All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

Jimmy Dean Heat N' Serve Sausage

Jimmy Dean Sausage Recalled for Metal Contamination

Jimmy Dean is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of sausage over concerns it may contain tiny pieces of metal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Tuesday.

/ December 11, 2018
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

CDC Warns Not to Eat Raw Cookie Dough This Holiday Season

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning consumers not to eat raw cookie dough or cake mixes this holiday season because the sinful treats often contain raw flour and/or eggs that can carry life-threatening diseases.

/ December 10, 2018
Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

CDC Update: Romaine Lettuce is Safe to Eat… Or is it?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it has identified the likely source of last month’s multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce; however, the agency also warned consumers to exercise caution when ordering a salad...

/ December 7, 2018
Infants' Ibuprofen

Infants’ Ibuprofen Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled for Too Much Active Ingredient

Children's ibuprofen sold at major retailers across the U.S. is being recalled for potential high concentrations of ibuprofen, which could cause an overdose or other serious side effects in infants, the manufacturer announced in a recall notice issued on Wednesday.

/ December 6, 2018
Ground Beef

12 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak Blamed for Nearly 250 Illnesses

A massive ground beef recall initiated in October by the nation's largest beef processor has grown by more than 5 million pounds, bringing the total to 12.1 million pounds recalled to date, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)...

/ December 5, 2018
Dry pet food

Dog Food Recalled for Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D

An Alabama firm is recalling several brands of puppy and dog foods over concerns high levels of vitamin D could lead to “serious health issues,” including death, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday.

/ December 3, 2018
Lawsuit for Blood Clot Filter Side Effects

More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled for Cancer Risk

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling a pair of drugs used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in a growing saga related to prescription medicines contaminated with a substance that has been linked to cancer.

/ November 30, 2018
Honda Odyssey

Honda Recalling 100,000 Minivans Over Sliding Doors That Slide Open While Driving

Honda is recalling about 107,000 Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. from model years 2018 and 2019 to fix power sliding doors which may not latch properly, the automaker stated this week.

/ November 29, 2018
Vietnamese Pork Roll

Vietnamese Pork Rolls Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination

A multi-state outbreak of the foodborne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been linked to a Texas firm’s ready-to-eat Vietnamese pork roll products, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.

/ November 26, 2018
Cap'n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch

Cap’n Crunch Cereal Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Oats is recalling a limited quantity of boxes of Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch breakfast cereal because it may be tainted with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ November 20, 2018