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Chicken sold at Costco recalled because it may contain plastic

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Foster Farms is recalling roughly 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patties sold at Costco because they may contain pieces of hard and potentially sharp plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Eighty-ounce bags of breaded chicken breast patties with rib meat are being recalled because they could have “hard clear pieces of plastic” in them, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday.

The recalled products were shipped to Costco distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington, and may have been shipped to Costco retail locations, FSIS announced.

Frozen chicken patties recalled by Foster Farms.

U.S. Department of Agriculture


The recall is classified as Class I high or medium risk, which the agency terms as having “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” There have been no confirmed injuries, “but FSIS believes the hard plastic pieces could be sharp and possibly cause an injury,” it stated.  

FSIS urged consumers to check their freezers for the recalled product, which should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can call the Foster Farms hotline at 1-800-338-8051 or email info@fosterfarms.com.

The problem surfaced when the Livingston, California-based company notified FSIS that it had heard complaints from consumers about hard clear plastic in the poultry products with a best-by date of August 11, 2023, the agency noted. 

The affected patties were produced on August 11 and the bags containing them have the establishment number P-33901 and lot code 3*2223 on the back, and 7527899724 under the barcode. 

Of six meat or poultry recalls posted by the FSIS in October, four came as a result of “extraneous material” in the products, specifically pieces of copper wire, blue rubber and hard plastic.  

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Strawberry recall 2022: FDA investigating hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh organic strawberries from Fresh Kampo and HEB

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The FDA is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh organic strawberries.

The brands involved were Fresh Kampo and H-E-B.

Anyone who bought these strawberries between March 5 and April 25, 2022, and froze them for later consumption should throw them away.

If you are unsure of what brand you purchased, when you purchased your strawberries, or where you purchased them from prior to freezing them, the strawberries should be thrown away, the FDA says.

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They were sold at a number of stores including Aldi, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, WinCo Foods, and Walmart, according to the FDA.

The traceback investigations show that cases in California, Minnesota, and Canada report having purchased fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill.

Illness onset dates range from March 28 – April 30, 2022.

Symptoms of hepatitis A usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water, and may include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic, the FDA says.

People with hepatitis A infections usually completely recover within one to two weeks; however, in rare cases hepatitis A may become chronic, causing relapsing infection, according to the FDA. Chronic hepatitis A infection can lead to more severe health problems, including liver failure, and death.

You’re urged to contact your doctor if you think you may have eaten these strawberries in the last few weeks, and/or experiencing symptoms of hepatitis A infection after eating these fresh organic strawberries.

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Abbott recalls baby formulas after four infants reportedly fall ill

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Abbott voluntarily recalled several of its baby formula products after four infants reportedly got sick. The powder formulas were distributed across the country, and possibly exported to other countries, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The powder formulas impacted by the recall include Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. To identify if you have a package affected by the recall, check the number on the bottom of the container. If it starts with digits 22 through 37 and contains K8, SH or Z2, and has an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later, it should be thrown out. All of the recalled formula was produced at the company’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility, the company said. 

Abbott has set up a web page where you can check if your powder formula’s lot number is included in the recall: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.html. Consumers can get more information at www.similacrecall.com on how to obtain a refund or replacement, or call Similac customer service at 1-800-986-8540. 

The four infants, located in Texas, Ohio and Minnesota, were diagnosed with bacteria infections cronobacter sakazakii and salmonella Newport and hospitalized. One of the infants may have died of cronobacter, according to the FDA.

The company said it has tested samples of the formula from the plant, as well as samples from the four complaints, and all of the tests have come back negative. The company did say it found evidence of cronobacter in the Michigan plant in non-product areas. 

The FDA said that several environment samples from the plant have tested positive for cronobacter.

Cronobacter bacteria can cause sepsis or meningitis, which can be severe and life-threatening illnesses, according to the FDA. Symptoms of sepsis and meningitis in an infant include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths and abnormal movements.

Salmonella can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis, the FDA said. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Severe cases of salmonellosis can cause a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, rashes and blood in urine or stool. It can become fatal.

