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Consumers have little “appetite” for risk
Bradenton, FL, United States, 04/01/2008 -
The
fresh melon industry in Honduras and Costa Rica was effectively shut
down within 24 hours of word hitting the wire that Salmonella
Litchfield – said to be as hard on the human digestive system as E.
coli O157:H7 – had been detected by officials
.
May 7, 2008 - 10:12:19 AM
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Actavis Totowa (formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) recalls all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek®
Actavis Totowa LLC notified healthcare professionals of a
Class I nationwide recall of all strengths of Digitek, a drug used to
treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. The products are
distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and
by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.
Apr 30, 2008 - 11:57:59 AM
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DPH Issues Consumer Warning For Chang Farm Soy Sprouts Because Of Bacteria Contamination
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing a warning to
the public not to consume any soy sprouts produced from Chang Farms in
Whatley Massachusetts because of the presence of bacteria called
Listeria monocytogenes
(
L. monocytogenes
).
Apr 23, 2008 - 2:39:40 PM
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Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.
Apr 18, 2008 - 11:15:54 PM
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California Warns Consumers Not to Eat Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo Candy Imported from Mexico
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of
Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Chaca Chaca
Chacatrozo candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found levels
of lead that could cause health problems.
Apr 18, 2008 - 12:58:03 PM
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CDPHE Guidance for Cereal Recall-Related Phone Calls
On Saturday, April 12,
2008, the FDA announced that at least 23 people in 14 states have been
diagnosed with
Salmonella serotype Agona
infection that matches
the strain of
Salmonella found in recently recalled unsweetened puffed
rice and unsweetened puffed wheat cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal.
Information about the recall and the
corresponding illness can be found on the FDA and CDC websites:
Apr 16, 2008 - 10:29:29 AM
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Salmonella Illnesses May be Linked to Recalled Cereal
The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that at least 23
people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was
caused by the same strain of
Salmonella found in the recently
recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals
produced by Malt-O-Meal. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by
Salmonella bacteria.
Apr 15, 2008 - 11:48:57 AM
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Organic Infant Formula Ingredients Processed with Toxic Chemical
The
Cornucopia Institute filed a legal complaint with the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA) today, demanding that the agency enforce the organic regulations
prohibiting toxic solvents from being used in the production of organic
food. The Institute, a nonprofit food and farm policy research group,
found that baby formula and other food manufacturers are using hexane-extracted
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (DHA/ARA) derived from algae and soil
fungus.
Apr 15, 2008 - 8:27:29 AM
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USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations
to those affected by tornadoes, snow or severe weather in the Midwest. USDA is hopeful that this information will
help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages and other problems that are often associated
with severe weather events.
Apr 14, 2008 - 1:31:48 PM
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North Aire Market Issues Allergy Alert on Possible Traces of Almonds in Chicken Dumpling Soup Mix
North Aire Market of
Shakopee, MN is recalling 99 boxes of Chicken Dumpling Soup Mix because
they may contain undeclared traces of almonds.
Apr 12, 2008 - 4:27:54 PM
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Cracker Barrel Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled Chocolate-Covered Peanuts and Almonds
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is recalling 5-ounce
bags of chocolate-covered almonds and 5-ounce bags of chocolate
double-dipped peanuts because the packaging is labeled incorrectly.
Apr 12, 2008 - 4:26:38 PM
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Herbal Science International, Inc. Recalls Twelve Dietary Herbal Supplements Nationwide
Herbal Science International, Inc. Recalls Twelve Dietary Herbal Supplements Nationwide Because of Possible Health Risk Associated with Ephedra, Aristolochic Acid and Human Placenta
Apr 12, 2008 - 4:25:15 PM
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Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States may be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that at least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was caused by the same strain of Salmonella that was found in the recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal.
Apr 12, 2008 - 4:21:01 PM
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Dietary supplement products linked to adverse reactions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has
found hazardous levels of selenium in samples of certain flavors of the
dietary supplement products "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega
Formula." The FDA has received 43 reports of persons from nine states
who experienced serious adverse reactions using these products.
Apr 12, 2008 - 4:19:31 PM
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Warns Consumers of Tainted Raw Milk Sold By Clarion, Crawford County Dairies
Consumers
who purchased raw milk from Piney Ridge dairy farm in New Bethlehem,
Clarion County, and Clark and Elaine Duncan’s farm in Meadville,
Crawford County, anytime after March 10 should discard it immediately
due to the risk of Listeria Monocytogenes contamination, Agriculture
Secretary Dennis Wolff said today.
