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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 […]

Garland Ventures Five Cheese Stuffed Shells

Garland Ventures LTD recalls Five Cheese Stuffed Shells due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Garland Ventures Ltd of Garland, Texas is voluntary recalling 1095 cases of Five Cheese Stuffed Shells trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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 […]

NOW Health Group Inc. recalls NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—NOW Health Group, Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling its NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts – Product Code 7119, Lot#3141055 – because this lot 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 […]

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 […]

Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Homestead Creamery Inc. of Wirtz, VA, is recalling their unsalted butter because of the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, 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 as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal […]

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