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Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria
Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria A nationwide recall has been issued for a laxative brand sold at CVS. Vi-Jon, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL) to the consumer level, the Food and Drug Administration announced.  Testing identified the affected lot of the product to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, the FDA said. Immunocompromised patients who consume this product may be at increased risk for invasive infections caused by Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse healt…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up
Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up A recall has been issued for a popular ice cream brand due to a flavor mix-up, the Food and Drug Administration announced. Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, Pennsylvania, is recalling select 48-ounce containers of its Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, the FDA said.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a consumer who contacted Turkey Hill that select containers of Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream may have been inadvertently filled with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream during production, said the FDA. Pe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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by Zak Failla
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GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns
GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns Hundreds of thousands of SUVs are being recalled due to overly-bright headlights that could cause glare for oncoming drivers. General Motors announced a recall of more than 740,000 Terrain SUVs that were produced between 2010 and 2017 due to the potential hazard for other motorists. The recall was announced on Tuesday, March 22, after US safety regulators turned down a request from GM to avoid the recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reflections caused by the headlight housings can illuminate some areas with too much light, increasing the risk of…

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by Zak Failla
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Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern
Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart announced a voluntary recall of a popular brand of chips due to the possible presence of metal pieces in select bags of the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall includes restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips from Walmart’s Great Value brand that were shipped to different retailers throughout the country. Recalled bags have a recall number of “F-0814-2022” with lot codes of “122051##,” or “123051##,” and a best by date of May 23, 2022. A total of 2,555 cases containing 10 13-ounce bags each (25,550 total) are subject to the recall. The FDA…

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by Zak Failla
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Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks
Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant formula sold across the US is being recalled after testing found that the product "did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula, even though it is marketed as such.” The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Moor Herbs is recalling all 16-ounce bottles of Angel Formula sold since February 2019 due to the presence of too much iron, sodium, and potassium, and too little Vitamin D. Officials said that the former issue could cause an overload of iron or an electrolyte imbalance, while the lack of Vitamin D could cause rickets, “a softening …

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by Zak Failla
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Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns
Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Listeria Concerns Dole packaged salads containing iceberg lettuce have been recalled due to possible health risks from Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide and processed at Dole's production facilities in Springfield, Ohio, and Soledad, California, the Food and Drug Administration announced. This voluntary recall notification is being issued after harvest equipment used in the harvesting of the raw iceberg lettuce material used in these finished products was tested by Dole and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, the FDA said. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Federal officials are cautioning Americans to be wary of a hand sanitizer that was packaged to resemble bottled water bottles and is now subject to a massive recall. American Screening announced that it is voluntarily recalling 153,336 units of hand sanitizer sold nationwide that contains 70 percent ethyl alcohol packaged in 8-ounce containers that could pose the risk of consumption. According to the FDA, the product has a small water bottle shape with a black flip-top cap or clear cap with a blue pouring spout. It also has the UPC code 8 4005051579 2. The recalled products have expirati…

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by Zak Failla
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Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths
Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart has recalled about 3,900 bottles of room spray products due to the possible presence of a dangerous bacteria linked to two deaths in the United States. The recall was issued after tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the "Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones" contained rare bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei, according to a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.  The room spray products were sold at about 55 Walmart locations across the country,…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Parsley Product Sold In New York Recall Issued For Parsley Product Sold In New York
Recall Issued For Parsley Product Sold In New York Hundreds of boxes of parsley are being recalled after testing showed the products could be contaminated with E. coli. Buurma Farms Inc. announced on Tuesday, Sept. 14, that it is recalling 320 boxes of Plain Parsley. The products were harvested on Monday, Aug. 30. The recalled products were distributed in New York, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. "Individual bunches of flat parsley sold to retailers for purchase by consumers would likely have a 'BUURMA FARMS Plain Parsley' twist-tie with a price look-up (PLU) number of 4901 and a UPC code of 33383 80125," the com…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company is recalling about 51,000 packages of frozen dog food products because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. The company announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that it is recalling eight Simply Nourish products. The following products are included in the recall:  Recalled dog food productsWet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company / FDA The affected products were distributed at select PetSmart locations across the country, the company said. No illnesses have been reported, and no other products were impacted. The company said consumers should stop feeding the p…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says
Recalled Tyson Chicken Products Used In Additional Items, USDA Says The USDA is cautioning that additional Tyson chicken products that were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination were used in other ready-to-eat products that were sold on store shelves. Earlier this month, Tyson announced that it was recalling nearly nine million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that could have potentially been adulterated. Original story - Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination This week, Tyson announced that it was expanding its recall to include an additional 500,000 pounds of chicken product. Earlier…

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by Zak Failla