The investigation, which includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA, is ongoing.

“We want to reassure the public that we’re working diligently with our partners to investigate complaints related to these products, which we recognize include infant formula produced at this facility, while we work to resolve this safety concern as quickly as possible,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response.

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Sophie Reardon is a News Editor at CBS News. Reach her at sophie.reardon@viacomcbs.com

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FDA warns consumers not to use certain Family Dollar products in 6 states after discovering more than 1,000 dead rodents at plant

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Several products sold at Family Dollar stores in six states are being voluntarily recalled, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The recall was issued after the administration said it found more than 1,000 dead rodents after a fumigation at a distribution facility in Arkansas.

The recall impacts stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, and products purchased between January 1, 2021, and today.

The recall includes, but is not limited to: 

  • FDA-approved dietary supplements
  • Cosmetics, including skincare products, baby oils, lipsticks, shampoos and baby wipes
  • Animal foods, including kibble, pet treats and wild bird seed
  • Medical devices, including feminine hygiene products, surgical masks, contact lens cleaning solutions, bandages and nasal care products
  • Over-the-counter medications, including pain medications, eye drops, dental products, antacids and other medications for both adults and children

The FDA said it began an investigation into the West Memphis, Arkansas, distribution facility after receiving a consumer complaint in January. Inspectors found live rodents, dead rodents, “rodent feces and urine, evidence of gnawing, nesting and rodent odors throughout the facility, dead birds and bird droppings, and products stored in conditions that did not protect against contamination,” the FDA said. After fumigating the facility, more than 1,100 dead rodents were discovered. 

Between March and September of last year, the company’s internal records showed it found more than 2,300 rodents in the facility, the FDA said.

Days after inspectors arrived at the facility, distribution was stopped. The FDA says it concluded its investigation on February 11.

Family Dollar said in a statement that it is not aware of any reports of illness related to the recall. 

“Families rely on stores like Family Dollar for products such as food and medicine. They deserve products that are safe,” Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judith McMeekin said in the FDA’s statement. “No one should be subjected to products stored in the kind of unacceptable conditions that we found in this Family Dollar distribution facility.” 

If you bought any of these products, you are advised to not use them and to throw them out, the FDA said. Food in sealed containers is safe to use but should be thoroughly washed. Once you wash the food’s container, you should thoroughly wash your hands as well.

Rodent contamination can cause salmonella and infectious disease. Anyone who purchased these products and experiences health concerns should contact a health care professional right away, the FDA said. 

Sophie Reardon

Sophie Reardon is a News Editor at CBS News. Reach her at sophie.reardon@viacomcbs.com

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Deodorant recall 2021: Procter & Gamble voluntary recalls specific Old Spice, Secret aerosol spray antiperspirant products

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Procter and Gamble is recalling 18 Old Spice and secret products because of a cancer-causing chemical.

The aerosol antiperspirants were sold in stores nationwide and online.

The FDA said the products may have benzene, which is known to lead to blood cancers and other blood disorders.

There have been no reports of adverse effects from the products.
The affected products are used as antiperspirant spray products and are packaged in aerosol cans. See below for Product names and UPC codes and further descriptions.

UPC: Description

037000728870: Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g

037000728863: Old Spice Sweat Defense Stronger Swagger Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g

012044029053: Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g

056100008965: Secret Baby Powder Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 122 g

037000747765: Secret Outlast Completely Clean Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
037000747826: Secret Outlast Protecting Powder Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g

037000729587: Secret Dry Spray Lavender Anti-perspirant/Deodorant 107 g

037000729600: Secret Dry Spray Waterlily Anti-perspirant/Deodorant 107 g

If you have one of the sprays, you can get in touch with the company to get a refund.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 888-339-7689 from Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST or by visiting visit www.oldspice.com or www.secret.com for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products.

The Associated Press contributed to this post.

