AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137). None of the products has tested positive for Cs-137. They are sold in Connecticut and throughout New … Read more
Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in the following states and territories: … Read more
The Mochi Ice Cream Company LLC, Vernon, California, is recalling 1350 cases of Peach Mango Sorbet because it may contain undeclared pasteurized cooked egg white. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet was distributed nationwide … Read more
Riverside Natural Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain batches of MadeGood granola bars due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product, which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard. The health and safety of our consumers is our highest priority. This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure; … Read more
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes 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 individuals may suffer only short-term … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for chicken salad products labeled as Cranberry Chicken Salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product labeled as Cranberry Chicken Salad may actually contain Classic Chicken Salad, which contains wheat, a known allergen, that is not declared … Read more
Walmart has issued a voluntary recall of Great Value Apple Juice due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The recall applies to 9,535 cases of “Great Value; 8 oz. Apple Juice in 6 packs; 100% Juice,” which was shipped to stores in 25 states, including several Walmart stores in Connecticut. Impacted Walmart Stores (Local … Read more
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 12,400 Yaomaio children’s rhinestone silver tiaras because they contain lead levels above the federal limit. The tiara with red rhinestones was sold in a package with three other tiara styles (blue, purple, and clear) that are not included in the recall. All four tiaras came … Read more
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The Uncas Health District (UHD) plays an important but often unseen role in the 11 towns we serve. As we get closer to National Public Health Week, which runs April 7–13 this year, we wanted to let you know a little more about what we do in the community. In this post, we’ll discuss how … Read more