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Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

December 9, 2016

Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling two (2) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with salmonella and/or listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having […]

FDA takes action against four tobacco manufacturers for illegal sales of flavored cigarettes labeled as little cigars or cigars

December 9, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to four tobacco manufacturers — Swisher International Inc., Cheyenne International LLC, Prime Time International Co. and Southern Cross Tobacco Company Inc. — for selling flavored cigarettes that are labeled as little cigars or cigars, which is a violation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco […]

Voluntary Class II Recall of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled

December 7, 2016

Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary Class II recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bars due to the presence of small plastic pieces found in a limited number of bars sold in the U.S. Clif Bar has not received any reports of injuries as a […]

FDA takes steps to improve hearing aid accessibility

December 7, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced important steps to better support consumer access to hearing aids. The agency issued a guidance document explaining that it does not intend to enforce the requirement that individuals 18 and up receive a medical evaluation or sign a waiver prior to purchasing most hearing aids. This guidance […]

FDA takes steps to improve hearing aid accessibility

December 7, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced important steps to better support consumer access to hearing aids. The agency issued a guidance document explaining that it does not intend to enforce the requirement that individuals 18 and up receive a medical evaluation or sign a waiver prior to purchasing most hearing aids. This guidance […]

Phil-Am Trading, Inc. Recalls Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa) Because of Possible Health Risk

December 5, 2016

Phil-am Trading, Inc. of Jersey City, NJ is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Read The Complete Story!

Phil-Am Trading, Inc. Recalls Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa) Because of Possible Health Risk

December 5, 2016

Phil-am Trading, Inc. of Jersey City, NJ is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Read The Complete Story!

Royal Seafood Baza, Inc. Recalls Various Ready to Eat Herring Products Because of Possible Health Risk

December 2, 2016

Royal Seafood Baza, Inc. of Staten, Island, New York is recalling various refrigerated ready to eat herring products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals […]

FDA Consumer Advisory

December 2, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers not to eat goat cheese products manufactured by Apple Tree Goat Dairy of Richfield, Penn. (Apple Tree), because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read The Complete Story!

FDA approves Jardiance to reduce cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes

December 2, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

Derby City Vending Issues Allergy Alert of Undeclared Milk, Egg And Soy in their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

December 2, 2016

Derby City Vending of Louisville, KY is recalling our Buffalo Chicken Sandwich because it may contain undeclared milk, egg and soy product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, egg or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Read The Complete Story!

Intermountain Farmers Association Issues Recall of Rabbit Feed for High Vitamin D Content

December 1, 2016

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) of Draper, UT, is recalling its 50 lbs. bags of rabbit pellets (item #1220) manufactured between March 14, 2016 and September 15, 2016, because the product may contain higher than acceptable levels of vitamin D, which may cause health problems to rabbits. Read The Complete Story!

Intermountain Farmers Association Issues Recall of Rabbit Feed for High Vitamin D Content

December 1, 2016

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) of Draper, UT, is recalling its 50 lbs. bags of rabbit pellets (item #1220) manufactured between March 14, 2016 and September 15, 2016, because the product may contain higher than acceptable levels of vitamin D, which may cause health problems to rabbits. Read The Complete Story!

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recalls of Certain Hummus Products Because of Possible Health Risks

December 1, 2016

Charlotte, NC – Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Hummus (SKU #90642) and Trader Joe’s White Bean & Basil Hummus (SKU #91107) with “USE BY” date codes up through and including 12/15/2016, because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read The Complete Story!

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recalls of Certain Hummus Products Because of Possible Health Risks

December 1, 2016

Charlotte, NC – Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Hummus (SKU #90642) and Trader Joe’s White Bean & Basil Hummus (SKU #91107) with “USE BY” date codes up through and including 12/15/2016, because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read The Complete Story!

Food regulators seize adulterated milk products for food safety violations

November 30, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service seized more than 4 million pounds of product produced by Valley Milk Products LLC (Valley Milk) of Strasburg, Virginia.

JFC International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Wheat In You-Ka Fresh Ramune And You-Ka Punch Ramune

November 25, 2016

Los Angeles, CA – JFC International Inc. is voluntarily recalling the following confectionery products because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have allergies to wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the products. Read The Complete Story!

Anderson’s Frozen Custard issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Pumpkin Ice Cream Pies

November 25, 2016

Anderson’s Frozen Custard is recalling its “Pumpkin Ice Cream Pies” Because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Read The Complete Story!

National Recall by Sabra Dipping Company Leads to Secondary Recall of Deli Sandwich in Pittsburg (PA), Cleveland (OH) and Buffalo (NY) Markets

November 23, 2016

Irving, TX – LSG Sky Chefs Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (“LSG Sky Chefs”) announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall for the 7-Eleven Chicken and Hummus sandwiches the company produces for 7-Eleven stores in the Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, and the Buffalo, NY markets. The hummus spread used in the sandwiches is subject […]

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