Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Issues Recall on Organic Garlic Powder Due to Possible Health Risk

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

California food company to cease operations for repeated food safety violations

A San Francisco, California-based food company, Fong Kee Tofu Co., Inc., and its owners, Jen Ying Fong, Suny Fong, and Yan Hui Fan, have agreed not to process or distribute food until it has been demonstrated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that its facility and practices comply with federal food safety requirements.

New data shows test can help physicians remove patients with suspected TB from isolation earlier

The FDA today cleared the Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Assay to help physicians determine if patients with suspected tuberculosis (TB) can be removed from airborne infection isolation. This expanded use allows healthcare providers to use one or two negative Xpert MTB/RIF Assay test results to help them determine whether a patient showing signs and symptoms of pulmonary TB should continue to be kept in a hospital airborne isolation room.

Kent, WA Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Egg Allergens in Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip

Real Foods in Kent, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of 356 cases (712 units) of Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip, due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The company was alerted to the issue by a retail operation selling the product, that the strawberry trays were incorrectly packaged with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in place of Devonshire Dip.
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Pet International Inc. Recalls 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals (i.e. dogs) eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.