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4e Brands North America issues expanded nationwide recall of hand sanitizer products

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—4e Brands North America is voluntarily recalling all lots of hand sanitizer brands to the consumer level. These products are being recalled due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol). Substantial methanol exposure could result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these […]

Hostess recalls Raspberry Zingers due to mold risk

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: This recall has been expanded – details here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess Raspberry Zingers because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date. This recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger products: Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020 […]

Fresh Express recalls products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots due to potential Cyclospora risk

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in […]

Governor Hogan releases additional details on Stage Two reopenings

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With key statewide health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening announced further details on the additional phased reopenings through Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ “This truly is one of the most daunting challenges our state has ever faced, but sometimes the worst times have a way of […]

GSK Consumer Healthcare recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement due to possible plastic contamination

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling five lots (listed below) of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder due to the potential for green plastic pieces or shavings from bottle caps to be present in the product. There is a potential risk of choking or physical injury to the soft tissues of the […]

Governor Hogan orders closure of non-essential businesses

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning in which he announced further efforts to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Governor Hogan is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses effective at 5 p.m. on Monday. This is not […]

Blendtopia Products recalls frozen smoothie products due to possible Listeria risk

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Blendtopia Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling 29,078 cases of 7 ounce frozen Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie Kits because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such […]

Salud Natural Entrepreneur Inc. recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. of Waukegan, IL is voluntarily recalling Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsule) products due to possible Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients used on the formula of Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly […]

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