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140+ brands of dog and cat food recalled due to salmonella

Nearly 150 varieties of dog and cat foods have been recalled over salmonella concerns. Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana issued the voluntary recall of CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian branded… Continue Reading

Incorrect strength labeling leads to voluntary medication recall

One lot of Telmisartan Tablets sold by Alembic Pharmaceuticals, used to treat hypertension, has been recalled because 40mg pills were accidentally distributed in bottles labeled as 20mg. Taking double the strength of pills could according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration… Continue Reading

Real Water, Inc. recalls water distributed nationwide due to possible link to non-viral hepatitis

A voluntary recall has been issued for Real Water sold nationwide by Real Water, Inc. The recall stems from a possible link to a handful of non-viral hepatitis cases reported in the Las Vegas, Nevada area around November of 2020.


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Another undeclared allergens recall for Whole Foods despite warning from FDA

Whole Foods, purchased by Amazon in 2017, has run afoul of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration once again. This comes on the heels of Whole Foods issuing another recall due to undeclared allergens. This time the issue comes from undeclared pistachios,… Continue Reading

Hu Products recalls Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries due to undeclared almonds

A single lot of Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries have been recalled due to undeclared almonds. Undeclared allergens can be a serious concern, and sometimes deadly depending on just how allergic the consumer is. The recalled chocolate covered hunks were sold in… Continue Reading

FDA getting pressure from Democrats to regulate toxic metals in baby food after release of new study

Last month, a subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform completed a 15 month long investigation into the prevalence of toxic metals in baby food. Beech-Nut Nutrition, Hain Celestial Group, Gerber, and Nurture participated in the study, agreeing to provide… Continue Reading

Raw and frozen dog foods recalled over salmonella and listeria

Two raw but frozen pet foods are being recalled because they may contain salmonella and listeria monocytogenes. Bravo Packing, Inc. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of all Ground Beef and Performance Dog foods. The recalled products were… Continue Reading