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๐Ÿง€ Ohio Cheese Recall: 5,400 Pounds Pulled Over Listeria Fears ⚠️

 ๐Ÿง€ Ohio Cheese Recall: 5,400 Pounds Pulled Over Listeria Fears ⚠️  If you bought cheese in Ohio between mid July and early August, pause that snack and check your fridge. The FDA just posted a recall on multiple cheeses from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op after in house testing found Listeria contamination tied to the production environment. More than 5,400 pounds are affected, and while no illnesses have been reported, this is the kind of news you do not ignore. The recall arrived days after a separate Listeria related recall of Brie sold in New York, which means cheese lovers are living through the exact timeline when vigilance matters most. Let’s start with what happened in Ohio, because the details are the difference between a calm pantry check and a chaotic kitchen purge. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op issued a company announcement that the FDA published on August 18, 2025. The notice lists specific products and codes: 100% Grass Fed Pepper Jack under Middlefield a...

Girl Scout Cookies Under Fire! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿช

 Girl Scout Cookies Under Fire! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿช A class action lawsuit has rocked the Girl Scouts, claiming our favorite cookies are loaded with harmful toxins like heavy metals and pesticides! ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ˜ฑ  Tests allegedly show that every cookie contains dangerous substances like aluminum, arsenic, and lead. Filed in Brooklyn, this suit seeks $5 million in damages and demands full transparency on the packaging.  The controversial report by GMO Science and Moms Across America points to high levels of glyphosate, especially in Thin Mints, while Peanut Butter Patties are said to be heavily contaminated with lead and aluminum. Despite these claims, the Girl Scouts assure that their cookies comply with FDA and EPA standards and are safe to consume.  Are we munching on toxins or is this just another scare tactic? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!