Wednesday, May 1, 2013
What do you think about the agency's approval of over-the-counter emergency contraceptive for ages 15 and up.
Tell us what you think! The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved over-the-counter sales for Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive for women ages 15 and up. The contraceptive was previously available over the counter for women ages 17 and up. According to the FDA, the Plan B pill will be labeled “not for sale to those under 15 years of age *proof of age required* not for sale where age cannot be verified.” The item will contain a product code prompting the cashier to ask for the consumer's age.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Classic Kettle Korn ready-to-eat popcorn may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
ConAgra foods today is voluntarily recalling Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn packages because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. In Woodstock, Orville Redenbacher products can be found at places like Kroger, Publix and Target. According to an alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some bags may accidentally contain white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains milk, an allergen, which is not declared on the product label. This recall is only a concern to those who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk. No illnesses have been reported to date, and this is the only Orville Redenbacher product affected. This recall is nationwide. The popcorn is packaged in 5-ounce and 1.…
Monday, April 1, 2013
Natura Pet Products expands its voluntary recall of dry pet foods.
Not only can your pets be affected by Salmonella from dry pet food being recalled by Natara Pet Products. Humans also are at risk from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recall of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been confirmed to date. The FDA has a complete online list of the dog and cat food products – and even ferret food – that have been recalled. The affected products are sold through veterinary clinics and select …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Kinnikinnick said a label applied to some boxes of its frozen pie crust failed to list eggs as an ingredient, creating a danger for people with allergies.
If you have egg allergies, watch out for Kinnikinnick Frozen Pie Crust, as the company says it contains egg products that may not be listed on an applied ingredient label. The Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), company said products without an ingredient label applied to the box are not subject to this recall, as they correctly list the eggs as an ingredient. The product being recalled is: Kinnikinnick Pie Crust (frozen) Weight: 290 g/10 oz Qty/Pkg: 2 UPC: 62013300600 9 The product is distributed across United States. This incorrectly labeled Kinnikinnick Frozen Pie Crust may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to eggs. Consumers who are allergic to EGGS should return the product to point of sale for a refund…
Monday, November 26, 2012
Consumers with milk allergens or sensitivity run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they use the dressing.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
If you don't have allergies or sensitivies to milk, then the most recent recall of a dressing won't affect you. But if you do, be aware that Newman’s Own Inc. announced the voluntary recall of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing with the affected time code. No other Newman’s Own products or flavors are impacted. The products are sold in retail stores in the Eastern to Midwestern US. The affected packages are 16 fl. oz. bottles of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing that have a sell-by date of 16 OCT 13 M with a …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Two kinds of wedding cookies were recalled because they contained undeclared nuts.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Did you buy any wedding or almondine wedding cookies in the bakery section of Harry's Farmers Market or Whole Foods Markets recently? The grocer is recalling these bulk cookie items because they contain almonds and pecans, two undeclared allergens. These products were sold loose as Cookies-by-the-Pound, a self-service section in the Bakery area of the store. The two products are Consumers with almond or pecan allergies who have purchased these cookies from the Cookies-by-the-Pound section are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds or pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Wedding Cookies and …
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Friday, November 9, 2012
A supplier's warning to Nestlé has the company asking its customers to check the NESQUIK product codes before serving up that hot chocolate.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Check the label before seving your kids hot chocolate this morning. Nestlé USA announced the voluntary recall of limited quantities of Nestlé NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce canisters. According to the FDA's website, the voluntary recall is limited to only NESQUIK Chocolate Powder, which was distributed nationally. No other varieties of NESQUIK powder or any sizes or flavors of NESQUIK ready-to-drink are affected by this recall. Nestlé said it is removing the canisters from distribution because the company was notified by an ingredient supplier, Omya Inc. that it has issued a recall of certain lots of its ingredient, calcium carbonate due to possible presence of Salmonella. Calcium carbonate is used in NESQUIK …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Nothing is left on the grocer's shelves, but the company wants to warn customers who may have some left in the refrigerator.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Publix Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall for 10-ounce plastic bags of Publix Hearts of Romaine (Chopped Hearts of Romaine) due to the fact that they may be adulterated with Lysteria monocytogenes. Ready Pac is the private supplier of the private label product for the company, the news release said. The UPC found on the back right hand corner of the package is 41415 03886. "No illnesses have been reported up to date in connection with the hearts of romaine," said Maria Borus, Publix media and community relations director. Publix was notified of the contamination from the US Food and Drug Administration after a routine sample collection. Product was distributed to Publix stores between Sept. 8 through Sept. 20 in select Florida …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Fresh Express made the voluntary recall with the FDA.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Do you throw out food when its use-by date is past? If so, you have nothing to worry about with the voluntary recall of Hearts of Romaine salad distributed by Fresh Express Inc. The limited quantity of 10-ounce bags of salad have an expired use-by date of Aug. 23 and a product code beginning with "G222," according to a release by the FDA. The recall from the FDA said this is a precaution due to a possible health risk form Listeria monocytogenes. But no illnesses are reported in association with the recall and no other Fresh Express products are being recalled. However, if you still have this expired salad in you refrigerator, don't eat it, discard it. Consumers with questions may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242…
Monday, August 20, 2012
A single lot of the lettuce was voluntarily recalled because a random sample in Canada had E Coli bacteria.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Check your romaine lettuce if you bought the Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. The company has issued a voluntary recall. A single lot of romaine lettuce is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). This product is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and may have a Best Buy date of “08 19 12”. The product was available at retail locations Aug. 2–Aug. 19. Georgia was one of 19 states (and Puerto Rico) where the affected product was shipped in the United States. There are no reported illnesses associated with consumption of this product, according to the recall notice on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website. E.coli O157:…
Fred Farkel
3:25 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013
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