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Kraft Heinz has issued a recall of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers because the products contain allergens without warnings to that effect on the packaging. The product has allergy inducing ingredients, wheat and soy and were produced on September 21, 2016. The product are…
Once again a terrible tragedy warns consumers of the dangers that come with popular energy drinks prolific in today’s market. A 16 year old girl, Lana Harmann, lost her life while away from home on a fun trip to Mexico where she hydrated herself with…
Nature Valley bar fans, take heed that General Mills has recalled four flavors of its Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. As we have previously reported, SunOpta’s sunflower seeds have been the cause of foodborne infections. The Nature Valley bars…
Sunny weather has arrived and sunscreen use will naturally go up as people venture out for outdoor activities. Be aware that the protection posted on the bottle or tube might not be as high as advertised. Evaluations of sun protection factor (SPF) in sunscreen products…
A drug frequently used for anxiety problems, sold under the brand name Lyrica (generic name, pregabalin) has been linked to birth defects. In addition to anxiety, Lyrica (or pregabalin) is often prescribed for conditions such as pain, epilepsy, and other brain conditions, with approval by…
A new day brings a new product recall for listeria concerns. The newest recall is being done by Hy-Vee Grocery Stores due to the possibility of six of their trail mix products being contaminated. The list includes Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee…
Costco frozen vegetables are at the center of the latest listeria scare and recall. CRF Frozen Foods has recalled frozen vegetable items possibly contaminated with listeria monocytogenes and sold in Costco. These organisms can result in severe and even fatal infections, especially in the very…
Medical scope contamination is a bigger problem than understood with 300 to 350 patients and 41 hospitals worldwide (most in the U.S.) reporting patients being stricken with bacterial infections linked to the scopes. These figures may even be under-representing the true statistics given the fact…
Beware users of supplements for weight-loss or workouts, as researchers are alarmed by the presence of a stimulant drug banned in the United States and for sports in supplements used by Americans. Methylsynephrine (aka oxilofrine) is the stimulant drug used in some countries for raising…
Nestle USA is another one of the many companies recently informing consumers of a voluntary recall of their defective products. The recall for Nestle USA includes DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer’s products, and Lean Cuisine products, all in the frozen food sections of your local supermarket. Consumers…
