March 29, 2024

CPSC Warns Consumers About Tuladuo Water Bead Sets

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about Tuladuo Water Bead sets because they violate the federal ban on hazardous substances. The large water beads contain levels of acrylamide that pose a toxicity risk to children. A recall has not yet been issued. The beads were manufactured in China. The CPSC is aware of an incident in which a one year old required surgery to remove a large Tuladuo water bead after eating it. These beads can grow inside the body, causing severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages, and life-threatening injuries. The Tuladuo Water Bead sets were sold through Amazon from March 2021 through November 2023 for between $10 and $20. They were sold by Tuladuo US and by Dohuan US. Tuladuo US is located in China. The … [Read more...]

Consumers Warned About Jangostor Water Beads For Toxicity

Consumers are being warned about Jangostor Water Beads because they pose a chemical toxicity hazard and are in violation of the Federal Ban of Hazardous Substances, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These large beans contain levels of acrylamide that are in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substance Act. If a child eats one of these beans, it can pose a risk of toxicity. The firm, Jangostor, in China, has not agreed to an acceptable recall. CPSC is aware of two incidents in which two-year-old children ingested the beads and needed surgery to remove them. Ingested water beads can grow inside the body and can cause severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages, and life-threatening injuries. This product was sold online at Amazon from March … [Read more...]

CPSC Warns About Hazards of Water Beads

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about the hazards of water beads and young children. Water beads, which are often sold as toys in craft kits, are designed for use as sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities. They are small balls of super absorbing polymers and can grow to 100 times their original size when exposed to water. If children swallow these beads, which can be as small as a pinhead, they can grow inside the body, causing intestinal blockages and life-threatening injuries. Surgery may be required to remove the beads. Symptoms of water bead ingestion an include vomiting, dehydration, and severe discomfort. The only way to prevent this hazard is to remove them from any environment where children may live or visit. Do not let … [Read more...]

Big Brook Farm Raw Milk May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes

Big Brook Farm raw milk may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, according to a Consumer Alert issued by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The farm is located at 6063 Weaver Road, Lee Center in Oneida County, New York. A sample of Big Brook Farm raw milk that was collected by that agency tested positive. On March 13, 2024, the producer was notified about a preliminary positive test. On March 18, 2024, further testing confirmed the presence of the pathogen in the raw milk sample. The farm is now prohibited from selling raw milk until sampling indicates that the product is no longer contaminated. If you bought any milk from Garrie A. … [Read more...]

The Pie Commission Beef Rib Pot Pie Recalled For Anchovies

The Pie Commission Beef Rib Pot Pie is being recalled in Canada because it may contain anchovies, or fin fish, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to anchovies could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Sabatini U. Gourmet Foods Ltd. The recalled product was sold in Ontario at the retail level, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled item is The Pie Commission Braised Beef Rib Pot Pie that is sold in 320 gram packages. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 28678 56205 9, and the best before date and code is 2024 NO 21 3263. The recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food … [Read more...]

Door County Love Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Recalled

Door County Love Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola is being recalled because it may contain almonds, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to almonds who eats this product could have a serious reaction. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this granola. The recalling firm is Kick Ash Products of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. The recalled product is Door County Love Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola that is packaged in a 1 pound brown plastic bag with a clear viewing window in a heart shape, and a red label. The lot number for this item is 061241, with a best by date of 08/31/24. The lot number and best by date are printed on the top of the bag. The granola … [Read more...]

Trader Joe’s Roasted Salted Cashews Recalled For Salmonella

Trader Joe's Roasted Salted Cashews are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Wenders LLC of Dublin, California. The nuts were sold at Trader Joe's stores in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The recalled item is Trader Joe's Roasted Salted Cashews that are packaged in a 16 ounce clear plastic bag with a beige label and brown printing. The nuts have the following lot number/best before date pairs: T12139 and February 21, 2025, T12140 and March 1, 2025, T12141 and March 8, 2025, and T12142 and March 10, 2025. The SKU number is … [Read more...]

Keep Spring Holiday Meals Safe With Tips From the USDA

Keep spring holiday meals safe with tips from the USDA. This year, the three major holidays of Easter, Eid, and Passover are all happening in early spring. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban said in a statement, "The holiday season is a special time to gather with friends and family and enjoy traditional meals, Whether you’re celebrating your Easter dinner with ham, Eid lunch with lamb, or Seder meal with brisket, remember to keep food safety at the forefront." Food safety is especially important when you have people with varied health statuses and ages at your spring holiday meals table, because some of those people are more susceptible to serious complications from food poisoning. In addition, some foods must be prepared early, which extends the time for … [Read more...]

Best Buy Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Recalled

Best Buy Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens are being recalled because they can pose fire hazards, burn hazards, and laceration hazards. The company has received 24 reports of the air fryers overheating and melting or glass shattering, including six reports of air fryers catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported to date. The recalling firm is the importer, Best Buy Purchasing of Richfield, Minnesota. The air fryers were manufactured in China. The issue is that the air fryers can overheat, so the handles may melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards. Also the glass on the door can shatter. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site. About 187,400 of these appliances were sold in the United … [Read more...]

K-Fresh Enoki Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria

K-Fresh Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Kam Ding Investment Ltd. The recalled mushrooms were sold in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories in Canada. The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The recalled item is K-Fresh Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in a clear 200 gram plastic bag with a green label. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 4 892742 010234, and the codes on the item are SN : 240102. If you purchased this item, do not eat it, even if you plan to cook with the mushrooms, … [Read more...]

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