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Disposable plastic face masks could harm the earth for 450 years

450 years. No that’s not how long we’ve been living with this pandemic, though it is starting to feel that way. 450 is the number of years it takes for “single-use” daily plastic face masks (DPFs) to degrade. These are masks that researchers at Swansea University have found to contain…

Clam chowder sold in Costco stores recalled over foreign object concerns

Nearly 15,000 sleeves of Kettle Classic Clam Chowder with Uncured Bacon have been recalled by parent company Ivar’s Soup and Sauce Company. The recalled soup was sold in Costco stores in 13 midwest and northern states.

Recalled Products:

Kettle Classic Clam Chowder with Uncured Bacon

Costco Item #1270666

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Another blood pressure medicine recalled, this time it’s from Lupin Pharmaceuticals

Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of Irbesartan Tablets, as well as Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets due to increased levels of N-nitrosoirbesartan. N-nitrosoirbesartan is a known as a possible human carcinogen.

More than 75 lots of Lupin Pharmaceuticals tablets have been recalled. There are simply too many lots to…

ArtNaturals hand sanitizer alert issued by FDA due to presence of benzene

If you’re keeping score at home, it’s time to add ArtNaturals hand sanitizer to the growing list of hand sanitizers to avoid. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert due to “unacceptable levels” of benzene and at least 1 more cancer causing chemical.

The alert was issued…

Aldi salad dressing recalled due to potential microbial growth issue

Drew’s Organics has issued a recall for their store branded Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing. The recall was issued according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after it was discovered a “color difference” in the dressing bottles. An investigation led them to believe there’s the potential for…

Bagged Kroger kale recalled due to listeria concerns

Kroger is recalling some lots of its in-house branded bagged kale due to listeria monocytogenes concerns. The kale is produced and sold by Baker Farms. Listeria isn’t often much of a concern for healthy adults, but that can’t be said for the young, elderly or pregnant. At this time, it’s…

CHANTIX recalled by Pfizer due to increased levels of a nitrosamine

You choose to stop smoking for your health and well being. You don’t want to develop cancer. So you take CHANTIX or another type of pill that’s supposed to help you quit. What you’re not counting on though is the tool that’s supposed to help you stop smoking contains elevated…

“Forever Chemicals” seem to be everywhere...forever

A study published this week in the journal of Environmental Science & Technology Letters shows us that the term “Forever Chemicals” for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is pretty accurate. Though “Forever and Everywhere Chemicals” might be even closer to reality. The recommended name change comes on the heels of…

Despite FDA’s listeria concerns, company refuses to recall fish products

Sometimes companies decide they want to do their own thing, in spite of the fact that they might be putting the health of their customers and employees at risk. That’s exactly what Felix Custom Smoking has done. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that Felix recall a number…

Elevated Aflatoxin levels in dog food leads to hundreds of sickened dogs, recall initiated

Indiana based, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a recall of their Sportmix dry dog food due to elevated aflatoxin levels. The recall was initiated after 130 dog deaths and 220 illnesses were linked to their food. Aflatoxin poisoning symptoms in pets include…