Food-Drink September 17 Boar's Head ditches liverwurst, a once-popular sandwich staple that Americans no longer stomach Boar's Head announced on Friday it was ending its production of liverwurst, the fallout from a massive product recall. The decision marks the "wurst" of times for a once-beloved lunch staple.
Product Recalls July 1 Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued a recall for some of its Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules over a "failed dissolution" that may cause heart attacks.
Product Recalls June 12 Country's food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy A South Korean company's spicy noodles were recalled by Denmark's food authorities after the products were found to contain too much capsaicin, which is a neurotoxin.
Kentucky March 15 Kentucky 8-year-old dies after eating strawberries from school fundraiser Kentucky health officials said that a 8-year-old died after he suffered from a severe allergic reaction after he ate strawberries from a fundraiser at a local high school.
HEALTH February 10 Super bowl staples recalled over listeria outbreak in taco kits, bean dips, dairy products: CDC More foods have been recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including popular Super Bowl dips and dairy products.
Product Recalls February 6 Listeria outbreak across more than ten states linked to recalled dairy products, 2 deaths: CDC Two people are dead and at least two dozen more have fallen ill as part of a Listeria outbreak in eleven state that is linked to dairy products, according to the CDC.
Mexico December 15 Mexico's health department closes melon-packing plant linked to deadly salmonella outbreak Mexico's Health Department temporarily closed a Sonora melon-packaging plant on Friday after it was implicated in a salmonella outbreak responsible for at least eight deaths.
HEALTH November 25 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2, infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call' A total of 99 illnesses have now been reported due to a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alert.
HEALTH November 19 Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials Cantaloupes carrying salmonella have infected more than 40 people across 15 states, including 17 who were hospitalized, U.S. health officials said less than a week after a recall.
HEALTH November 18 As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need to know to protect your vision This year has seen a wave of eye drop recalls, with the FDA announcing a voluntary recall of 27 products. The president of the American Optometric Association shared tips for consumers to stay safe.