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Chocolate Recall Expands After More Bars Linked To Salmonella Concern
A nationwide recall of chocolate bars has quickly expanded to include eight flavors after federal officials found possible Salmonella contamination in additional products.
The FDA said on Friday, Jan. 16, that Spring & Mulberry has extended its initial recall — first focused on its Mint Leaf chocolate bar — to include seven additional date-sweetened flavors.
The newly recalled bars are Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, and Pure Dark Minis, in addition to Mint Leaf.
According to the FDA, the affected products were sold in stores and o…
Frozen Spinach Pulled From Shelves Nationwide Over Listeria Concerns
A nationwide recall has been issued for frozen spinach after tests found possible Listeria contamination.
Sno Pac Foods, based in Caledonia, Minnesota, announced the voluntary recall after testing by a supplier detected Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of bulk spinach used in its production.
The bacteria can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Healthy individuals typically experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, nausea, stiffness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
The recal…
Listeria Scare Leads To Recall Of Mushroom Product
A mushroom product distributed to a produce supplier and supermarket has been recalled following the detection of a dangerous foodborne pathogen.
The recall, posted by the FDA on Saturday, July 12, involves 200-gram packages of “Needle Mushrooms” distributed by LLK Trading Inc., a company based in Linden, New Jersey.
According to the notice, routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, …
Stores In East Coast States, Including MA, 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…
Lasik Blamed In Officer's Suicide: 'He Left A Note Saying It Took Everything From Him'
A Pennsylvania police officer’s suicide is raising urgent questions about the hidden risks of LASIK eye surgery, a procedure often marketed as safe, fast, and life-changing.
For 26-year-old Ryan Kingerski, it was all of those things — but not in the way he hoped.
“It just … it ruined his life. Ruined it. Completely ruined his life in 12 seconds,” said his father, Tim Kingerski, in an interview with WTAE Pittsburgh.
‘Witty, Charming, Smart’
Ryan, of Monroeville, was described as joyful, loyal, and magnetic. A graduate of Duquesne University and Central Catholic High School, he served for th…
Eye Drops May Be Contaminated, Sparking Recall Of 1.8M+ Bottles
More than 1.8 million eye drop bottles distributed nationwide are being recalled because the products may not be sterile.
AvKARE issued the voluntary recall for 1,819,080 cartons of eye drops in 75,795 cases. The Tennessee company said an audit by the Food and Drug Administration found manufacturing violations at BRS Analytical Services, the firm responsible for producing the eye care products.
The drops were sold under AvKARE's label and shipped between Friday, May 26, 2023, and Monday, April 21, 2025. The FDA classified this as a "Class II" recall, which mean…
