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Luxury $166 shampoo recalled throughout US, Canada over risk of dangerous bacterial infection

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Luxury 6 shampoo recalled throughout US, Canada over risk of dangerous bacterial infection

Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside … Read more

Over 1.7 million grill brushes recalled ahead of 4th of July weekend — after reports of swallowing metal

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Over 1.7 million grill brushes recalled ahead of 4th of July weekend — after reports of swallowing metal

More than one million grill brushes have been recalled after frightening reports emerged of people accidentally swallowing the tool’s loose metal bristles. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the massive recall – which impacts nearly 1.75 million Cuisinart metal wire-bristle grill brushes sold since 2009 – after Conair received at least 54 reports of … Read more

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance found on tablets

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Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance found on tablets

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a “foreign substance,” according to the US Food and Drug Administration. California-based Amgen, Inc. voluntarily recalled at least 944,142 bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar tablets after “unexpected foreign matter” was found “in the reserve sample of one of the identified lots,” … Read more

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

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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

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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

Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

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Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

A common antidepressant medication taken by millions has been voluntarily recalled by the distributor after high levels of a cancer-causing chemical may have been detected. According to the FDA, nearly 370,000 bottles of Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are being recalled by manufacturer Towa Pharmaceutical and distributor Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. due to levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine that exceeded … Read more

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

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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

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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

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‘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

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

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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

Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled over asbestos fears

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Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled over asbestos fears

Beware, consumers: “Monkee” business is afoot.  More than 121,000 squishy children’s toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have been recalled due to “risk of serious injury or death from asbestos exposure,” warns the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  “The recalled Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which … Read more

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

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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

Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

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Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more

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

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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

8.2M containers sold at Target, Walmart and more are recalled due to risk of serious injury

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8.2M containers sold at Target, Walmart and more are recalled due to risk of serious injury

A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight. Thermos recalled over 8 million of its Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles after receiving 27 reports of customers being struck by a stopper that ejected from the product, leaving three with “permanent vision loss,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Thermos recalled … Read more

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

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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

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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

Multiple Amazon and Walmart products recalled due to child safety concerns

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Multiple Amazon and Walmart products recalled due to child safety concerns

Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, … Read more

More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

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More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A California drugmaker is pulling more than three million bottles of eye drops from the shelves of major pharmacy chains and grocery stores nationwide over potential safety concerns. The FDA announced this week that K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled the products and is urging consumers to stop using … Read more

Popular superfood supplement from Amazon is being recalled over salmonella concerns

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Popular superfood supplement from Amazon is being recalled over salmonella concerns

Public health officials are warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder. Various lots of moringa powder capsules by the brand Rosabella have been recalled as part of an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, as well as with state public health officials. Officials are looking into … Read more