Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical A company is recalling a variety of dry conditioner and shampoo spray products from well-known brands after testing found unexpected levels of a carcinogen. On Friday, Dec. 17, Procter & Gamble Company announced the recall of certain aerosol spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, along with previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food. According to the announcement, the products may have levels of benzene, which can cause cancers, such as leukemia and blood cancer, along with blood disorders.  The company said based on …
COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says The COVID-19 pandemic is now nearly two years old, and there's still no end in sight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says there are two key signs to look for down the line that are key indicators when the time comes that it does finally wind down. The first is a manageable number of hospitalizations, and the second is a significant drop in the number of daily deaths, she said in an interview with ABC News. To get there, Walensky emphasized the importance of relying on strategies that have proven to be effective, namely vaccines and mask…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks A pair of reported injuries to consumers has led to a national recall of a popular frozen vegetable product. Conagra Brands announced a voluntary recall of "Birds Eye Broccoli Tots" that were sold in 12-ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product. To date, there have been two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled vegetable product. The recall was initiated by Conagra following multiple reports from consumers regarding the issue. The 12-ounce bags of frozen, breaded broccoli tots have best-by da…
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Federal officials are cautioning Americans to be wary of a hand sanitizer that was packaged to resemble bottled water bottles and is now subject to a massive recall. American Screening announced that it is voluntarily recalling 153,336 units of hand sanitizer sold nationwide that contains 70 percent ethyl alcohol packaged in 8-ounce containers that could pose the risk of consumption. According to the FDA, the product has a small water bottle shape with a black flip-top cap or clear cap with a blue pouring spout. It also has the UPC code 8 4005051579 2. The recalled products have expirati…
100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments 100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments
100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments About 100,000 pounds of ground chicken patties are being recalled by Trader Joe's because they might be contaminated with extraneous materials, including pieces of bone, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Innovative Solutions, Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, issued the recall for approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products that were produced on various dates from Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 to Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021.  The following products are subject to recall  1-lb. cardboard packages contain…
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company is recalling about 51,000 packages of frozen dog food products because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. The company announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that it is recalling eight Simply Nourish products. The following products are included in the recall:  Recalled dog food productsWet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company / FDA The affected products were distributed at select PetSmart locations across the country, the company said. No illnesses have been reported, and no other products were impacted. The company said consumers should stop feeding the p…
COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People
Covid-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to move forward quickly with authorization of COVID-19 booster shots for some Americans who are immunocompromised, according to reports. Health officials said that the third shot of the current two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccine could be authorized within the next 48 hours, though no official timetable has been set as variants of the virus and COVID-19 mutations continue to cause a surge in new cases. Before a vaccine can be used in new ways outside existing authorization it requires new approval from the FDA. Currently, the Moderna, Pfizer…
COVID-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters COVID-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters
Covid-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters Broadway lovers anxious to see the bright lights flick back to life will need to have a COVID-19 vaccine and mask in order to attend any show. The Broadway League announced Friday, July 30, that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff, for all performances through October.  Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations. Under the policy, guests will need to be fully vaccinated with…
Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins sold under seven different brand names have been recalled over listeria concerns. Give and Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. announced the nationwide recall of certain products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, and Walmart on Wednesday, July 21. The products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The products being recalled include: Uncle Wally’s Twin Muffins - Blueberry, 3.75 ounces, UPC nu…
COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies With the FDA approving emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine administration in Americans between the ages of 12 and 15, dozens of CVS Pharmacies in Connecticut are set to begin getting shots in the arms of the state’s eligible adolescents. Beginning on Thursday, May 13, 45 CVS Pharmacies across Connecticut joined hundreds across the country are beginning to administer Pfizer vaccines to the newly eligible age group. Patients can schedule appointments online through the CVS website or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and walk-in bookings are also being accepted. Anyone who receive…
Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts
Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey’s is recalling one of its popular products after discovering that hundreds of bottles were incorrectly filled with a different, nut-based ingredient, the FDA announced. The voluntary recall of Chocolate Shell Topping was just announced by the Hershey Company, which reported that 1,700 7.25-ounce bottles were mistakenly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds, not Chocolate Shell Topping. According to the FDA, Hershey is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health, as people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious…
COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases Connecticut nursing homes reported zero COVID-19-related deaths for the first time since September as the state reaches another milestone. Gov. Ned Lamont touted Connecticut's vaccination program on Thursday, May 6, announcing that the state expects to have 70 percent of all eligible adults with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine weeks before the national goal. During the beginning of his administration, President Joe Biden proclaimed that he wanted 70 percent of all adults with a first dose by the Fourth of July. Connecticut continues leading the way in its vaccination efforts, wit…