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Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp. Announces Recall Of Hill Country Fare Br...

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls  Thu, 01/12/2012 - 16:06

Gilster-Mary Lee of Chester, IL is recalling some packages of dry lasagna dinner mix. The only brand involved is Hill Country Fare 6.4 oz.

Lasagna Dinner which has a Best By date of NOV 21 12 Y18. (UPC# 41220-78102) Consumers should return to store for full refund.


 

Eillien's Candies, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Select Cand...

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls  Fri, 12/23/2011 - 18:55

Eillien’s Candies, Inc. is recalling Yogurt Raisins, Granola Mix and Cinnamon Granola Mix because they may contain undeclared yogurt covered peanuts.

Consumers who are allergic to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.


 

FDA Warns Consumers About ShoulderFlex Massager

WebMD Health  Wed, 12/21/2011 - 15:42

The FDA has issued a new warning to consumers against the use of a massage device called the ShoulderFlex Massager, which was previously recalled earlier this year after it was blamed for causing at least one death.


 

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bio Gaudiano Brand Organic Olives...

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls  Fri, 11/04/2011 - 20:09

FDA warns consumers not to eat Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds. This product may put consumers at risk for botulism.


 

When do consumers try to increase social standing by eating too ...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Thu, 10/20/2011 - 22:00

(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers who feel powerless will choose larger size food portions in an attempt to gain status, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

But there is hope for convincing them that a Big Gulp won't translate to higher ranking.


 

Strong America Ltd Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Huipu ...

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls  Thu, 09/15/2011 - 13:22

Strong America Ltd, NY is recalling its 5.28 ounce packages for Huipu Chinese Wolfberry because they contained undeclared sulfites.

Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of the serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.


 

Govt proposes clearer labeling of meat additives

Headlines from the Associated Press  Thu, 07/21/2011 - 14:17

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Agriculture Department wants consumers to know when there's less chicken in their chicken....


 

How Much Does It Cost

OutofPocket Blog  Mon, 02/07/2011 - 10:01

Here is a provocative video to help consumers understand health care costs.  Regence, a health insurer in the Northwest, launched a campaign called What's the Real Cost.  This purpose of this initiative is to educate consumers about the real costs of health care, and how the choices they make each day impact those costs.   


 

Study finds probable carcinogen in 31 U.S. cities' tap water

washingtonpost.com - Health  Mon, 12/20/2010 - 11:53

A new analysis showing the presence of a probable carcinogen in the tap water of 31 cities across the country, including the District and Bethesda, has raised questions about what consumers in those communities can do to reduce their exposure.


 

Bumble Bee brand canned chicken salad recalled

NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Mon, 12/06/2010 - 14:39

Consumers discovered pieces of loose plastic inside the packages.