FOOD RECALL

Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Shrimp Scare: Walmart Pulls Frozen Seafood from Shelves

Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. This substance is a byproduct of nuclear reactions and can be found in ...

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Aug 04 2025HEALTH

Fruit Snack Alert: Why You Should Check Your Freeze-Dried Treats

A popular snack is causing concern. Freeze-dried fruit variety packs from Sam’s Club are being pulled off the shelves. The reason? A harmful bacteria called listeria might be in them. The company, Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, found this bacteria during their own tests. So far, no one has gotten sick, but it’s better to be safe. These snacks were sold in bo...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Eggs Under Fire: A Salmonella Scare Across the States

A recent salmonella outbreak has put a spotlight on eggs, causing illness in numerous individuals across seven states. This health scare has been traced back to a significant recall by the August Egg Company. The company pulled around 1. 7 million brown organic and brown cage-free eggs from grocery stores. These eggs were distributed between February and May. The rec...

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Food Safety Alert: Listeria Outbreak Hits US

Food safety is a big deal. It is a serious matter that affects many people. A recent listeria outbreak in the US has made at least 10 people sick. These individuals were in California and Nevada and had to be hospitalized. The culprit? Ready-to-eat foods produced by a company in San Fernando, California. This company recalled several products after the FDA and ...

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Lead in Baby Food: A Wake-Up Call for Parents

A recent issue has popped up in the world of baby food. A company based in Miami has pulled over 25, 000 containers of a specific baby food from the shelves. The product in question is Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree. The concern? These tubs might have too much lead in them. Lead is a big no-no for babies. The Centers for ...

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Mar 23 2025HEALTH

Metal in Snacks? Chomps Issues Big Recall

It is a big deal when a company has to recall thousands of pounds of snacks. This time, it is Chomps. They had to pull nearly 30, 000 pounds of beef sticks from the shelves. Why? Because some customers found metal pieces in their snacks. This is serious stuff. It is not just about the snacks. It is about the safety of the people who eat them. The recall started on a...

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Check Your Pantry: Important Target Green Bean Recall

There is a serious food recall happening right now. It involves canned green beans. Specifically, the recall targets a store brand called "Good & Gather. " This brand is sold at Target. The recall is happening in 21 states, including Illinois. So, if you live in one of these states, pay attention. The recall started in February. It was because of a foreign object fo...

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Donut Dilemma: A Double-Edged Recall

Over two million donut cases were taken off shelves in a major recall across the United States and Canada. A wave of concern stirred from reports of potential listeria contamination. The FDA identified the problem and took immediate action to prevent further spread. All products produced before December 13th, 2024, by the Indiana-based company FGF LLC were targeted i...

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Watch Out for Soy: Michigan Sausage Recall

Well, here's a little food safety warning for you. There's a recall happening for some sausage products from UP Products, LLC, known as Meyer Wholesale, in Michigan. The problem? They didn't mention soy on the label, and soy is a known allergen. It's like hiding a secret ingredient, but not in a good way! So, why's this a big deal? If someone with a soy allergy eats...

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Broccoli Recall: What You Need to Know

Hey folks, listen up! Some broccoli sold at Walmart has been recalled because it might have a nasty bug called listeria. This bug can be really dangerous, especially for pregnant women and older folks. The recall involves 12-oz bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold across 20 states. These bags have a sell-by date of December 10 and a lot code BFFG327A6. If you hav...

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