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Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash
Poisoning Hazard Leads To Recall Of 102,000 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash More than 100,000 bottles of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash are being recalled due to a poisoning hazard. Heritage Store issued the recall for two of its products sold at health food stores and online from October 2010 to December 2023  The recalled mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration that must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children, t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product. Tyson Foods, Inc. says the fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products were produced at one facility and shipped to distributors in nine states, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The patties were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following product is subject to recall" 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Massive Recall Issued For Brand Of Candy Linked To Death Of Girl Massive Recall Issued For Brand Of Candy Linked To Death Of Girl
Massive Recall Issued For Brand Of Candy Linked To Death Of Girl A massive recall has been issued for a brand of candy linked to the death of a girl. About 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy in various flavors are subject to the recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said, noting the candy’s rolling ball can dislodge and become trapped in a child’s throat, posing a fatal choking risk. CPSC said it has received one report of a 7-year-old girl who choked and died after the candy’s rolling ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat in New York in April 2023. The girl's precise place of residence in New York has not been released. Cons…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…

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by Zak Failla
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Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk
Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota is conducting a large safety recall involving some late-model pickup trucks. The auto giant announced that approximately 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles are subject to the recall due to a possible fire hazard. According to the company, the vehicles included in the recall have a plastic fuel tube that can move and rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, which could lead to fires.  To remedy the issue, Toyota dealers will replace the plastic fuel tube with an improved part and additional clamp, officials said. Those parts were actively…

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by Zak Failla
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Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination
Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination Nearly 3,000 pounds of a popular frozen food item that was sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to contamination concerns. Conagra Brands announced that it is recalling 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products under the Marie Callender's banner that could feature clear, flexible plastic as an unexpected side dish, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  Recalled products were produced on Wednesday, March 1 with a lot code of 5006306020, "Best By" date of Feb. 24, 2024, and a case code of 2113100032.&nb…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination A manufacturer is recalling a frozen food product due to the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Wawona Frozen Foods issued the recall for its Organic Daybreak Blend, 4-pound size because the frozen organic strawberries in the blend may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. "Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product and there are no illnesses associated with the product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the food," the FDA said. The recalled…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard
Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Nearly five million Threshold candles sold exclusively at Target are being recalled due to burn and injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 4.9 million Threshold glass jar candles that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Officials say that the recall includes: 5.5-ounce, one-wick candles; 14-ounce, three-wick candles; 20-ounce, three-wick candles. They were sold in a variety of scents. There have been. total of 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries have been r…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Connecticut Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Connecticut
Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Connecticut Check your chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for some of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products were distributed to grocery, club and convenience stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, and consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as April 16, 2023. The recall includes 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Party Size Potato Chips and 15 5/8-ounce Lay’s Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips. The 13-o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard
Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard A new recall has been issued for a brand of vacuum cleaners. Bissell has expanded a recall of cordless multi-surface wet-dry vacuums, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 2,000 vacuum cleaners are subject to the expanded recall due to the risk the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said. The earlier recall in January involved about 64,000 vacuum cleaners. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Bissell for a free battery pack replacement.  Earlier report: Recall Is…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results COVID-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results
Covid-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results A manufacturer has recalled more than 56,000 COVID-19 rapid tests because they could produce inaccurate results. Universal Meditech Inc. issued the recall for Skippack Medical Lab antigen tests because they were distributed without appropriate clearance or approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The kits were made from October 2021 to December 2021 and distributed in January 2022. The following styles/models have been recalled: Name of Product: Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit UDI: None Model: Cassette Products were distributed with “Sk…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction
Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction A recall has been issued for some jars of a popular soup product because the affected jars may contain an undeclared ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction. Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi, because the affected jars may contain undeclared egg.  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product," the company said. The affected soup is labeled as Chicken &…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk A Brooklyn-based company is recalling Enoki mushrooms that were imported from Korea which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA announced that H&C Food Inc. is recalling 7.05-ounce Enoki mushrooms that were important from Green Co. and distributed to supermarkets in New York, Maryland, and Virginia. The mushrooms subject to recall were distributed between Saturday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, March 5. According to the FDA, the mushrooms were sold in a clear plastic packaging with a green label, UPC code of 831211204181, and “H&C Food Inc.” on the back of the package. …

