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Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination A company has recalled more than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Exportadora Copramar recalled 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries after testing from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in products identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code - 22-165, the company announced on Saturday, Dec. 3. The recalled productFDA/Exportadora Copramar Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that is caused by exposure to the virus, including from food, the FDA said.  "It can r…

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Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says
Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says A United States Food & Drug Administration investigation is ongoing after officials received hundreds of reports of consumers getting sick after eating a lentil-based product. The FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other agencies are investigating complaints from consumers about gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that could be related to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product, according to an FDA report.  As of Thursday, July 14, the FDA has received 277 reports and consumer complaints about the product, which&…

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Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Mars Wrigley Confectionary has recalled certain candy products because the products may have a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company announced on Friday, May 13, that it is recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Saver gummies after receiving reports from consumers about the metal strand. The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The following products are included in the recall A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration A list of the recalled pr…

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Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen
Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen A company has recalled dried strawberries products after they were found to contain an undeclared allergen. SunTree Snack Foods LLC recalled its "Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries" because the products contain undeclared sulfites, the company announced.  The following information about the recalled products has been published on the United States Food & Drug Administration's website: Information about the recalled productsFDA The recalled products are packaged in resealable, stand-up pouches, and they were distributed to retail stores across the US, the company said.  …

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COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Second Booster Shot For This Age Group Within Days COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Second Booster Shot For This Age Group Within Days
Covid-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Second Booster Shot For This Age Group Within Days The United States Food & Drug Administration is expected to authorize a second COVID-19 booster shot for some Americans within the next few days, according to multiple reports. CNN reported on Saturday, March 26, that sources said the FDA plans to authorize the additional booster shot for people ages 50 and older in the coming days. An anonymous official told The Washington Post that the authorizations for the additional Moderna and Pfizer booster shots could be announced as soon as Tuesday, March 29. CNN reported that the CDC is expected to give a permissive recommendation following F…

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