Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets are being recalled for posing a lead and cadmium poisoning risk. Those heavy metals can be extremely dangerous for children. The levels of lead exceed the federal lead content ban. The levels of cadmium are prohibited in children's products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. No reports of illness or injury have been reported to the company to date. The retailer is Wuhannuoyunxindianzikejiyouxiangongsi, doing business as LordRoads, of China. This recall includes three Yaomiao children’s jewelry sets. The sets have between three and 12 pieces of jewelry in each. The jewelry is silver colored with multicolored gems shaped as a unicorn, a butterfly, a heart, a turtle, a star, or a rainbow with a cloud. Each set comes packaged individually in small … [Read more...]
Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled For Lead Poisoning Risk
NuGo Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Two flavors of NuGo Dark Chocolate nutrition bars are being recalled because they may contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to milk, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. There have been eleven reports of allergic reactions received by the company to date. The recalling firm is Lifestyle Evolution. The recalled products were included in an announcement issued by retailers who sold the products, including Amazon, Costco, Wegmans, and Giant Eagle, on December 2, 2024. These products are sold as single nutrition bars and in 12 or 18 count multipacks. They were distributed through select retailers nationwide and were also sold online. The … [Read more...]
My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet Recalled For Undeclared Eggs
My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet is being recalled because it may contain eggs, one of the nine major food allergens, that are not declared on the label as required by the FDA. The issue is that the item may contain pasteurized cooked egg white. Anyone who is allergic to eggs could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. There have been two reports of minor allergic reactions reported to the company. The recalling firm is The Mochi Ice Cream Company of Vernon, California. The recalled product was sold nationwide at the retail level. The recalled item is My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet that is packaged in an orange six count box. The box weighs 7.5 ounces. This product is sold in the freezer section. The lot numbers that are stamped on the product label are 337-24 and 341-24. No … [Read more...]
Unsolved Romaine E. coli Outbreak Ends, in FDA CORE Table
The unsolved romaine E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has ended, and three other outbreaks remain on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. Only one outbreak is ongoing. All of the investigations are still active. All of those outbreaks are unsolved. The romaine E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened at least 88 people. The grower, supplier, and any grocery stores or restaurants that may have supplied the lettuce are unnamed. The FDA conducted traceback investigations, conducted inspections, and collected and tested samples, but no recalls were issued. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is still ongoing, there are at least 31 patients sick. We do not know the patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalized or has died. The FDA has initiated traceback, has … [Read more...]
Alert Issued For bettergoods Crafted Chicken Curry Empanadas
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for bettergoods Chicken Curry Empanadas because the product may contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who has lactose intolerance, as well as anyone who is allergic to milk, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. A recall was not requested because this item is no longer available in stores. The recalling firm is bettergoods. The frozen chicken empanada products are labeled as Chicken Curry Empanadas but the package may contain Apple Cinnamon Empanada products that were made with milk. They were produced on November 14, 2024, and packaged on November 20 and November 21, … [Read more...]
Euqee Wintergreen Essential Oils Recalled For Unsafe Packaging
Euqee Wintergreen Essential Oils is being recalled for violating the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No incidents or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is DingLinWangLuoKeJiGuang ZhouYouXianGongSi, doing business as DLWL-US, of China This product was sold exclusively on Amazon.com for about $8.00 from December 2023 through August 2024. The recalled product is Euqee Wintergreen Essential Oils that is packaged in 118 milliliter amber glass bottles with a black screw on top. An eyedropper is packaged along with the bottle in a black and silver box. “Euqee, Essential Oil, Premium Grade, 100% Pure Plant Extract and Wintergreen” is printed on a white label on the … [Read more...]
First Human Bird Flu Death Reported in Louisiana
The CDC says that the first human bird flu death has been reported in Louisiana. There are 66 confirmed human cases of the H5N1 virus so far in the United States as of January 6, 2025. The person who died was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. That person had contact with non-commercial backyard flocks and wild birds. This virus can cause severe illness and death, however, this is the first person who has died from an H5 infection in this country. In other countries, more than 950 cases of human bird flu infections have been reported to the World Health Organization. About half of those people have died. The CDC is assessing the risk to the general public and states that it remains low. No person to person … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Bird Flu in Humans and Domestic Pets
The bird flu outbreak has killed millions of wild birds and domestic poultry. The virus has spread to dairy cows, cats, dogs, goat kids, bears, foxes, seals, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, mice, rabbits, minks, and other wild animals, as well as humans. Avoiding contact with sick animals is the first measure of prevention. But you should also know the symptoms of bird flu in humans to protect yourself and your family. The CDC has released details of symptoms of bird flu in humans. Symptoms usually begin two to seven days after exposure to a sick animal; the average is three days. The first symptoms usually include eye irritation and redness. Some people may have a mild fever, cough, and sore throat. A runny nose or stuffy nose, headaches, fatigue , and muscle of body aches … [Read more...]
Dierbergs Mashed Potatoes Recalled For Undeclared Wheat
Dierbergs Mashed Potatoes are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required. Anyone who has celiac disease or anyone who is allergic to wheat could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Dierbergs Markets. The recalled product is Dierbergs Home-Style Premium Mashed Potatoes that are packaged in a 16 ounce tray. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 231220006538. The sell by date on the product is January 9, 2025, but the recall notice says that is the use by date. The affected product has a label ID number of 92 in the lower left-hand corner … [Read more...]
Tzatziki Sauce Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Five types of tzatziki sauce and yogurt are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. There is no mention of whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product since it was posted on the FDA Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page. The recalling firm is Grecian Delight/Kronos of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The recalled products were sold in these states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The recalled products include Grecian Delight … [Read more...]
