http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm248103.htm

Del Monte Fresh Produce Voluntarily Recalls Cantaloupes Because Of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer Contact
1-800-659-6500
Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2011 - Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) of Coral Gables, Florida is voluntarily recalling 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic mesh sleeves with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella Panama often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella Panama can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The cantaloupes were distributed through warehouse clubs in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

The recalled products consist of cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic beige mesh sleeves each sealed with a plastic orange handle with the Del Monte Logo and indication “3 count, Product of Guatemala” with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve and were available for sale between the 10th of March and the 21st of March, 2011. The cantaloupes, grown in and shipped from Del Monte Freshs’ farm Asuncion Mita in Guatemala, have a light brown color skin on the exterior, with orange flesh. The recalled cartons of cantaloupes are dark brown cardboard with the “Del Monte” logo in red lettering and “cantaloupes” in yellow lettering on a green background. The cantaloupes have the lot codes: 02-15-24-10, 02-15-25-10, 02-15-26-10 and 02-15-28-10

This cantaloupe recall is being implemented following a notification from the FDA that there is an epidemiologic link between the cantaloupes and approximately 12 reported cases of Salmonella Panama. Del Monte Fresh has put on hold the production and distribution of the product from the affected farm. The FDA and the Company will continue their investigation as to what, including whether the Company’s product, caused the problem.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of uneaten cantaloupe affected by this recall should return it to the place of purchase for a refund and for more information may contact 1-800-659-6500 (operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week) or email Del Monte Fresh at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com

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Just ran across a very interesting and pretty complete manual for dehydrating - from 1943. (While I WAS several years old, I wasn’t old enough to really be interested in the dehydrating then... LOL)

Seems they pretty well covered anything we might encounter today - little has changed in drying foods, well, maybe we don’t use sulfur so much and tend to use ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) instead, but other than that it is spot on...

http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/12596/StationCircular149.pdf?sequence=1

/snip/

Home Fruit and Vegetable
Dehydration

E. H. WIEGAND, THOMAS ONSDORFF, and ALYCE HOLMES

RESTRICTIONS that are being imposed in order to conserve
essential materials for war needs make it imperative that
methods of food preservation other than canning be adapted to assist
in building up adequate food supplies. Many families are not in a
position to can yegetables properly, because pressure cookers are not
available. Glass jars, rubber jar rings, and many of the other accessories to canning are becoming scarce. The army, the navy, and the
lend-lease program are taking large volumes of our commercially
packed foods, making some of the important food items hard to
obtain.

The Victory Garden Campaign will increase the raw material
supply to most families, and provision should be made by these
families to preserve the surpluses from their gardens. Where pressure cookers are not available to preserve these surplus vegetables, a
simple small drying unit, used to conserve these products, can be
made or obtained at a nominal cost.

good info printed it
thanks

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Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) Capsules: Special Storage and Handling Requirements

AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Cardiology, Patients

ISSUE: FDA is alerting the public to important storage and handling requirements for Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules. Due to the potential for product breakdown from moisture and loss of potency, Pradaxa capsules should only be dispensed and stored in the original bottle or blister package.

BACKGROUND: Pradaxa is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication known as a direct thrombin inhibitor. The Pradaxa label and Medication Guide contain information about these special storage and handling requirements, but FDA is concerned that these requirements are not commonly known and are not being followed by Pradaxa users and by pharmacies.

RECOMMENDATION: Pharmacists should only dispense Pradaxa in the original manufacturer bottle with the original dessicant cap. Do not repackage Pradaxa capsules in standard amber pharmacy vials. Patients should not store or place Pradaxa capsules in any other container, such as pill boxes or pill organizers. Open only one bottle of Pradaxa at a time. Once the bottle is opened, the product must be used within 60 days. Read the Medication Guide for Pradaxa for more information about these special storage and handling requirements.

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I’m slow here responding to the LISTSERV idea if FR is taken down.

GREAT idea! How do we implement that so it is ready to go if needed?

LOL, I’m going to have to do some checking since it has been many years since I used it.

Right now, I am up to my eyeballs in fiddling with Linux - bought a 2 TB USB drive and right now trying to get all the drivers for printer and scanner worked out. Once that is done, I plan to set up HTML and Mail servers. (Ambitious aren’t I) Since it has been about 5 or 6 years since I worked on Unix boxes, I have to really scratch my head sometimes to remember. (Old age does that)

Now that taxes are completed, and we are going to get 5 days of rain out of the next 7, I’m gonna be getting busy with it and see if I can find out how to do it...

You do like to keep busy with a variety of projects, don’t you? ;)

2 TB - too cool!

That 2 TB drive was only $99 -

Geesh, packrat that I am, the other day I went through some old catalogs I had saved -

1200/300 baud modem card $549 - (software for it - $49)

LOL 8” Floppy disks and those ‘new’ 5 1/4” ones too.

hard to believe the changes in so few years.

Good to hear from you Granny.

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To ALL:

What are the combinations of beans that form a complete protein?

thanks
Joya

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I’m no expert, but hve read that beans paired with grains, corn, seeds, or nuts will make a complete protein. I’ve searched a wee bit on it b/c I want to store foods that will create a complete protein, in case the worst happens.

Aand - they don’t need to be eaten at the same time. A grain for lunch and legumes for dinner will give the body the protein it needs (must save it up, like some of the vitamins). Soy beans, I think, are the only bean to have a complete protein in themselves. (But I could be wrong, because I’m relying on my faulty memory here!)

Mon Apr 4, 2011 8:10 pm (PDT)

There will be a free food preservation and storage seminar in
Beaumont TX on May 7 from 9 to 3.

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30AM

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TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
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Sponsored by the Jefferson County Master Gardeners

I’m now going to play a little concerto for my cucumber

In 2003 some more serious South Korean researchers undertook a large project concentrating
on two staples of the oriental diet, cucumber and Chinese cabbage. They played to
them what they described as “green” sounds, combining classical music with noises
that the plants might be expected to encounter in real life, such as bird calls
and rushing water. They discovered that the effect of sound waves was to make the
cabbages absorb more oxygen than those that had been raised in silence, with a consequently
beneficial effect on their protein levels; but they appeared to have no effect on
the cucumbers.

Urban Gardening in Bottle Caps

The project’s Merry Farming Kit is a mini urban gardening kit that uses plastic
bottle caps as planters for bean sprouts. All that’s included are seeds and a compressed
piece of soil that fits perfectly into a cap from a PET bottle. It’s a simple idea
combining agriculture with recycling, but could be a good idea for brands to take
up themselves to promote ecology for packaging after use.

Cold Spring Cooperative Farm: Urban Agriculture

BRO interview with Jessica Lang of Cold Spring Cooperative Farm:

BRO: When was the farm started?
Jessica: The farm was started in Spring of 2009.
The club intends to provide as many green spaces as possible for NYU students
The Community Agriculture Club, a recent recipient of the President’s Service Award,
was the original brainchild of Gallatin alumni Zoe Abram and Rachel Greenspan.

The
club went on hiatus in 2009. Current president and CAS senior Christine Johnson
said she decided to revive CommunityAg after hearing Jeremy Friedman speak during
one of her sustainability class lectures. Friedman helped her get the club up and
running again with the help of dedicated executive board members.

New Documentary - Queen of The Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?

What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a profound, alternative look at the global bee
crisis from Taggart Siegel, director of THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN. Taking us
on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world
of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and
dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers
from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva.
Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in
balance with nature.
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It’s wonderful to see you posting granny! You don’t know how happy I get when I see something from you. And as always, it’s useful info - you’re always thinking of us. You are the sweetest granny I’ve ever had.

Here's some interesting survival threads:

Freeze Dried Food Distributor: Six Month Wait Time Amid Extreme Shortages

10 Common Prepping Mistakes

Weekly Harvest Newsletter

Sustainable Agriculture News Briefs - April 6, 2011

Weekly sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet by NCAT staff for the ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service website. The Weekly Harvest Newsletter is also http://attra.ncat.org/newsletter/archives.html#wh available online.

