WASHINGTON—Natural Sourcing International is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz. due to the potential presence of Salmonella that may be in some of the finished products, the FDA reports. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. […]
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall for a mobile app that connects to an insulin pump. A Class I recall is the most serious type of recall. Officials say use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. The recalled t:connect mobile app is an Apple iOS-based software and is for Version 2.7 of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Cargill Meat Solutions has issued a recall for 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall affects products that were sold at Walmart nationwide. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall after Cargill reported that previously segregated product was mistakenly used in the production of ground beef. The […]
WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to organic basil packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The CDC says 12 people from seven states have been infected, with seven of eight cases reporting exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. The products came from Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs, […]
WASHINGTON—Proctor & Gamble is recalling approximately 8.2 million laundry detergent pods due to the risk of serious injury. Officials say the outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as […]
WASHINGTON—Black & Decker is recalling approximately 1.6 million garment steamers due to a burn hazard. About 518,500 units were previously recalled in November 2022. The products are being recalled because the steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. This recall expansion involves all BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, including those […]
WASHINGTON—BJ’s Wholesale Club is recalling about 90,000 tiki torches sold nationwide between January 2015 and November 2023 after two people reported burn injuries from the item. The recall involves Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-inch Tiki Torches sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club. The Tiki Torches are five inches wide and 72 inches high, or six inches wide and 72 inches high on […]