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FDA 101: Product Recalls
Once a product is in widespread use, unforeseen problems can sometimes lead to a recall. Contaminated spinach, for example, led to the recent recall...
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Allergic to Milk? Some Dark Chocolate Labeled as Dairy-Free May Still Contain Milk
If you’re allergic to milk and you love dark chocolate, how do you know...
Mini Jelly Cups Recalled for Potential Choking Hazard
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 14, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 14, 2020
Product...
Pet Food Recalled for Unsafe Toxin Levels
Fast Facts
The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain pet...
Parsley and Herbes De Provence Recalled for Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 13, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 13, 2020
Product...
Kitchen Spices Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 12, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 12, 2020
Product...
Health Alert for Ready-to-eat Poultry and Meat Products Due to Foreign Matter Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a...
Allergy Alert: Wheat Crackers May Contain Undeclared Peanut Butter
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 09, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 09, 2020
Product...
Cantaloupe Recalled for Potential Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 07, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 07, 2020
Product...
Diabetes Drug Recalled for Potential Human Carcinogen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 02, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 05, 2020
Product...
Cinnamon Apple Chips Recalled for Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 02, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 05, 2020
Product...
Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Misbranding
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 01, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 02, 2020
Product...
Cut Fruit Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 03, 2020
Product...
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Chicken and Food Poisoning Safety Tips
You Can Take Steps to Prevent Food Poisoning
If chicken is on your menu, follow these tips when shopping, cooking, and eating out to help prevent food poisoning:
Place chicken in a disposable bag before...
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Understanding “Use-by” and “Best Before” Dates on Food Packaging
No one wants to serve spoiled food to their families. Conversely, consumers don’t want...
Is It Safe to Eat Food That’s Fallen Onto The Floor?
When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK...
Watermelon Chunks Recalled for Possible Listeria
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 01, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 01, 2020
Product...
Advanced Antioxidant Mouthwash Recalled for Microbiological Contamination
Norwex Usa Inc. recalls Lysere Advanced Antioxidant Mouthwash with Nordic Lingonberry Mint 473 ML/16...
Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Wood Alcohol Contaminant
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 08, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 30, 2020
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Presence of...
Good Nutrition Habits May Ward Off COVID-19 and Other Diseases
The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of...
How You Can Help Solve Foodborne Outbreaks
Did you know you can help disease detectives find and solve foodborne disease outbreaks?...
Preparing Frozen Food Safety Tips
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 – New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals...
Multivitamins Recalled for Poisoning Risk
Name of product:
Vthrive Bioactive Women’s One-Daily Multi vitamins
Hazard:
The multivitamins’ packaging is not child resistant...
Metformin Hydrochloride ER Recalled For Possible Human Carcinogen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 23, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 23, 2020
Product...
Dried Fungus Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 23, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 23, 2020
Product...
Pet Food Recalled for Salmonella Health Risk to Humans and Animals
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 22, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 22, 2020
Product...
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Fitness
Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference
Libby Richards, Purdue University
A new year typically brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. Exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 list, but up to 80% of resolutions...
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Prepared Entree Recalled for Undeclared Dairy and Egg
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 21, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 21, 2020
Product...
Allergy Alert: Chocolate Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Pecans
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 17, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 21, 2020
Product...
Ready-to-Eat Chicken Salad Recalled for Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall024-2020
Health Risk: HighSep 16, 2020
Congressional and Public Affairs
Felicia Thompson
(202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16,...
Recall Alert: Medique Pulls OTC Drugs for Poisoning Risk
Name of product:
31 Medique Over-the-Counter drugs from the product lines: Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Medique,...
Thyroid Tablets Recalled for Sub Potency
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 17, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 17, 2020
Product...
Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Recalled Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Cher-Make Sausage Company Recalls Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an...
USDA Modernizes Egg Products Inspection
FSIS Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
Press Inquiries (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sep. 09, 2020 –...
Thyroid Product Recalled for Sub Potency
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 03, 2020
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Product may be...
Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Wood Alcohol and Subpotent Ethanol Levels
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 09, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 10, 2020
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Contains Methanol and...
Animal Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Wheat
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 11, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 11, 2020
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Snack Food Item
Allergens
Reason...
Peanut Alert: Sweet Chili Sauce Recalled for Mislabeling
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 10, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
September 10, 2020
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
May...
Wintergreen Essential Oil Recalled For Poisoning Risk
Name of product:
Calmer Solutions Wintergreen Gautheria Procumdens 100% Pure Essential Oil
Hazard:
The product contains the...