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Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of ground black pepper that could be contaminated with Salmonella. UBC Food Distributors issued the recall for the product under the Baraka brand name in 7-ounce plastic containers with UPC code 8 22514 26626 6, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The company said it was notified of the potential for contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some packages of the product. Salmon…
Business
Popular Apple Juice Brand Recalled Due To High Arsenic Levels
A recall has been issued for a popular brand of apple juice due to high levels of arsenic. S. Martinelli & Co. said the recall is for a single lot of Martinelli’s Apple Juice, one-liter (33.8-ounce) bottles. The recalled product has a “Best By” date of “09MAR2026” or “10MAR2026” on the front of the bottle above the label. The product was shipped between March 13, 2023, and September 27, 2023, with the majority of the product shipped before July 28, 2023. This recall results from a sampling by the State of Maryland that found samples from one produc…
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FDA Recalls Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled oysters grown and harvested in Connecticut following an outbreak of norovirus. In a notice on Thursday, March 14, the FDA said the outbreak was caused by oysters sold by Norwalk-based Norm Bloom and Son harvested in February. Although the FDA did not give many how many people were sickened, they did reveal the contaminated batch was associated with an outbreak in Minnesota. In the notice, the FDA warned consumers that the oysters were also sold to restaurants and retailers throughout Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryl…
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Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection
A recall has been issued for multiple brands of eye ointment products due to the "lack of sterility assurance at the facility" of the manufacturer during an inspection conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections or related harm," the FDA said. "These products are intended to be sterile. Ophthalmic drug products pose a potentially heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses." Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling…
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'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States
A popular hummus sold at Wegmans in eight states and the District of Columbia has been recalled by the company, the FDA announced on Feb. 3. A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA. The recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product." Notably, "No illnesses have been reported to date in connect…
Lifestyle
Contamination Concerns Prompt Nationwide Robitussin Cough Syrup Recall
Two types of Robitussin cough syrup products sold nationwide are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, federal authorities announced. This week, New Jersey-based Haleon announced a recall of several lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult that could be contaminated, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recalled items include: Four- and eight-ounce Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult with these lot numbers/expiration dates: T18010 with an expiration date of Oct. 31, 2025; T08730 with an…
Business
New Info On Pair Of Brands Released After Massive Nationwide Eye Drop Recall
A nationwide recall of more than two dozen eye drop products has just been amended. The original recall was announced this past November for 27 drops distributed to wholesalers and retailers by Velocity Pharma LLC. The recall was issued due to potential safety concerns after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators found insanitary conditions. In a new announcement, the company said product details on two of the brands sold at outlets including Rite Aid have been corrected. The two drops and the changes are: Lubricant Gel Drops, 15 ml., Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ey…
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Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits
A voluntary recall has been issued across seven states for BrightFarms spinach and four salad kits, the FDA announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The recall includes spinach grown by BrightFarms's supplier, Element Farms, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Brightfarms has temporarily suspended the distribution of any spinach grown at the farm due to the recall. The FDA explained there was "potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes" from the products distributed from its Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania facility. Listeria monocytogenes can cause potentially fatal infe…
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Raw Dog, Cat Food Sold In PA Being Recalled Due To Contamination Concerns
The FDA is expanding a recall on a popular raw pet food product that could possibly be contaminated by Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes, authorities announced. Earlier this month, Blue Ridge Beef began recalling certain lots of their "Kitten Grind," "Puppy Mix," and "Kitten Mix," after the company notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that a sample had tested positive. The products subject to the recall were distributed between Nov. 14 and Dec. 20 packaged in clear plastic sold primarily at stores in these states: Connecticut; Massachus…
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Massive New Nationwide Recall Issued For 27 Eye Drop Products Due To 'Insanitary Conditions'
A new nationwide recall has been issued for 27 eye drop products. The drops, distributed to wholesalers and retailers by Velocity Pharma LLC, are being recalled due to potential safety concerns after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators found insanitary conditions. All lots subject to the recall have expiration dates ranging from November 2023 to September 2025. For a table listing all 27 brands involved, click this link from the FDA. A risk statement accompanying the recall says: "For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections or…
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Stop Using These Eye Drop Products Sold At CVS, Rite Aid, Target Due To Infection Risk: FDA
Consumers should stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products because of the risk of eye infections that may lead to vision loss or blindness. Click here for a new, updated story - Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 New Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown The 26 products are from these brands: CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, and Velocity Pharma. The alert comes after FDA investigators found bacterial contamination in critical drug production areas of a manufacturing facility. For the comp…
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Van Leeuwen Recalls 4,000 Ice Cream Pints Due To Undeclared Ingredient
More than 4,000 pints of ice cream are being recalled by a New York-based manufacturer due to an undeclared ingredient. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn says frozen 14-ounce pints of its French Ice Cream product "Brown Sugar Chunk” may contain an undeclared allergen, walnuts. "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," according to the FDA. The recalled products are distributed nationally in retail stores. The product comes in a reddish-brown package with black le…
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