New Study Challenges Notion of Reliability in E-Cigarettes as Smoking Cessation Devices
Electronic cigarettes or “vapes” are nearly twice as effective at curbing nicotine fits in addicts compared to traditional therapies such as patches and lozenges, according to a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The findings...
Tyson Recalls 36,000 pounds of Rubberized Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Foods Inc., has issued a recall for about 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets over concerns they may be contaminated with little pieces of rubber, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Tuesday.
NY Company Recalls Peaches Sold at Hannaford Supermarkets for Listeria Contamination
A New York company is recalling fresh peaches distributed to Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine due to the same listeria scare that prompted Aldi to call back 3,000 cartons of fresh fruit last week.
Bags of Fresh Fruit Sold at ALDI Stores Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
More than 3,000 cartons of fresh fruit sold at ALDI supermarkets are being recalled after tests revealed they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
New Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Baby Formula
French health authorities have announced that at least 4 babies have been diagnosed with salmonella infections linked to powdered milk made in Spain.
Gold Medal Flour Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination
General Mills has issued a recall for 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour after tests revealed the presence of salmonella, a bacterial pathogen that causes severe foodborne illness.
Johnsonville Sausage Recalled for Contamination with Rubber Pieces
Johnsonville Foods has announced a recall for nearly 50,000 pounds of its famous raw pork patties after reports surfaced indicating they may have pieces of black rubber in them, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Volvos Recalled for Fuel Line Cracks
Volvo Cars is recalling 200,000 diesel vehicles worldwide over concerns their fuel lines may crack, the Swedish automaker has announced.
Another Blood Pressure Medication Recalled for Cancer-Causing Ingredient
A San Diego-based pharmaceutical manufacturer announced on Friday that it was recalling 8 lots of Irbesartan blood pressure medication after tests confirmed that it contained trace amounts of a cancer-causing material.
Georgia Firm Recalls 68,000 Pounds Chicken Over Potential Wood Contamination
Perdue Foods, LLC, is recalling more than 68,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken nuggets after the company received several customer complaints of tiny pieces of wood inside the product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced...