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USA Today
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Report: Steelers' new throwback uniform and helmet to be unveiled on July 21
Steelers fans rejoice! We now have more information on the upcoming new throwback helmet and uniform set to be unveiled shortly. According to Andrew Lind of the Pittsburgh Steelers will reveal their new throwback yellow helmets and corresponding uniforms on July 21. Lind wrote that the new jerseys mirror the 2007–2011 throwback uniforms more than the team's Color Rush design, as the striping on the sleeves is slightly different. Previously, Steelers President Art Rooney II announced the new throwback jerseys would be worn against the Green Bay Packers — later confirmed to be in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football. The Steelers have had a polarizing assortment of throwback uniforms — such as the infamous 'Bumble Bee' jerseys worn with tan pants — but a return to the all-yellow helmets is a welcome one for the 2025 season. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nearly 60 Million Cans Of Salmon Were Once Recalled Due To Faulty Equipment In Alaska
We recommend always keeping a can of salmon in your pantry, as you can't go wrong with this versatile and nutritious food. We also love the stability of canned foods, but keep in mind that the safety of canned salmon is only as reliable as the process used to manufacture it. An incident that occurred in 1982 is the perfect example of what can go wrong when there are problems with the fish canning process, as defects in cans of salmon resulted in a massive recall of almost 60 million cans and caused one person's death. The issue was traced back to multiple salmon canning facilities across Alaska, and the subsequent investigation found that a malfunctioning piece of machinery was creating punctures and other types of defects in the canned salmon being produced, which resulted in the growth of bacteria. A Belgian man who ate the affected salmon succumbed to the effects of botulism, a type of food-borne illness capable of causing paralysis of the muscles, breathing issues, and loss of life. While the man's wife also grew sick after eating Alaskan salmon, she presumably recovered, and no other illnesses were reported. What resulted from the incident was a massive effort from the salmon industry to eliminate defective cans and upgrade quality measures to prevent future mishaps. Read more: 17 Canned Sardine Brands Ranked Worst To Best While the exact technique will vary from company to company, virtually all canned salmon brands use a similar process when preparing their fish. First, the salmon is prepped via filleting, skinning, and slicing, at which point the meat is deposited into cans and sent to seaming machines, where the lids are attached. From there, the cans are sent to a pressure cooker and heated for a specific amount of time and to a certain temperature to ensure the meat is fully cooked. This heating process eliminates harmful bacteria and ensures that the canned salmon is a ready-to-eat product. With so many steps and so many types of machinery involved, canning equipment malfunctions like the one that occurred in 1982 are often hard to anticipate and even harder to prevent. Problems with commercial canning equipment have affected other types of fish, as illustrated by our list of the biggest tuna recalls in U.S. history. Major brands like Bumble Bee and Tri-Union Seafoods are no strangers to equipment malfunctions that can increase the risk of bacterial growth within products. Consumers must be proactive about food recalls, but knowing which brands offer the highest quality is also helpful. That's why we compiled a ranking of canned salmon brands from worst to best to guide your shopping decisions the next time you get a craving for this tasty tinned fish. Read the original article on Mashed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
One Of The Biggest Canned Tuna Recalls In US History Originated In Hawaii
From simple tuna melt recipes to quick and easy pasta, canned tuna is a versatile ingredient that deserves a permanent place in your pantry. Canned tuna can last five years or longer when unopened, making it appealing from a budget perspective, as you can stock up on the ingredient without spoilage concerns. However, that doesn't mean that these products are safeguarded against going bad in all instances, a fact made abundantly clear by a tuna recall in 1982. Included in our list of the biggest tuna recalls to ever happen in the U.S., 40 million cans of tuna produced at a Bumble Bee plant (although other brands were involved) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, were recalled after several consumers found puncture marks in the steel cans. The damaged cans of tuna made their way to several states, including New York and Washington. Defects in cans can decrease the safety of canned goods, enabling air exposure that can foster the growth of dangerous bacteria. While the punctured cans led to spoilage, no illnesses were reported. Read more: 17 Canned Sardine Brands Ranked Worst To Best While food recalls are subject to rigorous investigation by food manufacturers as well as agencies like the FDA and USDA, it's not always possible to determine the cause of a defect. In the case of the 1982 canned tuna recall originating in Honolulu, FDA investigators were able to pinpoint a likely cause for the punctures found in cans of Bumble Bee tuna and other brands. It's believed that wire baskets used during the heating of the cans were faulty and may have created holes in the steel. Because these punctures were hidden by product labeling, consumers were unable to detect them and only discovered the issue upon opening the can. At the time , investigators claimed that canned tuna had a lower chance of developing harmful bacteria like botulism because of the heat treatment that takes place during the canning process. However, a recent recall involving several brands of canned tuna with defective lids was enacted over concerns about potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, which can be life-threatening. That's why consumers are urged to discard all recalled products without opening to prevent food poisoning. Along with heeding the instructions that accompany recalls, consumers must also know the common signs of canned food spoilage. In addition to visible damage to the can itself, foul odors, discoloration, and bubbling also indicate bacterial growth. Read the original article on Mashed.
