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Organic elderberries recalled over salmonella concerns

Consumers that recently purchased organic elderberries from Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. should be aware that a voluntary recall has been issued for them. The recall is due to the potential presence of salmonella. The organic elderberries were sold under the… Continue Reading

Listeria outbreak in deli meats kills 1 and sickens nearly a dozen

Fortunately, most of our blog posts usually close with something along the lines of, “At this time no illnesses or injuries have been reported.” This post will not be similar to those past posts. A Listeria outbreak in deli meats has left… Continue Reading

Trader Joe’s fish recalled due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens

Nearly 4,500 pounds of Trader Joe’s gluten-free halibut has been recalled due to undeclared allergens. The halibut was sold in 10 ounce boxes, and contained undeclared wheat and milk allergens.

 

Recalled Product:

Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Battered Halibut

Sku - 00503822

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Sunshine Mills expands pet food aflatoxin recall

A naturally occurring mold, aflatoxin, was found in Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet foods earlier this September. The findings by Sunshine Mills and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration led to the recall of the corn-based products produced between April 3 - 5,… Continue Reading

Extended-release metformin tablets recalled due to dangerous levels of NDMA

Marksans Pharma Limited, based out of India, is recalling their 500 mg and 750 mg metformin tablets sold under the brand name Time-Cap Labs, Inc. The recalled medication was found to contain dangerous levels of the suspected cancer-causing human carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).… Continue Reading

Whole and cut cantaloupe sold at Meijer stores recalled due to salmonella concerns

More than 2 dozen varieties of whole and cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls sold at Meijer stores are being recalled due to salmonella concerns. The recalled cantaloupe was packaged in conjunction with Eagle Product, LLC in Aguila, Arizona. Salmonella in healthy… Continue Reading

Country Fresh watermelon recall expanded to include additional fruits

Yesterday we wrote about Country Fresh and their recall of more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon chunks over listeria concerns. Well, just one day later that recall has been expanded to include “cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples, and… Continue Reading

Country Fresh recalls more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon over listeria concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently alerted Country Fresh to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used to pack more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon chunks. As a result of the findings, Country Fresh has issued a voluntary… Continue Reading