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Snack Recall: Fatal Warning Issued as Contaminated Product Hits Shelves
In a recent and alarming development, California-based Thal Golden Spices Inc. has issued a recall for one of its popular snack products due to potential contamination with a dangerous bacterium. The recall involves Bikano Moong Dal Plain, a product that could be tainted with salmonella—a bacterium notorious for causing food poisoning and, in some cases, severe and life-threatening infections.
Urgent Recall
The recall was prompted after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed inconsistencies in the distribution of the product. According to an official statement released by Thal Golden Spices Inc. on the FDA’s website, the oversight occurred when a batch intended for destruction was mistakenly released for distribution before the completion of essential lab tests. This serious lapse in quality control has led to the recall of 640 bags of the potentially contaminated product, all of which were distributed within California.
Product Details:
• Brand Name: Bikano
• Product Name: Moong Dal Plain
• Size: 350g
• Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 (found on the bottom back side of the pack)
• Packaging: Blue label with red lettering for the brand name “Bikano” and white lettering reading “Moong Dal Crunchy Green Gram”
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. However, consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company has set up a dedicated helpline for any questions or concerns, available at 510-429-1797, Monday through Friday.
The Danger of Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States, with the Cleveland Clinic reporting over 1 million cases annually. Symptoms of salmonella infection can include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, headaches, and fever, typically appearing between six hours to six days after exposure. While most people recover without the need for medical intervention, the infection can pose a serious threat to certain groups, including young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
In rare cases, salmonella can lead to severe complications if it enters the bloodstream, potentially resulting in conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. These complications can require hospitalization and may have long-lasting health effects.
Michelle Anstey, a food safety expert from NSF, emphasized the potential dangers of foodborne illnesses, noting that, “These foodborne illnesses are dangerous in that they can have severe health impacts on people, including vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and, in severe cases, brain infections and blood infections.” She added that the risks are particularly high for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and older adults.
Steps Moving Forward
Thal Golden Spices Inc. has taken full responsibility for the error and is actively working to rectify the situation. The recall serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous food safety protocols and the potential consequences when those protocols fail.
For those concerned about possible exposure, it’s crucial to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if needed. Consumers should also remain vigilant about the products they purchase and consume, especially when new recalls are announced.
As foodborne illnesses continue to pose significant public health risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining strict oversight in food production and distribution processes are more important than ever.
Related article in Newsweek:
https://www.newsweek.com/snack-recall-fatal-warning-issued-1934472
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Metrolink will offer special 3 a.m. San Bernardino Line trains on March 28 and 29 for Beyond Wonderland Southern California attendees traveling home from the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino.
The late-night trains will stop at Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Montclair, Claremont, Pomona-North, Covina, El Monte, Cal State LA and LA Union Station.
Festivalgoers heading to the event can ride any regularly scheduled San Bernardino Line train to San Bernardino-Downtown Station, which is about a mile from the venue.
Riders must buy a $25 Insomniac Events Beyond Wonderland Special Train ticket through the Metrolink Mobile App. The ticket works as a multi-day pass starting Friday, March 27, and includes unlimited rides on Metrolink along with access to the special 3 a.m. return service.
To purchase in the app, riders should tap Buy Tickets, select their origin station, choose San Bernardino-Downtown as the destination, then select Insomniac Events as the ticket type.
Metrolink said the special Insomniac Events ticket is required to board the 3 a.m. trains. Monthly passes, 5-Day Flex Passes and standard discount programs will not be accepted for this service.
More information is available at metrolinktrains.com/beyond.
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Breaking: Chuck Norris Dies at 86
Chuck Norris Dies at 86: Chuck Norris, legendary martial artist and star of Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at age 86 following a reported medical emergency.
Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Legendary martial artist and actor Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, according to statements released by his family on Friday.
Norris reportedly passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. The news comes shortly after reports surfaced that he had been hospitalized in Hawaii following a medical emergency. Details regarding the cause of death have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Best known for his role in the long-running television series Walker, Texas Ranger, Norris became a global icon through his martial arts expertise and action film career. His influence extended beyond Hollywood, shaping pop culture and inspiring generations of fans worldwide.
Over a career spanning decades, Norris starred in numerous action films and television projects, building a reputation as one of the most recognizable figures in the genre.
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March 20, 2026 – 7:00 AM (PT): Initial reports confirm the death of Chuck Norris at age 86, according to family statements.
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How extraterrestrial tales of aliens gain traction
The narrative explores humanity’s intrigue with extraterrestrial entities, juxtaposing evolutionary processes with claims of alien interventions, ultimately emphasizing the need for scientific evidence over fantastical stories. Aliens!
Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Ester Lázaro Lázaro, Centro de Astrobiología (INTA-CSIC)
One night, upon returning to the cave that his tribe calls home, the monkey-humanoid Moon-Watcher finds a strange crystal object, a kind of monolith that fascinates him at first, but then quickly loses his interest when he discovers that it is not edible. Soon after, the true purpose of the monolith is revealed to be none other than penetrating the minds of our ancestors to induce new abilities that, over time, will cause the development of an intelligence capable of creating new technology.
