Those little bags of  sliced apples, sold  under various brand names, have been involved in recalls before.  On April 5, the FDA posted another one. The company name is Fresh From Texas; it's based in San Antonio.  In September, 2015, recalled sliced apples were sold under this cute name: Appeeling  Fruit Inc., cleverly named by a Dauberville, PA firm.

As your Shelf Life Advice editor, I read a lot of online articles, newspaper and magazine food sections, and university newsletters about food safety. From all this reading, I learn a lot about what's NOT safe or beneficial to eat.  Here are some interesting, and, in some cases, life-saving, bits of advice that can keep you away from risky foods and too much food.

Stroll along almost any street with small retail shops and you're likely to come to a coffee shop.  What?  You don't like the taste of coffee?  That doesn't matter.  It can be doctored with any number of high-calorie sweet flavorings to give you a beverage you'll adore.  But the big question is this: considering both the benefits and the unpleasant and sometimes unhealthful side effects, how much of the caffeinated version should you allow yourself to consume each day? 

Nothing odd about coffee or peanut butter, but when butter is added to coffee and caffeine is added to peanut butter--well, I consider that odd. Let's learn more about these stimulants and decide whether you should indulge in or steer clear of them.

Butter/Bulletproof coffee: