food recalls

belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled after peanut contamination

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belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled after peanut contamination

Mondelez International’s subsidiary has voluntarily recalled two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits in the US over possible undeclared peanut in the products. Mondelez Global LLC said on Monday that these products sold at retail stores nationwide may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on its single manufacturing line. However, no other belVita products or markets outside the … Read more

Artificial sweeteners not recommended for weight loss, says WHO

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Artificial sweeteners not recommended for weight loss, says WHO

Swapping that soda for a diet option may not be the best choice for weight loss, after all. On Monday, the World Health Organization released new guidelines warning the public not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss, revealing that it may actually do more harm to the body than help it. New findings showed … Read more

Gerber baby formula with potential bacteria was shipped to stores after recall: feds

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Gerber baby formula with potential bacteria was shipped to stores after recall: feds

Gerber baby formula that was recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria was shipped to dozens of retailers after the recall was initiated, according to federal health officials.  Certain lots of Perrigo’s Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula, which were manufactured at the company’s Wisconsin manufacturing facility, had been recalled in March out of an abundance of caution due … Read more

10 grocery items most likely to cause food poisoning: ‘Big surprise’

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10 grocery items most likely to cause food poisoning: ‘Big surprise’

Onions, peaches and cold cuts, oh my — these are just some of the risky foods lurking in your kitchen. The latest study by Consumer Reports reveals the 10 kitchen staples most often linked to food recalls from 2017 to 2022, and some might shock you. The report notes that an estimated 48 million people become … Read more

Cans of shrimp sold at Walmart, other stores recalled over health risk

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Cans of shrimp sold at Walmart, other stores recalled over health risk

Cans of shrimp sold in major retailers including Walmart, Albertsons and Safeway are being recalled over concerns the product was under processed and may be contaminated with bacteria, according to federal health officials.   Kawasho Foods USA Inc. issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its GEISHA Medium Shrimp following reports the 4 oz. cans were … Read more

Recall: 2.58M pounds of canned meat, sausage under Goya, Kroger, other brands

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Recall: 2.58M pounds of canned meat, sausage under Goya, Kroger, other brands

Conagra Brands is recalling nearly 2.6 million pounds of its canned Vienna sausage and chicken products due to packaging issues that could cause contamination without consumers even noticing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday that items produced between Dec. 12, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023, from brands including Goya, … Read more

Wegmans recalls greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass over salmonella risk

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Wegmans recalls greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass over salmonella risk

Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of its products containing micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass due to potential contamination with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said last week. The items include the 1.75-ounce Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens, the five-ounce Wegmans Organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweet Pea Leaves and … Read more

Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination

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Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination

Approximately 2,400 pounds of the Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf are being recalled over possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The company’s ready-to-eat products were produced on Oct. 10 and shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales. … Read more

Certain Nestlé Toll House cookie dough recalled over plastic contamination

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Certain Nestlé Toll House cookie dough recalled over plastic contamination

Nestlé is recalling certain Toll House cookie dough products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with white plastic pieces. The Swiss-based food company says it issued the recall for the ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestlé Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling products after it was contacted by a “small number of consumers” … Read more