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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.

Recalled Companies/Products:

Apotex - all…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Teriyaki bowls recalled due to inclusion of undisclosed peanuts

Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls have been recalled due to peanuts being included, but not disclosed on the packaging. This isn’t your temporary recall, and the inclusion of peanuts isn’t normally cause for alarm, but peanut allergies can be deadly for those with severe allergies. The noodle bowls were…