Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Have Been Increasing
Where do we stand now? Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased in the United States since late spring and have remained high. The proportion of patients discharged from emergency departments with a diagnosis of M. pneumoniae-associated pneumonia or acute bronchitis has been increasing over the past six months, peaking in late August. CDC is closely tracking the […]
TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such […]
Reser’s Fine Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Number of Meal Kits Due to Recalled Chicken from Ingredient Supplier (BrucePac)
View Product Photos Out of an abundance of caution, Reser’s Fine Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of meal kits due to the inclusion of recalled chicken from an outside ingredient supplier (BrucePac). The ingredient supplier (BrucePac) recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal […]
BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped […]
Walktober 2024 is more accessible to everyone
Walktober is back in the Lake Cumberland District and we’ve made it easier than ever to participate. This year, we are expanding our routes to include YOUR route! That’s right, you can walk wherever it is most convenient for you. During October, complete at least 3 walks on a route of your choice. There […]
Some Dynacare Baby Powder Recalled for Possible Asbestos
Dynarex Corporation is recalling 62 cases of item number 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, because it has the potential to be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found near talc, an ingredient in many cosmetic products. Asbestos, however, is a known carcinogen and its health risks are well-documented. […]
Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalls Ready-To-Eat Jerky Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, Ala., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef jerky and bacon jerky products were produced on various dates between Jan. 19, 2024-Aug. 21, […]
Authentik Fudge Recalls Fudge with Nuts Because of Potential Mold Growth
Company Announcement Authentik Fudge of Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling 840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE, due to potential mold growth contamination. The recalled Fudge with nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE were distributed on 2024-06-19 and 2024-06-20 through MARSHALLS and sold in the retail chains in the below states: TJ MAXX: Arizona, […]
Some KY Counties See Spike in Overdoses
Between June 2, 2024, and August 13, 2024, five counties have experienced spikes in overdoses, including:8 spikes in Boone County,1 spike in Bullitt County,2 spikes in Fayette County,1 spike in Jessamine County, and1 spike in Nelson County. Since August 14, 2024, six counties have experienced a recent spike in overdoses, including:1 spike in Boone County,1 […]
Updated Voluntary Recall for “1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon” Due to Elevated Lead Levels
Colonna Brothers of North Bergen, NJ is voluntarily recalling its 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon because of a possible health risk due to elevated lead levels. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be […]