Golden Sea Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp is being recalled in Canada for contamination with 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone. This chemical is used as a marker to detect illegal, potentially carcinogenic veterinary residues in food products such as poultry, eggs, and shrimp. 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone is a stable, tissue-bound metabolite of the banned nitrofurazone antibiotic that is banned in many countries because of potential carcinogenicity and safety risks. 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 Transhing Investment Inc. This shrimp was sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the province of Quebec. The recalled product is Golden Sea Sushi EBI … [Read more...]
Chicken Wings Split Recalled in Canada For Semicarbazide
Chicken Wings Split are being recalled in Canada because they may be contaminated with the chemical semicarbazide. Semicarbazide is a toxic, potentially carcinogenic compound that can cause skin and eye irritation and organ damage. It is also a known metabolite of the banned antibiotic nitrofurazon. 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 PLS Food Dishtribution Inc. This product was distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the province of Quebec. The recalled item is Chicken Wings Split that is packaged in a 40 pound container. There is no brand name for this product, and the type of container used was not specified. There is no … [Read more...]
TS Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp Recalled in Canada
TS Sushi EBI frozen cooked shrimp is being recalled in Canada because it may be contaminated with 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone, which is a a marker residue of the banned antibiotic Furazolidone. This chemical is for laboratory use only, since it is used for analyzing, calibrating, and detecting residue of that antibiotic in food. It is not recommended for use in human or animal because it is a potential carcinogen and mutagen. The recalling firm is Transhing Investment Inc. This shrimp was sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the province of Quebec. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the recall notice. And there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this seafood. The … [Read more...]
NÜTRL Tumbler Cup Recalled in Canada For Chemical Hazard
NÜTRL Tumbler Cup is being recalled in Canada for possible chemical and ingestion hazards. The problem is that some of the tumblers may contain a chemical solution that is trapped between the inner walls of the tumbler, which contains some levels of sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid. This solution may release when the tumbler is filled with liquid, posing a potential risk of serious injury. The recalling firm is Sun Coast Merchandise Corp. doing business as Sunscope. The interaction between the solution and the tumbler may also result in elevated levels of iron, chromium, and nickel. A range of health problems is associated with ingestion of these substances, including burning of the lips, tongue, throat, and stomach, and other tissue damage, along with nausea, vomiting, stomach … [Read more...]
What is Causing Daily Harvest French Lentils Crumbles Illnesses?
In the last few weeks, there have been almost 500 reports of adverse reactions from consumers who ate this product. Some people have required hospitalization, and at least one person underwent gallbladder surgery after showing signs of liver damage. In fact, a number of people reported that tests showed their liver enzymes were very elevated, and in most cases people said their symptom onset was quite sudden. The common stories being told by people who got sick after eating these lentil crumbles from Daily Harvest have led to a number of theories on what might be causing these symptoms. For its part, Daily Harvest put out a statement yesterday that reads, "We have spent the past ten days working with the FDA, state agencies and multiple independent labs, as well as experts in … [Read more...]
Did You Buy Unpackaged Produce at Walmart in Andover, MN This Week?
If you purchased fresh, unpackaged produce at the Walmart Supercenter in Andover, Minnesota, at 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest on Saturday, between 6:00 am on Sunday, June 23 and 10:30 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, throw it away. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is issuing a consumer advisory in response to a "chemical incident" that occurred at that facility on June 22, 2019 around 5:00 pm. The news release did not state what the chemical was. It only states that if you bought the food, don't eat it and throw it out.Other unpackaged foods for sale at that Walmart store were destroyed following the "incident." All fresh foods that are now for sale at this Walmart location aren't affected by this alert, according to the press release. The alert does state that "if you have … [Read more...]
Bibi Frutix Candy Recalled from Food Banks for Dangerous Chemicals; Two Sick
The FDA has issued a safety alert about Bibi Frutix candy because it contains a chemical substance that has sickened at least two people. The candy was distributed by some food banks. Harvesters - The Community Food Network was warned about this issue. According to a notice posted on the Wamego, Kansas Police Department Facebook page, two people had "adverse reactions" after eating the candy. There is no word about exactly what chemical may be in the product. The candy product is in the shape of a small baby bottle and labeled "Bibi Frutix." You can see a picture of the product at the Wamego Police Department Facebook page. That page states that the candy contained a powdery substance that is "normally sugar. Several people who sampled contents reported that the powder had a chemical … [Read more...]
