Category: Health News
Bauer’s Candies Recalled for Hepatitis A Risk
The FDA is warning consumers about a possible health risk from certain Bauer’s Candies after a worker tested positive for Hepatitis A.
Losartan Recall Expanded for Cancer-Causing Impurity
A recent recall for the generic blood pressure medication Losartan has been expanded because it may contain a cancer-causing impurity.
Red Hots Recalled for Metal Contamination
An Alabama firm is recalling more than 11,000 pounds of chicken and pork sausages that may be contaminated with tiny metal pieces, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced.
Hy-Vee Recalls Cheesecake for Salmonella Risk
Hy-Vee recalled dozens of types of cheesecake sold at stores in 8 states because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Lubrisine Eye Drops Recalled for Infection Risk
Lubrisine Eye Drops were recalled after an inspection discovered problems with sterility and manufacturing processes.
Organic Sunflower Butter, Tahini Butter Recalled for Listeria Risk
Oskri Organics Corp. of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, has recalled organic tahini butter and sunflower butter after a random test of one of the products was positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The test was conducted by an unnamed “customer,” which notified Oskri...
Stem Cell Shots Linked to Bacterial Infection Outbreak
Twelve people were hospitalized with bacterial infections after receiving stem cell shots made from umbilical cord blood.
Kroger Recalls Cooked Shrimp That May be Raw
Kroger is recalling a variety of shrimp products due to a potential health hazard. The company says the shrimp is labeled “cooked,” but it may be under-cooked or contaminated with spoilage organisms, such as bacteria or other pathogens. Customers who...
3 Kinds of Organic Butter Recalled for Listeria Contamination
A Michigan establishment has issued a nationwide recall for its organic peanut butter, almond butter, and tahini butter over a risk the products may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illnesses.