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Massive Eye Drop Recall: Over 3 Million Bottles Pulled Nationwide Massive Eye Drop Recall: Over 3 Million Bottles Pulled Nationwide
Massive Eye Drop Recall: Over 3 Million Bottles Pulled Nationwide A widely used over-the-counter product found in homes across the country is now at the center of a massive nationwide recall, raising concerns about safety and quality. More than 3.1 million bottles of store-brand eye drops have been recalled after officials identified a potential issue in their manufacturing, according to the FDA. The recall, initiated by K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc., affects a wide range of products sold under multiple labels at major retailers, including Walgreens, CVS Health, Rite Aid, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Dollar General, and others. Officials said the issue stems fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe?
Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? A frozen food recall affecting millions of households just got a lot bigger. Federal regulators expanded the recall of frozen products made by Ajinomoto Foods North America on Monday, March 23, pushing the total to nearly 37 million pounds, up from what began as a 3.4-million-pound recall of frozen chicken fried rice early this month. The concern: glass contamination. Investigations point to contaminated carrots as the likely source of glass shards found in the products. Consumers have reported finding glass slivers ranging from approximately 0.4 to 1.2 inches (1 to 3 centimeters) long. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Mushrooms Over Listeria Fears Nationwide Recall Issued For Mushrooms Over Listeria Fears
Nationwide Recall Issued For Mushrooms Over Listeria Fears Shoppers across the country are being urged to check their fridges following a health alert tied to a popular grocery item. A mushroom product sold in stores nationwide is being recalled over concerns it could carry a potentially dangerous bacteria.  The warning, issued this week, advises consumers to take immediate action if they have recently purchased a certain package of mushrooms linked to possible contamination. Harvest NYC Inc, based in Brooklyn, has announced a recall of its 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dole Recalls Salads Sold In 25 States Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Dole Recalls Salads Sold In 25 States Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Dole Recalls Salads Sold In 25 States Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for several Dole Fresh Vegetables salad kits due to possible Listeria contamination. Dole says the kits were processed on the same line as cheeses produced by Rizo-López Foods, which recalled a line of its dairy products, including cheeses. Related story - Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA "This recall notification is being issued due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain master packs by cheese potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes from our packaged cheese supplier," Dole sai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination Nearly 3,000 pounds of a popular frozen food item that was sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to contamination concerns. Conagra Brands announced that it is recalling 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products under the Marie Callender banner that could feature clear, flexible plastic as an unexpected side dish, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  Recalled products were produced on Wednesday, March 1 with a lot code of 5006306020, "Best By" date of Feb. 24, 2024, and a case code of 2113100032. …

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by Zak Failla