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Five types of extended release metformin recalled over NDMA concerns

Metformin is an oral diabetes medication taken to control the blood sugar levels of the patient. ER Metformin stands for “extended release” metformin. Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that 5 companies have voluntarily recalled their ER Metformin over NDMA contamination concerns.

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Curry powder recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A company out of Maspeth, New York, New Hoque and Sons, Inc., is recalling a curry powder they produce over concerns that it may contain salmonella. Radhuni Curry Powder, sold in 400g plastic bottles, was flagged during a routine U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection.

Recalled Product:

Radhuni Curry Powder

Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil recalled due to high levels of lead

If you’re one of the nearly 5 million Americans that say they use cbd oil on a daily basis, you’re going to want to double check the brand and flavor. Summitt Labs has issued a voluntary recall of their Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil after it was found to contain…

Best alternatives to recalled heartburn medication Zantac

Earlier this month we wrote about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s official recall of ranitidine, the medication known as Zantac. The product was recalled after it was determined to contain NDMA, a probable human carcinogen. If you’re someone that regularly takes Zantac though, you may have been left scrambling…

3 Benefiber supplements recalled due to possible plastic contamination

If you’re like many Americans that are using this time at home during the pandemic to adopt healthier eating habits, one of those healthier habits might involve adding a fiber supplement to your food or drink. If Benefiber is your go-to supplement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just…

Ulcer and heartburn medication recalled over NDMA concerns

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC has issued a recall of 3 lots of their Nizatidine Oral Solution due to “potential N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts exceeding the levels established by the FDA.” NDMA, as we’ve written about on this website than more we’d like to, is a probable human carcinogen. A “probable human carcinogen”…

Months after FDA warning, cough syrup finally recalled

In October of 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that parent company Efficient Laboratories recall Rompe Pecho EX and Rompe Pecho CF cough syrups due to possible microbial contamination. It took more than a few months, but Efficient Laboratories finally issued the recall in late January of this…

Imported Enoki mushrooms recalled over listeria concerns

Mushrooms imported from Korea and distributed throughout New York, Maryland, and Virginia have been recalled due to a listeria monocytogene contamination. Sold by H&C Food Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, the mushrooms were manufactured by Green Co. (located in Korea) and sold in Great Wall Supermarkets between February 15th, 2020 and…

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…