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by Zak Failla
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Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled
Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled Packages of raisins that were sold in stores across the United States have been recalled because they may contain undeclared sulfites. “ANKUR” Muktanand Foods Inc. recalled its 14-ounce packages of “Golden Raisins” on Thursday, Sept. 8. The raisins are in clear plastic packages with UPC Code 8904 1704 10327.  The company said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products as of the announcement. Those who purchased the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a refund, the company said. Consumers with questions can call Raxa De…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A Massachusetts-based company is recalling various chicken and turkey wraps that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Rachael’s Food Corporation recalled about 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Saturday, July 30. The recalled wraps were produced between Friday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 20, and were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Officials said there haven't been …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient
Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Cartons of supplement products that were sold on Amazon are being recalled due to the presence of an undeclared, unapproved ingredient.  Ultra Supplement LLC announced the recall of cartons of its Sustango capsules packaged in 10-count blisters on Thursday, July 21. The company recalled products with lot number DAP272109 with an expiration date of 4/1/26 after laboratory analysis found that the products were contaminated with tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA-approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction. The presence of the ingredient makes the product an unapp…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford is recalling some 2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators over a defect that could spark fires under the hoods. The recall involves more than 66,000 vehicles in the US built between July 2020 and August 2021. At issue is a printed circuit board that is “uniquely susceptible to a high-current short” and was installed on the models during that time period, according to Ford. So far, there have been at least 21 reports of under-hood fires, including 18 involving vehicles owned by rental companies, Ford said. The defect has even affected vehicles that were parked and turned off. The com…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target A company has recalled packages of cookies that were sold at Target stores across the United States due to the possible presence of undeclared allergens. J&M Foods recalled about 1,464 packages of its Lavender Shortbread Cookies, which were erroneously packaged with chocolate chip cookies, the company announced on Thursday, June 30. This means the packaging does not list the presence of the allergens soy or eggs, the company said. The recalled products were sold in seven-ounce packages and have a UPC of 0-85239-28609-8 and lot code of BB 18-Apr-2023, the company reported.&nbs…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria
Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria A nationwide recall has been issued for a laxative brand sold at CVS. Vi-Jon, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL) to the consumer level, the Food and Drug Administration announced.  Testing identified the affected lot of the product to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, the FDA said. Immunocompromised patients who consume this product may be at increased risk for invasive infections caused by Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse healt…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up
Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up A recall has been issued for a popular ice cream brand due to a flavor mix-up, the Food and Drug Administration announced. Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, Pennsylvania, is recalling select 48-ounce containers of its Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, the FDA said.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a consumer who contacted Turkey Hill that select containers of Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream may have been inadvertently filled with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream during production, said the FDA. Pe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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by Zak Failla
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GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns
GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns Hundreds of thousands of SUVs are being recalled due to overly-bright headlights that could cause glare for oncoming drivers. General Motors announced a recall of more than 740,000 Terrain SUVs that were produced between 2010 and 2017 due to the potential hazard for other motorists. The recall was announced on Tuesday, March 22, after US safety regulators turned down a request from GM to avoid the recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reflections caused by the headlight housings can illuminate some areas with too much light, increasing the risk of…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern
Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart announced a voluntary recall of a popular brand of chips due to the possible presence of metal pieces in select bags of the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall includes restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips from Walmart’s Great Value brand that were shipped to different retailers throughout the country. Recalled bags have a recall number of “F-0814-2022” with lot codes of “122051##,” or “123051##,” and a best by date of May 23, 2022. A total of 2,555 cases containing 10 13-ounce bags each (25,550 total) are subject to the recall. The FDA…

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by Zak Failla
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Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks
Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant formula sold across the US is being recalled after testing found that the product "did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula, even though it is marketed as such.” The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Moor Herbs is recalling all 16-ounce bottles of Angel Formula sold since February 2019 due to the presence of too much iron, sodium, and potassium, and too little Vitamin D. Officials said that the former issue could cause an overload of iron or an electrolyte imbalance, while the lack of Vitamin D could cause rickets, “a softening …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns
Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns Dole packaged salads containing iceberg lettuce have been recalled due to possible health risks from Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide and processed at Dole's production facilities in Springfield, Ohio, and Soledad, California, the Food and Drug Administration announced. This voluntary recall notification is being issued after harvest equipment used in the harvesting of the raw iceberg lettuce material used in these finished products was tested by Dole and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, the FDA said. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
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…

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by Zak Failla
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Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths
Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart has recalled about 3,900 bottles of room spray products due to the possible presence of a dangerous bacteria linked to two deaths in the United States. The recall was issued after tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the "Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones" contained rare bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei, according to a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.  The room spray products were sold at about 55 Walmart locations across the country,…

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by Nicole Valinote
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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…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says
Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says The USDA is cautioning that additional Tyson chicken products that were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination were used in other ready-to-eat products that were sold on store shelves. Earlier this month, Tyson announced that it was recalling nearly nine million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that could have potentially been adulterated. Original story - Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination This week, Tyson announced that it was expanding its recall to include an additional 500,000 pounds of chicken product. Earlier…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Popular Canned Beef Product Recall Issued For Popular Canned Beef Product
Recall Issued For Popular Canned Beef Product Nearly 300,000 pounds of canned corned beef products that were shipped across the country are being recalled due to a lack of federal inspection. California-based Milky Way International Trading Corp., which was doing business as MW Polar, announced that it was recalling approximately 297,715 pounds of ready-to-eat canned corned beef products. The recalled items were imported and distributed in the United States without the benefit of a U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) import re-inspection. FSIS said that the canned corned beef items were imported…

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by Zak Failla