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Little Debbie cookies recalled due to undeclared pecans

25 cases of Little Debbie Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bits have been recalled due to undeclared pecans. While getting a Little Debbie cookie with some pecans in it unbeknownst to you doesn’t sound like too bad of a deal, undeclared pecans can be especially dangerous for those with severe allergies.…

Dole Curly Leaf Parsley recalled due to possible presence of E. coli causing toxin

A routine and regulatory inspection of Dole Curly Leaf Parsley in the state of Michigan has led to a precautionary recall. O157 STEC (Shigatoxin-producing E. coli) is a toxin known to produce the foodborne illness E. coli, and Michigan Department of Agriculture inspectors detected it during routine inspections last week.

Cherry Butter alert issued due to undeclared milk

A fruit butter known as “Cherry Butter” has been recalled by the manufacturer Rocky Top Farms. These 10 oz. jars of fruit butter were recalled due to the presence of undeclared milk. According to Rocky Top Farms and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recalled fruit butter was sold…

Despite FDA’s listeria concerns, company refuses to recall fish products

Sometimes companies decide they want to do their own thing, in spite of the fact that they might be putting the health of their customers and employees at risk. That’s exactly what Felix Custom Smoking has done. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that Felix recall a number…

Elevated Aflatoxin levels in dog food leads to hundreds of sickened dogs, recall initiated

Indiana based, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a recall of their Sportmix dry dog food due to elevated aflatoxin levels. The recall was initiated after 130 dog deaths and 220 illnesses were linked to their food. Aflatoxin poisoning symptoms in pets include…

Hand sanitizer recall expanded, again, now at more than 250 varieties

What began in June of 2020 as a recall of 9 hand sanitizers, has been expanded once again by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The number of hand sanitizer varieties recalled now totals 255. The recall is related to high levels of methanol found in the sanitizers.

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Hostess recalls hamburger and hotdog buns over salmonella and listeria concerns

Hostess Soft White Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns have been recalled by the manufacturer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to salmonella and listeria concerns. All told, nearly 50 varieties are being recalled.

Hostess was alerted to the issue after their co-manufacturer Best Harvest Bakeries had a concern…

Frozen shrimp sold at major retailers recalled due to salmonella concerns

A June 2021 recall of Avanti frozen shrimp over salmonella concerns has been widened. The recalled products were sold across the United States in major retailers such as: Food Lion, Meijer, Target, Whole Foods, and others.

When the initial recall was issued, a half dozen Americans had been sickened. That…

Pet food manufacturer Sunshine Mills recalls 8 varieties of dog food due to elevated aflatoxin level

Sunshine Mills, Inc. produces a variety of dog foods. Now, 8 of those branded dog foods are being recalled due to “potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin”. While aflatoxin is naturally occurring, pets consuming elevated levels of it could be dangerous. So far no illnesses have been reported.

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Half a dozen varieties of Old Souls Farms greens recalled due to listeria concerns

Ohio distributor Old Souls Farms, LLC has experienced what they believe is an isolated incident of Listeria monocytogene contamination. This week, they announced the recall of 6 varieties of small and large packages of leafy greens. They ranged anywhere from 1 pound bags to 25 pound bags.

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