Chews Life Silicone Rosary and Decade Teethers are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard. Part of the safety snap clasp can detach. The firm has received 92 reports of the safety snap clasp detaching, but no injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Chews Life of Grand Rapids, Michigan. These products were manufactured in the United States. The recall is for Chews Life Silicone Rosary Teethers including the models Assisi, Little Flower, God’s Grace, Cecilia, John the Baptist, and Divine Mercy; and Chews Life Silicone Decades teethers including the models Genesis, Maccabees, Ester, Wisdom, Divine Mercy, Psalm, and Proverbs. The teethers are made of multi colored beads with a cross at the end. Each teether has … [Read more...]
Hot Ones Verde Hot Sauce Recalled For Foreign Material
Hot Ones Verde Hot Sauce and Hot Ones Rojo Hot Sauce are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of plastic pieces. This poses a choking hazard. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, so there is no information about whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is The Karma Sauce Company LLC of Rochester, New York. This product was sold at the retail level in these states: North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The first recalled product is Hot Ones Verde Hot Sauce that is sold in three different sizes. It was sold in 1 gallon containers with best by dates 02/03/2028, 02/04/2028, and … [Read more...]
Seven Pathogens Cause 9.9 Million Illnesses Every Year in U.S.
The CDC says that seven pathogens cause 9.9 million illnesses every year in the United States. This estimate is used to allocate resources and prioritize interventions. The seven pathogens are Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, invasive Listeria monocytogenes, norovirus, Salmonella, Toxoplasma gondii, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). And those illnesses cause about 53,000 hospitalizations and 931 deaths. Norovirus caused the most illnesses, followed by Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Salmonella infections were the leading cause of death, with 238 every year, followed by Campylobacter with 197 deaths and norovirus with 174. The issue with this estimate is that public health reports are limited because not all people sickened by those pathogens seek medical care and … [Read more...]
Consumer Reports Tests Baby Formula For Lead and Arsenic
Consumer Reports has tested baby formula for the heavy metals lead and arsenic and found some with concerning levels. The tested 41 types of powdered formula, looking at established formulas like Enamel and Similac, popular store brands, imported brands, and newer foods like Bobbie. About half of the samples had potentially harmful of at least one contaminant. But the other half had low or no levels of potentially problematic contamination, so parents have good options to choose from. The FDA announced a new initiative to strengthen its oversight of the formula industry one day after Consumer Reports shared the results with that agency. Brian Ronholm, head of food policy for CR said in a statement, "It’s very encouraging to see the FDA issue this announcement immediately after … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola Original Taste Recalled For Plastic Contamination
Coca-Cola Original Taste beverage is being recalled because it may be contaminated with foreign material in the form of plastic pieces. This poses a choking hazard. Because this 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 injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The recalled product was sold at the retail level in these states: Illinois and Wisconsin. The recalled product is Coco-Cola Original Taste that is packaged in 12 fluid ounce (355 milliliter) cans. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 0 49000-00634 6 for each can. For the 12 can … [Read more...]
Chef’s Line Black Bean Burger Recalled For Foreign Material
Chef's Line Black Bean Burger, 3 Grain Burger, and 3 Grain Sliders are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of a bolt. This poses a tooth and mouth injury hazard, choking hazard, and GI tract injury hazard. 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 injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is The Fillo Factory Inc. of Northvale, New Jersey. The recalled items were distributed at the retail level in these states: Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The first recalled product is Chef's Line Black Bean Burger that is sold frozen. The … [Read more...]
Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water Bottles Recalled For Laceration
Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water Bottles are being recalled because they can crack, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG, of Germany. This product was manufactured in Germany. The recalled product is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water Bottles that are 750 milliliter. About 61,500 of these bottles were sold. The recall involves two specific lots. The water was sold in individual 750 milliliter glass bottles or in cases that contain 15 bottles each. There is a white, blue, and red label on the front of the bottle with the name "Gerolsteiner." The lot number is on the lower part of the label. The recalled bottles have a lot number of either 11/28/2024 L or … [Read more...]
More Habibi’s Mediterranean Dips Recalled For Peanut
More Habibi's Mediterranean Dips are being recalled because they may contain peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. There have been allergic reactions reported. The recalling firm is Habibi's Mediterranean Foods Ltd. Habibi's Mediterranean Hummus Lebanese Style was recalled for undeclared peanuts on March 19, 2025. Six products are being added to the recall; some are in different size packages. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) web site. These products were sold at the retail level in Alberta and British Columbia and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. They are all Habibi's Mediterranean brand. The recalled items include Baba Ganoush Smoked … [Read more...]
Benadryl Liquid Elixir Bottle Recalled For Packaging Violation
Benadryl Liquid Elixir bottle is being recalled for violations of federal regulation for child resistant packaging. This product was sold on Amazon. The importer is Arsell Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. The product was manufactured in Canada. The recalled product is Benadryl Liquid Elixir that is packaged in 100 milliliter bottles. The product contains diphenhydramine, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Since this bottle can be easily opened by children, it poses a risk of poisoning. About 2300 of these bottles were sold. The product is sold in a round dark plastic bottle with a pink and white label on the front with the word "Benadryl" in blue text. The back label has safety discussions, storage instructions, and … [Read more...]
Sensio Steam Espresso Machines Recalled For Burn Hazard
Sensio Steam Espresso Machines are being recalled because they post a burn hazard and laceration hazard. The brew cup handle can forcefully eject during use, shattering the glass carafe. The firm has received 18 reports of the handles ejecting. There have been eight burn and/or laceration injuries. The recalling firm is Sensio Inc. of New York. This product was manufactured in China. The recalled products are Sensio Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso machines. The model number for the Bella Pro series is 90195 and the model number for the Cooks Steam machines is 22395. The machines are black with stainless steel trim and measure about six inches wide and 12 inches high. The machines have “Bella Pro Series” or “Cooks” on the steaming chamber and the model number is identified … [Read more...]
