L&M Companies, Inc. of Raleigh, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot (1590 cartons) of whole cucumbers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, and no other products are involved.
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Undeclared Milk in “Carob Brown Rice Crunch Squares” & “Carob Mint Miniatures”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers of undeclared milk in “Carob Brown Rice Crunch Squares” and in “Carob Mint Miniatures”, packaged and distributed by Simple Foods, located at 116 Killewald Avenue in Tonawanda, New York. People who have severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
Woodsmoke Provisions Voluntarily Recalls 160 packages of 4 oz. The Fresh Market Signature Collection Atlantic Smoked Salmon Due to Possible Health Risk
Woodsmoke Provisions, LLC is voluntarily recalling forty pounds (40 lbs.) / 160 packages of the The Fresh Market Signature Collection Atlantic Smoked Salmon in 4 oz. retail packages with lot code 1459/2, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
FDA approves the first vaccine to prevent meningococcal disease in infants and toddlers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the use of Menactra in children as young as 9 months for prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. Menactra already is approved for use in people ages 2 through 55 years.
Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Issues Allergy Alert on Certain Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars
Doctor’s CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling all lots of the 2 oz. Chocolate Brownie Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bar that are missing the allergen statement, “Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts”, due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination. This allergy statement would be found at the end of the Ingredients list.
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Satur Farms, LLC Recalls Satur Farms Cilantro Because of Possible Health Risk
Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY is recalling 138 pounds of Satur Farms Cilantro, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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FDA warns companies to stop making MRSA claims for over-the-counter products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued four warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA).
FDA ‘Strategic Priorities 2011 – 2015’ Now Available
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released the final version of a strategic priorities document outlining the goals that will guide the agency and its 12,000 employees through 2015.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grove Grow Notes Dried Taro
S&M Enterprise Corp, 4703 2nd Ave, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling GROVE GROW NOTES DRIED TARO because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp Issues Allergy Alerts on Undeclared Eggs In Rain Swiss Roll (Strawberry Flavor) and (Coconut Flavor)
S & M Enterprise Corp, 4703 2ndAve, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling RAIN SWISS ROLL (STRAWBERRY FLAVOR) and (COCONUT FLAVOR) because they contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.