Mount Kumgang Enoki Mushrooms 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 this product. The recalling firm is Grand International Import & Export Inc. These mushrooms were sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled product is Mount Kumgang Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in a clear 200 gram plastic bag with a green banner and white printing and characters. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 289427 793434w. And the code for this product is 2514080929. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. If you bought this product, do not eat it, even if you plan … [Read more...]
Synthetic Kratom, or 7-OH Linked to Deaths in LA County, CA
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, is linked to deaths in Los Angeles County, California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. The compound 7-OH is 7-Hydroxymitragynine. Three more overdoses have been identified; six fatal overdoses are now linked to this substance. Most of the fatal overdose cases also consumed alcohol and had other medications in their systems, but the people who died were otherwise generally healthy. Director of the Low Angeles County Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau, Dr. Gary Tsai, said in a statement, "Kratom and 7-OH products are marketed as natural remedies and are sold illegally in gas stations, smoke shops, online, and through other retailers. It’s critical that the community understand that … [Read more...]
Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Illinois Sickens Eleven
A raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Illinois has sickened at least eleven people, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The cases "appear to be linked" to the consumption of raw milk from a "common source." The news release did not identify the brand of raw milk or the dairy that produced it. Public health officials are using this outbreak as a warning to the public about the potential dangerous of unpasteurized milk. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a statement, "Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century. It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and … [Read more...]
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish Recalled For Botulism
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish is being recalled for potential botulism risk. The product was sold uneviscerated and is greater than five inches in length, so Clostridium botulinum spores could be inside the viscera. Under certain conditions, these spores can produce the botulism toxin that can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is African Food on Wheels of Bronx, New York. The recalled product is African Food on Wheels oven dried fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA). It was distributed to walk in customers at African Food on Wheels that is located at 1376 Randall Avenue in the Bronx, New York only. The fish is packaged in a corrugated brown box. No picture of … [Read more...]
Blue Oven Bakery English Muffins Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Blue Oven Bakery English Muffins are being recalled because they contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, 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 Blue Oven Bakery of Cincinnati, Ohio. The recalled product was produced since April 24, 2025 with the last production date of October 24, 2025. The muffins were sold at these locations: Harvest Market located at 308 Main Street in Milford, Ohio Country Fresh Market located at 8315 Beechmont Avenue #15 in … [Read more...]
Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Organic Moringa Leaf Powder is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. While there is a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder sold as Member’s Mark Super Greens Dietary Supplement sold at Sam's Club stores, there are no illnesses reported that are connected to this specific product. The recalling firm is Africa Imports. This item was sold nationwide through the company's website. The recalled product is Organic Moringa Leaf Powder that is packaged in 1 kilogram boxes. The power itself is contained in a plastic bag. All of this product that was purchased after June 5, 2025 is included in this recall. The recall was triggered when the company was informed that some of the moringa powder in this lot tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. The company … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has weighed in on the moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states. It was sold as Member's Mark Super Greens Dietary Supplement at Sam's Club stores. It was also sold online. This product has been recalled, regardless of lot codes and best by or use by dates. It was manufactured by Vallon Farm Direct. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. The hospitalization rate is 27%, higher than the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak, which is 20%. The patient age range is from 13 to 65 years. The FDA conducted a traceback investigation based … [Read more...]
FDA Warns About Supplements That Contain Yellow Oleander
The FDA is warning consumers about dietary supplements that actually contain yellow oleander, a toxic plant. This plant can cause serious health problems and can be fatal when ingested. The supplements are labels as tejocote root or Brazil seed. Yellow oleander is a poisonous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. Yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that can be severe or fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia, and more. You can see the long list of recalled supplements that contain yellow oleander at the FDA web site, along with where they were sold, if a recall was issued, and the firm that sold the products. Some of the … [Read more...]
Saint Coxinha Croquettes Recalled For Undeclared Sesame
Saint Coxinha Croquettes, both beef and chicken, are being recalled because they contain sesame, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No confirmed reports of allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Brazilian Taste of Lexington, South Carolina. The chicken croquettes were produced from March 4, 2025 to August 19, 2025. The beef croquettes were produced on June 2, 2025. About 4,120 pounds of these products are included in this recall. The recalled products are: 17.63 ounce plastic bags containing 5 “SAINT COXINHA XL CHICKEN CROQUETTES” … [Read more...]
Haagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Recalled For Wheat
Haagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, 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 Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. The recalled product was shipped to Kroger and Giant Eagle, in select states. The Kroger stores that received this product are located in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, … [Read more...]
