Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today that test results on a sample taken from certain lots of Mountain Pure bottled drinking water show the presence of biological contamination. The company has announced a voluntary recall of lots marked with a four-digit time code.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Grape Tomatoes Grown by Six L’s Packing Due to Potential Health Risk
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) of Coral Gables, has been advised that a limited number of grape tomatoes in a specific lot of grape tomatoes grown in Florida by Six L’s Packing Company in Immokalee, Florida may be contaminated with Salmonella. The grape tomatoes may have been used in 63 cases of Vegetable Trays and Veg. Trio sold in Roche Bros. Supermarkets in the state of Massachusetts under the brand ROCHE BROS.
Multi-Mex Distributor Inc. Announces Recall of Dietary Supplements
Multi-Mex Distributor, Inc., Tucker, GA is recalling dietary supplements that may be labeled as antibiotic drugs. The products were distributed in the following states: Georgia, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, and Indianapolis, to the retail store and distributors.
Northeast Produce Inc. Recalls Grape Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Risk associated with Six L’s Packing Company Inc. in Immokalee, FL
Northeast Produce Inc. of Plainville, CT has been notified by grower Six L’s that a specific lot of grape tomatoes supplied to Northeast Produce Inc., may be contaminated with Salmonella. This product has been recalled by Six L’s.
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Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Issues Voluntary Allergen Recall of Market Pantry
These products contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity
to whey (milk) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
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FDA clears first test to quickly diagnose and distinguish MRSA and MSSA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the first test for Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) infections that is able to quickly identify whether the bacteria are methicillin resistant (MRSA) or methicillin susceptible (MSSA).
FDA expands approved use for carotid stent
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication that will allow a new group of patients at risk of stroke due to clogged neck arteries to be treated with the RX Acculink carotid stent.
FDA approves new treatment for rare type of pancreatic cancer
On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afinitor (everolimus) to treat patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors located in the pancreas (PNET) that cannot be removed by surgery or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain English Muffins and One Bread Item
Flowers Foods today announces that, out of an abundance of caution, it is voluntarily recalling the products listed below with the following best by date codes: May 11th 0355 119 and
May 12th 0355 120. These products, in packages with the codes noted, may contain small pieces of metal. No injuries have been reported.
Nut Bar Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Walnuts In GFS Pecan Pieces
Nut Bar Company Inc. of Wyoming, MI, is recalling 90 cases (total of 360 individual bags) of 40 ounce packages of “GFS Pecan Pieces” because they may contain undeclared walnuts rather than pecans. People who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.