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The FDA recently issued a warning to patients and dentist alike, that some denture cleansers are causing severe reactions in consumers. Apparently, the ingredient persulfate, that helps with the bleaching and cleansing process, is known to cause allergic reactions. These allergic reactions include irritation, tissue damage, rash, hives, gum tenderness, breathing problems, and low blood...

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Over 12,000 Tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash Product were seized by U.S. Marshalls this week. The eye product was promoted to increase eyelash growth. Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. of San Jose, California sold and distributed the product. Although Age Intervention Eyelash product can be purchased without a prescription, it contained active ingredients that required FDA approval to market. ...

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Cargill Inc. said Saturday, November 3, that it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions' plant in Wyalusing, Pa. and distributed to retailers across the country. They include Giant, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Wegmans and Weis.The problem was found...

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A recent study has found that some artificial food dyes and preservatives may be linked to increased hyperactivity in children. The study used drink mixtures containing the preservative sodium benzoate, along with common food dyes. Children fed those mixtures had increased hyperactivity scores compared with those who were given a placebo drink. The study looked at a group of three-year olds...

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Metz Fresh LLC has recalled its fresh bagged spinach after a positive test for salmonella. The spinach involved in this recall have been distributed in both retail and food service packages throughout 48 states and Canada. There have been no reports of illness linked to this spinach, but a sample from the product line tested positive for salmonella and Metz, a California company, recalled all...

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Kroger's store-brand "Southern Style" and "Mustard" style potato salads are being recalled. The company is recalling the potato salads due to concerns of E. coli contamination. E. coli is a bacteria that can cause intestinal illness and other problems. Testing of some potato salads by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, showed positive results for E. coli. However, no illnesses have been...

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Sunscreen has long been advocated to protect people from the damaging effects of the sun. Recently, the FDA called for new warnings and information to be included on sunscreen labels. The two kinds of rays from the sun are ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). Sunscreens have standard ratings for protection against UVB rays, which cause sunburn. However, the suggested new labels would...

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Baby carrots from the Los Angeles Salad Company are being recalled. The company has issued the baby carrot recall due to possible contamination with Shigella bacteria. The affected carrots were sold under two labels and distributed in several states. One label is Los Angeles Salad Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots, distributed in Colorado, California, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina and...

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Parents are warned about the risks of giving OTC cough and cold medications to young children. The FDA says that parents should not give such medicines to children younger than two years old. According to the FDA's Public Health Advisory, there are serious questions about whether the risks of these products outweigh the benefits in young children. Earlier this year, a group of pediatricians...

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The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about eating raw oysters. Only raw oysters are involved in the warning, not properly cooked oysters. The warning was prompted by reports of vibriosis in Washington State and California, linked to raw oysters harvested from a bed off the coast of Washington State. Though the known reports of vibriosis came from California and Washington State, oysters...

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Less than two weeks after canned meat products were recalled due to reports of botulism, the FDA has recalled green beans because of fears of botulism toxin. The product at issue in this recall is 14.5 ounce cans of French cut green beans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Though there had been no reports of botulism linked to the beans as of August 1, the product has...

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Recently, hot dog chili sauce made by Castleberry Food Co. was linked to cases of botulism, and the chili sauce was recalled. Now, the recall has been expanded to other canned meat products made by Castleberry Food Co. More than 80 types of hash, stew, chili and other canned meat products are now involved in the recall, due to the risk of botulism. Botulism can be a potentially fatal...

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Some brands of canned hot dog chili sauce have been linked to botulism poisoning. Botulism can cause weakness of the muscles in the body and paralysis of breathing muscles. Four cases of botulism poisoning have been linked to the hot dog chili sauce, which is sold under several brand names, including Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Austex Hot Dog Sauce and Kroger Hot Dog Sauce. The sauce...

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The import of five species of fish from China is being blocked by the FDA. Eel, basa, shrimp, catfish and dace are the species indicated in the alert. The import alert was issued due to reports of contamination with drugs and unsafe food additives. The fish will be blocked until the importer can prove that the seafood is not contaminated. The medications and additives at issue are not...

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Advanced Medical Optics, of Santa Ana, California has recalled its Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Solution. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using Complete MoisturePlus, throw away all unused solution and replace their lenses and contact lens storage container. This product is used for cleaning soft contact lenses. The recall comes after the Centers for Disease Control, CDC,...

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