The Diamond Shruumz chocolate outbreak has now sickened at least 26 people and has hospitalized 16, according to the FDA. That agency, as well as the Centers for Disease Control, America's Poison Centers, and state and local governments, are investigating these illnesses that are associated with eating Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arizona (6), California (1), Indiana (3), Kentucky (2), Maryland (1), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Montana (1), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (3), and Tennessee (1). Twenty-five of those patients have sought medical care. This outbreak is growing rapidly; when it was announced 11 days ago, eight people in four states were … [Read more...]
Outad Good Life Magnetic Chess Games Recalled For Hazard
Outad Good Life Magnetic Chess Games are being recalled because they pose an ingestion hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled games, which include 20 magnet pieces, violate the mandatory federal toy magnet regulation because the set contains one or more magnets that fit within the CPSC's small parts cylinder. The magnets are also stronger than permitted. No injuries have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Outad Good Life Ltd., of China. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. CPSC estimates that 2,400 … [Read more...]
Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites Recalled For Gluten
Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites are being recalled in Canada because they contain gluten, the protein in flour, that is not declared on the package label. Anyone with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. There has been one reported reaction. The recalling firm is Best Express Foods. The recalled product is Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites that were sold online and in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan at the retail level. The product label does state that the item is gluten free. The product is packaged in an 850 grain plastic clamshell with a label with a picture of the item and an ingredient label. … [Read more...]
Aahu Barah Apricot Roll Recalled For Undeclared Sulfites
Aahu Barah Apricot Roll is being recalled because it contains sulfites that are not declared on the package label. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to sulfites, as well as anyone who has asthma and uses steroids, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Aahu Barah USA of Hicksville, New York. Reactions to sulfites can vary depending on the person's level of sensitivity. This ingredient is used as a preservatives and as an antioxidant. People who are sensitive to sulfites may suffer from dermatitis, hives, flushing, low blood pressure, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Life-threatening asthmatic reactions and … [Read more...]
Heinen’s Tuscan Salad Bowls Recalled For Undeclared Pecans
Heinen's Tuscan Salad Bowls are being recalled because they may contain pecans or tree nuts, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to pecans could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reports of allergic reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this salad. The recalling firm is Heinen's of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The recalled salads were sold in Ohio and Illinois through Heinen's retail locations. The recalled product is Heinen's Tuscan Salad Bowls. They were sold be weight. The affected batch has the UPC number 2-08888-40849-3 that is stamped on the label. And the sell by date for this product is 06.02.24 (June 2, 2024). The company announcement date was May 30 2024, but … [Read more...]
Health Alert For Farmstead Bacon For Sodium Nitrite Levels
A health alert has been issued by the USDA for Farmstead bacon products because the sodium nitrite levels exceed the regulatory limit. Ingesting too much sodium nitrite can cause symptoms such as headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and dizziness. A recall was not requested because this product is no longer available for purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions. The recalling firm is Farmstead Butcher Block. The recalled, dry cured pork and bacon products were produced between April 12, 2024 and May 31, 2024. The recalled items include: Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD LOCAL HOUSE SMOKED BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24. Packages purchased by weight at the retail … [Read more...]
Bonneval’s BBQ Pork Skins Recalled For Wheat and Soy
Bonneval's BBQ Pork Skins is being recalled because it was made with wheat and soy, two of the nine major food allergens, that were not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this item. No confirmed reports of allergic reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Bonnenval Foods of Gonzales, Louisiana. All of this product that is currently available is subject to this recall. The recalled product is Bonneval's BBQ Pork Skins that is packaged in 1.7 ounce plastic bags. The product has the establishment number EST. 2249 stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was distributed to … [Read more...]
Arepa de Choclo / Chocolo Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Arepa de Choclo / Chocolo is being recalled because it contains milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not listed on the label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to milk, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Villa Nueva Interservices LLC of Lake Worth, Florida. The recalled product was distributed through retail supermarkets in south Florida. The recalled product is Arepas LA Mejor, or Arepa de Choclo / Chocolo, that is packaged in 25 ounce clear plastic bags. The product name, Arepas LA Mejor, is displayed on on the front of the label in red letters. … [Read more...]
Do Not Eat Some Oysters From British Columbia Because of PSP
Do not eat some oysters from British Columbia because they may be contaminated with Paralytic Shellfish Toxin, or PSP, according to the FDA. The oysters are from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., with lot number 240531JM that were harvested from Subarea 23-10 in British Columbia, Canada on May 30, 2024. The oysters were sold to restaurants and food retailers in California. On June 10, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency advised the FDA that recent monitoring detected elevated levels of PSP in shellfish harvested from that Subarea. The shellfish was shipped to California and may have been distributed to other states as well. PSP is a naturally occurring biotoxin that is produced by some species of microscopic algae. Shellfish, which are filter feeders, eat the algae and can retain … [Read more...]
MiO Energy Energy Drink Mixes Recalled For Unsafe Caffeine
MiO Energy Energy Drink Mixes are being recalled in Canada because they may have unsafe levels of caffeine. High levels of caffeine can be dangerous for children and pregnant women, anyone who is breastfeeding, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine can cause health problems. There has been one reported reaction that may have been associated with the consumption of these products. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness. The recalling firm is Kraft Heinz Canada. The recalled products were sold nationally at the retail level. These items are all MiO Energy brand. They include Energy Drink Mix Tropical Passionfruit in 48 milliliter containers. The UPC number is 0 683921 5. Also … [Read more...]
