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Listeria Scare Leads To Recall Of Vegetable Products Listeria Scare Leads To Recall Of Vegetable Products
Listeria Scare Leads To Recall Of Vegetable Products A Listeria scare has led to the recall of a series of vegetable products that were sold to retailers nationwide. Mann Packing Co., Inc., announced a voluntary recall in response to an FDA inspection that found potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.. The recalled products have a “Best If Enjoyed By” date of Oct. 11, through Nov. 16. A complete list of recalled items can be found here. According to health officials, consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened i…

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Frozen, Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk Frozen, Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk
Frozen, Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk The FDA has expanded its voluntary recall of frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products that could trigger a peanut allergy are being recalled. Last month, California New Foods issued a voluntary recall of products that are improperly labeled and fail to address the potential for the cookie dough to contain peanut and wheat allergens. This week, the company announced that recall has been expanded to include multiple other items.  According to the FDA, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity specific to peanuts and tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening …

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Recall Issued For Frozen, Fresh Chicken Salad Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk Recall Issued For Frozen, Fresh Chicken Salad Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk
Recall Issued For Frozen, Fresh Chicken Salad Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk A Washington-based company has announced a recall of nearly a dozen refrigerated and frozen chicken salad sandwich products due to a Listeria scare. Jumbo Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Tuscan Sun brand sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause potentially fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled items were shipped between March 11 and Friday, Sept. 27. Frozen sandwiches have no sell-by or use by date printed on packages and have an eight-month shelf life. Frozen products …

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Cancer Fears Prompt Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS To Suspend Sale Of Zantac Cancer Fears Prompt Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS To Suspend Sale Of Zantac
Cancer Fears Prompt Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS To Suspend Sale Of Zantac Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS are all temporarily taking heartburn medicine Zantac off their shelves due to the potential presence of a human carcinogen. The move comes after a product alert was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning that the products contain low levels of nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Zantac has not currently been recalled, but the FDA is researching to determine if the low levels of NDMA pose a risk. The initial report found that the amounts “barely exceed amounts found in common foods.” CVS was first to pull the product, announcing the move Saturday, Sept…

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FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns
FDA Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns The FDA is warning dog owners to check their refrigerators to check their freezers following a recall of frozen raw pet food that is being recalled due to salmonella and listeria concerns. All Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products that were produced on or after July 22 are subject to recall because there are not lot codes printed on the retail packaging. The items being recalled pose a threat to any dog that consumes the product. The FDA announced this week that two samples of food collected from Bravo Packing, Inc’s manufacturing facility tested positive for harmful pathogens. One …

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Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk
Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk The FDA announced that an undisclosed amount of frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products that could trigger a peanut allergy are being recalled. California New Foods issued a voluntary recall of products that are improperly labeled and fail to address the potential for the cookie dough to contain peanut and wheat allergens. According to the FDA, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity specific to peanuts and tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing the allergens. The recall came following a consumer complaint.…

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E. Coli Risk Leads To General Mills Flour Recall E. Coli Risk Leads To General Mills Flour Recall
E. Coli Risk Leads To General Mills Flour Recall There is a national recall of General Mills has flour products due to an E. coli scare. The company announced that it is recalling five-pound bags of its “Gold Medal Unbleached All-Purpose Flour” due to the potential presence of  E. coli O26 which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. According to General Mills, “(the) recall is being issued out of an abundance of care as General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this product.” Products subject to recall have a “better if used by” date of Sept. 6, 2020, a…

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Recall Issued For Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recall Issued For Yellowfin Tuna Steaks
Recall Issued For Yellowfin Tuna Steaks The FDA announced that there has been a yellowish tuna steak recall after several consumers fell ill from eating the products. On Friday, Sept. 6, Alfa International Seafood announced that it is recalling refrigerated, wild-caught yellowfin tuna loins because of potentially elevated levels of histamine. The recalled items were labeled as either Yellowfin Tuna Steaks or Seasoned Yellowfin Tuna Steaks and were sold from either the service counter or tray-packed in a display case. The tuna loins were sold from Tuesday, Aug. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 7 and had sell-by dates between Wednesday,…

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Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Baby Spinach Due To Salmonella Scare Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Baby Spinach Due To Salmonella Scare
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Baby Spinach Due To Salmonella Scare Dole announced that it is recalling baby spinach products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The company announced that it is voluntarily recalling six-ounce and 10-ounce baby spinach bags that have a “use-by” date of Aug. 5, 2019, due to a possible health risk. Dole is coordinating with regulatory officials as part of the recall, according to the FDA. The FDA noted that the recalled products are expired and should no longer be on retail shelves.  According to the FDA, the precautionary recall notification was issued after a sample of baby spinach tested positive for salmo…

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Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Target, Fresh Market Salads, Sandwiches Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Target, Fresh Market Salads, Sandwiches
Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Target, Fresh Market Salads, Sandwiches Some salads and sandwiches sold at Target and Fresh Market are being recalled due to a potential listeria scare. Elevation Foods announced that they are voluntarily recalling two brands, Archer Farms, and Freskt, which are sold at Target and Fresh Market nationwide. The recalled items include egg salad, tuna salad, Thai lobster and deviled egg sandwiches that were produced on June 18. More than 1,000 cases of the recalled products were shipped to retailers nationwide. According to the FDA, Elevation Foods identified the problem with the products after receiving positive test results for t…

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Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Hummus Products Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Hummus Products
Listeria Concerns Lead To Recall Of Hummus Products A Houston-based company announced a voluntary recall of certain hummus products that were distributed nationwide and may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Pita Pal Foods announced that it is recalling select brands of hummus products that were identified at the manufacturing facility as potentially dangerous during an FDA inspection. The complete list of recalled items can be found here. Consumers who have purchased products those "use by" dates have been instructed to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 832-803-9295 or …

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Recalls Issued For Select Ointments, Eye Drops Sold At CVS Recalls Issued For Select Ointments, Eye Drops Sold At CVS
Recalls Issued For Select Ointments, Eye Drops Sold At CVS There has been a national recall of over-the-counter eyedrops and ointments that are sold at CVS. Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling a host of products that are sold at CVS Health as a precaution due to fears of the items not being sterile. “As a precautionary measure, Altaire is voluntarily initiating the recall due to management concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility,” the company announced. "The FDA has determined these issues indicate a lack of sterility assurance. Adminis…

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