MiO Energy Energy Drink Mixes are being recalled in Canada because they may have unsafe levels of caffeine. High levels of caffeine can be dangerous for children and pregnant women, anyone who is breastfeeding, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine can cause health problems. There has been one reported reaction that may have been associated with the consumption of these products. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness. The recalling firm is Kraft Heinz Canada. The recalled products were sold nationally at the retail level. These items are all MiO Energy brand. They include Energy Drink Mix Tropical Passionfruit in 48 milliliter containers. The UPC number is 0 683921 5. Also … [Read more...]
Diamond Shruumz Bars Recall Expands To More Products
The Diamond Shruumz Bars advisory is expanding to include more products. These items are associated with illnesses; the FDA does not know what is causing the illnesses at this time. All flavors of these products are included in this recall. The FDA, CDC, America's Poison Centers, and state and local partners are investigating a series of illnesses associated with eating these products. As of June 10, 2024, consumption of more Diamond-Shruumz brand products have been reported by people who became ill, including Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. These products were sold nationwide at the retail level. Four more people haves reported illnesses since the last update was issued. On June 7, 2024, the case count was eight. Now it is twelve. Those twelve people live in Alabama (1), … [Read more...]
Fiji Natural Artesian Water Recalled For Manganese and Bacteria
Fiji Natural Artesian Water is being recalled because it contains manganese and three bacterial genera. 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 adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Natural Waters of Viti Limited of Tavua, Fiji. Water with high levels of manganese can cause adverse events in some people. This product should not cause serious health events. The recalled product is Fiji Natural Artesian Water that is in a 500 milliliter bottles that are packaged in a 24 pack container. The case UPC number on the label is 6 32565 00004 3, and the individual bottle UPC number … [Read more...]
FDA Warns About Toxic Amygdalin in Apricot Seeds
The FDA is warning consumers about toxic amygdalin in apricot seeds that can lead to cyanide poisoning. The FDA reviewed analytical packets from the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from three samples collected by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), All of them contained the toxic compound amygdalin. When consumed, amygdalin can lead to fatal cyanide toxicity. Mild to moderate symptoms of this toxicity include difficulty breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane, weakness, and lightheadness. Symptoms of severe acute toxicity include coma, seizures, stupor, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse, and metabolic acidosis. Chronic consumption of foods that have high concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides … [Read more...]
Types of Rizo-Lopez Foods Recalled For Possible Listeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published an overall list of the types of Rizo-Lopez foods that have been recalled in the wake of a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Both FDA and USDA regulated foods are included on this list. The outbreak has sickened at least 26 people in 11 states. Twenty-three of the patients have been hospitalized, and two people have died. The case count by state remains at: Arizona (4), California (8), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (2), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than one to 88 years. Illness onset dates range from June 15, 2014 to December 10, 2023. The patients who died lived in Texas and California. All Rizo-Lopez dairy … [Read more...]
FDA: Deadly Rizo Lopez Cheese Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak
The FDA weighs in on the deadly Rizo Lopez cheese Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There are at least 26 patients in 11 states. Twenty-three of those patients have been hospitalized, and two people, one who lived in California and one who lived in Texas, have sadly died. The patient case count by state is: Arizona (4), California (8), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Nevada (1), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Tennessee (2), Texas (2), and Washington (1). The patient age range is from less than one to 88 years. Illness onset dates range from June 15, 2014 to December 10, 2023. That is an extraordinary long illness onset date range, but this is often the case with listeriosis outbreaks. Many secondary recalls have been issued, for products made with recalled Rizo-Lopez … [Read more...]
Monster Green Energy Drink Recalled For Foreign Material
Monster Energy brand Monster Green Energy Drink is being recalled in Canada for possible foreign material contamination. The product may contain pieces of film from delamitation of the can coating. This can pose a choking hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Monster Energy Canada Ltd. The product was sold at the retail level nationally. The recalled product is Monster Energy brand Monster Green Energy Drink that is packaged in 473 milliliter containers. The codes for this recalled product, which are the expiration dates, that are stamped on the can are SE2225RD, SE1525RD, and OC1325RD. The UPC number for the item that is printed … [Read more...]
Deadly Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Ends in Canada and US
The deadly cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak has ended in Canada and the United States, with almost 600 sick, 226 hospitalized, and 15 deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the U.S. outbreak over on January 19, 2024, and Public Health Canada declared it over on January 29, 2024. The case count by state in the U.S. is: Alaska (1), Arizona (15), Arkansas (2), California (56), Colorado (11), Connecticut (2), Florida (4), Georgia (8), Illinois (22), Indiana (9), Iowa (12), Kansas (2), Kentucky (10), Maryland (9), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (7), Minnesota (29), Mississippi (1), Missouri (15), Montana (3), Nebraska (7), Nevada (5), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (8), New Mexico (2), New York (14), North Carolina (7), North Dakota (1), Ohio (14), Oklahoma (4), … [Read more...]
Number Two Outbreak of 2023: Deadly Gills Onions Salmonella
The number two outbreak of 2023 is the deadly Gills Onions Salmonella Thompson outbreak that sickened at least 80 people in 23 states. Eighteen people were hospitalized, and one person who lived in Wisconsin died. The outbreak was declared over in mid-December 2023. The case count by state was: Arizona (1), California (17), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Kentucky (1) Massachusetts (1), Michigan (6), Montana (2), North Dakota (2), New York (1), Ohio (3), Oregon (3), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Utah (19), Virginia (3), Washington (4), Wisconsin (4), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates ranged from August 2, 2023 to November 11, 2023. The patient age range was from less than one to 90 years. The government interviewed patients about the … [Read more...]
Deadly Gills Onions Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 80 Sick
The deadly Gills Onions Salmonella outbreak has ended with 80 people sick in 23 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eighteen people have been hospitalized. That is an increase of seven more patients and one more state since the last update was announced on October 24, 2023. One person who lived in Wisconsin has sadly died. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (17), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Kentucky (1) Massachusetts (1), Michigan (6), Montana (2), North Dakota (2), New York (1), Ohio (3), Oregon (3), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Utah (19), Virginia (3), Washington (4), Wisconsin (4), and Wyoming (1). Illness onset dates range from August 2, 2023 to November 11, 2023. The patient age … [Read more...]
