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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Cookie Recall Update For 15 States as FDA Issues Risk Level
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A food recall of nearly 6,000 cases of cookies distributed across 15 states has been given the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) second-highest risk level. Carley's Inc. voluntarily recalled 5,826 cases of its Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, which contained a misbranded yellow color additive, which was incorrectly labeled "Artificial Yellow Color" instead of the regulatory "FD&C Yellow #5" (or Tartrazine), the FDA said. The agency on Wednesday classified the recall a Class II, reserved for situations in which a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health issues or there is a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The cookies were shipped to wholesalers in the following states: Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Minnesota, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Newsweek contacted Carley's via its information email on Thursday. What To Know The recalled product, Carley's Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies (5.34oz plastic tray), bears UPC code 7 40235 50011 0 and various lot codes including 01726-040225, 11245-012825, 031026-051425, 061925-082324, 080525-100924, 081725-102124, 091025-111424, and 112425-012825. Carley's shipped 5,826 cases (nearly 70,000 units) to wholesalers who then distributed them to retail stores in 15 states. The recall was initiated on June 6. Carley's Inc. notified its customers and wholesalers using a combination of email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and personal visits. No initial press release was formally issued for this recall. Stock photo shows homemade cookies. Stock photo shows homemade cookies. Getty Images The FDA requires specific identification of food color additives due to potential sensitivities. FD&C Yellow #5 (also known as tartrazine) has been associated with rare allergic-type reactions, particularly among individuals with aspirin sensitivity. FD&C Yellow No. 5 is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. It must be listed on ingredient labels because some people may have allergic reactions or sensitivities. No U.S. state outright bans FD&C Yellow No. 5, but there have been increasing regulatory and labeling efforts around artificial food dyes, particularly in states like California and New York. The FDA's Recall Levels Explained Recalls are classified into a numerical designation (I, II, or III) by the FDA to indicate the relative degree of health hazard presented. The categories are: Class I - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II - a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Class III - a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What Happens Next The voluntary recall remains ongoing. The recall will remain active until the FDA and Carley's Inc. have resolved the labeling issue and ensured that all misbranded products are removed from the market. Consumers who have purchased affected cookies should return them for a full refund, and can monitor the FDA recall database for updates.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Natiowide Shrimp Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Alert
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its highest risk classification for approximately 64,000 pounds of recalled shrimp sold across the United States. The FDA's Class I recall — reserved for fears of serious health issues or death — applies to about 3,200 cases of frozen shrimp distributed to Whole Foods stores. Tri-Union Frozen Products, also known as Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, issued a voluntary recall for its "Raw P&D Tail-On White Shrimp" due to "undeclared sulfites" on May 6. The FDA designated it a Class I recall on June 24. Newsweek contacted Tri-Union and Whole Foods via email on Wednesday for further details. Stock image. The FDA has issued a Class I risk classification for approximately 64,000 pounds of recalled shrimp sold across the United States. Stock image. The FDA has issued a Class I risk classification for approximately 64,000 pounds of recalled shrimp sold across the United States. Getty Images Why It Matters A Class I risk classification represents "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA. This recall impacted consumers nationwide who purchased shrimp from Whole Foods, heightening public safety concerns regarding seafood contamination and mislabeling. Prompt notification enables consumers to avoid illness and demonstrates the role of regulatory agencies in maintaining public safety. What To Know The FDA notice said the shrimp were "sold exclusively to Whole Foods USA." "Whole Foods uses some of the product for its retail in-store deli," it added. "Product was distributed to various Whole Foods stores across the country. The remaining portion of the lot, is passed through to a downstream customer in Canada." Key Recall Details The product description reads: "Frozen Shrimp - packaged in 5lb frozen IQF blocks/4 blocks to a case." Unlabeled case packaging reads: "Raw P&D Tail-On White Shrimp." UPC code: 1 08432370 0405 5 Lot numbers: 669/18WH/124; 669/19WH/134; 669/20WH144; 669/30VH/127; 669/01HH/003; 669/03HH011 Best-by dates: July 18, 2026; July 19, 2026; July 20,2026; September 30, 2026; October 01, 2026; October 03, 2026. Why Was the Shrimp Recalled? The shrimp contained "undeclared sulfites," the FDA said. Sulfites are a group of sulfur-based compounds commonly used in foods as preservatives and to maintain color and freshness. They are often found in processed foods, wines, dried fruit, and some seafood products. The FDA requires that foods containing at least 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulfites to declare this on their packaging, as exposure can affect consumers with sensitivities. While most individuals can tolerate sulfites without issue, people with sulfite sensitivity — especially those with asthma — may experience serious reactions. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, hives, abdominal pain, or, rarely, life-threatening anaphylaxis. Serious reactions can occur within minutes of exposure. The FDA estimates that less than one percent of the U.S. population is sulfite-sensitive, though the number is higher among individuals with asthma. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that approximately 25 million Americans had asthma as of 2021. Of these, research indicates that about 5-10 percent (or approximately 1.25–2.5 million people) could react to sulfites. What Happens Next The FDA said the recall remains ongoing.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Renewable firms ACEN, UPC start construction of 2 RE projects in India
Solar panels at Paryapt Solar, a joint venture between ACEN and UPC in India. Photo: Ayala-led ACEN Corporation and Singapore-headquartered UPC Renewables have broken ground on two major renewable energy projects in India that are expected to generate a combined 1,158 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually. The 420-megawatt solar farm in Barmer, Rajasthan is projected to produce 767 GWh annually, while the 120-megawatt wind farm in Karnataka is expected to deliver 391 GWh through harnessing monsoonal wind patterns and favorable terrain. The projects are slated to be completed early 2027, enough to power 241,000 homes and avoid over 876,000 tons of carbon emissions yearly. They are also expected to create over 1,500 green jobs during construction. 'These new projects represent not just scale, but momentum—as we continue to turn opportunities into action,' ACEN International chief executive officer and group chief investment officer Patrice Clausse said in a statement. The new projects will be on top of joint partnerships between ACEN and UPC in India: the 420-megawatt Masaya Solar, the 70-megawatt Paryapt Solar, and the 140-megawatt Sitara Solar. 'The projects are part of a broader pipeline of 1 GWp+ RE projects, which we aim to deliver over the next two years and plays a meaningful role in India's green energy transition,' UPC Renewables India chief executive officer Alok Nigam said in the same statement. Aside from India and its core market of the Philippines, ACEN also has presence in Australia, Vietnam, and Lao PDR, along with investments in Indonesia and other markets. ACEN ended the first quarter of 2025 with a P2.083-billion net income, down from P2.935 billion the same quarter last year, as revenues fell to P7.767 billion from P9.853 billion amid the lower generation in the Philippine market. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA Integrated News
Metro
20-06-2025
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall for cough syrup over risk of deadly food poisoning
A popular children's cough syrup has been recalled in the US due to contamination with a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and even death. Medtech Products Inc has recalled five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup because it contains Bacillus cereus, which can lead to two types food-borne illnesses. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' states the company's announcement published by the nation's agency protecting public health on Wednesday. The affected cough syrup came in 4 fluid ounce amber bottles and have an outer carton. The lot code is printed on the bottle label and at the bottom of the carton. Lots under the recall were sold across the country and online from December 14, 2022, to June 4 of this year. They have the UPC number 7-56184-10737-9. Lot 0039 has the expiration date of November 2024, lot 0545 has January 2026, lot 0540 has February 2026, lot 0450 has May 2026, and 1198 has December 2026. There have not been reports of becoming seriously sick from the cough syrup. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Toddler dies in hot car after 'dad left him to get haircut and drink at bar for three hours' MORE: Inside New York's 'Pigeon Fest' where impersonators battle for title MORE: Teen struck by lightning at famed park as freak thunderstorm hit New York City
San Francisco Chronicle
20-06-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Children's cough syrup recalled nationwide over bacterial risk that ‘can cause death'
Medtech Products issued a nationwide recall of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after discovering a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory. The voluntary recall affects five lots of the syrup, sold in 4-fluid-ounce amber bottles and distributed in stores — including Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Safeway — and online between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. The affected product bears the UPC 7-56184-10737-9 and includes lot numbers 0039 (exp. 11/2025), 0545 (01/2026), 0640 (02/2026), 0450 (05/2026), and 1198 (12/2026). The recall extends to all lots still within their expiration dates. The bacteria found in the cough syrup, Bacillus cereus, can cause two distinct types of gastrointestinal illness. One type leads to nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps within hours of ingestion. The other manifests later, often with diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' the FDA warned.
