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Nostrum Labs expands metformin drug recall

On November 4, 2020, we wrote about how Nostrum Labs joined the list of companies recalling their metformin drugs due to unsafe levels of nitrosamine (NDMA) impurities. Well they’ve now expanded on their just 2 ½ month old recall and are adding their Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750…

Sportmix pet food recalled after nearly 30 dogs die

Half a dozen varieties of Sportmix pet food have been recalled by the manufacturer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after 28 dogs died and another 8 were sickened. The cause of death and illnesses has been linked to “toxic levels of aflatoxin”, a toxic mold. The dangerous levels…

Holes in Excedrin bottles leads to recall of more than 400,00 bottles

If Excedrin is your go-to painkiller of choice, the latest recall is one you’re really going to want to pay attention to. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has issued a recall of 430,000 bottles of their popular painkiller Excedrin because the bottles had a hole in the bottom. These recalled caplets and geltabs…

Food Club Garlic Powder recalled due to undeclared soy

Bacon-bits in the wrong package, that contained soy, has led to the recall of Food Club Garlic Powder. The recall was initiated after more than 1,300 cases of garlic powder actually containing bacon bits with soy were shipped to retailers.

Recalled Product:

Food Club Garlic Powder

UPC # 0-36800-38295-4

Edamame sold at Trader Joe’s recalled over listeria concerns

Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame sold in stores in Arizona, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Utah has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recalled Products:

Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame

16 ounce plastic package

Lot Numbers - 22LA102 M, 22LA102 N, 22LA102 P

Publix holiday cookies in 7 states recalled due to undisclosed pecans

Shopping at Publix might be a little bit less of a pleasure this holiday season, as they recently announced a recall on their 20 oz. Holiday Cookie Platters, sold in 7 southern states. The recall stems from included but undeclared pecans. If you’re a Publix customer with a pecan allergy…

Canyon Bakehouse whitebread and bagels recalled due to presence of gluten

Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels, distributed to more than a dozen states, have been recalled due to the potential presence of gluten. The consumption of gluten by those with an allergy, sensitivity, or celiac disease can be serious. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Salmonella risk leads to Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach Recall

A number of varieties of Vegpro’s Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The recalled spinach was distributed to retailers in the Northeastern United States (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania). It was also sent to retailers in the eastern part of Canada.…

Hy-Vee recalls 2 vegetable mixes over listeria concerns

2 Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mixes, sold in 8 states, have been voluntarily recalled by Hy-Vee, Inc. over Listeria monocytogenes. A routine safety inspection at a Hy-Vee production facility led to the recall. The recalled vegetable mixes were sold in stores in the states of IL, IA, KS, MN, MO,…

Alerts issued by USDA for beef stock, samosas, tamales, and others

The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued “health alerts” for 4 prodcuts that are considered potential hazards. The alerts were issued for beef stock, chicken and beef samosas, tamales, and spaghetti and meatballs. As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re going…