Federal regulators have announced a sweeping recall affecting hundreds of commonly purchased consumer products sold in small grocery stores and markets across parts of the Midwest, citing serious sanitation concerns that may pose a risk to public health. The action follows an inspection of a Minneapolis-based distribution facility that supplies food, medication, and household goods to retailers in Minnesota, Indiana, and neighboring states. According to the Food and Drug Administrat

Frozen shrimp sold at Jewel-Osco grocery stores in Illinois are being recalled following a federal investigation that raised concerns about possible contamination during handling and storage, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Federal officials said the affected shrimp may have been packaged, prepared, or held under insanitary conditions and could potentially contain trace amounts of radioactive material. The recall was issued Friday by Direct Source Seafood LLC, a

Thousands of cases of popular salad dressings distributed across the United States have been recalled after federal regulators identified the presence of foreign material in certain products, according to a recent enforcement report issued by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves products manufactured by California-based Ventura Foods and includes several well-known brands and private-label dressings sold through retail and food service channels. The recall was first

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released an updated notice regarding a nationwide recall of shredded cheese products distributed to several major retail chains, including Aldi, Target, and Walmart. According to the agency, more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese may contain metal fragments, prompting officials to elevate their advisory and urge consumers to take immediate precautions. The update follows recent concerns in the dairy sector, including a separate recall involving Pr

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following a multi-state investigation into a cluster of infant botulism cases. The outbreak, which spans ten states, has resulted in 13 hospitalizations since August, though no deaths have been reported. Federal health officials said the recall applies to two specific lots of ByHeart powdered formula with “use by” dates of December 1. The af

A salmonella outbreak across multiple states in the United States has been linked to certain packaged home delivery meals, prompting a nationwide health alert. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person in Illinois and more than a dozen others across the country were sickened after consuming meals distributed by Metabolic Meals. Sixteen confirmed cases, including seven hospitalizations, have been reported across ten states, though officials warned the actual numbe

A major shift is underway in the American ice cream industry as nearly 90% of producers have committed to removing artificial dyes from their products by 2028, according to an announcement made by federal health officials on Monday. The initiative marks a significant step in an ongoing national effort to eliminate synthetic food additives amid mounting concerns about their potential effects on human health. This voluntary move follows similar decisions by other large food companies in recent

A shocking incident of assault by Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has come to light after he physically attacked a canteen staff member over the quality of dal served at the Akashvani MLA canteen in Mumbai. The incident, which occurred during peak hours, has sparked widespread condemnation, raising questions about the behavior of elected representatives in public spaces. The altercation began when Gaikwad, a

Conagra Brands, the parent company behind popular names like Slim Jim, Duncan Hines, and Orville Redenbacher, has announced a bold plan to remove artificial dyes from its product lines by 2027. This move aligns with a broader industry trend spurred by regulatory scrutiny and growing consumer demand for cleaner, more natural food ingredients. By the end of 2025, Conagra plans to eliminate artificial colors from all frozen foods, with a complete phase-out across

A persistent rat infestation has kept a Cupertino grocery store closed for more than two months, marking one of the most severe health enforcement cases in Santa Clara County this year. Located on Stevens Creek Boulevard, the store initially suspended operations in its deli, juice bar, and bakery in late March after health inspectors found evidence of rodent contamination in areas visible to customers. Despite multiple pest control efforts, including baiting and capturing at least one roof rat,

On June 7, a major food safety alert was issued after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed that approximately 1.7 million eggs are being recalled by a California-based egg producer due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall specifically affects brown cage free eggs produced by the August Egg Company, a facility located in Hilmar, California, about 20 miles south of Modesto. These eggs were distributed to numerous grocery store chains and retail outlets across nine U.S. s

Amazon is under legal scrutiny after being accused of selling rice contaminated with harmful levels of heavy metals. A lawsuit filed in Columbus, Ohio, alleges that the tech giant failed to test various rice products for toxic substances like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead, substances that pose significant health risks, especially to children. The lawsuit claims Amazon knowingly sold these products, including the Whole Foods 365 brand, without any warning about the potential dangers, vio

  A major U.S. ice cream and frozen yogurt recall has been launched by Wells Enterprises following the discovery of plastic fragments in thousands of large-format dessert tubs. The Iowa-based company—known for producing popular frozen treat brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top—has voluntarily recalled over 17,000 batches of product distributed across 103 locations nationwide, including a facility in Rosemont, Illinois. Initiated on April 25, the recall