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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 VA, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including VA, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including VA, 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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Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of Schools That Received Products Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of Schools That Received Products
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of Schools That Received Products A preliminary list has been released of schools that received items that were part of a nationwide recall of millions of pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Earlier this week, the recall was expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds of products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio…

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by Joe Lombardi