Walmart recalls apple juice over high arsenic levels

BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]

CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers has caused 449 illnesses in 31 states

WASHINGTON—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company, the CDC and FDA said this week. The outbreak has resulted in 449 reported infections in 31 states and the District of Columbia. While the outbreak was initially reported as two separate outbreaks, the CDC and FDA said that they have determined […]

FDA recalls Classic Delight sandwiches over Listeria concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—The FDA has issued a recall of Classic Delight sandwiches over concerns of Listeria contamination. The recall affects individually wrapped sandwiches shipped to distributors in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. According to the FDA, the recall was initiated after environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious an sometimes fatal infections […]

Cucumbers shipped to Maryland recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

WASHINGTON—Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected […]

Organic chia seeds sold at Walmart recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

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. […]

2024 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event is free and anonymous, and it aims to provide people with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. This event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and takes place every year. DEA and state and local partners […]

Salmonella outbreak linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s

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, […]