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Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments
Heineken UK has recalled bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale because of an issue that may present a food safety risk to consumers. After investigating three recent consumer complaints, instances have been found of glass fracturing at the opening of the bottles upon removing the steel tops. It is possible that fragments of glass can come
USDA issues public health alert for ground beef after consumer complaints of hard plastic and metal in product
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns that certain Turner Farm’s frozen, raw ground beef products may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint
CDC Issues Final Report in Blastomycosis Outbreak
Infectious Disease > Public Health — Details from the largest-ever U.S. cluster of cases, which occurred at a Michigan paper mill by Joyce Frieden, Washington Editor, MedPage Today December 31, 2024 Following the largest documented outbreak in the country, clinicians should consider a diagnosis of blastomycosis in work-related respiratory disease outbreaks in areas where the
FDA issues warning letters over allergen labeling failures and sanitation concerns
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company
USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef tallow products that were illegally imported from Mexico and are ineligible for entry into the United States. The products were not certified for export to the U.S. by the government of Mexico as being produced under
FDA issues warning letters to mushroom and produce importers for critical safety violations
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company
Joe Biden had terse words at the White House on Friday for Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he didn’t know whether the Israeli prime minister was holding up a peace deal in the Middle East – where Israel is at war with Hamas in Gaza and on a military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon – in order
FDA issues warning to producer of lead tainted applesauce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a stern warning to Austrofoods, the Ecuador-based manufacturer of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches recalled last year after being found to contain dangerously high levels of lead and chromium. The Aug. 9, 2024, warning letter just released by the FDA is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts
FDA Issues public health alert for ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels
Following increased scrutiny of cinnamon products after the discovery of elevated lead levels in applesauce products in the fall of 2023, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health alert for ground cinnamon products distributed by El Servidor Corp. of Elmhurst, NY, and sold through Mannan Supermarket Inc. Tests revealed that these cinnamon
Six issues Kamala Harris is campaigning on – and 5 she’d rather avoid
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is officially campaigning for herself now – and reintroducing herself to an American public still forming opinions about her. In a brand-new presidential campaign, Vice President Harris’ initial public forays offer a glimpse into how she’ll guide her messaging and image-crafting – and potentially her presidency – now that she can