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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…

Whole and cut cantaloupe sold at Meijer stores recalled due to salmonella concerns

More than 2 dozen varieties of whole and cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls sold at Meijer stores are being recalled due to salmonella concerns. The recalled cantaloupe was packaged in conjunction with Eagle Product, LLC in Aguila, Arizona. Salmonella in healthy individuals typically only leads to minor illnesses like…

Country Fresh watermelon recall expanded to include additional fruits

Yesterday we wrote about Country Fresh and their recall of more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon chunks over listeria concerns. Well, just one day later that recall has been expanded to include “cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples, and cantaloupe distributed by Walmart.” The recall is again…

Country Fresh recalls more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon over listeria concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently alerted Country Fresh to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment used to pack more than a dozen varieties of fresh watermelon chunks. As a result of the findings, Country Fresh has issued a voluntary recall.

Recalled Products:

Walmart – Freshness Guaranteed

Wood ear mushrooms recalled over salmonella concerns

Wood ear mushrooms that were imported from Santa Fe Springs, California are believed to be linked to a salmonella outbreak. The mushrooms were imported by Wismettac Asian Foods, and distributed to restaurants in 31 states and Washington D.C.

Wismettac Asian Foods imported their mushrooms from China, and they came in…

“Sub potent” thyroid medication recalled by Acella Pharmaceuticals

Acella Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled 2 (two) lots of their thyroid medication because it was found to be “sub potent”, or not strong enough. The drug is prescribed to those with hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). The recalled prescription was distributed nationwide, and sold in 100 count bottles. 

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RIOMET ER joins list of recalled metformin drugs due to NDMA

It’s September 23, 2020 and another metformin drug has been recalled due to unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their RIOMET ER 500 mg per 5 mL metformin. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Product Recalled:

RIOMET ER 500…

Billy + Margot dog food recalled due to salmonella concerns

Billy + Margot Wild Kangaroo + Superfoods Recipe dog food in the 4 lb bag variety has been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The announcement came from parent company Real Pet Food Company, and is considered a voluntary recall. Exposure to salmonella is a risk for not only the pets…

Presence of undeclared milk and eggs leads to Trader Joe’s recall

More than 1,500 units of Trader Joe’s Southwest Style Sweet Potato Saute Bowls have been voluntarily recalled. The recall is due to the dressing included with the bowls containing milk and eggs, and they were not declared on the packaging. This can of course be extremely dangerous to those individuals…