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During the holiday season in Los Angeles, families line up for hours at Amapola Market to buy freshly made masa, a key ingredient for tamales, with many traveling from afar to preserve this cherished tradition, which is central to their Christmas celebrations.
A San Antonio family celebrates their holiday tradition of tamaladas, where multiple generations gather to make tamales, sharing stories and preserving cultural heritage during Christmas, emphasizing family bonds and ancestral memories.
Trader Joe's has issued its sixth product recall since July, this time recalling packages of Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Black Bean Tamales due to potential milk contamination. The company has previously recalled products that may have contained rocks, insects, and metal. While no illnesses have been reported, the recalls have raised concerns among loyal customers of the popular grocery chain known for its unique snacks and ready-to-eat meals. Trader Joe's has been praised for its transparency and proactive approach to addressing issues, with recalls being communicated through various channels.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed home cooks to sell perishable food legally, citing concerns about food-borne illnesses and pests in home kitchens. The veto has sparked a backlash from the Latino community, who argue that the bill would have helped working-class immigrants, many of whom are undocumented, to start their own food businesses. The bill would have allowed home cooks to register with the state to legally sell perishable foods like tamales and salsas.