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More than a dozen Queso Fresco cheeses recalled due to listeria contamination

A least 7 people have been sickened by Listeria monocytogenes in 4 states. And while the outbreak has yet to be linked to Queso Fresco cheese, a recall has been initiated. El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, New Jersey and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the move yesterday. The…

Undeclared pecans in chocolate covered pretzels leads to recall

Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platters and Gourmet Pretzel Bags, sold in Giant Eagle grocery stores in Pennsylvania and Ohio, have been recalled due to undeclared pecans. Undeclared pecans could be extremely dangerous for those with a pecan allergy. So far, only 1 illness has been reported related to this recall.

Undeclared anchovies leads to Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip recall

More than 13,000 packages, also known as pillows, of 1.5 oz Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip have been recalled by Litehouse Inc. because they may contain undeclared anchovies. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after Litehouse informed them of the concern, stemming from a…

Dole Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit recalled due to undeclared allergens

A couple weeks ago, Dole Endless Summer Salad Kits were recalled. And with today’s news, it appears Dole's recalls are becoming...endless. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. Today, Dole and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of their Dole Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit due to undeclared allergens, wheat…

Organic basil from Shenandoah Growers, Inc recalled

More than 3,000 units of Shenandoah Growers organic basil have been recalled due to concerns over Cyclospora. Cyclospora, a parasite, can lead to an intestinal infection known as Cyclosporiasis. The single use clamshell containers of basil were shipped to retailers across the midwest and south.

The recall is being initiated…

Undeclared allergens leads to recall of Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit

Undeclared fish and egg allergens are the culprit in a recall of a single lot of Dole Endless Summer Salad Kits. By mistake, the dressing and topping kit for another Dole product was incorporated during packaging. Consumers with fish or egg allergies could have serious or even life-threatening reactions to…

FDA alert issued for alcohol-based hand sanitizer from Mexico

We’ve written a couple times the last few months about alcohol-based hand sanitizer manufactured in Mexico and its potential dangers. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expressed concerns in the past, they’ve now gone one step further. They’ve issued an alert. This alert gives them the power to…

Ruffles Original Potato Chips recalled due to undeclared milk

Before you go putting out any chips to dip while watching this weekend’s playoff football games, you may want to double check they’re not part of the Frito Lay recall. Frito Lay and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a recall of a small number of Ruffles Original…

McDonald’s to ban use of PFAS in restaurants worldwide by 2025

McDonald’s plans to ban the use of per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances aka PFAS in their more than 38,000 restaurants across the globe by the year 2025. While the move is being applauded by public health advocates, they’re hoping for a more ambitious timeline of a total ban by 2022.…

Single lot of Lavva Blueberry Yogurt recalled over mold concerns

EVR Foods, INC. has issued a recall of a single lot of their 5.3 ounce Lavva Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt over mold concerns. The recalled yogurt has an expiration date of 2/21/2021, so there’s a chance it may still be in your refrigerator. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is aware…