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A brand of pre-cooked shrimp has been recalled due to a possible bacterial contamination

AFC Distribution Corp. and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced a recall of AFC’s Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi). The shrimp may be contaminated with a bacteria known as Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and chills. Fortunately, as of…

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…

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…

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…

Heartburn medication recalls continue, generic versions of Zantac included

Just when you think it’s safe to resume using your favorite name brand or generic heartburn medication, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration announces a new round of recalls. Once again, generic versions of Zantac are being recalled due to the presence of a “probable human carcinogen”. You shouldn’t…

Recalled and expired infant ibuprofen should be discarded

Today’s recall news is actually related to a recall issued almost one year ago. Back in January of 2019, Tris Pharma issued a voluntary recall of their liquid Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops. The drops, distributed to both CVS and Walmart stores nationwide, were found to have “higher levels of ibuprofen…

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…

Connection to Almark Foods listeria outbreak leads to two more recalls

The fallout from the Almark Foods recall continues. Two more companies, Reichel Foods Inc. and Great American Deli, have now recalled foods over listeria concerns. The latest recall comes just a week after the initial “nationwide alert” was issued by Almark Foods and the FDA.

Consumption of Listeria monocytogenes can…