Holiday meal prep in Central New York amid rising food recall concerns

WAER | By Kat Kollins

Published December 23, 2024 at 1:55 PM EST

Central New Yorkers preparing holiday meals with a backdrop of food recalls, including Kraft Singles cheese and Hillshire Farms sausage, symbolizing contamination concerns. Some consumers appear worried, while others appreciate transparency and quick action from companies. The background includes icons of the CDC and FDA, representing foodborne illness statistics and recall alerts. — Central New Yorkers preparing holiday meals with a backdrop of food recalls.

As Central New Yorkers prepare holiday meals for family and friends, a recent Civic Science report reveals 81% of Americans are worried about food recalls. In New York State, recent recalls include Kraft Singles cheese for a packaging defect and Hillshire Farms sausage due to bone fragment concerns.

The CDC estimates that foodborne pathogens cause nearly 10 million illnesses annually in the U.S., and experts recommend staying informed to prevent illness. The FDA's recall alert page is available at Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts.

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Kat is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in her field. In her current role as Content and Operations Manager at WAER in Syracuse, NY, she oversees content strategy, programming, technical operations, and talent development across the station's two active channels, having been promoted into the role in May 2026 after serving as Anchor/Producer, including local hosting of NPR's "All Things Considered."

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