Products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other drugs, or contain broken or chipped tablets, manufacturer says.
Grape tomato containing kabobs sold in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N Save stores in 10 states including Washington recalled because of Salmonella concerns.
The products are packaged in metal cans in various sizes (5oz, 6oz, 6.5oz, and 7oz) and labeled under the Quinault Pride or Quinault Tribal Enterprises brands. Consumers not to use the products even if they do not look or smell spoiled.
Seattle’s RemedyTeas is conducting a voluntary recall of two of its tea products — #137 Peppermint Herbal Tea and #120 Tranquility Herbal Tea — after reports that they contain peppermint that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Kent firm Sprouters Northwest is recalling its clover sprouts after they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has sickened four people in Washington State and two in Oregon.
Consumers should not any products from Sprouters Northwest that contain clover sprouts but instead should discard them immediately or return them to the store, Washington State health officials said.
Strips give false low blood glucose levels. Recalled brands include: Precision Xceed Pro, Precision Xtra, Medisense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima.
Whole Foods Market says cheeses it sells from Bravo Farms have been recalled due to evidence of Listeria and E. coli contamination at the Bravo Farms’ plant.
FDA warns consumers not use the product and dispose of any in their possession after reports of children with symptoms consistent with belladonna toxicity.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns.
Recall includes tricycles, toy cars, high chairs and infant activity centers.
5 million containers of Similac-brand infant formulas—which includes Isomil and Go & Grow—recalled because of possible contamination with insect pieces or larvae.
Washington State corrects list of recalled products distributed through the state’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition program.
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