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Nationwide recall: Spring & Mulberry chocolates flagged for salmonella risk
The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars after confirming an ingredient contaminated with salmonella; affected flavors and batch codes are listed, and customers who bought these items should not consume them and should discard or return them for a refund due to potential serious illness, especially in young children, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.
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Nestle Recalls Infant and Follow-On Formula Due to Toxin Concerns
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Nearly 3,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Across Multiple States Over E. coli Risk
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Olympia Provisions Recalls Holiday Kielbasa Over Foreign Matter Risk
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