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Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Lay's Potato Chips Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Lay's Potato Chips
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Lay's Potato Chips A popular brand of Lay’s potato chips is being recalled. Frito-Lay announced this week that it has issued the voluntary recall of Lay’s Barbecue flavored potato chips that may have also been included in variety packs. The recall is due to undeclared milk allergens. The recall covers one-ounce, 1 ½-ounce, 2 ⅝-ounce potato chips, 7 ¾-ounce, 12 ½-ounce, and 15 ½-ounce bags of chips that co old cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to some if they consume the product contained inside the recalled bags. No other Lay’s products, sizes, flavors, or variety packs have been recalle…

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Has Sickened Hundreds, FDA Says A salmonella outbreak that has sickened about 400 people in 30 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning. The FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing but has identified Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, California as the likely source of potentially contaminated red onions.  Although the investigation has determined that red onions are the likely source of this outbreak, Thomson International, Inc. has notified FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with p…

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COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning
Covid-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to nearly 90 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol t…

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Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold
Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold A popular Hostess snack is being recalled because it could potentially develop mold before its listed “best by” date. Fresh and frozen Hostess Raspberry Zingers with “best by” dates of Aug. 26, 27 28, and 29 that were sold to food stores, merchandisers, distributors, and discount stores nationwide are subject to the recall. The recall is only for the Raspberry Zingers and does not apply to other Hostess products. Customers have been instructed not to eat any Raspberry Zingers that match that are subject to recall. A full refund will be issued if customers return recalled Rasp…

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COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning
Covid-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to more than 75 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with me…

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Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A pasta product that was distributed and sold nationwide is being recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food. Texas-based Garland Ventures announced a voluntary recall of 1,095 cases of “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide to multiple retail stores. According to the FDA, the “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” come in 10.76-ounce containing shells with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parsley, and packed in an aluminum foil container with cl…

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COVID-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive COVID-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive
Covid-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive An employee at a YMCA in the area has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The person, who works in the New Canaan YMCA’s child care center, was last in the building on Friday, June 26, officials said, and the employee reported the positive test on Monday, June 29. Participants and teachers in the classroom are not required to self-quarantine, they will be excluded from the program for 14 days and have been advised to self-monitor, which is per OEC guidelines. The classroom the employee used was immediately closed and is also being sanitized in accordance with federal and stat…

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COVID-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says COVID-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says
Covid-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include:  All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…

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Recall Issued For Popular Seafood Item Sold In CT Recall Issued For Popular Seafood Item Sold In CT
Recall Issued For Popular Seafood Item Sold In CT A seafood item sold in Connecticut grocery stores is being recalled, the FDA announced. Trident Seafoods is recalling “Gordon Choice Imitation Crab Style Supreme Style” that may contain undeclared egg whites. According to the FDA, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. The recall was initiated after it was discovered through an internal product and label review that the product contained egg whites and was distributed in packaging that did not announce that there were eggs in it. G…

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COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns
Covid-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include:  All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…

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COVID-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test COVID-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test
Covid-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic test that will allow people to collect their own samples and mail them to a lab to be tested. The FDA issued the emergency use authorization to the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) to test samples that are self-collected by patients at home using the company’s COVID-10 Test home collection kit. According to the FDA, the molecular test permits testing of a sample collected from the patient’s nose using a designated self-collection kit that contains nasal swabs and saline.…

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COVID-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus COVID-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus
Covid-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies for selling fraudulent items during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. At least seven companies were told to cease and desist selling and marketing unapproved drugs they allege can treat or prevent COVID-19 that could pose health risks and violate federal law. According to the FDA, health officials are “particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, l…

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