Four Loko, Joose, other caffeinated alcohol drinks pulled; pressure by FDA, FTC

American Spoon Foods is recalling certain Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, and Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce because the products may contain undeclared wheat. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers with allergies or sensitivities to wheat or gluten could experience adverse reactions. According to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration, the [...]

An outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to alfalfa sprouts in sandwiches served at Jimmy John’s restaurant locations, according to preliminary results of an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. The source of the alfalfa sprouts is Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, IL, just eight miles from the headquarters of Jimmy John’s [...]

Certain packages of coconut macaroons sold at bakeries inside Publix Super Markets in five states are being recalled for an undeclared milk ingredient. No illnesses have been reported. The recall affects the following packages of Publix Bakery Coconut Macaroons, sold in plastic dome-shaped containers: Coconut Macaroons: 21 oz., UPC 41415-95290 Mini Coconut Macaroons: 12 oz., [...]

Rice Krispies Treats Holiday Village Kits — designed to decorate Rice Krispies Treats with colorful, edible watercolor icing — are being recalled due to undeclared egg ingredients in the icing. The packages were sold at Michaels Stores in the U.S. and Canada. One customer reported an allergic reaction. The recall affects 20,000 packages, produced by [...]

Sally Jackson Cheeses, an Oregon-based farm which produces and distributes products to 16 states and Washington, DC, is recalling all of its cheeses due to the possibility of E. coli contamination. The Food and Drug Administration says that certain Sally Jackson Cheese products might be a source for eight cases of E. coli 0157:H7 in Oregon, Washington [...]