Tag: Safety: Food
FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans
Carbadox is typically added to pig feed to fight infections and fatten up the animals
FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
Agency has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to contaminated puree
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
One minor oral injury associated with consumption of the nuggets has been reported
FDA Warns WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead
Warning issued after four children in North Carolina were found to have high levels of lead in their blood that was linked to these products
70 Million ‘Slime Licker’ Candies Recalled Due to Choking Risk
Candy features a plastic bottle with a rolling ball that holds a sour liquid candy, which can come loose and potentially choke someone
Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
Yet another infant formula maker has recalled some of its product over concerns of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria
Hepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi
All five people who have become ill in the outbreak reported eating the frozen organic strawberries; two patients were hospitalized
Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna
Based on the unpredictable spikes revealed in the tests, Consumer Reports said pregnant women and young children should avoid canned tuna
U.S. to Test Vaccines in Poultry as Way to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak
Vaccines have been licensed in past outbreaks and poultry are already vaccinated for diseases like infectious bronchitis
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety
Agency will also create a new Center for Excellence in Nutrition to better inform Americans about the nutritional value of everyday foods
