Monoprice Pure Outdoor Cooking System is being recalled because it can pose a fire hazard. The insulation coating on the stove can ignite while it is being used. There has been one report of insulation igniting, but no injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Monoprice Inc. of Brea, California. The product was manufactured in China. About 3,780 units of this cooking system were sold in the United States. They were sold at these online outlets: monoprice.com, amazon.com, walmart.com, ebay.com, buy.com, newegg.com, shopping.google.com, and target.com from March 2019 through September 2022 for about $45.00. The recall is for Monoprice Pure Outdoor Cooking Systems. The product is made up of a 1-liter cooking pot with a … [Read more...]
FDA Calls For Enhanced Safety Steps in Powdered Infant Formula
The FDA is calling for enhanced safety steps in powdered infant formula in the wake of the cronobacter crisis in that industry in 2022. Back then, Abbott Nutrition had to close their plant in Sturgis, Michigan that manufactured that formula after cronobacter contamination was found. The whole issue started when four infants were sickened and two died in 2021 and 2022. Those infants were fed powdered infant formula made by Abbott Nutrition. Although cronobacter was found in the Abbott facility, the FDA did not find a connection between the illnesses and the facility. In addition, the FDA found insanitary conditions at that facility. The Abbott facility closed for months after the contamination was found, causing a severe shortage in the infant formula products they made. The FDA … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Salmonella Hartford Outbreak to CORE Investigation
The FDA has added a new Salmonella Hartford outbreak to its CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. It joins three other outbreak investigations that are still active as of March 8, 2023. The Salmonella Hartford outbreak has sickened at least 31 people so far. No food has been identified yet. There is no information about illness onset dates, if anyone has been hospitalized, or the patient age range. So far, traceback has been initiated in this outbreak investigation. The hepatitis A outbreak investigation has been updated. There are now just five illnesses in that outbreak. That number was reduced from nine cases, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) excluded some suspect cases from the overall count. Sample collection and analysis, along with traceback, has … [Read more...]
Retail List For Del Duca Sausages, Others For Listeria Released
The retail distribution list for Del Duca Sausages that were recalled in January 2023 for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination has been released by the USDA. This list is more than 300 pages long and arranged by state. The recalled items are: 6 ounce plastic trays of “FREDERIK’S by meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with sell by date 4/15/23. 6 ounce plastic trays of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTUERIE TRIO” with sell by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23. 7 ounce plastic trays of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with sell by date 12/23/23. 7 ounce plastic trays of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24. 1 pound plastic trays of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA … [Read more...]
Dr. Rima Recommends Supplement Recalled For Health Claims
Dr. Rima Recommends dietary supplement Nano Silver is being recalled for making unsubstantiated claims about treating COVID-19 illness. The product is labeled as a dietary supplement that, in the opinion of the government, falsely states that it will prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Consumers who use this product instead of seeking actual medical advice and treatment run the risk of serious, life-threatening consequences. The recalling firm is Natural Solutions Foundation. The recalled product is Dr. Rima Recommends Nano Silver 10 PPM. There is no information about package size, how much of this product was sold, or any UPC numbers, lot numbers, or best by dates. The time was sold nationwide at the consumer level from January 22, 2020 to December 27, 2021. The U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Norovirus on Cruise Ships Return After Pandemic
So far this year there has been one norovirus outbreak, and three other outbreaks with symptoms of norovirus on cruise ships, after the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted those vacations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Norovirus outbreaks are common on these ships, partly because of the enclosed spaces and partly because the highly contagious virus spreads easily in crowded conditions. On the Arcadia, from P&O Cruises, 86 passengers and 20 crew members were sickened with norovirus out of 1,752 passengers and 815 crew members. In response to this outbreak, the crew increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, collected stool specimens from patients, and notified embarking guests about the situation. Brilliance of the Seas, a ship from Royal … [Read more...]
FDA Advises Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
The FDA is advising companies about labeling of plant-based milk alternatives, since they have different nutrient compositions than cow's milk. These recommendations will make it clear to consumers about these differences so they can make informed decisions. Plant-based products are made from hazelnuts, walnuts, coconuts, cashews, almonds, sesame seed, flax seed, hemp seed, rice, oats, and legumes, including soy. The FDA recommends that these products are labeled with "milk" in their names, such as "almond milk." They would also like to see a voluntary nutrient statement that shows consumers how the product compares with cow's ilk. If the product does not include the word "milk" as part of it name, but instead uses a word like "drink" and doesn't make any claims comparing the … [Read more...]
Daiso Snacks Recalled For Undeclared Fish, Coconut, and Nuts
Daiso Snacks are being recalled because they may contain various ingredients that are allergens, including various types of fish, coconut, and shea nuts. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat the snacks. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Daiso California LLC of La Mirada, California. These recalled Daiso Snacks were sold in Daiso stores in these states: California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. They include Kimora burdock salt in 40 gram containers with SKU number 4972304293524 for undeclared bonito, sardines, and tuna; Takuma food herb salt peanut in 80 gram packages with SKU number 4962679652767 for bonito, sardines, … [Read more...]
Raw Bone-in Goat Products Recalled For Lack of Inspection
Raw bone-in goat products that were imported from Australia are being recalled for lack of inspection, according to the USDA. These items needed to be presented at the border for import reinspection, and were not. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Dahlia Imports LLC of Newark, New Jersey. These frozen, raw bone-in goat items were imported on or around April 11, 2022 and September 28, 2022. The recalled products include: 35.27 pound cases of “BONE-IN GOAT CUBED PIECES” that contain 2.2 pound plastic bags of “BONE-IN GOAT CUBES” with shipping mark WEX11734A printed on the case. 35.2 pound cases of “BONE-IN GOAT SKIN-ON CUBED PIECES BROWN” that contain 2.2 pound plastic bags of “BONE-IN GOAT CUBES … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad Recalled
Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad is being recalled because it contains wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, and people with 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 item. The recalling firm is GH Foods NW, LLC of Clackamas, Oregon. The ready to eat salads were produced on February 28, 2023. The recalled product is a 9.2 ounce plastic clamshell package that contains Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad. The lot code stamped on the label is GHNW 059-06. The best by date on the label is 03/06/23. The salads have the … [Read more...]