Many readers will recognise this scene from the novel 2001, A Space Odyssey, by Arthur C. Clarke, and the film of the same name, directed by Stanley Kubrick. It almost goes without saying that the crystal monolith in question is the work of an extraterrestrial civilisation that observes life on other planets and “experiments” on them to encourage the development of intelligence in as many parts of the cosmos as possible.
Seeking simple answers to complex questions
Understanding how we, as a species, came to be intelligent is one of the great enigmas of evolutionary study. Small mutations, followed by a process of natural selection to choose the most advantageous, seems too slow a process for structures as complex as the human nervous system or brain to emerge. It is this very complexity that allows millions of neurons to communicate with each other, resulting in the emergence of qualities such as the ability to respond voluntarily to environmental stimuli, or to ask questions about the very nature of humankind and the universe.
Nowadays, we know that there are evolutionary mechanisms that have lead to great leaps in terms of complexity, but that does not stop people from turning to non-human forces – Gods, extraterrestrials, spiritual energies – to explain things that are difficult to comprehend.
This has always been the case, in all human cultures. A classic example would be attributing atmospheric events – thunder, lightning, floods – to the wrath of God. These ideas came about before humans had ever left the ground, so it is no surprise that we turned our eyes even higher – to extraterrestrials – to explain other phenomena that we could only observe once travelling at high altitudes became part of our daily lives.
The allure of the unknown
The possibility that we might have been visited by beings from other worlds has always fascinated us. The element of mystery, of the unknown, only makes it more interesting.
Any phenomenon is made all the more enticing when it seems it is being covered up or hidden for secretive reasons. The attractiveness of conspiracies often leads people towards ideas which have no scientific basis, such as the belief that the Earth is flat, that humans never set foot on the Moon, or that vaccines can control our behaviour.
Even though these ideas have repeatedly been shown to be untrue, their rapid dissemination through social media, using simple, blunt language that appeals to emotion over logic, makes them very powerful weapons.
The supposed “proof” of alien visits to our planet ranges from specific Bible passages to ancient stone carvings portraying creatures or objects that may appear to be aliens or spacecraft. The latter often take the form of flying saucers.
However, we cannot forget that humans have always created imaginary creatures that resemble them and attributed them with magical powers. When imagining Gods, humans have given them a human appearance, and almost always imagined them as living in the sky.
When we look at these representations through modern eyes, we associate them with extraterrestrial beings or structures, when in fact they could be referring to a range of different things.
When unproven stories become larger than life
Recently, in the United States Congress, UFOs (currently known as UAPs: “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena”) are back in the limelight. This is because a former air force intelligence official has made claims that the Pentagon is in possession of remains of extraterrestrial craft and “non-human biological matter”. The claims have been backed up by the testimony of a retired navy commander and a former navy pilot.
What we can be certain of is that the more we explore our skies, the more likely it is that we will encounter phenomena that we cannot explain. However, this does not mean that they are extraterrestrial. Past experience has shown us that most of these events can be attributed to optical illusions, spy or weather balloons, space junk, or even satellites that we ourselves have made.
In Spain, UFOs were a hot topic between the 1960s and the 1980s. In this era, everyone knew someone who was convinced that they had seen a UFO. This even reached the point where an exoplanet, called Ummo, was made up. It was populated by a more advanced civilisation than ours who made contact with people on Earth. In the letters these aliens supposedly sent, the ‘Ummites’ explained concepts such as genetics and cell structure.
The truth is that nowadays, reading some of these letters can be quite amusing. The story of the planet of Ummo was ultimately proved to be a monumental hoax, a fact later admitted by its own creator.
The Ummo hoax was even linked to the creation of a paedophile ring, which should make us reflect on the harmful consequences that the spread of fabricated news stories can have.
Can we deny the possibility that intelligent alien civilisations exist?
The answer, of course, is no. The universe is immense, and it is more than likely that circumstances similar to those which led to the appearance of life on Earth have been repeated on other planets. But there is a huge distance (literally and figuratively) between acknowledging the existence of these creatures and considering the possibility that they might have visited us.
Exoplanets, also known as extrasolar planets, are extremely far away, and we are limited by the speed of light which, as proven by Einstein, is the maximum possible speed at which anything can travel. Therefore, the journey to even a “nearby” exoplanet would take thousands of years. Maybe a civilisation more advanced than ours could find a way to do it faster, but not to the point of it being something easy or commonplace.
In any case, if the remains of alien life or spacecraft are stored away somewhere, why are they not being shown to us? Scientists would jump at the chance to analyse this organic matter to find out how it is structured, how it metabolises energy, or what molecules it uses to store genetic information.
Until there is proof, this is not a question of science, but rather, of stories. Stories can be very entertaining, but these kinds of stories do not help us to build a more accurate or helpful view of the world.
Ester Lázaro Lázaro, Investigadora Científica de los Organismos Públicos de Investigación. Especializada en evolución de virus, Centro de Astrobiología (INTA-CSIC)
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