Take 3.. 3rd time is a charm!
Yup. On the health page you'll see the HoneyBaked recall story in 3 different spots (at least as of 4:30pm Monday). Who knows where they'll be when you get here to the site. I did that for a couple of reasons: a) because we don't know if anyone in Oregon or SW Washington bought these contaminated hams or turkeys online or by catalog.. b) to reinforce the local store bought ones are fine.. and c) to make it as easy as possible to find the phone number people can call to double check their food.
Here is a copy/paste I just did of that very article I wrote for you to check out:
We have a health alert for you tonight. A well-known company recalled almost 50 thousands pounds of turkey and ham because it could contain potentially deadly bacteria.
The company, HoneyBaked, says the ham and turkey could contain Listeria which is a bacteria that can cause fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
Health experts say for most people Listeria is unpleasant but not life-threatening.
It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, young children, older people or those with compromised immune systems, like diabetics.
A HoneyBaked spokesperson told KGW the company sold the ham and turkey between September 5th and November 13th. It sold most of the meat in Ohio, but about 20% of its business is online or by catalog. The spokesperson says the company notified anyone who purchased potentially contaminated meat by catalog or online, but could not tell us by newstime Monday if anyone in Oregon or Southwest Washington is affected.
Customers can check product codes on the bottom right on the label of their HoneyBaked hams and turkeys to see if the recall affects them. Ham codes recalled include 6261 through 6310 and Sliced and Glazed Turkey Breast codes 6248 through 6258.
The health department takes Listeria very seriously.
"Typically it can be treated with antibiotics but it does have a high case fatality rate. So, it can kill people and is a serious disease," said Dr. Mel Kohn, Oregon health department’s top epidemiologist.
The company also says hams or turkeys bought from Oregon or Washington stores are not at risk of contamination from Listeria.
HoneyBaked Foods has a phone number for more information: 800-461-3998.
And there you have it!!
Michael wrote wondering about KGW sleeping rooms since sometimes it seems like we're on 24-7. Well, the few times I have spent the night here at the station I slept in what we call the "photog lounge" which is basically a room with editing equipment, a tv and a couch. Not the best way to get good restful sleep. Now I just drive home and lose the extra hour and a half. It doesn't happen very often though, so that's good!
My friend Squid writes: Have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow! Yeah, okay.. I know it's Monday and a really late, but HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you too!!
And Rob jokingly writes that we could have dropped the top on the $50,000 convertible and Ray could have just sent the bill to KGW.
Picture time:
My blog buddy Scott in the Gorge sent these awesome shots (Remember him.. he takes great pictures)
And, super fast since I am soo running out of time.. I have to post little cutie. Brooklyn just had her first birthday on November 13th. Happy Birthday Brooklyn!
Okay- gotta get that coat of spackle on (spackle = makeup).
Email me: sstricklen@kgw.com
