Abbott is recalling certain Similac powdered infant formulas in plastic containers and 8-, 12.4- and 12.9-ounce sizes over contamination with a common warehouse beetle. The FDA sees no immediate risk, though babies could get an upset stomach or refuse to eat. Liquid formulas are unaffected.
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Beetles trigger recall for infant formulas
Abbott is recalling under 5 million containers of Similac powdered formula after two consumers reported beetles, a move Reuters says costs $100 million in revenue. The company says more than 99.8% of containers were clean and that the contamination poses no immediate health risk.
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Salmonella Outbreaks Spur Nationwide Egg Recall
Dr. Mercola covers the recall of over half a billion eggs from two Iowa farms after they were linked to more than 1,000 salmonella cases, with more than a dozen brands affected. He argues crowded factory egg operations make contamination far more likely than small-scale farming would.
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Cargill's ground beef being recalled
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling roughly 8,500 pounds of ground beef produced June 10 over possible E. coli O26 contamination, after Maine flagged a cluster of illnesses. Distributors repacked it under various brands; BJ's Wholesale Club stores in eight states may have received it.
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Another egg recall issued, salmonella outbreak updated
Sparboe Farms voluntarily recalled eggs produced by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms and distributed across ten states, one of about a dozen recalls tied to a salmonella outbreak that had sickened more than a thousand people. Affected plant numbers and Julian dates are listed.
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Another egg recall issued due to salmonella outbreak
Trafficanda Egg Ranch is voluntarily recalling shell eggs supplied by Wright County Egg and sold to California grocery and foodservice buyers after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Affected packs carry Julian dates 136 to 229 and plant numbers starting with P.
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Which eggs have recently been recalled?
The FDA identified Wright County Egg in Iowa as the source of shell eggs behind a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak; the eggs went out nationwide under several brand names and should be thrown away or returned. The piece also explains how the FDA and USDA divide recall duties.
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Caution: Sports Stadium Food May be Loaded with Salmonella and Rat Poop
ESPN reviewed health inspection reports for all 107 North American major-league arenas and stadiums and found that at 30 venues, more than half the concession stands or restaurants had been cited for a critical or major violation, including rodent infestations and unsafe food temperatures.
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One Million Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Escherichia Coli
Valley Meat Company of Modesto is recalling about a million pounds of frozen ground beef patties and bulk ground beef over possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, after California health officials linked the patties to a small cluster of at least six illnesses.
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Is This Popular Sports Drink as Damaging as Coca-Cola?
Mercola takes apart Vitaminwater, noting a bottle holds 2.5 servings and up to 125 calories, that only people exercising hard for over an hour need extra electrolytes, and that its added B and C vitamins are water-soluble and simply urinated out beyond what the body needs.
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Fresh Express Announces Recall of Expired Romaine Lettuce Products (PR)
Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling Romaine salads with expired use-by dates of July 8 to 12 and an S in the product code, over possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. No illnesses have been reported and no other Fresh Express salads are affected.
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Federal Agents Seize Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer from Puerto Rican Company
US Marshals seized $230,000 of Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera at the FDA's request, calling it an unapproved new drug. It was sold as killing 99.99 percent of viruses, bacteria and fungi, but its active ingredient is not recognized as safe and effective for that use.
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Florida Company Recalls Sliced Apples
Marjon Specialty Foods of Plant City, Florida recalled 119 cases of 2-ounce sliced apple packs after its own routine sampling turned up Listeria monocytogenes. The apples went to three Florida foodservice distributors, and no illnesses were reported.
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Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall because of Possible Health Risk
Ready Pac Foods is recalling 702 cases of 6-ounce Spinach Temptations baby spinach salads with July 4 and July 8 use-by dates sold in California, Washington and Arizona, after an FDA random sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. No related illnesses have been reported.
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FDA Public Health Alert: Que She Weight Loss Capsules Contain Potentially Harmful Ingredients
FDA analysis found Que She, sold as an all-natural Chinese herbal slimming capsule, contains undeclared fenfluramine, propranolol, sibutramine and ephedrine. The agency told buyers to stop taking it, warning especially those with cardiovascular conditions.
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Colorado firm recalls bison meat
Rocky Mountain Natural Meats recalled 66,000 pounds of ground bison and tenderized bison steaks over possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, after five illnesses in Colorado and one in New York were linked to its products. The meat reached Hannaford, King Soopers, Price Chopper and Whole Foods.
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Colorado Firm Recalls Bison Products
Rocky Mountain Natural Meats of Henderson, Colorado is recalling about 66,000 pounds of ground and tenderized bison steak products over possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. FSIS linked the products to five illnesses in Colorado and one in New York with matching PFGE patterns.
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Texas Firm Recalls Cervelat Sausage Product due to an Undeclared Allergen
San Antonio Packing Company is recalling about 9,408 pounds of APCO Brand Cervelat Summer Sausage because the 16-ounce packages carry no ingredients statement and contain undeclared milk. FSIS found the problem in a routine review and has had no reports of adverse reactions.
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