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Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Black Clams Grows to 37 Cases, 30 Hospitalizations

A CDC investigation linked to La Serranita-brand frozen concha negra clam meat has spread to a fourth state. Four in five people sickened have been hospitalized, and the product has been under an FDA alert since April.

Meridians Life Desk · 15 September 2026 · 4 min read

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Broccoli Sprouts Grows to 22 Cases in Four States

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recalled its broccoli sprouts after a positive test in Montana; the FDA says the product may have reached stores beyond the three states it was sold in.

Meridians Life Desk · 11 September 2026 · 3 min read

FoodNews

Boston Company Recalls Nearly 25,000 Pounds of Buffalo Chicken Over Missing USDA Inspection

Shanghai Ravioli Corporation's frozen buffalo chicken rangoon and mozzarella sticks carried a false USDA mark and went to foodservice buyers in five New England states, in what regulators call a Class I recall.

Meridians Life Desk · 30 August 2026 · 3 min read

Food

3,215 Pounds of Deli Meat Recalled Over Listeria Risk — Check for a July 16 Production Date

A Chicago producer's pastrami and corned beef reached three states before moving further through foodservice channels. No illnesses have been reported, and the products' 60-day shelf life hasn't run out yet.

Meridians Life Desk · 27 August 2026 · 4 min read

FoodNews

A Pallet Nail Turned Up in a Loaf of Sourdough — Grand Central Bakery Recalls Three Products

The Seattle bakery pulled Potato Sourdough Market, Table and Mini loaves sold since August 10 after a metal nail was found inside one loaf. No injuries have been reported.

Meridians Life Desk · 22 August 2026 · 3 min read

FoodExplainer

The EU Just Banned Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging — What Changed on 12 August

PFAS above strict limits can no longer be sold in food-contact packaging anywhere in the EU. It affects takeaway boxes, wrappers, popcorn bags and pizza cartons.

Meridians Life Desk · 20 August 2026 · 5 min read

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Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Mexican Jalapeños Has Sickened 345 People Across 27 States

CDC and FDA are tracking illnesses linked to jalapeños from a single Sinaloa supplier that made their way into salsas, dips, and prepared foods at major grocery chains.

Meridians Life Desk · 13 August 2026 · 4 min read

Price comparison: Food

What this desk compares, on which criteria, and where the prices come from. Meridians publishes a price only after checking it itself against a named source on a named date.

Price comparison — Food
Product class	Compared on	Price sources monitored	Price data
01 Kitchen appliances	Street price Energy use Durability Noise	Amazon · Currys · John Lewis · Argos · Manufacturer store	Price check in progressNo verified price published yet
02 Store-cupboard staples	Cost per use Ingredients & claims Street price	Amazon · Currys · John Lewis · Argos · Manufacturer store	Price check in progressNo verified price published yet

01 Kitchen appliances
- Street price
- Energy use
- Durability
- Noise
Sources: Amazon · Currys · John Lewis · Argos · Manufacturer store
Price check in progress
02 Store-cupboard staples
- Cost per use
- Ingredients & claims
- Street price
Sources: Amazon · Currys · John Lewis · Argos · Manufacturer store
Price check in progress

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A discount is only called a discount when we hold the earlier price ourselves; recommended retail prices are never used as the reference.
Delivery, installation and mandatory subscriptions are counted towards the total, not hidden below it.
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