Tasty-Sawa Ground Cinnamon is being voluntarily recalled for elevated lead levels. 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. The recalling firm is Spices USA Inc. of Hialeah, Florida. There is no safe level of lead consumption. People who are exposed to very low levels of lead for a short period of time may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of lead poisoning over a longer period of time in adults can include high blood pressure, headache, difficulties with memory or concentration, abdominal pain, mood disorders, and miscarriage or stillbirth. Symptoms of lead poisoning in children, who are more affected by this heavy … [Read more...]
FDA Report on Economically Motivated Honey Adulteration
The FDA has released a report on economically motivated honey adulteration, finding that about 3% of samples were violative. The sampling assignment was carried out in 2022 and 2023 to test imported honey for economically motivated adulteration (EMA). This adulteration can occur when a valuable ingredient or part of a food is intentionally let out, taken out, or is substituted, or when a substance is added to a food to make it appear better or of greater value. The sampling was designed to identify products that contain undeclared sweeteners that are less expensive than honey, such as cane and corn syrups. The assignment was conducted between April 2022 and July 2023. The agency collected 107 samples of imported honey and found three samples, or about 3%, to be violative. As a … [Read more...]
Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers are being recalled because they pose a laceration hazard. This item was sold exclusively at Walmart stores. The chopper's blade can operate unexpectedly during assembly or when not enclosed in the container. The company has received five reports of injuries, two of which required medical attention, including stitches. The injuries occurred during assembly or during cleaning and handling of the item. The manufacturer is Shuangma Plastic Manufacturing of China and the importer is Walmart Stores of Bentonville, Arkansas. The choppers were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers with model number MS14100094536S1. The choppers are rechargeable and cordless. They have a green lid, white body, and clear plastic bowl. … [Read more...]
Tide Gain Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Recalled
Tide Gain Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets are being recalled because they pose a risk of serious injury. These products are packaged in flexible firm bags. The problem is that the outer packaging that is meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents are ingested. There is also a risk of skin and eye injuries. No reports of confirmed injuries have been received that are directly related to this package defect. The recalling firm is The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The recall is for certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packages that were manufactured in the United States between … [Read more...]
Kool Kitchen Veggie Burgers Recalled For Undeclared Gluten
Kool Kitchen Veggie Burgers are being recalled in Canada because they contain gluten that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to gluten, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. One reaction has been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Access Foods. This item was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario. The recalled product is Kool Kitchen Veggie Burgers that are packaged in a 476 gram white box with a picture of the burger and black printing. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 651539200944. All codes where gluten is not declared on the label are included in this recall. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is … [Read more...]
Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Recalled For Undeclared Methanol
Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel are being recalled because they contain methanol, which can cause serious health effects. No reports of illness or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. of Oranjestad, Aruba. Here is the risk statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache blurred vision, coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk for methanol … [Read more...]
Health Advisory Issued For Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
A health advisory has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, otherwise known as bird flu. One person has been infected. The person got sick after exposure to allegedly infected dairy cattle. The virus has been found in U.S. dairy cattle in multiple states. The farm worker was an employee at a commercial dairy farm in Texas. The patient reported conjunctivitis with no other symptoms, was not hospitalized and is recovering. The patient isolated and received antiviral treatment, while family members received oseltamivir for post-exposure prophylaxis according to CDC recommendations. The patient specimen was compared to the viral sequences from cattle, and lacks changes that would make it better … [Read more...]
Lakeview Morning Glory Muffins Recalled For Egg Allergen
Lakeview Morning Glory Muffins are being recalled because they may contain egg, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to egg could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. There is no mention about whether or not any allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Lakeview Gluten-Free Bakery. The muffins were sold at the retail level in Alberta, Canada. The recalled product is Lakeview Gluten-Free Bakery Morning Glory Muffins that are packaged in a 350 gram container. The codes printed on this product label are 2024AL30; 2024AL31; and 2024MA01. And the UPC number that is stamped on … [Read more...]
Freybe Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Recalled For Metal
Freybe Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of pieces of metal. This poses a mouth and tooth injury and a choking hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Freybe Gourmet Foods Limited. This product was sold at the retail level in these provinces in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The recalled product is Freybe Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original that is packaged in 500 gram containers. The best before date and code for this item is Best Before 2024 MA 30 EST 361, and the UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 64359 73250 0. … [Read more...]
World Green Nutrition Expands Recall of Oleander Products
World Green Nutrition is expanding their recall of some of their products that actually contain yellow oleander. The newly recalled product is green ELV Nutrition Elv Control Herbal Supplement. Yellow oleander is a poisonous plant. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is World Green Nutrition, Inc. Consumption of yellow oleander, which is a poisonous plant found in Central America and Mexico, can cause many adverse health effects. People 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. The recalled product is only sold through authorized … [Read more...]
