The CDC is reporting that meat allergies associated with tick bites are increasing. There are more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) that have been identified in association with tick bites. But because this diagnosis needs a positive test and a clinical exam, and some people are not teated, the government is estimating … Read more
May is Food Allergy Action Month. The FD is offering tips to consumers to help them protect themselves about food allergies, which can be deadly. The FDA makes sure that labels on foods are accurate and have complete information about the eight food groups that cause 90% of the serious allergic reactions to food. Those … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling its Assorted Cookie Platters, All Sizes because they contain undeclared nuts, one of the major food allergens. They were sold in Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, southern California, Hawaii, and Nevada. One illness has been reported. The platters are round, clear, plastic containers with a black plastic base and … Read more
Strong America Limited of New York is issuing an allergy alert for undeclared egg on their “Golden Smell Hotpot Meat Ball Medley”. Anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs could have a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in … Read more
Go Max Go Foods of Santa Fe, New Mexico, voluntarily withdrew a variety of vegan candy bars labeled “dairy-free” because the candies were produced at a shared facility and have the potential to contain trace amounts of milk. People who have milk allergies should not eat them. So far, no illnesses have been reported in … Read more
Nishimoto Trading Co. Ltd. of California is recalling Kameda rice crackers because they may contain undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled crackers are sold in 4.37 ound packages. The brand name is Kameda Brand Rice Cracker … Read more
DeCoty Coffee Company of Texas is recalling DeCoty Taco Seasoning because it contains soy, one of the major food allergens, not declared on the label. Those with a severe sensitivity or allergy to soy may have a life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product … Read more
The Muffin “Mam” Inc.™ in South Carolina is recalling The Muffin “Mam”, Inc.™ Strawberry Crème Cake because it contains undeclared whole eggs. Eggs are one of the major food allergens. Anyone with a severe sensitivity or allergy to eggs may suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported … Read more
JS Pelmini OK, Inc. of New York is recalling Potato Dumplings and Potato and Mushroom Dumplings because they contain undeclared milk and soy, two of the major food allergens. Anyone with a severe sensitivity or allergy to those ingredients may have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. No illnesses have been … Read more
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm Minnesota, in cooperation with Gordon Food Service si recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding. It actually contains vanilla pudding that uses milk, one of the major food allergens, as an ingredient which is not declared on the label. The GFS Lemon Pudding was sold in 113 … Read more