The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers against serving recently purchased Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams that may be contaminated with norovirus. The seafood was sold in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Washington. The oysters and clams were harvested from the Pickering Passage growing area in Washington. The Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams were harvested from November 15, 2024 to December 11, 2024 by Rudy's Shellfish (WA-1590-SS). The above photo is an example of a shellfish tag that would be attached to containers for reference. On December 12, 2024, Washington advised the FDA of a recall of oysters and Manila clams harvested from that company. The oysters may have been distributed to other states … [Read more...]
Two Cats Die of Bird Flu After Drinking Raw Farm Raw Milk
Two cats have died of possible bird flu infections after drinking Raw Farm raw milk that has been recalled. That farm is located in California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. The indoor cats consumed the raw milk before they got sick. Symptoms included lack of appetite, fever, and neurological signs. The cats died, and testing was positive for influenza A, a rare result in cats. The nationwide Influenza A-H5N1 bird flu outbreak has seen other cats infected with the virus after consuming infected raw milk. People who had direct contact with the cats have been offered antiviral prophylaxis. There have been no human cases of bird flu associated with exposure to these cats. The investigation is ongoing. Although human cases of bird flu are rare, … [Read more...]
Cal Yee Chocolate and Yogurt Covered Products Recalled For Allergens
Cal Yee chocolate and yogurt covered products are being recalled because they may contain the allergens almond, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame. The products may also contain FD&C color yellow #6. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant or who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat these items. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Cal Yee Farm of Suisun Valley, California. Not all of the items contain all of the allergens. You can see the long list of recalled items, along with the package sizes, UPC numbers, and the respective allergen, in a chart at the FDA web site. These items were sold in the states of California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, … [Read more...]
Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Recalled For Foreign Material
Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Pizza is being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of pieces of plastic. This poses a choking and mouth injury hazard. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Palermo Villa Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A total of 1,720p pizzas are included in this recall. The recalled product is Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Pizza that is packaged in a 20.36 ounce cardboard box. The pizza is sold frozen. The lot number that is printed on the label is MR199856, and the GITN is 007570619104. The establishment number is 13410325396. The pizza had a best by date of 11/27/2024, but consumers may still have it in their home freezers, since the best by … [Read more...]
Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk Recalled in CA For Bird Flu
Valley Milk Simply Bottled raw milk is being recalled in California for possible bird flu contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The dairy is located in Stanislaus county. After a positive test in the raw milk, the California Department of Food and Agriculture put the milk under a quarantine order and issued the recall. The bird flu strain is Influenza-A H5N1. The recalled product is all Valley Milk Simply Bottled raw cow milk and DESI Milk raw cow milk. The milk was distributed in quart (32 ounce), half gallon (64 ounce), and one gallon (128 ounce) plastic jugs. The code date numbers stamped on the container are DEC 23 2024 through DEC 30 2024. If you purchased this milk you are strongly urged not to consume … [Read more...]
FDA Warns About Lead in Imported Rashko Baba Cookware
The FDA is warning about lead in imported Rashko Baba cookware. These products are made from aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium, and have the potential to leach lead into food. This cookware should not be distributed or sold in the U.S. market. There have been high lead levels found in resettled refugee populations in Washington state. There is no level of safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount consumed, the length of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous … [Read more...]
Stanley Switchback Travel Mugs Recalled For Burn Hazard
Stanley Switchback Travel Mugs and Trigger Action Travel Mugs are being recalled for posing a burn hazard. These mug's lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, making the lid detach during use, posing a burn hazard. There have been 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the U.S. There have been 28 burn injuries worldwide, including two in the U.S. Eleven people required medical attention. The importer is PMI WW Brands LLC, doing business as Stanley 1913, of Seattle, Washington. The mugs were manufactured in China. The recalled products are Stanley Switchback Travel Mugs and Trigger Action Travel Mugs. These stainless steel mugs are double walled. They were available in a variety of colors, including white, black and green, in 12 ounce, 16 ounce, and 20 ounce sizes with … [Read more...]
Sareks Bitter Apricot Kernels Recalled For Cyanide Risk
Sareks Bitter Apricot Kernels are being recalled in Canada for posing a cyanide risk. The kernels contain excessive amygdalin, which may cause acute cyanide poisoning. There is one reported illness. The recalling firm is Brownstone Brooklyn of New York. Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after consumption. The human body can eliminate small amounts of this toxin, but larger amounts can cause cyanide poisoning, which can be fatal. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness, confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, seizures, and cardiac arrest. The recalled product was sold online. It is Sareks Bitter Apricot Kernels that are sold in brown 1 pound bags. There is a window on the bag showing … [Read more...]
Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate Recalled
Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Palm Bites Canada. The recalled product was sold online, as well as in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan at the retail level in Showcase stores. The recalled product is Oasis Treasures Pistachio Dubai Chocolate that is packaged in a 340 gram bar. The wrapper is white, with green and orange bands and black printing, along with the picture of the chocolate bar. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 02962 … [Read more...]
Yummi Sushi Cucumber Products Recalled For Salmonella
Yummi Sushi cucumber products are being recalled for possible  Salmonella contamination. The products were made with recalled SunFed cucumbers that are linked to a Salmonella outbreak. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. These items were sold at Kroger stores in Texas. The recalling firm is Yummi Sushi of Farmers Branch, Texas. This recall was issued on December 5, 2024, but the list of products was only added yesterday. The recalled products are Yummi Sushi cucumber products. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the UPC number and best by date, at the FDA web site. Some of the recalled products include California Roll (Crab Salad), Winter Tuna Kimchi, Hawaiian Special Roll, Green … [Read more...]
