We just saw a public health alert concerning chicken salad that might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. That’s a bacteria that can cause severe illness in specific categories of people. The routine detection of Listeria in sample testing will trigger such recalls like that. They can lead to alerts or even full-blown recalls if …
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can contaminate all types of foods. Once it shows up in routine testing, products are recalled from stores if the manufacturer still sells them. That’s what would’ve happened with Simply Fresh Market chicken salad because it was found to contain bacteria traces. But the product is no longer available …
Contaminated foods are recalled all the time, whether the potential contaminant is bacteria or foreign elements like glass or metal. But the new El Chavito candy recall is all the more important because certain candies might have been contaminated with lead. Consumption of lead can result in lead poisoning, which can have serious adverse effects. …
The winter is raging on and it’ll be a few months until most people get to lounge in the sun again. But just in case you decide to go on vacation and dig up your beach gear from storage, you should make sure that the beach loungers you have at home aren’t part of a …
Raw milk buyers should be aware of a new recall action that involves certain Toboton Creek Dairy products that might have been contaminated with E. coli. That’s a dangerous bacteria that can lead to potentially fatal illnesses in specific categories of people. We’ve seen plenty of E. coli-related recalls in the past few months, covering …
Salad fans have had to endure plenty of salad recalls in the past few months, and we have some more bad news. Conagra Brands issued a recall for several popular Wish-Bone salad dressings that you might have in your refrigerator right now. Unlike many other food recalls, this one isn’t due to contamination with a …
Aspirin and acetaminophen are over-the-counter drugs that countless people have in their medicine cabinets. Many people use them to alleviate pain and reduce fevers, and these drugs might be the first course of action when exhibiting such symptoms. That’s what makes them popular purchases with consumers. And that’s why buyers should pay extra close attention …
If you’ve purchased sandwiches, burgers, or other products from HQ Fine Foods, you should check your fridge right now. The company issued a recall for 17 different sandwiches and burgers after discovering potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The packages have “best before” dates running through February 22nd, which means you might still have stock from …
People suffering from allergies to tree nuts, including almonds and cashews, should always be on the lookout for desserts that might be dangerous to consume. Siren Snacks announced a recall for the Birthday Cake 1.7 oz Bites sold at Target as they may contain traces of cashews and almond butter. However, the two ingredients are …
We reported on a DeWALT recall in early December, when a pair of rugged wireless earbuds were found to pose a fire hazard. The company that sold the headphones urged owners to stop using the product and return it for a free replacement. But that’s not the only DeWALT recall you should be aware of. …
