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Voluntary Recall Issued for CVS Health Nasal Mist Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Brianna Smith - August 7, 2018

If you rely on over-the-counter nasal spray to get through your day, a new recall notice may be of some interest to you. Earlier today, the makers of an “over-the-counter nasal spray sold at CVS stores in Queens and other parts of the country” issued a voluntary recall due to concerns of bacterial contamination. The manufacturer of the nasal spray is Product Quest Manufacturers and the specific product included in the recall is the CVS Health 12-Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist. According to the notice, the popular spray was “found to contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a micro bacteria that could put individuals with compromised immune systems at risk of a potentially life-threatening infection.”

Blue Diamond Almond Milk Recalled for Containing Dairy Milk

Brianna Smith - August 3, 2018

When many people purchase dairy free milk, such as Almond or Soy milk, from the grocery store, they do so because they can’t have regular dairy milk without getting sick. That’s why a recent recall announced by the manufacturers of Blue Diamond almond milk is so important. According to a recall notice, “more than 145,000 half-gallons of the popular Blue Diamond Vanilla Almond Breeze nut milk, manufactured by HP Hood LLC, have been voluntarily recalled from 28 states because the product accidentally contains actual milk.”

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Trader Joe’s, Kroger Involved in Massive Recall Over Parasite Scare

Brianna Smith - August 1, 2018

If you’re a fan of salads and wraps from Kroger, Aldi, and Walgreens, you may want to pay attention to one of the more recent recalls from the United States Department of Agriculture. According to an FSIS alert issued Monday, consumers should be on alert of “potential contamination of beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products distributed by an Indianapolis-based food supplier,” Caito Foods LLC. What type of contamination should consumers look out for, though?

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Hungry Man Frozen Dinner Joins Growing List of Recalled Products Over Salmonella Concerns

Brianna Smith - July 28, 2018

Another product was just recalled over salmonella fears. This time, the product in question is a Hungry Man frozen meal produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert earlier this week amid concerns the product “may have been contaminated with Salmonella from whey powder that has also been recalled.” The potentially tainted whey powder “is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer,” according to the notice.

Pepperidge Farm Recalls Goldfish Crackers Amid Salmonella Scare

Brianna Smith - July 25, 2018

Who doesn’t like snacking on a handful of Goldfish crackers? Since their creation, they’ve managed to become a snack-time favorite for children across the country. Unfortunately, the beloved snack cracker is included in a new voluntary recall. Earlier this week, Pepperidge Farm voluntarily recalled four varieties of Goldfish crackers over salmonella concerns. According to the

Swiss Rolls, Bread Sold at Walmart Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Concerns

Brianna Smith - July 20, 2018

Do you have a box of Swiss Rolls in your cupboard? If so, this recall is for you. Earlier this week, Georgia-based Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of “several brands of Swiss Rolls and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread from stores” throughout the country over concerns the products may be contaminated with salmonella.

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Hormel Food Corp. Recalls More Than 228,614 Pounds of Canned Pork and Chicken Products

Brianna Smith - July 19, 2018

If you’re a fan of spam, listen up. Hormel Food Corp., based in Fremont, NE, just issued a recall of “approximately 228,614 pounds of canned pork and chicken products” over concerns that the products may be contaminated with chunks of metal and other foreign matter. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the issue was discovered after the company “received four consumer complaints stating that metal objects were found in the canned products.” FSIS was later notified of the issue on May 25, 2018.

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McDonald’s Removes Salads As Intestinal Parasite Outbreak Continues in Midwest

Brianna Smith - July 18, 2018

Are you a fan of McDonald’s salads? Well, you may want to find an alternative lunch choice for the time being. According to the company, the popular fast food chain recently pulled salads from “3,000 restaurants in the Midwest after health experts announced that more than 100 people had been infected by an intestinal parasite in recent weeks.” The intestinal parasite wreaking havoc throughout Illinois, Iowa, and other states is cyclosporiasis. So far there have been confirmed reports of “15 infections in Iowa and 90 others in Illinois.” According to health officials, “everyone who became ill in Iowa and about a quarter of those who became sick in Illinois said they had eaten McDonald’s salads in the days before symptoms appeared.”

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Recall Issued for Allura Children’s Pajamas Due to Risk of Fire Injuries

Brianna Smith - July 13, 2018

Yesterday, Allura issued a recall for some of its children’s pajamas after it was discovered the clothing items failed to “meet the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.” As a result, the company is urging consumers to stop using the sleepwear immediately and to contact it for a full refund.

Novartis and Sandoz Recall Blister Packs for Several Meds Over Child Safety Concerns

Brianna Smith - July 11, 2018

How sure are you that all the medications in your medicine cabinet are child-proof? This is an important thing to consider if you have children at home. It’s also important to keep tabs on recalls related to child safety, such as the recent one issued by Novartis and Sandoz over “several blister packaged prescription medications…due to the products failing to meet child-resistant closure requirements as per the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.”

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