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Metro
15 hours ago
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall for cough syrup over risk of deadly food poisoning
A popular children's cough syrup has been recalled in the US due to contamination with a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and even death. Medtech Products Inc has recalled five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup because it contains Bacillus cereus, which can lead to two types food-borne illnesses. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' states the company's announcement published by the nation's agency protecting public health on Wednesday. The affected cough syrup came in 4 fluid ounce amber bottles and have an outer carton. The lot code is printed on the bottle label and at the bottom of the carton. Lots under the recall were sold across the country and online from December 14, 2022, to June 4 of this year. They have the UPC number 7-56184-10737-9. Lot 0039 has the expiration date of November 2024, lot 0545 has January 2026, lot 0540 has February 2026, lot 0450 has May 2026, and 1198 has December 2026. There have not been reports of becoming seriously sick from the cough syrup. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Toddler dies in hot car after 'dad left him to get haircut and drink at bar for three hours' MORE: Inside New York's 'Pigeon Fest' where impersonators battle for title MORE: Teen struck by lightning at famed park as freak thunderstorm hit New York City
San Francisco Chronicle
19 hours ago
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Children's cough syrup recalled nationwide over bacterial risk that ‘can cause death'
Medtech Products issued a nationwide recall of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after discovering a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory. The voluntary recall affects five lots of the syrup, sold in 4-fluid-ounce amber bottles and distributed in stores — including Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Safeway — and online between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. The affected product bears the UPC 7-56184-10737-9 and includes lot numbers 0039 (exp. 11/2025), 0545 (01/2026), 0640 (02/2026), 0450 (05/2026), and 1198 (12/2026). The recall extends to all lots still within their expiration dates. The bacteria found in the cough syrup, Bacillus cereus, can cause two distinct types of gastrointestinal illness. One type leads to nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps within hours of ingestion. The other manifests later, often with diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' the FDA warned.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Urgent Nationwide Recall Issued on This Popular Item Sold at Aldi—Here's What to Know
Urgent Nationwide Recall Issued on This Popular Item Sold at Aldi—Here's What to Know originally appeared on Parade. From morning coffee to vitamins, there are plenty of must-have's that help set up a successful daily routine. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a whopping 50% of American adults take a multivitamin, vitamin or mineral supplement regularly. If you happen to be part of that group of consistent vitamin takers though, you'll want to double check your medicine cabinet. Because one lot of B12 vitamins is being voluntarily recalled by Vita Warehouse Corp thanks to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 Considering these Welby, Berkley Jensen and VitaGlobe vitamins are also sold by some of the most popular retailers like ALDI and Amazon, there's a good chance shoppers may unknowingly have a bottle. According to a company announcement shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall affects one lot of Aldi Welby B12 Energy Support gummies, Berkely Jensen B12 Vitamin gummies and Vitamin B12 Extra Strength gummies. The FDA warns that 'people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the potential risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions,' if they take these no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported so far. The undeclared peanuts were actually discovered by ALDI. After conducting routine testing per its standard protocol, one of the tests 'indicated a potential presence of a peanut allergen.' While internal testing done by Vita Warehouse Corp. 'verified the absence of peanuts," the recall was issued out of caution. So, how do you know for sure if you have one of the affected vitamins? There are a few key ways. First, these were sold nationwide at ALDI and BJ's in-store. They were also sold online on ALDI's, BJ's and VitaGlobe's websites and on Amazon. Additionally, each product will have an expiration date of October 2026. The company says that each of the affected vitamins have the following UPC codes and Lot numbers. Aldi Welby: clear bottle with white cap, using green, red, and white labeling. UPC Code: 4099100290868 Lot #: 248046601* Berkeley Jensen: clear bottle with white cap, using red and pink labeling. UPC Code: 888670132487 Lot #: 248046601* VitaGlobe: clear bottle with white cap, using white and red labeling. UPC Code: 850005214670 Lot #: 248046601* The Lot codes and expiration dates can all be found printed on the bottom of each bottle. The FDA urges consumers who have a peanut allergy to return or throw away any affected vitamins ASAP. Customers who do return them can expect a full refund from the original store of purchase. Those with further questions can contact Vita Warehouse at 