Farmers, Québon, and Natrel Milk are being recalled in Canada for foreign material contamination in the form of glass pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking injury, and GI tract injury hazard. There is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Agropur. The recalled products were sold at the retail level nationally, and in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. No pictures of the recalled products were provided. The recalled products include Farmers 1% Chocolate Partly Skimmed Milk that is packaged in 2 liter cartons. The UPC number is 0 67997 20400 2, and the codes are: BEST BEFORE MR 26 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 01 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 02 HH:MM 1 … [Read more...]
TOPS Gold Pickles Recalled For Eruric Acid Contamination
TOPS Gold Pickles are being recalled for eruric acid contamination. This acid is produced by mustard oil. High, long-term intake of this acid has been associated with myocardial lipidosis (fatty deposits in the heart) in rats. Human studies have not confirmed the same high toxicity found in rats, but high exposure is a risk for young children. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Mangalm of Newark, California. These recalled pickles were sold at the retail level in the states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. No pictures … [Read more...]
CPSC’s Water Beads Safety Standard Protects Children
CPSC's Water Beads Safety Standard is now in effect to protect children from this deadly hazard. Water beads manufactured after March 12, 2026 must meet the new performance, labeling, and testing requirements. Water beads can cause blockages if ingested, and other injuries if inhaled or inserted into the ears or nose. These beads are small, water-absorbing, colorful balls of super absorbent polymer that can grow up to 100 times their original size when exposed to water. They are often marketed as toys, sensory tools, and crafts. You can see the size difference between the actual bead (red) and the bead after it has absorbed water (green) in the photo above. CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said in a statement, "This new rule establishes clear safety standards for water beads … [Read more...]
Salmonella Agbeni Outbreak Linked to Ice At County Fair in IL
A Salmonella Agbeni outbreak linked to ice in a contaminated cooler at the Brown county fair in Illinois in 2024 sickened at least 13 people, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The outbreak was discovered when the Brown county sheriff told the Health Department that many potential jurors who were being screened for a trial had reported being sick with a gastrointestinal illness at the end of the fair. One week later, a lab confirmed case of Salmonella Agbeni was reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. An investigation found that there were seven lab confirmed and six probable cases of Salmonella Agbeni infection across five Illinois counties. All of the confirmed patients had attended the Brown County fair from July 30 to August 4, … [Read more...]
Latino Classic Roomy – Full Cream Recalled For Generic E. coli
Latino Classic Roomy - Full Cream is being recalled in Canada for possible generic E. coli contamination. Roomy is a type of cheese. This type of pathogen will not necessarily make you very sick, but it is an indication of fecal contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is 9300341 Canada Inc. This product was sold in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. It was sold at the retail level, and was also sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled product is Latino Classic Roomy - Full Cream that is packaged in 12.5 kilogram containers. The UPC number … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak Sickens Nine
The Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli O157:H7 and raw milk E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has now sickened at least nine people in three states according to the CDC, an increase of two more patients since the outbreak was announced on March 15, 2026. Those new patients live in California, where the farm is located. The farm has refused to recall its products despite FDA requests. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One … [Read more...]
Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak in Chattanooga, TN Sickens 5 Children
A raw milk E. coli outbreak in Chattanooga, Tennessee has sickened at least 5 children, according to a notice that the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society has posted on Facebook. The dairy that produced the milk has not been named. There are five laboratory confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections reported as of March 3, 2026. The age range is from 1 to 14 years, with a median age of 7. All report drinking raw milk from the same herd share. Four of the five patients have been hospitalized; three of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Young children are especially vulnerable to Shiga toxins that attack the kidneys. In this outbreak one child required prolonged medical care due to a kidney injury. All of … [Read more...]
Falcon Trading Black Beans and Soup Mix Recalled For Pesticides
Falcon Trading Black Beans and Soup Mixes are being recalled because they contain pesticide residue. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Falcon Trading Company of Royal Oaks, California. The products are supposed to be organic. These items are sold in bulk, so the lot numbers can be mixed in the sales bin. All lot numbers of the following items are being recalled: FTC item # 003040 Black Organic Beans with UPC number 086700930403 in a 25 Pound sack SRF item # 003056 Chili Bean Blend Organic with UPC number 086700030561 in a 15 Pound Box SRF item # 013000 soup Mix Organic with UPC number 086700130001 in a 25 Pound Box The recall was triggered after routine testing revealed that the … [Read more...]
Health Alert For Blackwing Beef and Pork Products No Inspection
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Blackwing beef and pork products for lack of inspection. These items may also bear a false mark of inspection. These foods may have undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that can put your health at risk. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Blackwing Meats. These items were produced from April 2024 through March 2026. The recalled products include: 5 pound boxes of 8 ounce packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC BEEF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK," with "EST. 1996" inside the USDA mark of inspection. 10 pound boxes of 16 ounce packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED package of … [Read more...]
Kluster Magnet Chess Games Recalled For Magnet Ingestion
Kluster Magnet Chess Games are being recalled for a magnet ingestion risk. The games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose high powered magnets that fit within the small parts cylinder. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Stoney Games of Bexley, Ohio. The toy was manufactured in China. This game was sold at independent game shops nationwide, and online at the company's web site. It was also sold at Amazon and on Etsy from … [Read more...]
