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FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide
FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide Holiday treats sold nationwide are now under an expanded FDA alert after a candy maker disclosed potential allergen issues tied to seasonal products. Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Illinois, announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that it is expanding a voluntary allergy alert involving certain Choceur-branded Holiday Bark products distributed nationwide through Aldi markets. The Food and Drug Administration published the alert on Tuesday, Dec. 23. According to the company, some varieties of the holiday candy may contain undeclared allergens that could pose serious or life-threatening risks to peop…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute
Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute NBC Sports host Mike Tirico was a "late scratch" before Saturday's Kentucky Derby after suffering a "significant" nut allergy reaction during coverage of the event.  Tirico was set to host the event before unexpectedly being forced to step away late in the afternoon on May 3, with Ahmed Fareed taking over coverage at Churchill. Downs. He later confirmed that he had to retreat to his hotel for "a significant reaction to my nut allergy."  "Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate," he posted on social media. "Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy. If you have on…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Federal authorities have issued a nationwide warning after the recall of a popular candy bar. Gardners Candies, based in Tyrone, PA, has voluntarily recalled its Cappuccino Meltaway Bars due to undeclared tree nuts (cashews), posing a serious risk to those with allergies. What to Know: Affected Products: 1.25-ounce packages of Cappuccino Meltaway Bars. Distribution: Sold across the country through retail stores and mail orders starting Sunday, Sept. 1. Packaging: The bars are in white plastic wrappers marked with lot #082725 and an expiration date of Aug. 27, 2025. They can also be found …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including VA, Due To Allergy Risk Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including VA, Due To Allergy Risk
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including VA, Due To Allergy Risk A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…

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by Joe Lombardi