1-855-214-0100 Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm Nationwide Recall Issued on This Popular Item Sold at Aldi—Here's What to Know first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Nut Recall Map Shows Six States With New Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Retailer Meijer is recalling packages of Frederik's brand Dark Chocolate Almonds this week because they could potentially contain cashews, which are not disclosed on the packaging. Newsweek reached out to the company via email Tuesday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA also warns that people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew nuts potentially "run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product." What To Know In the alert, the agency says that the recall includes the dark chocolate-covered almonds sold in stand-up pouches in Meijer stores, with sell by dates of May 7, 2026, and May 28, 2026. Additional 8-count 1.5-ounce multi-pack boxes with a sell by date of May 5, 2026, are also part of the recall, the FDA says. The almonds were sold in the following states: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin, according to the agency. The FDA alert also shows a chart listing the affected products, with corresponding UPC code numbers. There have been no reported illnesses related to the recall as of Monday, per the agency. What People Are Saying The FDA in the alert, in part, regarding the company: "About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest." Continuing: "As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting Link Disclaimer." What Happens Next Customers who have purchased the recalled chocolate-covered nuts are urged to return the product to a Meijer store for a refund, the FDA says. Those with additional questions may contact Meijer at 800-543-3704 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET every day. "Customers with questions or concerns about their health are encouraged to contact their primary care provider," the alert also notes.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Gummy Vitamin recall: FDA Flags B12 supplements sold on Amazon, Aldi — See which brands are affected
Details of the Recalled Products Welby (sold at Aldi): 1,000 mcg B12, 140-count bottle; UPC: 4099100290868 Berkley Jensen (sold at BJ's Wholesale Club): 1,000 mcg B12, 250-count bottle; UPC: 888670132487 VitaGlobe (sold online, including Amazon): Extra Strength B12, 60-count bottle; UPC: 850005214670 No Reports of Illness Yet, Recall Issued as Precaution Live Events Routine Testing Triggered the Recall What Consumers Should Do FAQs Why were the B12 gummy vitamins recalled? Have there been any reported health incidents linked to the gummy vitamin recall? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A batch of gummy vitamins sold across major U.S. retailers including Amazon, Aldi, and BJ's Wholesale Club has been voluntarily recalled following the detection of a potentially dangerous undeclared allergen. The move was announced by Vita Warehouse Corp. on June 12, following standard allergen testing procedures initiated by one of the recall applies to specific lots of B12 gummy vitamins marketed under the brand names Welby , Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed in a public advisory that the recalled products may contain traces of peanuts, posing a risk to individuals with allergies or severe affected Gummy Vitamins, as mentioned in a report by USA Today, have been identified as follows:All three products belong to the Lot Number 248046601 and carry an expiration date of October 2026. The packaging consists of clear bottles with white caps and variations in label colors. The lot number and expiry date are printed on the bottom of the to the FDA, there have been no confirmed illnesses or allergic reactions linked to the consumption of the affected vitamin gummies. Nonetheless, the recall was issued 'out of an abundance of caution,' especially in light of the potentially severe consequences for peanut-allergic allergies can lead to life-threatening reactions, including anaphylaxis. The FDA has urged consumers with known sensitivities to immediately discontinue use of the identified allergen was flagged during routine label-verification testing by Aldi. Although Vita Warehouse Corp.'s own testing did not detect peanut residue, the single adverse result was enough to initiate a recall. The FDA stated that the retailer's protocol included verification of a 'does not contain peanuts' claim, which one product reportedly the agency has clarified that no other products under the Welby, Berkley Jensen, or VitaGlobe brand names are impacted by this in possession of the recalled products—particularly those with peanut allergies—are advised to return the items to their point of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them safely. The FDA has emphasized that anyone experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek immediate medical with questions can reach Vita Warehouse Corp. via their toll-free helpline at 1-855-214-0100 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST).The recall was issued after routine testing detected the presence of an undeclared allergen—peanut residue—in one of the products. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was initiated as a precaution to protect consumers with peanut the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed there have been no illnesses or allergic reactions reported so far. The recall was issued as a preventive measure.
