As reports of dog illnesses linked to Purina’s Pro Plan food caused a stir on TikTok in recent weeks, a Purina spokeswoman said the rumors “are not true and that our food is safe to feed.”
Category: Food Contamination and Poisoning
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Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
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Tyson Recalling Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets After Complaints of Metal Pieces
Tyson said it had received complaints from consumers about finding small metal pieces in the product. Federal regulators said one “minor oral injury” had been reported.
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Packaged Onions Sickens 73
Gills Onions recalled packages of diced onions after the company was notified of an investigation. Public health officials said 15 people were treated at hospitals.
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Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States
The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.
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A Government Shutdown Looms. What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?
Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services.
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Trader Joe’s Recalls Tamales After Potential Milk Contamination
The recall is the company’s sixth since July. Other products had potentially been contaminated with rocks, insects and metal.
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Company Recalls Ice Cream Products Over Listeria Contamination Concerns
Health officials are investigating whether the Soft Serve on the Go brand, produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream, was behind an outbreak of listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
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Trader Joe’s Recalls: Cookies and Falafel ‘May Contain Rocks’
The California-based grocery chain issued a total of three recalls in one week over potential contaminants, including one for a broccoli cheddar soup that “may contain insects.”
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Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness
A UConn star blamed calamari for a rough weekend at the Final Four, putting it on a long menu of meals that have altered the course of sporting events.
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Frozen Strawberries Recalled Over Hepatitis A Risk
The New York Times – Business:The products, which were sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Aldi and other retailers, have been linked to five cases of illness, a federal agency said.
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More Than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled
The New York Times – Business:PepsiCo voluntarily recalled the beverages after glass was found in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.