On January 16, 2009, the Peanut Corporation of America expanded its peanut butter recall to include all peanut butter produced on or after August 18, 2008 and all peanut paste … Continue reading “Additional Information on Peanut Butter Recall”
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Peanut Butter Recall
Although it has not received any complaints, the Kellogg Company today out of precaution issued a hold on its Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter sandwich crackers, including the peanut … Continue reading “Peanut Butter Recall”
Sex Offenders Challenge Halloween Restrictions
Four sex offenders in Missouri have filed a lawsuit, claiming that Halloween activity restrictions placed on them by state law are unconstitutionally vague. Missouri law requires sex offenders to “avoid … Continue reading “Sex Offenders Challenge Halloween Restrictions”
FDA Says it Will Now Post List of Drugs With Safety Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today that it will start posting a quarterly report on its website of medications that are being reviewed for potential safety issues. The … Continue reading “FDA Says it Will Now Post List of Drugs With Safety Concerns”
FDA Orders Tougher Warnings on Arthritis Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration today called for the makers of four medications used to treat arthritis and other conditions to strengthen their warnings to consumers. The drugs in question … Continue reading “FDA Orders Tougher Warnings on Arthritis Drugs”
FDA Allows Lose Dose Radiation of Spinach and Lettuce
The Food and Drug Administration today approved irradiation of fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce. The irradiation process will expose the produce to low amounts of radiation designed to kill germs … Continue reading “FDA Allows Lose Dose Radiation of Spinach and Lettuce”
California Attorney General Settles Potato Chip Lawsuit
California Attorney General Edmund Brown has settled a lawsuit against four major potato chip and french fry manufacturers. Heinz, Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods, and Lance Inc. have all agreed to reduce … Continue reading “California Attorney General Settles Potato Chip Lawsuit”
FDA Lifts Warnings on Tomatoes
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it is safe for Americans to consume tomotoes again. However, the FDA left a warning on hot peppers in place. More than … Continue reading “FDA Lifts Warnings on Tomatoes”
Salmonella Cases Continue to Climb
The Center for Disease Control says more than 1,100 people have now been infected with Salmonella Saintpaul which is believed to be linked to eating certain kinds of raw tomatoes. The CDC … Continue reading “Salmonella Cases Continue to Climb”
American Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights Over Saftey Inspections
American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, today canceled 900 flights to conduct wiring inspections. The airline has scrubbed more than 2,500 flights since Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration has cracked … Continue reading “American Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights Over Saftey Inspections”
