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Undeclared Allergens Found In Mac & Cheese Products Undeclared Allergens Found In Mac & Cheese Products
Undeclared Allergens Found In Mac & Cheese Products Consumers are being urged to check their pantries after two varieties of a popular pasta brand were recalled for undeclared allergens. On Thursday, Sept. 11, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Gooder Foods, Inc. is recalling eight lots of its Goodles-branded pasta products.  The company said the affected items were sold nationwide between April and August 2025 and may contain undeclared milk or cashews. The recall covers five lots of “Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals” that may contain milk, as well as three lots of “Here Comes Truffle –…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites
Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy linked to certain ticks — most notably the lone star tick in the United States.  The culprit is a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals but not in humans or primates.  When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals. These reactions can hit hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or foods and m…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stores In East Coast States Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite Stores In East Coast States Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite
Stores In East Coast States Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite A chocolate product sold at Wegmans stores has been recalled, federal officials say. The recall, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, affects Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, which were sold in 18.5-ounce plastic tubs with six affected lot codes.  The candies were distributed across stores in:  Delaware Maryland  Massachusetts,  North Carolina,  New Jersey,  New York,  Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Washington, DC. According to the FDA, the product’s label did not disclose the presence of milk, which can pose a serious o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Some patients may suffer from unbearable itching across their entire body after stopping common allergy medications, health officials said. People who quit Zyrtec or Xyzal after using them daily for several weeks or longer have reported a rare but serious reaction known as pruritus. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the condition on Friday, May 16. In 209 cases tracked by the FDA, many described intense itching that appeared within days and disrupted their daily lives. "Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines," the FDA said. "Report…

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by Chris Spiker
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Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States A brand of salad sold at Trader Joe’s locations in 18 states has been voluntarily recalled following the discovery of an undeclared allergen. According to a recall notice posted by the US Food and Drug Administration, a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon may contain milk, which is not listed on the label.  The potential allergen is linked to a packaging mix-up in which 500 salad units were mistakenly shipped with parmesan cheese crumbles instead of the expected crispy onions. The product was distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois and affects only salads…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies. Key Details: Company: Lidl Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables” Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876 Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…

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by Joe Lombardi