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GBYMIUY Magnetic Stick Figures toy sets are being recalled because they pose a magnet ingestion risk. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning, and death. No injuries … Read more
LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts are being recalled for possible E. coli contamination. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling … Read more
A Salmonella outbreak in Monongalia county, West Virginia is being investigated. Officials do not yet know what has caused this increase in cases. They also do not know whether this outbreak is ongoing or has ended. There is no common link identified among the reported cases. And they do not know the cause of the … Read more
A Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania is linked to shellfish harvested from the Little Wicomico River in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The river has been closed to shellfish harvesting. The river is located in Northumberland County, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania that was … Read more
Riad’s Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus are being recalled because they may contain sesame, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No adverse reactions … Read more
A Deschutes county Oregon Salmonella outbreak is being investigated by public health officials. The only communication from the county is a Health Alert Network Advisory for healthcare providers. Because this is not a regular outbreak announcement, we don’t know how many people are sick, if anyone has been hospitalized, the patient age range, or illness … Read more
The Conqueror Avengers Medals are being recalled for a risk of serious injury or death from magnet ingestion. The toy violates the mandatory standard for magnets. The company has received three reports of the magnets detaching, but no injuries. The recalling firm is Actionary Limited, doing business as The Conqueror, of New Zealand. The medals … Read more
Nora’s Mint Chip Non Dairy Frozen Dessert is being recalled in Canada because it contains peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to peanuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to … Read more
Cloud Cafe Strawberry Collagen Milk is being recalled because it may contain fish, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to fish could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s … Read more
Coco G’s Spicy Cheddar Cheese Popcorn is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of … Read more