‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

Thousands across the US have caught the “explosive diarrhea” parasite this summer. Folks who have caught the bug are sharing what it’s actually like, from feeling nauseous for weeks on end before “living” on the toilet, expelling “pure water” nonstop. “It’s bad. Literally just pure water coming out of you,” user Brixie02 wrote on a … Read more

Exclusive | Hold the lettuce! How NYC eateries are keeping diners safe — as crappy cyclospora crisis rumbles on

Exclusive | Hold the lettuce! How NYC eateries are keeping diners safe — as crappy cyclospora crisis rumbles on

Like NYC restaurant owners don’t have enough s–t to deal with. There’s tariffs and supply chain issues, inflation and rising rents — now, these mostly-small business operators are left holding the proverbial bag of salad, as customer fears over the explosive diarrhea epidemic create a new, unwanted set of nasty headaches. Talk about a crappy situation. … Read more

Amy’s Kitchen recalls more than 184K soup cans over spoilage concerns

Amy’s Kitchen recalls more than 184K soup cans over spoilage concerns

Soup’s off. A popular vegetarian brand is recalling a canned soup over spoilage concerns. Amy’s Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of more than 184,000 cans of soup. The product in question was sold in 20 US states and parts of Canada at popular chains such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons, as well … Read more

19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible Salmonella contamination

19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible Salmonella contamination

Breakfast is ruined. A major egg producer based in Indiana has just announced that millions of eggs from two farms in Texas may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a subspecies of bacterium that can cause severe illness. The recall comes just weeks after the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak linked to fresh produce like lettuce. Midwest … Read more

Kids’ fruit pouches recalled nationwide over plastic contamination risk — see if yours is affected

Kids’ fruit pouches recalled nationwide over plastic contamination risk — see if yours is affected

A popular variety of organic fruit puree pouches has been recalled over the potential risk of soft plastic contamination. On Tuesday, a notice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that PT Organics Limited has voluntarily recalled select lots of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) … Read more

General Mills recalling over 735K Pillsbury bread rolls over potential glass contamination

General Mills recalling over 735K Pillsbury bread rolls over potential glass contamination

General Mills is pulling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls from shelves due to concerns the products may contain glass. The recall affects certain frozen Pillsbury bread rolls, including “Hard Roll Dough” and “Kaiser Roll Dough” products, according to a recall report shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA classified the recall … Read more

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient.  Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more

Federal health officials issue warning about chicken product in 9 states over misbranding concerns

Federal health officials issue warning about chicken product in 9 states over misbranding concerns

What the cluck. Federal health officials have issued a warning about chicken products due to potentially dangerous mislabeling concerns. The problematic poultry, sold at Kroger stores in nine states, is the subject of a public health alert courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The agency issued the alert … Read more

Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says

Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says

A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC, recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes products because of a misbranding … Read more

500k packages of Aldi’s macaroni and cheese recalled over undeclared soy lecithin

500k packages of Aldi’s macaroni and cheese recalled over undeclared soy lecithin

More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin, a soy-derived ingredient that can pose a risk to people with soy allergies or sensitivities. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 58,405 cases of Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese are affected. Each … Read more

Organic formula sold at Target recalled after 3 babies hospitalized with botulism poisoning

Organic formula sold at Target recalled after 3 babies hospitalized with botulism poisoning

An organic baby formula sold at Target has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer after three infants who consumed the product were infected with a deadly bacterium. According to the FDA, the makers of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula are recalling all lots of the product out of an “abundance of caution” after three infants … Read more

One person dead — and others hospitalized — in listeria outbreak linked to recalled cheese

One person dead — and others hospitalized — in listeria outbreak linked to recalled cheese

There’s sour news in the dairy aisle. One person has died and at least eight others have been hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese, with officials saying the true number of illnesses is likely higher. Federal health authorities are now urging consumers to steer clear of the recalled products, which were sold … Read more

‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug

‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug

The FDA has a bone to pick with a chocolate-flavored sexual enhancement product that’s getting recalled for an active ingredient not declared on the product label. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil in a batch of not-so-subtly branded Boner Bears Sex Chocolate. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, commonly … Read more

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, … Read more

Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled in numerous states: FDA

Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled in numerous states: FDA

Soup’s off the menu — literally. A soup sold at Whole Foods stores across more than a dozen states has been recalled after federal officials discovered it may contain an unexpected (and potentially dangerous) ingredient: shrimp. Kettle Cuisine is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup after the US Food and Drug … Read more

Cake decorating ingredient urgently recalled after fears toddler left with lifelong lung damage

Cake decorating ingredient urgently recalled after fears toddler left with lifelong lung damage

A terrifying kitchen mishap turned a celebratory baking session into a parent’s worst nightmare, leaving a 14-month old boy fighting for his life and facing a future of potentially permanent lung damage. Dustin “Dusty” Wildman was rushed to an Australian hospital in early May after inhaling a metallic decorating powder that transformed into toxic paste … Read more

Popular Target snack brand recalled — adding to already long list foods with Salmonella exposure risk

Popular Target snack brand recalled — adding to already long list foods with Salmonella exposure risk

Check your pantries — popular snack mixes have been recalled over potential Salmonella contamination. Several varieties of snack mixes from the brands Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts and Target’s popular Good & Gather brand have been voluntarily recalled, according to a recall announcement issued by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. and published by … Read more

Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination

Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination

A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder … Read more

Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

Batches of baby formula have been recalled due to possible health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday, May 2, that the a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA 0-12 months tins. The presence of the toxin cereulide was found during product testing … Read more

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella risk: See which products are affected

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella risk: See which products are affected

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled over a possible salmonella contamination. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert on April 30 for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products that may be affected. The list of products that have been … Read more