FDA/USDA ~~ June Alerts & Safety pg9


06/13/2016 02:59 PM EDT

Creative Snacks Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina is expanding their recall of specific lot codes of bulk and packaged sunflower seed products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. We have been notified by SunOpta, our sunflower seed supplier, that the company has issued a further expanded voluntary recall for sunflower seeds that were processed in their Crookston, Minnesota facility between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.

06/13/2016 04:05 PM EDT

Longmont, CO.– Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

06/10/2016 04:10 PM EDT

NoGii is voluntarily recalling its Nuts About Berries Paleo Bars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

06/10/2016 03:46 PM EDT

Bounce USA of Bend, Oregon is voluntary recalling the Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls (newly named Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Post Consumer Brands is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Great Grains Protein Blend – Honey, Oats & Seeds cereal because it contains sunflower seeds that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sunflower seeds were obtained from a supplier, SunOpta, which recalled its ingredient.
06/09/2016 05:29 PM EDT

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1. The supplier SunOpta issued a recall after discovering that it produced sunflower seeds that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

06/08/2016 11:20 AM EDT

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of the Carmel Market District due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

06/08/2016 04:08 PM EDT

Taylors Candy, Inc. of Alsip, IL under advice from its supplier is recalling Stuckey’s bags of Sunflower Kernels because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

06/08/2016 11:41 AM EDT

Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies, Inc. of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling the specific code dates listed below of Dollywood Cajun Mix cello bag, due to the potential presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

06/08/2016 11:22 AM EDT

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of four Pittsburgh area Market District stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination. Importantly, the most recent expanded recall now also includes one case of sunflower seeds sold from the Meadville Giant Eagle.

06/08/2016 11:21 AM EDT

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of three northeast Ohio Giant Eagle, Inc. stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

06/08/2016 11:20 AM EDT

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of three central Ohio Market District stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

06/08/2016 11:20 AM EDT

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has notified the retailer of a second expansion of the previously reported product recall on its sunflower seeds sold in the bulk section of the Carmel Market District due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination.

06/08/2016 12:13 PM EDT

Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin.

Orcas and the Puget Sound: An evening event


Defenders of WildlifeWhat Washingtonian doesn’t love orcas? Even if you’ve never had the good fortune to see them in the wild, these highly intelligent and social animals define our region, culture and the Northwest experience.

As part of the 10th Annual Washington Orca Month, Defenders of Wildlife is co-hosting an event that highlights one very real challenge that Southern Resident orcas face. Join us for a reception and panel presentation that explores an invisible threat to these orcas and their prey, Chinook salmon: toxic pollutants.


Thursday, June 16th, 2016

Reception: 6:30pm
Program: 7:30–9:30pm
Woodland Park Zoo Auditorium
South Entrance: 750 N. 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

RSVP

Learn how toxic pollution is harming Southern Resident orcas and their prey. You’ll hear from experts who study the impacts that toxins have on orcas and salmon at NOAA Fisheries and the University of Washington, and then you’ll hear from select organizations that are working hard to clean up the Puget Sound.

0da54-orcas_on06_1Numbering just 83 in the wild, the Southern Resident orca is one of the most highly endangered animals in the world! And a lack of food is causing a lot of stress for these animals. Since the lack of food means they have to use their blubber reserves for energy, toxins that are stored in the orcas’ blubber are released, which adversely impacts their health. As these toxins concentrate in a mother orca’s milk, her baby can face even more challenges!

Come early for a pre-talk reception to visit with presenting organizations and members of the Orca Salmon Alliance, and enjoy free appetizers, local beer and local wine. Tickets are $12 per person. Sign up today!

I look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Ruther Elizabeth Ruther
Field Conservation, NW Representative
Defenders of Wildlife

Jolinda Hackett – About.com Vegetarian Food Guide


About Vegetarian Food: Tips for gluten-free vegetarians

From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food
If you’re vegetarian or vegan and sensitive to wheat or gluten, your choices don’t necessarily have to be limited. I’ve put together a collection of dozens of gluten-free and wheat-free vegetarian and vegan recipes, including gluten-free breakfasts, entrees and desserts. Enjoy! Also, learn how a low-fat and vegan diet can help those with diabetes.
Vegetarian and Vegan Gluten-free Recipes

Whether you suffer from wheat sensitivities, celiac disease, or you just want to reduce the refined grains in your diet, there’s a number of reasons to try cooking vegetarian and gluten-free. Although many gluten-free recipes require special ingredients, these vegetarian gluten-free recipes are simple dishes you can try for lunch or dinner any time.
Most popular gluten-free recipes

Here’s what other gluten-free vegetarians and web-surfers most frequently view when searching for gluten-free and vegetarian recipes. Maybe they’ll be your favorites too!

Aspirin-Containing Antacid Medicines Can Cause Bleeding


 

06/06/2016 10:30 AM EDT

Drugs containing an antacid and aspirin, and used to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach, can cause serious bleeding, FDA warns.

Read the Drug Facts label to see if the product you’re using for these conditions has aspirin, especially if you have a risk factor for bleeding.

Read the Consumer Update to learn more.

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