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The FDA has officially recalled Zantac as well as other ranitidine drugs

We’ve posted more than a handful of stories over the last year or so about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s concerns over the use of ranitidine drugs, but this one is different. After numerous close calls, the FDA has finally recalled Zantac, the prescription and over-the-counter medication used to…

Variety of Red Clover sprouts recalled over E. coli concerns

The Chicago Indoor Garden, which sells products containing Red Clover sprouts throughout the midwest, has issued a recall of said products because they contain E. coli 0103. This includes 5 different products distributed to Whole Foods and other popular midwest chains like Coosemans Chicago Inc., Battaglia Distributing, and Living Water…

Possible Norovirus contamination leads to frozen berry recall

The possible presence of a highly contagious virus, no not that one, has resulted in a recall of 3 varieties of frozen berries. Winco, the manufacturer, was alerted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after a sample tested positive for Norovirus. 

Recalled Products:

WINCO FOODS FROZEN BLACKBERRIES, 16 OZ.…

Superfood Smoothie Kits recalled due to listeria contamination

A listeria contamination is the cause of a voluntary recall of Blendtopia’s Superfood Smoothie Kits totalling nearly 30,000 cases of their 7 ounce frozen smoothie. The voluntary recall includes their Detox, Glow, Energy, Immunity, and Strength branded Superfood Smoothie Kits with Best Buy dates of: July 2021, October 2021, and…

Teriyaki bowls recalled due to inclusion of undisclosed peanuts

Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls have been recalled due to peanuts being included, but not disclosed on the packaging. This isn’t your temporary recall, and the inclusion of peanuts isn’t normally cause for alarm, but peanut allergies can be deadly for those with severe allergies. The noodle bowls were…

Type 1 Diabetes insulin pump recalled, responsible for 2,000 injuries and 1 death

Today’s recall alert isn’t toxin or chemical related, but it is health related, and therefore important. A Class I recall, the most serious of all U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls, has been issued for Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps. These pumps are used by those with Type 1…

Diabetes drug Metformin tests negative for NDMA, will not be recalled by FDA

With all of the medication recalls lately, it would have been wise for diabetic patients to wonder if their prescribed drug was next. Well the U.S. Food and Drug Administration actually released some good news this week, there are currently “no plans to recall any Metformin products.”

The testing follows…

Nopalina Flax Seed Powder and Capsules recalled over salmonella concerns

If you’re a user of Nopalina Flax Seed Powder or Nopalina Flax Seed Capsules, the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall is of special importance. The FDA and Nopalina have recalled both of these products, covering nearly a dozen different lots, over salmonella concerns.

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. has…

Glow-boosting mask for kids and adults recalled over irritation complaints

A “glow-boosting” paper mask has been voluntarily recalled by Yes To Inc. due to complaints from consumers of skin irritation and redness. The Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask (that’s a mouthful) is distributed nationwide for use by children and adults.

Yes To Inc. provides warnings and instructions of…

Cece’s Veggie Co. Ramen recall linked to Almark Foods listeria recall

A new week brings with it another recall related to the Almark Foods listeria recall. This time, Veggie Noodle Co. LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Cece’s Veggie Co. Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth. The eggs used in the recalled noodles were provided by Almark Foods, and have…