Food, Farm & Family

1/16/24 - Today, we discuss National Quinoa Day, the Quaker Oats recall leads to an expansion of productions over salmonella concerns, and Aged Cotija cheese is recalled over a Listeria risk. Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media - @GoodDayNetworks

1/15/24 - Did you know a Chinese Communist Party billionaire secretly purchased 200K acres of US land, nearly a decade ago . . . and we're only just now learning of this. The bipartisan outrage is real. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

1/12/24 - Celebrating National Hot Tea Day. Plus, Wegman’s issues a recall over an allergy alert on their Outrageous Oat Cookies.

1/11/24 - Today, we spend our time celebrating National Milk Day -- not to be confused with World Milk Day in June -- with a history of the dairy drink so many people love. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

1/5/24 - Celebrating National Whipped Cream Day. Pepsi and Lay’s products are pulled from supermarkets in Europe over price increases, meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club have been linked to illness from Salmonella contamination, and an expansion on the Blue Ridge Beef products recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

1/4/23 - Celebrating National Spaghetti Day with a breif history lesson. Plus, today's recall report includes an expansion on the applesauce products causing lead poisoning, with many of the products still on store shelves for consumer purchase. Please be aware of this. Another recall involves magnetic balls sold at Walmart after Feds say they're too strong and pose a considerable ingestion hazard...

1/3/24 - Celebrating National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day, and why Hershey is facing a lawsuit over "misleading" Reese's Halloween candy packaging. We discuss. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

01/02/24 - Celebrating National Buffet Day, and discussing some recalls of which to be aware. On the list, a brand from Emfamil baby formula, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula is voluntarily recalling batches of Nutramigen because of a possible health risk. Plus, a massive ground beef recall due to E.coli contamination. We discuss. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Med...

12/27/23 - It's National Fruitcake Day! While the chewy, boozy baked good isn't for us, that won't stop us from enjoying the history of fruitcakes. Plus, a recall to be awayre of if you have a coconut allergy -- Astor Chocolate Corporation has issued an allergy alert on undeclared coconut in burnt caramel bars after the wrong product was put in the wrong packaging. Speaking of coconut, lovers of t...

12/26/23 - Fish from Whole Foods is recalled over a life-threatening reaction to undeclared soy. If you don't have an allergy to soy (or the lesser soy intolerence), there's no need to avoid the product. If you do have a problem with soy, please be advised of the potentially life-threatening issue and do not consume. Other news includes the state of Iowa pulling participation in US food assistance...

12/20/23 - Celebrating National Sangria Day while wishing our in-house sommerlier, Jennifer Horn, was with us. Over 20,000 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites have been recalled from grocery stores due to extraneous materials, including plastic, and Fresh Express spincach lands on the recall list over listeria concerns. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

12/13/23 - Celebrating National Cocoa Day and National Ice Cream Day. Southern states be aware of a recall on Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite due to foreign material in the products. Plus, a Colorado cattle industry sues over the reintroduction of wolves on the cusp of their release.

12/12/23 - A voluntary recall issued for a holiday-themed drink sold at UDF over an allergen alert, 3 fast-food workers have been arrested over an extensive theft ring run out of their chicken restaurant, and Americans are struggling to afford food. We discuss. Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media @ GoodDayNetworks

12/11/23 - A major chicken recall gives a dire warning over undercooked products, mainly in Illinois. We discuss. Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media - @GoodDayNetworks

12/7/23 - More fresh-cut fruit recalls over salmonella concerns, the recall on cantaloupes continue to rise, and a noodle recall after Listeria was detected.

12/6/23 - Questioning why National Gazpacho Day is in December and not a warmer-weather month, but still enjoying its deliciousness. Plus, it’s National Microwave Day!

12/4/23 - Cheers to National Cookie Day! Plus, many ready-to-eat beef and poultry products recalled by New York producer, and an expansion on the massive cantaloupe recalls happening at various stores across the country.

12/01/23 - Celebrating red apples on Eat a Red Apple Day. Plus, two kinds of kids cups are recalled for high lead content, and the reality of eating foods past their expiration date and which ones are still safe to consume.

11/30/23 - Of course we're going to celebrate National Mason Jar Day. They really are so versatile -- pickling, crafts, storage, as vases, cups, and so much more. Plus, a voluntary recall from Doctors Scientific Organica of Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars... We're talking plastic, metal, and even hair nets (YUCK!). Oh, and Guy Fieri Signed a new $100 million multiyear deal wit...

11/29/23 - Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now it's time to celebrate Throw Out Your Leftovers Day. Plus, it's also National Lemon Cream Pie Day. The Agriculture Department is warning consumers against consuming contaminated "60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese" from Hilltop Meadow Farm. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

11/28/23 - Celebrating National French Toast Day. NYC's Mayor Eric Adams signed the "Sweet Truth Act" in an effort to regulate how restaurants display added sugar to their items. Plus, a real life ad for Stanley happens when a thermos from the company's line of products survives a car fire, with Stanley jumping in to replace the mug AND the car. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Soical edia: @GoodDayNet...

11/24/23 - Tails from Doug's farm (EastleighFarm.com) as wild turkeys find safety among the cows. Plus, a turkey gravy recall after one company has a product/label mixup that could be dangerous to those with a soy allergy. One woman leaves an incrediblly generous tip at her local Subway show... by accident. We disuss. Website: FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

11/21/23 - Celebrating National Stuffing Day and National Gingerbread Day, respectively. Plus, a food recall on farm raised salmon burgers due to undeclared allergens, a recall on ice cream after testing positive for Listeria, and separate Listeria outbreak linked to recalled peaches, plums and nectarines. We discuss.

11/20/23 - Parents and guardian, please be aware of KinderMed Pain & Fever products that have been recalled due to acetaminophen instability. Plus, a discussion on the importance of reading nutrition and ingredients labels on food, and what experation dates mean for common foods and when to toss things out. (Hint: it's when it smells/tastes funky...) Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media -...

11/1723 - The continued conversation on why AM Radio is a farmer's best friend. Plus, the importance of supporting local farmers this Thanksgiving and encouraging a Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving. The Wanabana fruit pouch snack for kids recall has expanded to 14 states after 22 kids suffer lead poisoning. Website - FoodFarmFamily.com Social Media - GoodDayNetworks