Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
In their latest press release, the FDA has revoked the GRAS (‘generally recognized as safe’) label for Trans Fats. And, it is giving all food manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils – the leading source of artificially created Trans Fats – from their …read more
CDC recommends that U.S. consumers do not eat any commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples. From the CDC: CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis) …read more
After two samples from the Danville, VA Nestle facility tested positive for e. coli, they have suspended production and will begin to implement the new ingredient of heat treated flour (and begin production again) around the end of January. The new cookie dough will be on shelves in March. Heat treating flours keeps contamination down and keeps food safety on the forefront.
The testing and immediate change in production and ingredient list is something every manufacturer should take note of.
Nestle Toll House has resumed production and delivery of their refrigerated cookie doughs, that was shelved due to an outbreak of food borne illnesses. Here is their official press release:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/dough/recall-08182009.pdf How will know if you are buying the new or old stuff? The new packaging …read more
NESTLÉ is initiating a voluntary recall of all NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE refrigerated cookie dough products. For a full list of items:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/product-recall.aspx From Nestle: Why you shouldn’t eat raw dough in the first place:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/q-and-a.aspx Here is more info from Nestle, along with pictures and description of …read more