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Bill Vicars Builds a Better Way to Stir Apple Butter

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FoodUpdated

Lidl US Recalls Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Due to Possible Health Risk

ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with…

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FDA · October 15, 2026 · Active

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Meat & Poultry

Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich (closed-face). Ingredients: Fully Cooked Seasoned Roast Beef Top Round * Brioche Bun * Hatch Chile Spread (***Jalapeno Pepper), Red Onion,…

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

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FDA · September 22, 2026 · Ongoing

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Medicine

Tretinoin Cream UPS, 0.05%, 20g, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Hawthorne,…

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

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FDA · October 13, 2026 · Ongoing

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Pet & AnimalUpdated

Wedgewood Pharmacy Issues Recall of Certain Compounded Veterinary Medications Within Expiry Due to Potential Potency Issues

SWEDESBORO, N.J., (October 21, 2026) - Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC ("Wedgewood") is recalling certain compounded veterinary medications within expiry at the…

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FDA · October 20, 2026 · Active

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Public Health AlertUpdated

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Thompson: Seafood (October 2021)

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections linked to…

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FDA · March 25, 2025 · Active

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