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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…

Fresh Express recalls salad mixes due to E. coli

Fresh Express has issued a recall of their 10.5 ounce packages, distributed to more than a dozen states, due to E. coli STEC 026 contamination. The salad mixes are past their expiration dates (Nov. 8, 2020), but Fresh Express wants to ensure neither retailers nor consumers hold onto the recalled…

Trail mix sold at Aldi recalled due to undeclared almonds

Kanan Enterprises has issued a recall of their “Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix” sold in more than a dozen Aldi stores, due to undeclared almonds. The 1.5 oz packages were sold in boxes of 8, with a Best By date of July 27, 2021.

Single head romaine lettuce recalled due to E. Coli contamination

Tanimura & Antle Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their single head romaine lettuce packed on October 15, 2020 or October 16, 2020 due to a possible E. Coli 0157:H7 contamination. E. Coli as you probably already know, is most dangerous to the young, old, and those with weakened…

Nostrum Labs joins growing list of NDMA metformin recalls

Nostrum Laboratories has issued a voluntary recall of 2 lots of their 750 mg extended release metformin tablets (100 tablet packages) due to elevated levels of the human carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Nostrum did not specify the number of bottles recalled.

Products Recalled:

100 tablet HDPE bottles

NDC 29033-055-01

Lot…

Organic elderberries recalled over salmonella concerns

Consumers that recently purchased organic elderberries from Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. should be aware that a voluntary recall has been issued for them. The recall is due to the potential presence of salmonella. The organic elderberries were sold under the brand name “Natural Grocers” and came in 4…

Trader Joe’s fish recalled due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens

Nearly 4,500 pounds of Trader Joe’s gluten-free halibut has been recalled due to undeclared allergens. The halibut was sold in 10 ounce boxes, and contained undeclared wheat and milk allergens.

Recalled Product:

Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Battered Halibut

Sku - 00503822

Package Code - 537312620

Best By Date - November…

Sunshine Mills expands pet food aflatoxin recall

A naturally occurring mold, aflatoxin, was found in Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet foods earlier this September. The findings by Sunshine Mills and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration led to the recall of the corn-based products produced between April 3 - 5, 2020.

If your pet is suffering from aflatoxin…

Extended-release metformin tablets recalled due to dangerous levels of NDMA

Marksans Pharma Limited, based out of India, is recalling their 500 mg and 750 mg metformin tablets sold under the brand name Time-Cap Labs, Inc. The recalled medication was found to contain dangerous levels of the suspected cancer-causing human carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). These types of medications are used to treat…