Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…
Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient
Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient A recall has been issued for a Tosititos product that may contain an undeclared ingredient. Frito-Lay today issued the voluntary recall for select 15 oz. Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips due to the possible presence of an undeclared milk allergen, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the announcement said. While the front of the affected jar is correctly labeled as Tostitos Avocado Salsa, the back of the jar …
Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning
Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning A potentially fatal bacteria confirmed in the United States has prompted a warning from federal authorities. Three cases of B. pseudomallei, which can become lethal if not treated, have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has declared the bacteria endemic in the US Gulf Coast with the most recent case reported in Mississippi in January, Julia Petras of the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, told HealthDay News. However, most of those exposed to the bacteria don't have symptoms and develop antibodies against it, s…
COVID-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study COVID-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study
Covid-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study A new study funded by the  National Institutes of Health is shedding light on one of the more complex aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. So-called Long COVID is the term used for those who experience effects from their infection for months or more. The findings, released in the medical journal JAMA on Thursday, May 25, also identify 12 symptoms of Long COVID: Post-exertional malaise ( fatigue that worsens after physical or mental activity) Fatigue Dizziness Brain fog Loss of smell or taste Gastrointestinal symptoms Heart palpitations Thirst Chronic cough Chest pain Issues with se…
Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds
Swampscott Man Hid Past As Violent Guard At Notorious Bosnian Prison Camp: Feds A 50-year-old Swampscott man who fled to the United States as a refugee to become a citizen may be a violent former Bosnian prison guard that oversaw the torture, rape, and abuse of hundreds of Serbian prisoners, authorities said.  Kemal Mrndzic was charged with falsifying, concealing, and covering up a material fact from the US government by trick, scheme, or device, using a fraudulently obtained US passport and possessing and using a fraudulently obtained naturalization certificate and fraudulently obtained Social Security card, the US Attorney for Massachusett said. He was released a…
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards. About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said. Consumers may call Vornado toll-free at…
COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen
Covid-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen A new COVID-19 variant fueling a rise in cases is causing a new symptom that has not been associated with the virus during the three-plus years of the pandemic. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of the Omicron variant to date.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker, XBB.1.16 United States cases have doubled in the last week. Itchy, red eyes not seen in earlier waves "are symptoms of the new Omicron variant," according to a brand-new report by the Mayo Clinic. …
Forced Labor: More Charges For Woburn Restaurateurs Accused Of Smuggling In Workers Forced Labor: More Charges For Woburn Restaurateurs Accused Of Smuggling In Workers
Forced Labor: More Charges For Woburn Restaurateurs Accused Of Smuggling In Workers A father and son, along with an alleged accomplice in Brazil, are accused of smuggling people into the United States for thousands of dollars and forcing them to work at their Woburn restaurants to pay off their debts, authorities said.  Jesse James Moraes, 65, and Hugo Giovanni Moraes, 43, of Woburn, were charged in a superseding indictment with forced labor conspiracy, the US Attorney for Massachusetts announced on Tuesday, April 4.  The two were charged with several other crimes in October after immigration agents raided their Main Street restaurants, Taste of Brazil—Tudo …
Man Deported Twice Admits To Re-Entering Country, Crashing Into ICE Agents In Leominster: Feds Man Deported Twice Admits To Re-Entering Country, Crashing Into ICE Agents In Leominster: Feds
Man Deported Twice Admits To Re-Entering Country, Crashing Into ICE Agents In Leominster: Feds A Mexican national who has been deported from the United States twice before pleaded guilty this week to re-entering the country illegally last year, federal authorities said. During his arrest, however, he crashed into an ICE vehicle as he tried to get away, leading to a standoff in Leominster.  Eduardo Alvarez, 32, of Leominster, admitted on Friday, Feb. 3., to one count each of illegal reentry after deportation and forcibly assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal officer engaged in the performance of official duties, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Alvarez was previously…
COVID-19: 'Kraken' Subvariant XBB.1.5 Gaining More Ground Nationally, CDC Warns COVID-19: 'Kraken' Subvariant XBB.1.5 Gaining More Ground Nationally, CDC Warns
Covid-19: 'Kraken' Subvariant XBB.1.5 Gaining More Ground Nationally, CDC Warns Omicron strain called XBB.1.5 which accounts for a large majority of COVID-19 cases from the New York tristate area through New England, is gaining more ground nationally. Nicknamed the "Kraken" subvariant, it now makes up 43 percent of cases nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  "XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible form of COVID-19 that we know of to date and may be more likely to infect people who have been vaccinated or already had COVID-19," the CDC said in a statement posted on Twitter on Friday, Jan. 13. According to updated CDC data released …
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire A recall has been issued for more than 64,000 vacuum cleaners because they could overheat and catch on fire. Bissell announced it is recalling cordless multi-surface wet dry vacuum models 2551, 2551W, and 25519 because the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. A total of 61,000 of the 64,300 vacuum cleaners being recalled were sold in the United States, and the rest in Canada. Contact Bissell toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, or online at www.bissell.com…
52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' 52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards'
52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' Officials are warning that more than half a million smart television models sold throughout the US pose a serious safety risk.  Around 52,000 86-inch television models produced by LG Electronics sold between March and September 2022 can become unstable while on the assembled included stand, posing "serious tip-over and entrapment hazards" that can injure or kill a child or other people, according to a recall announcement by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission from Thursday, Jan. 12.  The recall specifically includes four different models with the model numbers:  86UQ8…