This is part 2 of a multi-part feature series covering the food-borne illnesses responsible for most food recalls in the United States. The bacterium listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) are responsible for the foodborne illness called listeriosis. This bacterial infection, unusually dangerous because it can survive and multiply in a wide … [Read more...]
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Dominguez Family Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert on Mexican Bread Product
Dominguez Family Enterprises, of Hood River, Ore., is voluntarily recalling three Mexican bread products due to undeclared Whey (Milk), Soy Flour, and Wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey (Milk), Soy Flour, and Wheat could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consumed these products. The … [Read more...]
Children's Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: GIRAFFE SECURITY BLANKETS UNITS: ABOUT 44,000 IMPORTER: RASHTI & … [Read more...]
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Recalls All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, USP 500 mg/100 mL
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of metronidazole injection, USP 500mg / 100mL manufactured by Claris Lifesciences and distributed by Sagent due to the discovery of non-sterility in two lots of metronidazole injection. Non-sterility of an antimicrobial administered via the intravenous route has the … [Read more...]
Children's Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), IN COOPERATION WITH FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC., OF CHARLOTTE, N.C., IS ANNOUNCING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF 1.8 MILLION TOY DART GUN SETS, DUE TO AN ASPIRATION HAZARD. CPSC AND FAMILY DOLLAR HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS OF TWO ASPHYXIATION DEATHS INVOLVING A 9-YEAR-OLD BOY IN CHICAGO, … [Read more...]
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