Food, Farm & Family

4/25/24 - We celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day with a conversation on banana bread… Because, why not? Plus, traces of the bird flu virus found in some milk and pasteurized dairy.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks h

4/24/24 - Primal Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of their Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil in the 750mL glass bottles after a packaging issue was discovered making the bottle extremely breakable with a risk of glass in the product and lacerations. May the 4th be with you this Star Wars Day with a themed blue milk option coming to grocery stores nationwide.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media...

4/19/24 - Celebrating National Garlic Day, a salmonella outbreak sparks massive Trader Joe's recall for fresh basil, and a the potential dangers of a high seafood diet and how it could lead to an increased risk of exposure to “forever chemicals.” We discuss.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/18/24 - Aldi has issued an urgent food recall over tortillas with an 'active police investigation’ due to metal contamination, Denver is named the best city for pizza, and potatoes will not be reclassified as a grain. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/17/24 - Celebrating National Banana Day and Herbalist Day, respectively. Plus, Starbucks debuts more Spring drinks, and they’re spicy, while Walmart recalls vegetable choppers due to potential laceration. We discuss.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/16/24 - Celebrating National Egg Benedict Day, the Day of the Mushroom, and Organic Breakfast Month, respectively. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Socail Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/15/24 - Feel Good Foods issued a voluntary recall of their Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels after the product was found to contain gluten. Plus, Dunkin’ fans are still waiting for their Boston-themed tracksuits 2 months after the Super Bowl. We discuss. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/12/24 - Celebrating National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Plus, the real health risks of Lunchables and questioning why they’ve not been recalled.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/11/24 - We’re celebrating National Cheese Fondue Day! Plus, the EPA has announced a first-ever national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water. While we don’t, typically, appreciate the government getting overly involved, this is an instance when we can’t help but say, “it’s about damn time.” Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Socail Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/10/24 - In today's food recall department, Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale has been issues for recall after an investigation discovered the product contains full sugar after a mistaken product/labelling error. We celebrate National Farm Animal Day. Plus, a conversation on the great cicadageddon of 2024. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/9/24 - Today's food recall includes Coca-Cola brand's Powerade products over potential metal objects in the bottles, and a discussion on whether or not the recent bird flu outbreak is posing any risk to the safety of America’s food supply.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/8/24 - Celebrating National Empanada Day. Plus, Garden Veggie Straws are recalled from Sam’s Club and BJ’s in 27 states, Tide Pods and other laundry detergent packets are recalled over a safety concern, and the Quaker Oats plant responsible for multiple product recalls due to Salmonella is set to close for good in June. Bobby Flay is taking heat, and it’s not in the kitchen, for how he orders hi...

4/5/24 - Celebrating National Caramel Day! Governor Ron DeSantis signed a Florida food delivery bill into law. We discuss. ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling Select Pen Pals® Chicken Feed, MoorMan’s ShowTec Swine Feed, AMPT Cattle Feed, and Seniorglo Horse Feed products. We discuss that, too.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/4/24 - Cheers to National Burrito Day, and we’re also celebrating National Carrot Day. Woohoo! Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

4/3/24 - Celebrating National Chocolate Mousse Day, discussing the farmers holding protests in Europe, and cherishing the good-news-story of a small town grocer who turned an ordering mistake into an inspiring charity drive. 

4/2/24 - Celebrating National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Plus, we discuss more on the massive ice cream bars recalled in 16 states due to salmonella (originally discussed in yesterday's episode), a human case of bird flu is reported in Texas, and dairy cows have also tested positive for bird flu. In the bug report, a woman finds swarms of ants in her hostel, and Americans are getting ready for c...

4/1/24 -  Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day, Barsotti and Trader Joe’s carrot juice is recalled over under processing, and  an ice cream recall in 16 states due to salmonella. 

3/29/24 - Bread in California and Nevada has been recalled over foreign object contamination, and fast food workers in California are losing their jobs in as the new minimum wage law takes effect.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

3/28/24 - Celebrating National Weed Appreciation Day. We’re not usually the ones to promote fast food offerings, but if you’re looking for a BOGO deal, Burger King is offering free Whoppers to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. Plus, the latest food recall due to the massive Rizo Lopez listeria issue is from Amy’s Kitchen, recalling their Enchilada Verde Whole Meal. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com...

3/27/24 - Celebrating National Spanish Paella Day. Plus, we discuss Trader Joe's decision to raise banana prices for the first time in more than two decades, and the approach to food safety and how it affects consumers.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

3/25/24 - Celebrating International Waffle Day, discussing the more than 440,000 Starbucks mugs being recalled, why you should keep out the Christmas spices, and Israel has told the UN they will reject UNRWA food convoys into Northern Gaza.  Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media - @GoodDayNetworks

3/22/24 - Kick Ash has issued an allergy alert over undeclared almonds, a study finds pythons may provide sustainable meat for food insecurity, and blueberries and strawberries make their way back to the Dirty Dozen list.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

3/18/24 - Celebrating National Sloppy Joe Day. We also discuss. Stew Leonard's has issued a recall on some apple pies due allergen issues with labels not listing milk and eggs as ingredients, and Starbucks’ new lavender drinks have their patrons divided. We discuss that, too.  Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

3/14/24 - Today's food recall involves Great Value Cashews sold by Walmart in 30 states and online being pulled from shelves with a customer warning undeclared allergens after coconut cashews ended up in the wrong packaging. Plus, a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant is under fire for serving a female diner "smaller portions," but charging her the same as her male cohorts. A good news story of pare...

3/13/24 - It’s Nutrition and Hydration Week. Of course we’re celebrating. It’s not just Trader Joe’s battling bacteria and plastic in its prepared products as recalls have reached a five-year high. Plus, a conversation on the efforts to reduce the use of pesticides in crops. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks