Daniel Craig Shaped Ice Lolly (Pictures)

Daniel Craig shaped ice lolly is now on sale!

The lolly shaped like the 007 actor was created by Del Monte ice cream company for the first National Ice Cream Week, after a voting by more than 1,000 British woman in a survey that which male celebrity they would like to lip.

"Daniel Craig topped our poll of Britain’s coolest celebrities and thanks to our Del Monte lolly replica he is officially immortalised as super smooth and licensed to chill”, the Dailymail quoted spokesman Matt O’Connor as saying.

The limited edition lollies with blueberry, pomegranate and cranberry flavours are obtainable from June 1 until June 7. For those who are on diets, maybe you are ok to eat one or two Daniel Craig shaped ice lollies but not advised to have because each Daniel Craig lolly contains at least 100 calories!

Gau Jal: Indian Cow Urine Drink

India is a great country. It brings us the world's cheapest car Tata Nano and plans to launch what-is-believed-as-the-impossilbe-by-many-techies $10 laptop for its students. And maybe by the end of this year, it will present the world with a new drink called Gau Jal (cow water) made mainly of cow urine, mixed with herbs! So how will the Ccw urine drink taste? "It won’t smell like urine and will be tasty too....it’s going to be very healthy. It won’t be like carbonated drinks and would be devoid of any toxins," said Om Prakash, head of India's Hindu nationalist group the Cow Protection Department of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh which is developing the unusual drink. (Image: an Indian familly is bottling cow urine products. It is not associated with the story above. Souce: Picasa/ISCOWP)

Recommended reading: Cow Urine Can Cure Many Diseases including "diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, psoriasis, eczema, heart attack, blockage in arteries, fits, cancer, AIDS, piles, prostrate, arthritis, migraine, thyroid, ulcer, acidity, constipation, gynecological problems, ear and nose problems, abortion and several other diseases.

Citruline In Watermelon Rind Is Watermelon Viagra

Attention please, all of men! No joke! If you want to have a quality bed time with the wife, you are advised to not to simply throw away the watermelon rind but to eat it also after you finish up the flesh. Because citruline in the watermelon rind were found the viagra-like function and may even increase libido by the researchers in Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center! Other than that, eating more watermelon rind may also have a beneficial effect on your heart. Source: Ktka.com

World's Most Expensive Champagne

The world's most expensive champagne, breaking records at $6,485 per bottle, goes on sale on March 20.

The limited edition 12-bottle box sets of Perrier-Jouet champagne that valued at $78,780, will be limited to a "community of super-rich" consumers (100 people) in the United States, Britain, Japan, China, Russia, Switzerland and France.  Link

David Beckham "Indiana Jones' Look" Pepsi Ad Campaign Video

Y'al! David Beckham's new Pepsi Ad video is now viewable on Youtube! David Beckham, who sports a rugged look inspired by Indiana Jones, teams up with other five of the world's biggest football stars - Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi and Frank Lampard, for the multimillion-million advertisment. Link

Maple-Bacon Lollipops

The meat candy is not so cheap, one package of 4 bacon lollipops are sold for US$4. via Cynical-C

Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mixs Recall

The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled three of its Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix products because of potential salmonella contamination from raw or undercooked ingredients.

The recall includes Original, Original Complete and Buttermilk Complete products. The recalled products, packaged in 2-pound and 5-pound boxes with best before dates between Feb. 8, 2009 and Feb. 16, 2009, contain the following 10-digit UPCs: 30000 43272, 30000 05040, 30000 05070 and 30000 05300.

No other Aunt Jemima, frozen Aunt Jemima or Quaker products are affected. No illnesses have been linked to the recall so far.

Consumers who have purchased these recalled products are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or call 1-800-407-2247 to reach the consumer relations line. Click here for more information on the recall.   Link

Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink

Playboy Magazine just launched this gulp energy drink days ago. The 8.4 ounce black can drink directly competes for Red Bull. According to Chicagotuibune.com's Leisureblogs, the Playboy Energy Drink  makes from “subtle notes of fruit and vanilla...low-fat chive cream cheese, braised radicchio, salmon roe, traces of medianoche, celery, butternut squash, winter squash, summer squash, pumpkin, lump crab, King crab, razor clam, duck clam, quahog, mussels, scallop, oyster... ginseng and guarana extract.” And it gives “customers a taste of the lifestyle that has always been associated with the Playboy brand.”

Beef Recall Records 143 Million Pounds In US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled 143 million pounds (65 million kg) of beef produced by Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., California on Sunday (Feb 17), marking the nation's largest meat recall in history.

From Xinhua:

The recall was ordered because the plant violated (USDA) rules barring the slaughter of "downer" cattle in almost all cases as a precaution against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad-cow disease. Downer refers to cattle unable to walk.

The recall affects beef products dating back to Feb. 1, 2006 that came from the company, because the cattle didn't receive complete and proper inspection.

From ABC:

Westland/Hallmark provides meat to the National School Lunch Program and about 150 school districts have stopped using its products. Now officials are scrambling to prevent the questionable beef from reaching school lunch counters. They estimate about 37 million pounds of the beef has gone to schools.

Westland/Hallmark also provided products to two fast food companies. Both Jack-in-the-Box and In-N-Out said they would not use beef from Westland/Hallmark.

It was not sure how much of the recalled meat had been consumed. And so far, no illnesses have been linked to the recalled beef. But there was a very remote chance of anyone becoming ill from consuming these products.

Botulism Risk Canned Beans Recall

New Era Canning Co, a food company based on New Era of Michigan, is recalling its produced some canned beans. A press release (re-posted below) on the website of FDA said those beans might have been infested with Clostridium botulinum, which can produce botulin (one of the most powerful known toxins: about one microgram is lethal to humans) and cause botulism [wikipedia]. So if you are a lover or consumer of New Era's canned beans, you definitely should pay attention to this kind of matter!

New Era Canning Company Announces New Recall of Certain Lots of Mexican-style Chili Beans, Green Beans and Dark Red Kidney Beans Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Linda Miller
1-800-282-9007 Ext 111

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- New Era, MI – January 8, 2008 --- New Era Canning Company of New Era, Michigan is announcing a new recall to include Mexican style chili beans, green beans, and dark red kidney beans that were shipped to food service and retail customers because a records review identified the possibility that a small number of cans from each lot may not have been adequately cooked.

New Era is recalling these products as a precautionary measure because cans of vegetables that have not been adequately cooked have the potential for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. The incubation period can be 2 hours to 2 weeks; in most cases the symptoms appear after 12 to 24 hours.

This recall only affects a small number of cases from the products with the specific codes listed below:

GFS brand Fancy Mexican Style Chili Beans in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, GFS Reorder #192015, UPC 9390119201. The recall is limited to 43 cases of product with 6 cans per case of lot number 00249 5AJ6LC with a 4 digit time stamp number ranging from 2113 through 2235 printed on the end of the can after the lot number (For example: 00249 5AJ6LC 2113). Only product bearing time stamps of 2113 through 2235 are included in the recall. The canned Mexican style chili beans were distributed to Gordon Food Service foodservice customers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin and sold through GFS Marketplace stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.

Kitchen brand Blue Lake Mixed Cuts Green Beans in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans. This recall is limited to 57 cases with 6 cans per case with lot number 00249 6FG5GA printed on the end of the can. (All cans of this lot are under recall). The canned green beans were not sold at retail, but were distributed to a Michigan restaurant by North Oakland Commodities.

Great Value brand Dark Red Kidney Beans in 15.5 oz. cans, UPC 7874237085. This recall is limited to 12 cases with 12 cans per case with lot number 00249 CKJ6LD printed on the end of the can. (All cans of this lot are under recall). This lot of canned dark red kidney beans was sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

We have been alerted that some of our cans may be missing the can codes. Any cans of these products without a code should not be opened or used, and should be disposed of as outlined below.

Neither New Era or the Food and Drug Administration are aware of any illnesses related to these products.

New Era Canning in conjunction with the US Food and Drug Administration and the Michigan Department of Agriculture is thoroughly evaluating all processes and procedures to determine the cause of the problem.

Any food that may be contaminated should be disposed of carefully. Even tiny amounts of toxins ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the eye or a break in the skin can cause serious illness. Skin contact should be avoided as much as possible, and the hands should be washed immediately after handling the food. Customers who have the product or any foods made with these products should throw them away immediately. Double bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed, then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Restaurants and institutions are encouraged to assure that such products are only placed in locked receptacles which are not accessible to the public. Additional instructions for safe disposal can be found at www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm. Anyone with questions can call FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.

Customers with questions may contact New Era Canning at 1-800-282-9007 Ext. 111.

Red Savina Pepper Coated Chicken Wings

Red savina pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, a Chicago tavern owns by Levy Restaurant, will sell the chicken wings coated in such unique peppers. But before you are served, you have to sign an agreement not to sue the restaurant for injuries.

A Chicago tavern said on Thursday it will begin selling chicken wings coated in one of the world's hottest peppers -- a dish so hot that patrons first have to sign a waiver agreeing not to sue for injuries.

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap said the wings made with Red Savina pepper will be served with an alarm bell for patrons to summon waiters with sour cream, milk sugar and white bread if things get out of hand.

Levy Restaurants, which owns the tavern, said its chef d'Cuisine Robin Rosenberg had been working on the concept for years but was never sure he'd be able to serve it.

Source: Reuters #Tags: red savina pepper, chicken wing, chicago

Life Mel Honey, World's Most Expensive Honey

Life Mel Honey is the world's most expensive honey. Celebrities like Sienna Miller and Kylie Minogue are reportedly its huge fans, according to the London department store.

Without any artificial ingredients, the honey, which is made by bees fed on a special diet including herbs such as Siberian ginseng and echinacea, costs $84 for a pot containing just 120g.

The Israeli product has solely gone on sale at the pharmacy at the upmarket Harrods Department Store. It is supposed to be eaten by the teaspoonful in the morning and at night. Source: SKY; Tags: Life Mel Honey