Apr 9, 2008 - 9:56:34 AM
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Malt-O-Meal Company Initiates Voluntary Recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals
Malt-O-Meal announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened
Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with "Best
If Used By" codes
between April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") and March 18, 2009
(coded as "MAR1809") because they may have the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella.
Apr 8, 2008 - 11:11:24 AM
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Kansas firm recalls cattle heads with prohibited material
Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC
based out of Harper, Kansas is voluntarily recalling 406,000 pounds of
frozen cattle heads with tonsils not completely removed, the US
Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
announced on April 4.
Apr 6, 2008 - 8:04:47 AM
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FDA announces three food recalls
The FDA announced three recall of chocolate, cut fruit product, and frozen salted croaker.
Apr 5, 2008 - 6:14:50 PM
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Warning About "Total Body" Liquid Supplements
The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to buy or
consume the following Total Body liquid dietary supplement products
because of reports received of severe adverse reactions:
Apr 4, 2008 - 7:34:59 PM
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Honduran Cantaloupes Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
The Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment’s Consumer Protection Division Monday
advised consumers who may have purchased cantaloupes grown, packed and
shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano
of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras, to dispose of them or return them to
the place of purchase for a full refund as the products have been
linked to an outbreak of salmonella infection in the United States and
Canada.
Apr 1, 2008 - 10:17:28 AM
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Bay Valley Foods recalls dressing due to mislabeling
Bay Valley Foods
is recalling 535 cases of "
America's
Choice® Classic Caesar Dressing" because of presence of undeclared fish,
soy and wheat, the Food and Drug Administration announced on March 31.
Apr 1, 2008 - 8:48:00 AM
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JARD recalls fresh cut fruit products with cantaloupe
A Lawrence, Massachusetts
based company on March 28 issued a recall of selected fresh cut fruit
products produced with potentially salmonella-contaminated cantaloupe.
Mar 31, 2008 - 3:24:10 PM
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use “Blue Steel” and “Hero” Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to
purchase or use "Blue Steel" or "Hero" products marketed as dietary
supplements throughout the United States because they are considered
unapproved drugs and have not been proven to be safe or effective.
These products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously
affect a person’s blood pressure level.
Mar 29, 2008 - 9:46:21 AM
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FDA Warns Consumers about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to
purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical
Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the
Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement products may
cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle
cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue.
Mar 29, 2008 - 9:44:18 AM
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FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano
The Food and Drug
Administration on March 22 issued an import alert that all shipments of
cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer,
to the United States should be detained because the fruit from this
company seems to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in
the U.S. and Canada.
Mar 22, 2008 - 12:13:26 PM
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California: Alfalfa sprouts may be tainted with salmonella
The California Department of
Public Health issued a public advisory to warn residents in the state
of the risk of consuming certain brands of alfalfa sprouts because they
may have been contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious
illness.
Mar 3, 2008 - 5:13:50 PM
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Technical Briefing - Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company
The USDA released on Feb 21 a transcript on questions and answers about the recall of 143 million pounds of beef and other issues.
Feb 22, 2008 - 12:46:23 PM
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Recalls & Alerts
California firm recalls 143 million pounds of beef due to possible health hazards
The U.S. Food safety and
Inspection Services on Feb 17 issued a statement to alert the public
that Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co. based out of Chino, California
is voluntarily recalling approximately 143,383,823 pounds of raw and
frozen beef products due to potential health hazards.
Feb 18, 2008 - 9:42:18 AM
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Nutri-Foods recalls "Organic Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled"
The FDA issued a statement
on Feb 15 to remind the public that Nutri-Foods, Inc. ("Nutri-Foods")
of Royal Oak, Michigan, is recalling its .50 pound packages of "Organic
Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled" due to possible salmonella
contamination.
Feb 16, 2008 - 11:35:21 AM
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See's Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips recalled due to undeclared milk
The FDA issued an alert on Feb 12 to remind consumers that
See's Candies Inc of
San Francisco,
California is recalling 16-ounce
bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips due to undeclared traces of
milk.
People who are allergic to milk
should not use the product.
Feb 14, 2008 - 5:48:56 PM
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