A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Great Value Dino Chicken Breast Nuggets for unsafe levels of lead. A recall was not requested because these products are no longer available for purchase, but are likely still in consumers' freezers. This product was sold at Walmart stores nationwide. Lead is especially dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and young children because it can harm developing brains and nervous systems, sometimes causing lasting problems such as learning disabilities and lowered IQ. There is no safe amount of lead exposure. Guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration provide an interim reference level (IRL) of 2.2 micrograms. The amount of lead found in these nuggets could be as much as five times higher than this IRL for children. Health … [Read more...]
Aller-C Dietary Supplements Recalled For Egg, Hazelnut, and Soy
Aller-C Dietary Supplements are being recalled because they may contain the allergens egg, hazelnut, and soy that are not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they consume this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company got date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Blueroot Health of Middletown, Connecticut. These supplements were distributed nationwide at the retail level by Vital Nutrients and other online retailers. The recalled product is Vital Nutrients Aller-C Dietary Supplements that are packaged in a white plastic bottle that contains 100 or 200 capsules. The 200 count bottle has the UPC numbers 693465524213 and … [Read more...]
Cheeses in Hello Fresh Meal Kits Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Cheeses in Hello Fresh meal kits are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these cheeses. The recalling firm is GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. doing business as Hello Fresh and Chefs Plate. These meal kits were sold nationally at the retail level. The cheeses do not have a brand name listed and none have a UPC number. You can see more pictures of the products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The recalled products include Shredded Parmesan Cheese packaged in 28 gram (1/4 cup) blue plastic bags. The code and best by date pairs are 571607805 BB 2026 AL 02; 152607702 BB 2026 AL 15; 152607801 BB 2026 AL 15; 152607803 BB 2026 AL … [Read more...]
Christopher Ranch and Garland Peeled Garlic Recalled For Temp
Christopher Ranch and Garland Peeled Garlic are being recalled for a temperature issue, which could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, that produce spores that make the toxin botulism. All of the products were sold at TOPS stores. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Tops Friendly Markets of Williamsville, New York. The temperature instruction on the products states that they must be held at 32 to 35 or 32 to 37 degrees, and the cooler is not holding that temperature. No pictures of the recalled products are included in the recall notice. All dates of these products are recalled. The recalled products include Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic packaged in a 6 ounce plastic … [Read more...]
Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread Recalled For Undeclared Almonds
Einstein Bros. Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread is being recalled because it contains almonds that are not declared in the ingredient list. The problem is that the cup of cream cheese has the wrong lid. Anyone who is allergic to almonds, or tree nuts, could have a serious reaction if they eat this item. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Schreiber Foods of Green Bay, Wisconsin. This product was sold at the retail level in Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. You can see more pictures of the mix up at the FDA web site. The recalled item is Einstein Bros. Honey Almond Cream Cheese that is packaged in 6 ounce white cups. The … [Read more...]
Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Recalled For Ingestion
Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes are being recalled for an ingestion hazard. Small bristles can detach from the brushes during use and can stick to the grill, where they can get into food. Swallowing these little wire pieces can cause serious internal injuries that could require surgery. There are at least 68 reports where the bristles detached from the brushes. Five consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment. The recalling firm is the importer, Nexgrill Industries of Chino, California. The brushes were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes that were sold in six varieties. They were sold at Home Depot stores and online at the Home Depot web site from 2015 through 2026 for about $5.00 and $15.00. The … [Read more...]
Farmers Québon and Natrel Milk Recalled For Glass Pieces
Farmers, Québon, and Natrel Milk are being recalled in Canada for foreign material contamination in the form of glass pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking injury, and GI tract injury hazard. There is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Agropur. The recalled products were sold at the retail level nationally, and in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. No pictures of the recalled products were provided. The recalled products include Farmers 1% Chocolate Partly Skimmed Milk that is packaged in 2 liter cartons. The UPC number is 0 67997 20400 2, and the codes are: BEST BEFORE MR 26 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 01 HH:MM 1 3702; AL 02 HH:MM 1 … [Read more...]
TOPS Gold Pickles Recalled For Eruric Acid Contamination
TOPS Gold Pickles are being recalled for eruric acid contamination. This acid is produced by mustard oil. High, long-term intake of this acid has been associated with myocardial lipidosis (fatty deposits in the heart) in rats. Human studies have not confirmed the same high toxicity found in rats, but high exposure is a risk for young children. 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 in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Mangalm of Newark, California. These recalled pickles were sold at the retail level in the states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. No pictures … [Read more...]
Latino Classic Roomy – Full Cream Recalled For Generic E. coli
Latino Classic Roomy - Full Cream is being recalled in Canada for possible generic E. coli contamination. Roomy is a type of cheese. This type of pathogen will not necessarily make you very sick, but it is an indication of fecal contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is 9300341 Canada Inc. This product was sold in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. It was sold at the retail level, and was also sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled product is Latino Classic Roomy - Full Cream that is packaged in 12.5 kilogram containers. The UPC number … [Read more...]
Falcon Trading Black Beans and Soup Mix Recalled For Pesticides
Falcon Trading Black Beans and Soup Mixes are being recalled because they contain pesticide residue. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Falcon Trading Company of Royal Oaks, California. The products are supposed to be organic. These items are sold in bulk, so the lot numbers can be mixed in the sales bin. All lot numbers of the following items are being recalled: FTC item # 003040 Black Organic Beans with UPC number 086700930403 in a 25 Pound sack SRF item # 003056 Chili Bean Blend Organic with UPC number 086700030561 in a 15 Pound Box SRF item # 013000 soup Mix Organic with UPC number 086700130001 in a 25 Pound Box The recall was triggered after routine testing revealed that the … [Read more...]
