Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp., located at 570 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, is recalling Rybacka Wies Brand Herring Fillets In Oiii”Matjes Sledz w oleju” due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
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Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls
FDA permits marketing of first U.S. test labeled for simultaneous detection of tuberculosis bacteria and resistance to the antibiotic rifampin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay, the first FDA-reviewed test that can simultaneously detect bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) and determine if the bacteria contain genetic markers that makes them resistant to rifampin, an important antibiotic for the treatment of TB.
Zip International Group LLC Recalls Herring Fillet in Oil Due to Health Risk
ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, 160 Raritan Center Parkway #6, Edison, NJ 08837, is recalling herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) 400 gram in plastic packaging due to Listeria contamination.
Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Mild and Medium Chunky Salsa Because It May Contain Large Glass Pieces
Olam Tomato Processors, Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of three production codes of Chunky Salsa because it may contain large glass pieces. The production codes for the Mild Chunky Salsa (UPC 3927759137) are L12142 (Best By Date June 2015) and L04093 (Best By Date October 2015) and for the Medium Chunky Salsa (UPC 3927759139) is L01313 (Best By Date July 2015).
Ferrara Candy Company Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Tree Nuts in Brach’s Malted Milk Balls
Ferrara Candy Company (“Ferrara”) is recalling 6 pound packages of bulk Brach’s Malted Milk Balls because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (i.e., Brazil nuts) and peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts and peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FDA alerts companies to stop illegal sale of treatments for diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action to remove from the market illegal products, including some labeled as dietary supplements, that claim to mitigate, treat, cure or prevent diabetes and related complications. The agency recently issued letters warning 15 companies that the sale of their illegally marketed diabetes products violates federal law. The letters were sent to foreign and domestic companies whose products were sold online and in retail stores.
FDA invites public input on menthol in cigarettes
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking additional information to help the agency make informed decisions about menthol in cigarettes.
Herbal Give Care LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Esbelin Siloutte Te and Esbelin Siloutte Vitamin Supplement Due to Potential Health Risks
Grand Prairie, Texas, Herbal Give Care LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Esbelin siloutte te and Esbelin siloutte Herbal Blend with L-Carnitine (30 Capsules), to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine, and N-di-Desmethylsibutramine.
Square Mile Cider Company Announces Voluntary Recall of 2,500 Cases of Hard Cider Products
Square Mile Cider Company (SMCC) today announced the voluntary recall of 2,500 cases “Square Mile Original Hard Apple Cider” and “Square Mile Spur & Vine Hopped Apple Cider.”
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Volcano Company, Issues Voluntary Worldwide/Nationwide Recall of Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid and Volcano Male Enhancement Capsules, Marketed as a Dietary Supplement, Due to Undeclared Active Ingredients
Long Beach, CA, Volcano Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid and Volcano Male Enhancement Capsules to the consumer level. FDA test results revealed the Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid has been found to contain undeclared Desmethyl Carbodenafil, Dimethylsildenafil, and Dapoxetine.