud to be an American. I would not be able to do what I have been able to do the last four years if I had been born in another country where women are still struggling to be recognized as citizens in their own country.

Thank you to all who fight to keep our country safe. May you always know that this American appreciates what you do and will do in the future to insure that I have the continued right to vote, shop when and where I want to, work if I choose to go to school, own my own business, worship my own God the way I wish to. As I come from a family who has a strong military background I am thankful for what my grandfather,father, uncle and ex boyfriend have done to keep us free.

Never forget the day that changed this country forever.

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New York Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-038-2007 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Laura Reiser WASHINGTON, September 5, 2007 - Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., doing business as Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, N.Y., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 884 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. [View Labels; PDF Only] Preparing Ground Beef For Safe Consumption USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHOTLINE or visit www.fsis.usda.gov Although the product(s) being recalled should be returned to the point of purchase, consumers preparing other ground beef products should heed the following advice. Consumers should only eat ground beef patties that have been cooked to a safe temperature of 160 °F. When a ground beef patty is cooked to 160 °F throughout, it can be safe and juicy, regardless of color. The only way to be sure a ground beef patty is cooked to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria is to use an accurate food thermometer. Color is not a reliable indicator that ground beef patties have been cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7. Eating a pink or red ground beef patty without first verifying that the safe temperature of 160 °F has been reached is a significant risk factor for foodborne illness. Thermometer use to ensure proper cooking temperature is especially important for those who cook or serve ground beef patties to people most at risk for foodborne illness because E. coli O157:H7 can lead to serious illness or even death. Those most at risk include young children, seniors, and those with compromised immune systems. The products subject to recall include: 1.33-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF PATTIES, 85/15.” Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 492” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each “Nutrition Facts” label bears a time stamp between “17:05” and “17:25” as well as a date code of “243.” The ground beef products were produced on Aug. 31, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The problem was discovered through the establishment’s routine microbiological testing program. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact the company Public Relations Representative, Agnes Schafer, at (816) 716-3543 or toll-free at 1-800-724-1136. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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If you reach for food when you’ve got nothing else to do, hold on! There are plenty of calorie-free ways to pass the time. Why not try one of these distractions instead?

• Call a friend and catch up.
• Clean your house, car, or desk.
• Relax with a pot of herbal tea.
• Take a bubble bath.
• Walk the dog, or just go for a walk if you don’t have a dog.
• Kick back — or dance — to some tunes.
• Get creative — paint, draw, stitch, strum! Whatever you do, find an artistic pursuit you enjoy!
• Crack open that book you’ve been meaning to read.
• Go out in the garden and pull weeds, prune, or plant.
• Volunteer! Get involved in helping others.
• Write a letter or an email to a friend.
• Dream! Use downtime to make plans for your future.

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