Great Lakes Wholesale Batteries are being recalled because the packaging poses an ingestion hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not have the warning labels required under Reese's Law. Batteries can cause serious injuries if ingested, including internal chemical burns and death. No injuries have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois. The batteries were manufactured in China. The recall is for Great Lakes Wholesale Batteries. The recalled products include battery type CR2032 in packs of six, with item number 00263; CR2016/CR2032/CR2025 batteries in packs of nine with item number 00264, and CR2032 … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Prosecco Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Kirkland Signature Prosecco is being recalled because the bottles pose a laceration hazard. The bottles can break or shatter unexpectedly. There have been ten reports of the bottles shattering or breaking, causing one laceration injury. The importer is F&F Fine Wines International, doing business as Ethica Wines of Miami, Florida. The wine was made in Italy. The recall is for certain lots of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. The wine is in a 750 milliliter deep green bottle with purple foil on the top and a purple label with white printing. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 196633883742 and the Costco Item Number is 1879870. About 941,400 bottles of this product are included in the recall. The wine was sold at Costco stores in these states: … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Case Count Surges to 23
The ByHeart infant botulism outbreak case count has surged to 23 babies sick, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more illnesses since the last update was issued three days ago. One more state, Michigan, has been added to the investigation. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (3), and Washington (1). For 22 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 11, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. Infant … [Read more...]
Carole’s Cheesecake Cheesecakes Recalled For Salmonella
Carole's Cheesecake cheesecakes made with pistachios are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses are linked to these products. The recall itself is linked to a Salmonella outbreak in that country caused by pistachios and pistachio-containing products. These cheesecakes were sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. The recalling firm is Carole's Cheesecake Company. No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the recall notice. The recalled items are all Carole's Cheesecake Company brand. They include Pistachio Eggless Cheesecake that is packaged in 2.3 kilogram container. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 1 00 63594 … [Read more...]
Food to Live Moringa Powder Products Recalled For Salmonella
Food to Live Moringa Powder products are being recalled for Salmonella contamination. These items are linked to a nationwide Salmonella Richmond outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states and has hospitalized three patients. The two products are Moringa Leaf Powder and Organic Supergreens Powder Mix. The Moringa Leaf Powder was packaged in 8 ounce, 1 pound, 2 pound, 4 pound, 8 pound, 16 pound, and 44 pound bags. The Organic Supergreens Powder Mix was packaged in 8 ounce, 1 pound, 1.5 pound, 3 pound, 6 pound, and 12 pound bags. Only packages with lot codes starting with "SO-69006" and ending with "SO-72558" are included in this recall. These codes are printed on the back of the bag. No other Food to Live products and lots are included in this recall. The recall … [Read more...]
Two More Moringa Leaf Products Recalled With Links To Illnesses
Two more moringa leaf products have been recalled with links to illnesses in the Salmonella Richmond outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states, according to the FDA. The newly recalled products are Food to Live Organic Moringa Powder and Food to Live Organic Supergreens Powder Mix. Africa Imports Moringa Leaf Powder, previously recalled, had the "no illnesses linked to this product" statement removed. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. Three people have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 27%, which is higher than the typical 20% hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak. The … [Read more...]
FDA On ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula Botulism Outbreak
The FDA weighs in on the ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula botulism outbreak, stating that, "Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is causing infant illness in multiple regions of the country." The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). For 14 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 157 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 10, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California … [Read more...]
FDA Warned ByHeart About Insanitary Conditions Two Years Ago
The FDA warned ByHeart about insanitary conditions in their facility more than two years ago during the worry about Cronobacter in infant formula. A warning letter was sent on August 30, 2023. The letter states, "During our inspection at the (b)(4) facility, FDA investigators found significant violations of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 106 (21 C.F.R. Part 106), Infant Formula Requirements Pertaining to Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Records and Reports, and Notifications (“the Infant Formula Rule”)." This information is interesting because powdered ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is linked to a botulism outbreak that has sickened 15 infants in 12 states. The California Department of Health conducted testing on … [Read more...]
Minnesota Infant Sickened in ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak
A Minnesota infant is sickened in the ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). That infant got sick in August 2025. All of ByHeart's formula has been recalled after testing conducted in California found the possible presence of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria in an opened can of that product from the home of a sick infant. In all, there are now 15 infants who are ill after being fed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). For 14 infants whose age was reported to public health officials, they range in age from 16 … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 15 Babies
The ByHeart Infant Formula botulism outbreak has now sickened 15 babies in 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of two more patients in two more states since the last update was issued three days ago. The new states are Kentucky and New Jersey. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). For 14 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 157 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 10, 2025. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®. No deaths have been reported. According to information from the … [Read more...]
