Cantaloupe Salmonella cases have almost doubled, according to the CDC, to 230 sick, an increase of 113 new cases since the last update was issued on November 30, 2023. One new death has been reported, 96 people are hospitalized, and there are four new states in the case count total. The case count by state is: Alaska (1), Arkansas (1), Arizona (15), California (8), Colorado (8), Georgia (3), Iowa (5), Illinois (11), Indiana (5), Kansas (2), Kentucky (7), Massachusetts (1), Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (20), Missouri (14), Mississippi (1), Montana (2), North Carolina (4), Nebraska (7), New Jersey (3), New Mexico (2), Nevada (5), New York (7), Ohio (8), Oklahoma (3), Oregon (5), Pennsylvania (5), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (6), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (5), Texas … [Read more...]
Deadly Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 162 in US, Canada
The deadly cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 162 people in the United States and Canada. Three people have died; two in Minnesota in the U.S. and one in Canada. And 62 are in the hospital; 45 in the United States and 17 in Canada. In the U.S., the case count by state is: Arkansas (1), Arizona (7), California (1), Colorado (2), Georgia (3), Iowa (5), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Kentucky (5), Massachusetts (1), Maryland (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (13), Missouri (9), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (4), New Jersey (1), Nevada (2), New York (1), Ohio (8), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (3),Tennessee (4), Texas (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (8). In Canada, the case count by … [Read more...]
Ruby Mountain Spring Water Recalled For Coliform
Ruby Mountain Spring Water is being recalled for possible coliform contamination. Becasue this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement reports page, not on the regular FDA recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Ruby Mountain Spring Water that is located in Winnemucca, Nevada. Coliform bacteria is present in large numbers in the feces of mammals. If coliform is found in the product, it is an indication of low sanitary quality. While most coliform bacteria are not harmful, some can make you sick with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Children and the elderly could become dehydrated if they are very ill. This recalled water was sold in Nevada at the … [Read more...]
Todorganic Recalls Nuez De La India Seeds For Health Risk
Todorganic Nuez De La India Seeds are being recalled because the FDA has found that they are actually yellow oleander, or Thevetia peruviana, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are dangerous. Ingestion of yellow oleander seeds can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that can be severe or even fatal. The FDA also posted a Spanish translation of this recall. Symptoms of yellow oleander poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, and dysrhythmia. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, Florida. The recalled Todorganic Nuez De La … [Read more...]
Peller Family Vineyards Pino Grigio Recalled For Bloating
Peller Family Vineyards Pino Grigio is being recalled in Canada because the containers are bloating and have sediment, which can indicate spoilage. This is not a health threat, butt a quality or spoilage issue. The recall notice did not say whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this wine. The recalling firm is Andrew Peller Limited. The wine was sold in Ontario at the retail level. The recalled product is Peller Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio that is packaged in 4 liter boxes. The UPC number for this product that is stamped on the label is 048162010406. All lot starting with the numbers 3115 are included in this recall. Also recalled is Peller Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio that is packaged in 4 x 4 … [Read more...]
Recalled Gerber Good Start Formula Sold After Recall Issued
Recalled Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula was sold after the recall was first issued on March 27, 2023, so the company is alerting the public. The infant formula was recalled for possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The recalling firm is Perrigo Company. The formula was manufactured at the company's Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin manufacturing facility from January 2, 2023 to January 18, 2023. Cronobacter sakazakii is problematic in baby foods, and there have ben several recalls for infant formula for this type of contamination in the past few years. AWG is a cooperative food wholesaler distributing to independently owned supermarkets. This recalled product was distributed from its Nashville Division only to independent retailers located in Alabama, Georgia, … [Read more...]
Advil Sold at Family Dollar Recalled For Temperature Abuse
Advil sold at Family Dollar stores is being recalled because it was stored outside of labeled temperature requirements. No illnesses or inquires have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Family Dollar. The recalled Advil sold at Family Dollar stores was sold at certain stores on or around June 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The stores were not named. The recalled items include 200 mg Advil tablets packaged in 100 count bottles with SKU 0901458; 200 mg Advil Caplets sold in 24 count bottles with SKU number 0901839; Advil Dual Action Caplets in 36 count bottles with SKU number 0902867; and Advil Tablets in 50 count bottles with SKU number 0913023. Also recalled is Advil Liquid Gel in 40 count bottles with SKU … [Read more...]
ProSobee Infant Formula Recalled For Possible Cronobacter
ProSobee Infant Formula that is Simply Plant-Based is being recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. The recall notice says that the product has been tested and confirmed negative for contaminants, but the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution because there is a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. There have been no adverse reactions or illnesses received to date. The recalling firm is Reckitt. The recalled product is Enfamil ProSobee brand. The recalled product is Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula that is packaged in 12.9 ounce containers. Two batches are included in this recall, totaling about 145,000 cans. The product was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. The infant formula was distributed … [Read more...]
Public Health Alert For Park Street Deli Frozen Stuffed Chicken
A public health alert for Park Street Deli Frozen Stuffed Chicken Breast (chicken breast stuffed with broccoli) has been issued by the USDA because a processing deviation undercooked the chicken, which is labeled as ready to eat. This product should not be eaten because of this issue. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to the consumption of this product have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Vanguard Culinary Group, LTD of Fayetteville, North Carolina. A recall was not requested because this product is no longer available for sale. the ready to eat broccoli stuffed chicken breast was produced on December 3, 2022. It is 16 ounce (1 pound) vacuum sealed trays containing Park Street Deli Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Formula Powder Recalled For Possible Cronobacter
ByHeart Infant formula powder has been recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. None of the distributed ByHeart products have tested positive for the pathogen. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been received to date. And this recall is not related to ByHeart's manufacturing facility that is located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The facility is running. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is recaling five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12 Months for potential cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The formula is packaged in 24 ounce containers. The formula was distributed directly to consumers in the United States. You can identify the formula by the number that is stamped on the bottom of the can. … [Read more...]
