More eyedrops recalled as FDA warns of ‘life-threatening infection’

More eyedrops recalled as FDA warns of ‘life-threatening infection’

Dr. Berne’s Whole Health is voluntarily recalling a selection of its eyedrops for fear they may be contaminated by bacteria and fungi. The recall, which was shared last week by the Food and Drug Administration, includes the company’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% solutions; Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops; and Dr. Berne’s MSM … Read more

2 batches of birth control pills recalled over reduced effectiveness

2 batches of birth control pills recalled over reduced effectiveness

Two batches of the prescription birth control Tydemy have been recalled over fears that their reduced potency could result in unexpected pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration issued its warning to consumers on Tuesday, following a July 29 voluntary recall by the drugmaker. Lupin Pharmaceuticals reported that testing showed the pills had decreased levels of the inactive … Read more

Thousands of Tydemy birth control pills recalled, may be ineffective, FDA warns

Thousands of Tydemy birth control pills recalled, may be ineffective, FDA warns

Thousands of Tydemy brand birth control pills have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday, after testing by drugmaker Lupin Pharmaceuticals found that two lots they made of the tablets might have lower effectiveness.  Recalled batches of the Tydemy pills — a combination prescription contraceptive of estrogen and progestin — are of two … Read more

Cupkin children’s cups sold on Amazon recalled over high levels of lead

Cupkin children’s cups sold on Amazon recalled over high levels of lead

More than 345,000 children’s cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Soojimus is recalling 8-ounce and 12-ounce models of its Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups — sold in various colors on Amazon and the Cupkin website from 2018 through earlier … Read more

belVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled after peanut contamination

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

Jennifer Aniston’s ‘go-to’ collagen supplement recalled over contamination fears

Jennifer Aniston’s ‘go-to’ collagen supplement recalled over contamination fears

Nearly 60,000 canisters of a supplement Jennifer Aniston promotes have been recalled due to potential contamination. Vital Proteins is voluntarily recalling its 24-ounce canisters of Collagen Peptides powder for fear that pieces of a broken blue plastic lid contaminated the product. The “Friends” actress is a spokesperson for the Chicago-headquartered company, which said the affected … Read more

Thermometers recalled due to reports of ‘severe skin burns’: FDA

Thermometers recalled due to reports of ‘severe skin burns’: FDA

BearCare Inc. has issued a recall for its rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometer due to safety concerns. The Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall on May 12 due to potential injuries from using the device. The company pulled the product “after receiving consumer complaints of minor to severe skin burns and skin irritation … Read more

Volkswagen warns owners of recalled Atlas SUV to keep passenger seats empty

Volkswagen warns owners of recalled Atlas SUV to keep passenger seats empty

Owners of 143,000 recalled Volkswagen Atlas vehicles should not let people sit in front passenger seats until the occupant-detection systems in these vehicles have been fixed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. The recall covers 2018-2021 model year Atlas and 2020 model year Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, and relates to potential faulty occupant-detection systems in … Read more

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

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

COVID-19 antigen tests recalled over potential for inaccurate results

COVID-19 antigen tests recalled over potential for inaccurate results

More than 56,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid tests are being recalled because they may provide inaccurate results, according to federal health officials.  Universal Meditech Inc., which initiated the nationwide recall, discovered that the Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kits were “distributed without appropriate premarket clearance or approval,” according to a notice posted by the Food and … Read more

Thousands of kids pajamas sold at Etsy, Macy’s recalled for burn risks

Thousands of kids pajamas sold at Etsy, Macy’s recalled for burn risks

Tens of thousands of children’s pajama sets are being recalled for failing to meet federal flammability standards.  Approximately 38,740 children’s PJ sets – manufactured by Selfie Craft Company – are included in the recall due to fears that they pose a risk of burn injuries to children, according to the recall notice posted by the Consumer Product … Read more

Christmas advent calendar recalled due to possible serious health risk

Christmas advent calendar recalled due to possible serious health risk

A chocolate advent calendar sold at Lidl grocery stores as recently as Monday is under voluntary recall over concerns it may be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. Lidl — which operates more than 170 stores across nine East Coast states and Washington, D.C. — says the issue was discovered during routine … Read more

Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination

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

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids ATV recalled over safety standards violation

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids ATV recalled over safety standards violation

Radio Flyer is recalling all the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids ATVs it built in partnership with the automaker for failing to meet safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the battery-powered vehicle “fails to comply with the federal mandatory safety standard requirements for youth ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure.” It … Read more

Certain Nestlé Toll House cookie dough recalled over plastic contamination

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