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Superfood Smoothie Kits recalled due to listeria contaminationA 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…
Teriyaki bowls recalled due to inclusion of undisclosed peanutsAnnie 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…
Type 1 Diabetes insulin pump recalled, responsible for 2,000 injuries and 1 deathToday’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.…
Diabetes drug Metformin tests negative for NDMA, will not be recalled by FDAWith 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…
Our water filters aren’t removing as many toxins as they shouldThe water coming into our homes is supposed to be filtered by our local governments prior to reaching us. Unfortunately, toxins like Per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Nopalina Flax Seed Powder and Capsules recalled over salmonella concernsIf 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…
Putting out that cigarette isn’t stopping its release of toxinsThe cigarette receptacle at your office may help the common area look cleaner, but a new study suggests that it’s not doing much to promote a healthy workplace.…
Algal bloom toxins now detectable in urine testsA researcher from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute worked with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop…
Glow-boosting mask for kids and adults recalled over irritation complaintsA “glow-boosting” paper mask has been voluntarily recalled by Yes To Inc. due to complaints from consumers of skin irritation and redness. The Grapefruit…
Brain development of children greatly impacted by flame retardants & pesticidesTwo ingredients we all encounter and likely use relatively regularly are negatively impacting the development of our children’s brains. Flame retardants and…
Taco Bell to remove toxins from packaging, but not until 2025Taco Bell is going healthy! Well, they’re not doing something crazy like getting rid of the Cheesy Gordita Crunch, but they are banning the use of “per-…
Danger of PFAS in underwear isn’t rocket scienceConflicting evidence suggests that Thinx menstrual underwear marketed to adults and teens is contaminated with polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Dr. Graham Peaslee, a…
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