A health alert has been issued for different types and brands of ground beef for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, according to the USDA. The establishment that produced the ground beef was not named, but it was sold in several iterations under different brand names. A recall was not requested beaus these items are no longer available for consumers to purchase. No illness have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The raw ground beef products were produced on March 28, 2024. These items have a "Use/Freeze By" date of April 22, 2024, and a packaging date of "032824." You can see the list of recalled products at the USDA web site, and you can also see pictures of the labels for those products. The recalled products include ground beef … [Read more...]
Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Recalled For Fragile Glass
Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil is being recalled because the glass bottles the product is packaged in are prone to breakage, which may cause injuries and the product will spill out. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Primal Kitchen. About 2,060 cases of three code dates of this product are included in this recall. The recalled product is Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil that is packaged in 750 milliliter glass bottles. The individual package UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8-5523200719-4. The case UPC number is 108552320071910000. And the best when used by date that is on the label is August 19, 2025 through August 21, 2025. This voluntary recall was issued when the company was monitoring Primal … [Read more...]
New E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak on FDA CORE Table
A new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been announced on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. There are only two active investigations on that table. The new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least nine people. We do not know the states where the ill persons live, the patient age range, illness onset dates, or what type of food is linked to this outbreak. The FDA has started conducted traceback. The second outbreak on the table is the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that is linked to Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil. There are at least 12 people in seven states sick in that outbreak. Two recalls have been issued in relation to that outbreak. The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Rizo-Lopez queso fresco and cotija cheese has ended and that investigation was … [Read more...]
Melissa’s Organic Basil Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Melissa's Organic Basil is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This basil is part of the lot recalled by Infinite Herbs that is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 12 pole in seven states. The recall notice did not state that any illnesses are linked to the Melissa's product. The recalling firm is Infinite Herbs of Miami, Florida. The recalled product is Melissa's organic basil that is packaged in 2.0 ounce and 4.0 ounce packages. The 2.0 ounce packages have the UPC number 0 45255 14142 9, and the 4.0 ounce packages have the UPC number 0 45255 14439 0. They were for sale at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10 and 20, 2024. This basil is outdated and no longer available for sale. But if you did buy it and froze … [Read more...]
Infinite Herbs Recalls Basil For Possible Salmonella Risk
Infinite Herbs is recalling their fresh organic basil for possible Salmonella contamination. This basil is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 12 people in seven states. The recalled product was sold at the retail level between February 1 and April 6, 2024. It is Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil with a UPC number of 8 18042 02147 7. The basil is packed in a 2.5 ounce clamshell package. The basil is a product of Columbia. Based on epidemiological evidence, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that the basil is linked to illnesses. The voluntary recall was issued by the company after the FDA notified it about this information. The basil was shipped to Trader Joe's retail locations in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and … [Read more...]
FDA Updates PFAS Testing Info in the General Food Supply
The FDA is updating information on PFAS testing in the general food supply. The agency is estimating dietary exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) for American consumers. The FDA has been testing fresh and processed foods for these chemicals since 2019. Nearly 1300 samples from a wide range of foods have been tested. PFAS include chemicals that resist grease, oil, water, and heat. They were first used in the 1940s and are now in hundreds of products. Some PFAS are authorized by the FDA for limited use in food packaging, cookware, and food processing equipment. Accumulation of some PFAS does occur in humans and animals. And some types of PFAS have been associated with serious health problems. Of 95 samples tested, the FDA detected PFAS in eight samples. They … [Read more...]
One World Foods Cajun BBQ Chicken Burgers Recalled
One World Foods Cajun BBQ Chicken Burgers are being recalled in Canada because they may contain the ingredients egg and soy, two of the major food allergens, that are not listed on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is One World Foods Inc. The recalled product was sold at the retail level in the province of Ontario. The product is One World Foods Cajun BBQ Chicken Burgers, which is sold in the frozen section of the supermarket. The package size is 681 grams. The codes that are stamped on the product label are LOT 23187 2025 FE 06 EST 822. And the UPC number … [Read more...]
Sammy’s Milk Warns Parents About Age Range For Formula
Sammy's Milk is warning parents about the age range for their Goat Milk Toddler Formula. It should not be used as an infant formula. The company was asked by the FDA to provide a warning against the use of that formula as an infant formula becasue the FDA is concerned that the product may not meet all FDA requirements for infant formula. It may not provide sufficient nutrition for infants. The FDA had a meeting with company officials this week when the government found that representation on the Sammy's Milk website and social media platforms could be interpreted to indicate that the formula is safe for infants. Sammy's Milk wants to emphasize that its product is specifically formulated for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months. The packaging indicates this. The product … [Read more...]
More Tejocote Supplements Recalled For Yellow Oleander
More Tejocote supplements are being recalled because they actually contain yellow oleander, a toxic plant. There is no information on the recall notice if anyone has reported adverse reactions, because the notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page. The recalling firm is HandNatural of San Luis, Arizona. Yellow oleander, which is a poisonous plant found in Central America and Mexico, can cause many adverse health effects. The seed looks very similar to tejocote. People who consume yellow oleander may suffer from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, heart changes, arrhythmia, and more. These neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health issues can be serious or fatal. You can see the long list of recalled products along with the package … [Read more...]
First Ever National Drinking Water Standard Targets PFAS
A first ever national drinking water standard targets PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as forever chemicals, according to the EPA. The Biden Administration issued the new standard on April 10, 2024. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to cancer, liver and heart effects, and immune health. This rule will refuse PFAS exposure for about 100 million Americans, prevent thousands of deaths and reduce serious illnesses. The EPA is making funding available to help ensure that communities can make improvements to infrastructure. This investment is through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement, "Drinking water contaminated with PFAS has plagued communities across this country for too long. That is why President Biden has … [Read more...]
