Month: July 2019

Listeria Found in Leafy Greens at Major Supermarkets

Listeria Found in Leafy Greens at Major Supermarkets

Consumer Reports found Listeria bacteria in 6 samples of kale, lettuce and spinach from major grocery stores such as Costco, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Acme.

/ July 31, 2019
Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Linked to Basil from Mexico

Lawsuits Filed in Basil Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak

At least 3 lawsuits have been filed by people who were infected with the Cyclospora parasite after eating fresh basil at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida.

/ July 30, 2019
Taco Seasoning Recalled at Walmart and HEB for Salmonella Risk

Taco Seasoning Recalled at Walmart and HEB for Salmonella Risk

Walmart and H-E-B Texas Grocery have recalled certain taco seasonings that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

/ July 29, 2019
Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Linked to Basil from Mexico

Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Linked to Basil from Mexico

At least 132 people were infected with the Cyclospora parasite after eating fresh basil at restaurants in Florida, Minnesota, New York, and Ohio, likely from uncooked foods such as basil pesto or salad.

/ July 26, 2019
Mountain Rose Herbs Recalls Fennel Seeds for Salmonella Risk

Mountain Rose Herbs Recalls Fennel Seeds for Salmonella Risk

Mountain Rose Herbs has recalled whole fennel seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

/ July 25, 2019
Breast Implant Recall

Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants in U.S. Due to Cancer Risk

In a major reversal, the FDA has asked Allergan to recall BIOCELL® textured breast implants in the U.S. after finding 24 more deaths and a 6-fold increased risk of ALCL, a rare but potentially deadly cancer.

/ July 24, 2019
Target, Fresh Market Recall Salads, Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Target, Fresh Market Recall Salads, Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Target and Fresh Market recalled Archer Farms egg salad, deviled egg sandwiches, Freskët tuna salad and Thai lobster salad due to a risk of Listeria bacteria.

/ July 23, 2019
Sushi Seafood Sold in Texas Linked to Listeria Risk

Sushi Seafood Sold in Texas Linked to Listeria Risk

The FDA is warning sushi restaurants and other retailers in Texas and Louisiana that raw tuna and salmon from Topway Enterprises Inc., also known as Kazy’s Gourmet, may contain Listeria bacteria.

/ July 22, 2019
Neutrogena Light Mask Recalled for Risk of Vision Loss

Neutrogena Light Mask Recalled for Risk of Vision Loss

The Neutrogena Visibly Clear Light Therapy Acne Mask, commonly known as the Neutrogena Light Mask, was recalled due to a risk of eye damage and potentially irreversible vision loss or blindness.

/ July 19, 2019
Buffalo Burgers & Ground Bison Recalled for E. coli Risk

Buffalo Burgers & Ground Bison Recalled for E. coli Risk

Northfork Bison Distributions Inc., of Canada has recalled bison burgers and ground bison meat after an outbreak of E. coli illnesses sickened at least 21 people in 7 states.

/ July 18, 2019