All articles tagged with #consumer warning
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.
Consumer experts warn about 'brushing' scams where scammers send unordered packages to boost seller ratings or steal personal info, advising caution with unexpected deliveries and to avoid sharing personal data or scanning QR codes.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into lead contamination in cinnamon products, warning consumers to stop using ground cinnamon from six brands due to elevated levels of lead. This comes after the agency identified several cases of lead poisoning linked to cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. The affected brands include La Fiesta, Marcum, MTCI, Swad, Supreme Tradition, and El Chillar, with lead concentrations ranging from 2 to 3.4 parts per million. The FDA advises consumers to discard these products and seek medical advice if exposed to elevated lead levels.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into lead contamination in cinnamon products, warning consumers to stop using ground cinnamon from six brands due to elevated levels of lead. This comes after an earlier recall of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. The agency has advised manufacturers to recall these products and consumers to stop using them, as prolonged exposure may be unsafe. The concentrations of lead in the ground cinnamon products ranged from 2 to 3.4 parts per million, far lower than the levels found in the recalled applesauce pouches. The FDA is recommending recalls of ground cinnamon from six distributors and urges anyone who may have been exposed to elevated levels of lead to consult a healthcare provider.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an impersonator posing as "Omaha Steak Factory," a knock-off of Omaha Steaks, with reports of customers not receiving products they ordered and false locations being provided. The website, omahasteakfactory.com, displays numerous red flags including grammar errors, lack of contact information, and unauthorized use of Omaha Steaks' branding and logo. Omaha Steaks is working with the BBB to investigate and shut down imposter sites, and customers are urged to report any fraudulent activity related to Omaha Steak Factory via the BBB's Scam Tracker online.
Consumer group warns that Peeps and Hot Tamales contain a food dye called Red 40, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The group is urging the FDA to ban the use of the dye in food products and for consumers to avoid purchasing products that contain it.