Food Safety

November 7, 2023

Health

FDA Targets BVO: Proposed Ban on Controversial Food Additive Over Health Risks

In a significant health move, the FDA is looking to put a stop to using brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, in our foods. This comes after some serious science work with the

Palmer Candy Company Recalls White Confectionary Products Because of Possible Health Risk. Photo Source: FDA

Health·News·USA

FDA Orders Nationwide Recall of Popular Pretzels and Cookies in 17 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Is Your Snack on the List?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of several confectionery items, including pretzels, cookies, and snack mixes, manufactured by Palmer Candy Company, based in Iowa. This recall is due to possible contamination with salmonella. The FDA classified

August 18, 2024

12 Reser’s Products, Including Mac & Cheese, Recalled Due to Potential Food Safety Risk

Health·USA

In a move that’s stirring up concern in kitchens across several states, Reser’s Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled multiple products, including its popular macaroni

Illinois Bans Four High-Risk Food Additives: Statewide Enforcement Begins 2027

Health·News·USA

Illinois state senators approved legislation on Thursday to ban several food additives that have been found to cause adverse health effects. The Illinois Food

Representative Image. brown chips. Photo Source: Pickpik.

News·UK

Unisnacks Recalls Orion Turtle Chips Over Allergen Risks

Unisnacks Europe Ltd has issued an urgent recall for its Orion Turtle Chips Sweetcorn Flavour after discovering the product contains undeclared allergens that could pose serious health risks to certain consumers. The

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

Representative image. cooked rice in white and blue ceramic bowl. Photo Source: pick pik (public domain).

Food & Drinks·Health

UK Food Poisoning Cases Rise Due to Bacillus cereus in Cooked Rice

Food poisoning cases are rising across the UK, with one surprising culprit gaining attention—cooked rice. Despite being a household staple, many Britons are unaware of the serious health risks that poorly stored

Tejal Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

Peppered dried catfish, seasoned, ready to cook, Vietnamese specialty. Photo Source: FSIS Recall 007-2023

USA

1,152 Pounds of Uninspected Vietnamese Catfish Recalled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of approximately 1,152 pounds of frozen, dried Siluriformes fish products imported from Vietnam. The recall was issued on February 25, 2025, after

Karmactive Staff

February 27, 2025

Two bottles of a beverage labeled "Salted Grapefruit" by StrangeLove. Photo Source: NSW food Government.

Australia·News

StrangeLove Recalls Salted Grapefruit Mixers Due to Explosion Risk

A nationwide recall has been issued for Strangelove’s Salted Grapefruit mixer due to unintended fermentation that could cause bottles to explode, posing injury risks to consumers. The recall affects both 180ml and

Karmactive Staff

February 25, 2025

Bag of Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos mini cones. Photo Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

News·USA

Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos Recalled for Undeclared Milk

A packaging mix-up at Kayco has triggered a nationwide recall of Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos after the company discovered some packages contained milk chocolate products instead of dark chocolate. The recall, announced

Tejal Somvanshi

February 24, 2025

A packaged snack called Berry Buddies from Naturipe Snacks. Photo Source: FDA U.S. Food and Drug administration

News·USA

Naturipe Recalls 694 ‘Berry Buddies’ Snack Packs in 13 States for Undeclared Allergens

A missing food label has sparked safety concerns across 13 states. Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC is recalling its Berry Buddies snack boxes because they contain wheat and eggs not listed on

Tejal Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

Choclate : Photo Source: U S Food And drugs Administration

Health

2.4M MadeGood Granola Bars Recalled Over Metal Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its assessment of the MadeGood granola bar recall, now classifying it as Class II due to potential metal contamination risks. The recall spans over

Tejal Somvanshi

February 16, 2025

Health

Asda Recalls McGees Steak Burgers for Undeclared Allergens

A serious food safety alert has emerged as McGees recalls its Steak Burgers from Asda stores across Northern Ireland after discovering three major allergens missing from product labels. The affected burgers contain

Tejal Somvanshi

February 15, 2025

Representative Image. Pancakes adorned with a cinnamon stick on top. Photo Source - TheoCrazzolara (Pixabay)

Health

Quaker Oats Recalls 10,000 Boxes of Pancake Mix Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen Risk

The morning pancake mix in your kitchen could pose serious health risks for some families. Quaker Oats has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix after finding undeclared milk in the product –

Karmactive Staff

February 15, 2025

Health

Canned Tuna Recall: Botulism Risk at Major Retailers

A potentially fatal food safety threat has sparked an urgent recall of canned tuna products across major U.S. retailers. Tri-Union Seafoods discovered a critical defect in their “easy open” can lids that

Tejal Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

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