Tag: Safety: Food
FDA: Cinnamon May Be the Source of Lead in Recalled Fruit Puree Products
So far, puree pouches that do not contain cinnamon have not shown elevated levels of lead
Amid Fruit Puree Investigation, CDC Urges Doctors to Look for Lead Poisoning in Children
Agency is working with the FDA and state and local partners to find the source of the contamination in these products
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
