FDA issues widespread eye drops recall, second significant safety alert for today

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased to 27 its list of widely sold eye drops which should cease to be used immediately due to potential risk of eye infections which “could result in partial vision loss or blindness.” Tonight’s alert updates a list which first was reported Friday and includes products sold … Read more

FDA issues child safety alert on certain WanaBana Pouches sold through Dollar Tree, Sam’s Club, Amazon and others

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because products may contain elevated levels of lead and also is urging that a child’s healthcare provider be contacted about having a blood test if the product … Read more

Frozen fruit items at Aldi and other retailers under recall

A voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit items, linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier, and sold at Aldi stores in New York State, along with other grocery retailers under various names, has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the organism can cause … Read more

Peloton recalls over 2.1 million exercise bikes due to potential injuries from seat post breakages

Peloton has issued a voluntary recall for more than 2.1 million of its original exercise bikes sold over the past five years, due to seat post breakages which have resulted in known injuries. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which joined the company in the recall notice, urged owners to “immediately stop using the … Read more

Flour recall upgraded to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

BREAKING: A voluntary national recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of General Mills Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour due to potential presence of Salmonella Infantis, now is being described by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Salmonella outbreak. As Allegany Hope Community News reported Saturday, the … Read more

General Mills recalls four types of Gold Medal Flour due to possibility of Salmonella Infantis infections

General Mills is reporting a voluntary national recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour due to potential presence of Salmonella Infantis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted the nationwide recall, which affects two date codes and four bagged products only, and is … Read more

Fire danger warnings issued on 570,000 Kia and Hyundai car models

BREAKING: More than 570,000 Kia and Hyundai owners need to keep their cars outside and away from other vehicles, homes and other structures due to fire potentials, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency reports that the motor companies have issued recalls on 2022-2023 Santa Cruz, 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, … Read more

3.2M bottle and pacifier accessories recall after two infant deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Epoch Everlasting Play LLC, of Pine Brook, New Jersey, are reporting the recall of more than 3.2 million Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets which were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories, due to being a potential choking hazard to children, which has resulted in at … Read more

Conagra Brands recalls over 2.5 million pounds of canned goods

BREAKING: Conagra Brands is recalling more than 2.5 million pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect which may cause the products to become contaminated without showing any outward signs of contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reports the nationwide recall is for certain items … Read more