The Mann Packaging Company is voluntarily recalling more than 100 vegetable products sold in the United States and Canada for possible listeria contamination. According to a CNN news report, the recall was issued in response to a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential listeria contamination. The packages have a “Best If…
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Mann Packaging Company Recalls Vegetable Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
California Man Sues Monsanto Over Roundup Weed Killer After Developing Cancer
A Northern California man has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) alleging that the company has known for many years that glyphosate, the active ingredient in its Roundup weed killer, can cause cancer. According to a report in the Redding Record Searchlight, the plaintiff, Fred Pulice, found out in 2018 that he…
One Dead, Nine Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
One person in California died and nine others were sickened in a six-state salmonella outbreak that has been linked to ground beef. According to a KTLA news report, a total of 10 people were infected with salmonella Dublin, including two in California, three in Colorado, two in Kansas and one each in Iowa, Oklahoma and…
More Than 2 Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled for Metal Contamination
More than 2 million pounds of chicken are being recalled because the poultry may be contaminated with metal. According to a USA Today news report, Simmons Prepared Foods, based in Arkansas, is recalling several of its ready-to-cook chicken products including chicken legs, wings and whole chickens. The notice says the chicken was shipped to institutions…
California DMV Data Breach Exposes Drivers Social Security Numbers
Long lines are not the only thing you have to fear at the DMV. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, thousands of drivers in California have had their Social Security numbers exposed in a data breach that gave federal agencies unauthorized access. According to the Times, the breach also showed which drivers…
Surgical Staplers Recalled After Death and Serious Injuries
Johnson & Johnson is issuing a recall for a surgical stapler after reports that seven patients were seriously injured and one died. According to news reports, the medical device, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, is used to simultaneously cut and staple tissue back together during surgery. However, problems with a part led to…
Nestle Recalls Cookie Dough That Might Have Rubber Pieces
Nestle, the manufacturer of cereals, coffee, ice cream and other treats, has announced that it is recalling some of its signature ready-to-bake Toll House Cookie Dough products because of the possible presence of food-grade rubber pieces. According to an NPR news report, Nestle USA says that the recall is voluntary and only affects products distributed…
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using All Inclined Sleepers After 73 Child Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using all inclined sleepers, even models that have not been recalled, because of the risk of accidental suffocation. According to a report in the Washington Post, the warning from the federal agency comes after months of controversy over these popular infant sleeping devices,…
Berries Sold at Aldi and Raley’s Supermarkets Recalled for Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen raspberries sold under the supermarket brands known as Aldi and Raley’s, have been recalled due to possible contamination of the hepatitis A virus. According to Consumer Reports, Aldi has removed the product from its stores in several states including California. Raley’s Fine Foods, which is primarily located in California and Nevada, also pulled their…
638,000 Chevrolet and GM Vehicles Recalled for Unintended Braking Issues
About 638,000 2015-2020 Chevy Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs, and 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks have been recalled for potential unintended braking problems. According to a report on Cars.com, all of these recalled vehicles are equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and a four-wheel drive. Details…