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Dole salad varieties recalled due to potential listeria contamination

Four varieties of Dole pre-packaged salads have been recalled due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. The recalled salads were distributed to nearly one dozen states. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. issued the recall today, Friday, October 29th. 

 

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Presence of undeclared pine nuts leads to hummus recall

Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus, distributed in nearly 2 dozen states, has been recalled by the manufacturer due to undeclared pine nuts. A recall was issued after Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods learned that the incorrect back label was used during the packaging process.

 

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Red, yellow, and white onions recalled over salmonella concerns

ProSource Produce, an American company based out of Idaho, has issued a recall of their onions originating from Chihuahua, Mexico over a possible salmonella contamination. The onions were shipped from Chihuahua between July 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021 to retailers in… Continue Reading

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.

 

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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.

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Almost 15,000 pounds of Butterball turkey recalled due to presence of plastics

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a press release regarding a recall of nearly 15,000 pounds of ground Butterball turkey. According to reports, the recall was initiated by Butterball after consumers complained of “blue plastics”… Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading

Greenhead frozen cooked lobster recalled over listeria concerns

Nearly 6,000 pounds of lobster have been recalled. Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, Maine recently notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall. The reason for the recall? According to Greenhead and the FDA, the 5,749 lbs. of frozen cooked… Continue Reading

Elevated levels of Vitamin D lead to canned dog food recall

More than 5,000 cans of Fromm Family Foods Four-Star canned dog foods have been recalled due to “potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D”. These dog foods came in the beef, chicken, pork, and turkey variety. Dog food with elevated Vitamin D levels… Continue Reading