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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.

Recalled Product:

Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus

10 oz.…

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 35 states and 2 Canadian provinces.

Contracting salmonella,…

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.

Recalled Products:

Kettle Classic Clam Chowder with Uncured Bacon

Costco Item #1270666

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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.

More than 75 lots of Lupin Pharmaceuticals tablets have been recalled. There are simply too many lots to…

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” in their ground turkey.

Recalled Products:

Butterball…

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 more cancer causing chemical.

The alert was issued…

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 lobster has been recalled due to the possible…

Multiple varieties of Coppertone sunscreen recalled due to the presence of benzene

A dozen lots of Coppertone aerosol sunscreens are being recalled by parent company Beiersdorf due to the presence of benzene. Classified as a human carcinogen, excessive and prolonged benzene exposure has been linked to an increased cancer risk. There are too many products being recalled to list here, but we’ll…

Aldi salad dressing recalled due to potential microbial growth issue

Drew’s Organics has issued a recall for their store branded Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing. The recall was issued according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after it was discovered a “color difference” in the dressing bottles. An investigation led them to believe there’s the potential for…

Bagged Kroger kale recalled due to listeria concerns

Kroger is recalling some lots of its in-house branded bagged kale due to listeria monocytogenes concerns. The kale is produced and sold by Baker Farms. Listeria isn’t often much of a concern for healthy adults, but that can’t be said for the young, elderly or pregnant. At this time, it’s…