News & Resources
* NMPAN Offers Updated Guide to State Poultry Processing Regulations
* Lawsuit Filed Challenging Genetically Modified Seed Patents
* National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee Announces New Appointments
* National Organic Standards Board to Meet April 26-29
* Arkansas Rice Producers Awarded $136.8 Million in Genetically Modified Rice Lawsuit
* Cover Crop Decision Tool Available Online

Funding Opportunities
* Organic Farming Research Foundation Education and Outreach Grants Program
* Biorefinery Assistance Program
* Kansas Specialty Crop Grants

Coming Events
* CNU 19: Growing Local
* Mother Earth News Fair
* NCSU’s 11th Annual Vermiculture Conference

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News & Resources

NMPAN Offers Updated Guide to State Poultry Processing Regulations
The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network has introduced a Guide to State Poultry Processing Regulations that provides a summary of state laws and regulations related to poultry processing, links to useful state-specific resources, and contact information for the relevant agencies.
Related ATTRA Publication: Small Poultry Processing Plants and Services (http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=234)
http://www.extension.org/pages/33350/poultry-processing-regulations-and-ex

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Genetically Modified Seed Patents
On behalf of 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations, the Public Patent Foundation filed suit March 29 against Monsanto Company to challenge patents on genetically modified seed.
http://www.pubpat.org/osgatavmonsantofiled.htm

National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee Announces New Appointments
This week Leonardo Academy announced the appointment of six new members to the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee, in the Producer and General Interest categories. In addition to applying for Standards Committee membership, stakeholders are also invited to participate in the Sustainable Agriculture Standard development process as a subcommittee member, observer or reviewer of the draft standard once it is opened up for public comment.
http://bit.ly/esQhJj

National Organic Standards Board to Meet April 26-29
On April 26-29, 2011, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will convene in Seattle to receive input from the organic community and finalize its recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture.
http://1.usa.gov/gdXHv9

Arkansas Rice Producers Awarded $136.8 Million in Genetically Modified Rice Lawsuit
An Arkansas jury recently awarded Riceland Foods Inc. $136.8 million in its lawsuit against Bayer CropScience over genetically modified rice, stemming from August 2006, when Bayer’s experimental Liberty Link rice was found in the U.S. supply of long-grain rice.
http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=126162.54928.138303

Cover Crop Decision Tool Available Online
The Midwest Cover Crop Council has released the Cover Crop Decision Tool,
a web-based system to assist farmers in selecting cover crops to include
in row crop rotations. The current version, for Indiana, Michigan and
Ohio, identifies appropriate cover crops by attribute at the county level.
http://www.mccc.msu.edu/

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Funding Opportunities

Organic Farming Research Foundation Education and Outreach Grants Program
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is offering up to $15,000 to fund the development of educational opportunities and materials that are: pertinent to organic agricultural production or marketing; and aimed at organic producers and/or those considering making the transition to organic certification.
Proposals must be submitted by May 16, 2011.
http://ofrf.org/grants/apply_education&outreach.html

Biorefinery Assistance Program
USDA’s Biorefinery Assistance Program provides loan guarantees to develop and construct commercial-scale biorefineries or to retrofit existing facilities. Details on how to apply are available in the March 11, 2011 Federal Register, page 13351.
Applications must be received by May 10, 2011.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/baplg9003.htm

Kansas Specialty Crop Grants
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Specialty Crop Block Grant program to promote the competitiveness of specialty crops.
Applications are due to KDA no later than May 27, 2011.
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CNU 19: Growing Local
June 1-4, 2011
Madison, Wisconsin
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http://www.cnu.org/cnu19/

Mother Earth News Fair
June 4-5, 2011
Seattle, Washington
The Mother Earth News Fairs are family-oriented sustainable lifestyle events that feature practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops from the leading authorities on: Renewable Energy, Small-scale Agriculture, Gardening, Green Building, Green Transportation and Natural Health.
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NCSU’s 11th Annual Vermiculture Conference
May 26-27, 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
This event for beginners or seasoned earthworm farm operators will showcase the latest research on the effects of vermicompost and tea on plant growth and disease suppression, how growers are effectively marketing earthworms and vermicompost, and the different technologies utilized.
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Agroforestry: An Overview
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Organic and Grass-finished Beef Cattle Production
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Farmer Profiles: Two Organic Grain Farm Case Studies
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Nokia video about a Hong Kong beekeeper

Hong Kong is home to more than 7 million people. Amongst the high rise apartments,
product designer Michael Leung founder of HK Honey, has created his own space bringing
nature back into the metropolis one box at a time.