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Tastykake recalls cupcakes that may contain metal pieces

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Tastykake cupcakes sold in more than half a dozen states are being recalled because they may contain tiny fragments of metal mesh wire, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

Sold by retailers including Target and more than 500 Walmart stores, the multi-pack treats were distributed in Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia, according to Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods, the maker of Tastykakes and one of the biggest U.S. producers of packaged bakery foods. 

Flowers Foods initiated the recall after being notified by a vendor of the possible contamination in an ingredient. No injuries have been reported. 

People should not eat the recalled cupcakes but should instead discard them or return their purchase for a refund. Those with questions can call the company at 1(866) 245-8921 during business hours. 

The following products are being recalled:

Tastykake chocolate cupcakes with the UPC code 0-25600-00219-3 and “enjoy-by” dates of December 14, December 18 and December 21. 

Recalled product.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration


Tastykake creme-filled chocolate cupcakes with the UPC code 0-25600-00223-0 and enjoy-by dates of December 14 and December 18.

Recalled product.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration


Tastykake buttercreme iced creme filled chocolate cupcakes with the UPC code 0-25600-00230-8 and enjoy-by dates of December 14 and December 18.

Recalled product.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration


Two-count, individually sold packages with the UPC code 0-25600-00004-5 and an enjoy-by date of December 18.

Recalled product.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration


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Walmart recalls room spray for “rare and dangerous” bacteria linked to 2 deaths

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Walmart is recalling room spray sold nationwide due to the possible presence of what federal regulators called a “rare and dangerous” bacteria that is linked to two deaths, including a child.

The retailer sold about 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens-branded-Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones in six different scents, according to a recall notice posted Friday by the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested a sample of the product this week and found it contained the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes melioidosis, a rare but serious disease with about a dozen cases reportedly annually in the U.S. 

The recall comes two months after the CDC warned the bacterial disease had caused two deaths and urged doctors to be on the lookout for more cases.

Consumers are urged not to use — or even open— the recalled spray. Instead, they are advised to wear gloves and double bag the bottles in zip-top clear resealable bags, which should be placed in a small cardboard box and returned to a Walmart store for a refund. The company is also offering a $20 Walmart gift card for customers who return the product. 

Any surfaces or fabrics that may have been sprayed with the product would be wiped down or washed.

The five-ounce glass bottles of room spray, which retailed for about $4 each, were sold at about 55 Walmart stores and online from February through October.

One of six scents of aromatherapy room spray recalled by Walmart.

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Walmart has stopped selling the product, which was made in India and sold with a pump spray nozzle in the following scents and product numbers: 

  • 84140411420 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lavender & Chamomile 
  • 84140411421 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lemon and Mandarin
  • 84140411422 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lavender  
  • 84140411423 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Peppermint
  • 84140411424 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lime & Eucalyptus
  • 84140411425 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Sandalwood and Vanilla

Most cases of melioidosis occur in people who live in or have traveled to areas where the bacteria naturally occurs, such as parts of Asia and Australia, as well as occasionally in Brazil, Mexico and Puerto Rico. It causes a wide range of symptoms that can be confused with other common illnesses, like flu or a cold, according to the CDC.

The bacteria detected in the bottles is the same type that sickened four people earlier this year, with one of the recalled sprays found October 6 in the home of a Georgia resident stricken with melioidosis in late July, according to the agency. The CDC is conducting tests to determine if the genetic fingerprint of the bacteria in the bottle matches those found in three other patients, the agency said Friday in a statement.

“Our hearts go out to the families that have been impacted by this situation,” Dr. Inger Damon, director of CDC’s division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, which manages melioidosis, said in a statement. “Our scientists have continued to work tirelessly to try to find the potential source for the melioidosis infections in these patients. We hope this work can help protect other people who may have used this spray.”

The U.S. Department of Defense in June awarded a $3 million contract to the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Life Sciences to develop a vaccine for melioidosis, which experts say can be a potential bioterrorism threat. 

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Nationwide shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella illnesses

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More than two dozen shrimp products sold nationwide by retailers including Target and Whole Foods are now being recalled in a salmonella outbreak that has stricken nine people in four states, hospitalizing three, federal authorities say.

