The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
Tony’s Chocolonely Recalling Chocolate Bars Due To Possibly Containing Small Stones
Tony’s Chocolonely Inc. is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Tony’s brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz); and Everything Bar (6.35oz) because the product may contain small stones. The FDA said the products were distributed nationwide and sold … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls Forestville Business’ Pumpkin Juice Due to Botulism Concerns
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville is recalling its pumpkin juice due to botulism contamination concerns. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, … [Read more...]
Massive Recall of Organic, Baby Carrots After 1 Death
A massive recall of organic carrots and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the country was issued by a California grower after a possible outbreak of E. coli that has already killed one person. Grimmway Farms said in a news release that … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria. TreeHouse Foods said that it issued a voluntary recall after discovering … [Read more...]
Students, Senior Citizens Encouraged To Get New COVID-19 Vaccine
Kids going back to school and senior citizens are being encouraged to get the new COVID-19 vaccine that's now available in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging all eligible New Yorkers — especially those who are 65 and older, are … [Read more...]
Wegmans Issues Recall of Abilyn’s Ice Cream Cakes
Wegmans has issued a recall of Abilyn's ice cream cakes due to listeria concerns. Abilyn’s posted on their company website that they were informed Friday, June 21, 2024, by a production partner, that recent testing by the U.S. Food & Drug … [Read more...]
New Dairy Cattle Livestock Exhibition Recommendations Issued To Minimize Avian Flu Transmission
New recommendations have been issued to minimize Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza transmission at dairy cattle livestock exhibitions. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the … [Read more...]
NY Pharmacists Can Now Distribute Birth Control Without Prescription
New York pharmacists can now distribute hormonal birth control without the need of a prescription. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order on Tuesday to authorize pharmacists to dispense three different types of hormonal contraception … [Read more...]
FDA Recalling Ground Cinnamon From Six Distributors Due to Lead Levels
The FDA is recalling ground cinnamon from six distributors in the United States due to lead levels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that more than 460 confirmed and suspected cases of lead poisoning have been tied to applesauce pouches … [Read more...]
