FDA Recalls / Safety Alerts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of multiple products that contain the recently recalled Jif Peanut Butter from J. M. Smucker Co. due to Salmonella concerns. Country Fresh, Taher, Inc., Garden Cut, LLC, Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc., and Coblentz Chocolate Co. have recalled various products made with the Jif peanut butter.

Cargill, Inc., a privately held food company, is recalling certain chocolate products containing recalled Jif peanut butter due to the potential for salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall involves 795, 8-ounce boxes of Wilbur brand products, such as Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways...

Coeurd-Alene, Idaho-based White Cane Smoked Salmon LLC is recalling Wild Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon as it contains undeclared wheat and soy, known allergens, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The affected Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon is packaged in vacuum bag, sold frozen, and there is no lot code or best by date on a package.

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania- based Dymski Pierogies dba Grandma's Cuisine is recalling multiple varieties of frozen cheese-filled pierogis citing undeclared milk allergen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recalled products are sold in 1lb and 3lb plastic bags under the brands: Grandma's Cuisine, Bernat's, Golden Eagle.

Philips Respironics, a unit of Dutch consumer electronics giant Philips Electronics NV, has recalled V60/V60 Plus and V680 ventilators in the United States due to a potential issue with the electrical circuit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. For the rest of the world, the company has issued a field safety notice for the V60 Ventilator product range.

H-E-B is recalling H-E-B Bakery Two Bite Brownies and H-E-B Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites Party Trays for potential metal fragments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall involves H-E-B Bakery Two Bite Brownies in 12 ounce size with UPC number 4122010951, as well as Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites Party Tray with UPC number 4122048898.

Drug major Pfizer Inc. has recalled five lots of Accupril (Quinapril HCl) tablets distributed to the patient level due to the presence of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, a probable human carcinogen, above the Acceptable Daily Intake or ADI level, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., affiliated to Italian chocolate and confectionery products maker Ferrero International S.A., is recalling certain Kinder chocolates citing possible contamination with Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall involves Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket.

Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. has recalled two lots of Disney-brand hand sanitizers due to the presence of benzene, a human carcinogen, and methanol, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 68% has been recalled due to the presence of benzene, while Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 68% has been called back due to the presence of meth

Unilever U.S., affiliated to consumer goods giant Unilever, is recalling two Suave Aerosol Antiperspirants to the consumer level due to presence of slightly elevated levels of benzene, a human carcinogen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall involves Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder and Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh.

Teva Pharmaceuticals has initiated a recall of lot 31329657B of IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP 5 mg/5 mL vial in the United States due to the possible presence of particulate matter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP in combination with other approved anti-leukemic drugs is indicated for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia or AML.

Naperville, Illinois-based Wilton Industries, Inc. is recalling Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit due to a milk allergen missing from the "Contains" statement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall involves Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit with UPC: 0070896117274, and lot codes 22005, 22006 and 22007.