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Cider recalled in Quebec because of lead contamination

By News Desk on October 7, 2022

Le Verger à Ti-Paul Inc. of Saint-Elzéar, Quebec, Canada, is recalling their company’s brand of Cider because of lead contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Quebec, Canada, according to the recall notice posted…

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Blueberries recalled nationwide over high levels of lead

By News Desk on July 18, 2022

BrandStorm Inc. is recalling certain Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits.

The concern was identified during testing. An investigation was conducted by…

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Experts discuss responses to food safety emergencies

By Joe Whitworth on June 9, 2022

There is still a need to improve communication and data sharing during global food safety emergencies, according to experts.

Fadi Naser Al-Natour, Jenny Bishop and Rachelle El Khoury presented at a health talk organized by…
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Lead contamination spurs recall of spice

By News Desk on August 30, 2019

Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.

“The recall was a result of the New York City Department of Health circulating a…
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One out of five samples of food for babies test positive for lead

By Tom Neltner on June 16, 2017

Editor’s note: This column by Tim Neltner was originally published June 15 by the Environmental Defense Fund.

By now, it is well known that lead exposure is a significant human health concern, especially for…
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Oriental Packing Co. recalls more curry spice because of lead

By News Desk on December 8, 2016

Oriental Packing Co. Inc. is again recalling spice products because of lead, this time pulling back an undisclosed amount of curry powder. In August the Miami company recalled almost 200 tons of blended curry spices…
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Life Rising tablets suspected in elevated lead cases, 2 deaths

By Coral Beach on August 30, 2016

Local, state and federal officials are investigating Ton Shen Health in relation to elevated lead levels in children and two deaths that occurred after people took a Life Rising brand dietary supplement. The Chicago-based Ton …
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Six brands of turmeric added to recall for excessive lead

By News Desk on August 8, 2016

recalled tunericA New Jersey company has expanded its recall of ground turmeric to include additional brands distributed nationwide. Excessive lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, has been confirmed in the spice.
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UPDATED: More turmeric recalled because of lead; supplier not named

By News Desk on August 4, 2016

UPDATED CONTENT Aug. 8 — JM Exotic updated its recall notice, reporting that the recalled turmeric was solely distributed to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA, from May until August. An Alabama company is recalling…
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Ground turmeric recalled nationwide because of excessive lead

By News Desk on July 29, 2016

Gel Spice Inc. is recalling ground turmeric powder that was distributed to retailers nationwide because it contains excessive levels of lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children. …
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