Montreal awaits crop from 3,000 square meter greenhouse rooftop farm

MONTREAL - A Montreal company is eagerly awaiting a crop of tomatoes, cucumbers
and herbs grown in a vast greenhouse perched on top of an office building, and billed
as the world’s first rooftop garden farm.

“Our vision is a city of rooftop farms,” says the Lufa Farms website of the gardens
nestled above the Canadian metropolis, as it mourns the loss of good farm land due
to commercial development and urban sprawl.

1850, in the time of Charles Dickens - a call for more Allotments

There is some spare time for labourers, in the long days when work is over, that
might be profitably spent in cultivating vegetables; and this makes it sad to see
idle men and boys lounging in a village street, having nothing to occupy their evening
hours. The allotments, indeed, where they exist at all, employ many who frequently
toil on them till it is quite dark; and I have often heard the pleasant sound of
the spade even by moonlight.
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Living On A Dime Newsletter - Pancake Pizza - Cinnamon Bacon
April 7, 2011

Hi Everyone!

Don’t forget to check out the Homemade Convenience Foods e-book!
You can get it and two great bonus e-books for only $10 through
Monday! It’s packed with everything you need to know about creating
convenience foods right at home, with over 200 easy and delicious
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it out, too! Learn More at
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Mom and I and my daughter are on our way to Colorado. We are
running out really quickly to pick out the carpet and colors for
the new house. Mike will be holding the fort down with all 3 boys,
so pray for him! LOL

We had to make a run to the minor emergency room last night to get
Jack stitches after he fell and cut his head on the coffee table.
He’s ok and did great getting the stitches. The doctor and nurses
were surprised how calm he was!

Mom and I won’t be able to respond to comments on the website until
Tuesday but Mike will get them approved for us so go ahead and keep
sharing your tips!!

Here are some posts you may like on our site at
www.LivingOnADime.com:

* Passover Meal Ideas - Share your suggestions and read other
readers’ comments!
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* Homemade Funnel Cakes
http://www.livingonadime.com/funnel-cakes

* Where Do We Begin To Catch Up On Debt?
http://www.livingonadime.com/catch-debt

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Menu - Pancake Pizza - Cinnamon Bacon

We love to have brunch after church on Easter and here are some
recipes I think will be a hit whether you serve them on Easter
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Today’s Menu:

Pancake Pizza*
Homemade Maple syrup*
Cinnamon Bacon*
Fruit Platter
Coffee/Juice

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Today’s Recipes:

Pancake Pizza

2 cups biscuit mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. pancake syrup
1 cup granola
1 cup walnuts

Combine first 5 ingredients. Spread on a greased 14 inch pizza pan.
Sprinkle with granola and nuts. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15
minutes until golden. Cut into wedges and serve with more syrup.

Cinnamon Bacon

1 lb. bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Mix sugar and cinnamon. Cut bacon in half widthwise and roll in
sugar mix. Twist and place on a foil lined 15x10x1 baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until crisp. These freeze
great. If you plan to freeze them, just bake at 350 degrees for 6-8
minutes or until heated through.

The Following Recipes Are From the Dining on a Dime Cookbook
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Grandma’s Maple Syrup

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 cup water

Stir together; bring to a boil. Simmer 2-3 minutes and cool. Makes
1 cup.

A. Jamie Syrup

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cups dark corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. maple flavoring

Combine all but flavoring in a saucepan. Stir until it comes to a
boil. Boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes. Add
maple flavoring. Makes 1 quart.

-Jill

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