South China Morning Post
27-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Indonesian fishermen sue US food giant Bumble Bee Seafoods in landmark forced labour case
A landmark human trafficking lawsuit filed by four Indonesian fishermen against US canned seafood giant Bumble Bee Seafoods could open the door for more victims of forced labour to sue well-resourced companies that profit from their exploitation at sea, rights groups said. Advertisement In the lawsuit, filed on March 12 in California, the plaintiffs alleged forced labour and abuse on board Chinese-owned longline vessels in Bumble Bee's supply chain. The complaint detailed abuses such as withheld wages, physical mistreatment, long working hours, debt bondage, and threats to their families. It is believed to be the first case of forced labour at sea brought against an American seafood company. 'Trafficking at sea happens because it's profitable, perpetrators can avoid getting caught because the victims are isolated from law enforcement and there are so many jurisdictional hurdles to effective enforcement,' Agnieszka Fryszman, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, told This Week in Asia, adding that once onshore, fishers often lack access to legal support in other countries. 'Merely arresting the low level actors will not put a stop to forced labour.' Advertisement
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'They were trapped': Bumble Bee 'benefitted' from forced labor, lawsuit alleges
'They were trapped': Bumble Bee 'benefitted' from forced labor, lawsuit alleges Show Caption Hide Caption Canned tuna recall due to risk of botulism, big name grocery stores involved Tri-Union Seafoods of California is recalling tuna cans that were sold in Trader Joe's and Costco, among other locations, due to the risk of botulism. Straight Arrow News Bumble Bee Foods is facing allegations that it "knowingly benefitted" from forced labor and other abuses in its supply chain, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in California. Four Indonesian fishers allege that they faced similar patterns of abuse on three different boats that supplied Bumble Bee, including physical abuse, long stretches of work without rest days and denial of medical care. "These men were looking for good jobs so they could provide for their families and build a future," Agnieszka Fryszman, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said in a press release accompanying the March 12 filing. "Instead, they allege, they were trapped – isolated at sea, beaten with metal hooks, not getting enough food, working around the clock – and facing financial penalties if they tried to leave." Lawyers for the plaintiffs said that they believe the suit is the first forced labor at sea case against an American company under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Bumble Bee holds the largest market share of canned and pouched tuna, according to the Seafood Stewardship Index and was purchased by Taiwanese fish conglomerate FCF Co. Ltd. for $925 million following a bankruptcy in 2019. The company declined comment on the litigation Monday. What does the lawsuit allege? Muhammad Sahrudin, one of the plaintiffs, said that conditions on the boat he worked on were "harsh." "The captain would slap the crewmen with his hand, hit them about the head, and, worse, stab themwith a needle," the filing states. "One time, the captain chased him with the needle, while Sahrudin begged to be spared." Muhammad Syafi'i, a separate plaintiff, alleged among other abuses that he was severely burned by hot cooking oil while onboard a fishing vessel. "He screamed in pain, but when the crew rushed to see what had happened, the captain told them to leave him be and to get back to work. Syafi'i was left lying on the kitchen bench, alone," the complaint states. The plaintiffs allege that they were unable to leave the ships they were working on and routinely denied medical treatment. The men allege that once at sea, the ships would not sail back to port, transferring catches to cargo ships. The complaint states that the ships the four plaintiffs worked on were a part of the "trusted network of boat owners" that supplied Bumble Bee. "Bumble Bee knowingly received or attempted to receive financial and other benefit from the sale of tuna harvested with forced labor, including profits from those sales and access to a steady supply of tuna from its trusted fleet," the complaint alleges. Fryzman said in the press release that her clients are seeking a result that would prevent further abuse. "Our clients are seeking justice not only for themselves but to implement changes that will protect other fishers, including men at sea right now on the same boats," Fryman said.