Avanti Frozen Foods Private Limited India agreed to recall additional packages, sizes and brands of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, some sold with cocktail sauce, according to a notice posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration. Three separate recalls related to the potentially tainted crustacean were then announced by the FDA on Saturday.

The recalled food was distributed nationwide from November 2020 to May 2021, but may have been sold in stores more recently, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

The recalled shrimp was sold coast-to-coast under multiple labels, such as Whole Food’s 365 brand and Hannaford’s Nature’s Promise. Potentially tainted shrimp includes tempura rolls sold at Target stores in California and rings of frozen shrimp distributed by Chicken of the Sea and sold at Meijer, along with bags of Meijer-branded bags of frozen shrimp.

Since declaring that an outbreak tied to frozen shrimp was over in late July, three new illnesses have been identified by the CDC, the agency stated on Monday. The newly stricken brings to nine illnesses overall in four states — Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Rhode Island, with three serious enough to require hospitalization, the CDC said.

The expanded recall covers “a large amount of product that has not been associated with any illness but [has] been undertaken following discussions with FDA and CDC,” Avanti said in its announcement. Based in Visakhapatnam, India, Avanti is partially owned by Bangkok-based Thai Union Group, a global seafood company.

Recalled product.

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Salmonella sickens nearly 1.4 million Americans each year, with about 26,500 hospitalized and 420 dying annually, according to the CDC. The elderly and those under age 5 are most at risk, with the majority of stricken with symptoms including fever and stomach aches. 

The CDC reopened its investigation and the FDA requested Avanti expand its prior recall in June.

Consumers should check their freezers for the shrimp, and throw away or return any of the recalled products, which can be found here.

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Muffins sold by retailers nationwide recalled for listeria concerns

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More than two dozen types of muffins sold by retailers nationwide are being recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, a germ that can cause an infection that kills about 260 Americans each year and sickens another 1,600, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Consumers are being urged to immediately dispose of and not eat a total of 26 muffin products that had been available for purchase at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop and all Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs. 

The issue cropped up during an environmental monitoring program, and no illnesses have been reported, the maker of the muffins, Give and Go Prepared Foods, stated in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. 

Muffins recalled for potential listeria contamination.

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A list of the packaged goods being recalled by the subsidiary of global snack conglomerate Mondelēz International can be found here.

Consumers can contact the company at (844) 366-1171 for more information about the recall. 

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and at times fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and those with weakened immune systems, according to the recall notice. Healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms, including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths, the FDA added.

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NHTSA Issues Chevy Bolt Spontaneous Combustion Warning

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued an alert for all 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Bolt owners, following the recent fire in Vermont State Representative Timothy Briglin’s car and another noted in the missive. This is, of course, after two safety recalls for potential fire hazard due to a manufacturing defect in the LG Chem battery packs.

On Wednesday afternoon, the NHTSA officially told used Bolt owners to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings whenever possible, and also recommended that Bolts not be left charging overnight. Both of these recommendations make Bolt ownership annoying at best and impossible at worst. If you drive to work every day and charge every night, a government safety admin is telling you to, um, stop doing that.

An original recall was issued in November of 2020 for potential fire hazard in the high-voltage battery pack. The cells had a small possibility of heating up and igniting internally. It’s possible that the fire inside the battery could spread to the rest of the car, and potentially beyond the car if it is parked near a building, you know, where chargers generally are. That recall affected 50,932 Bolts, and every single one of them is again affected.

NHTSA says it has been made aware of two Bolt EV fires in vehicles that have already received GM’s recall “fix”. It would seem that the fix is potentially not actually a fix.

I’m about the biggest homer for electric cars as there is, but if my EV had a potential fire issue that was supposed to have been fixed with a recall but wasn’t, I’d be a little bit miffed about it. It’s a damn shame that this issue is happening, and I hope that it doesn’t impact anyone else. Fire isn’t something to fuck around with, so if you have a Bolt, please follow these instructions and find another method of getting yourself where you need to go. I know that is much easier said than done, but it’s not worth the risk.

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