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FoodUpdated

EAK Distribution LLC Recalls HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom Because of Possible Health Risk

October 2nd, 2026 - EAK Distribution of Casper, WY is recalling HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz,…

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FDA · October 1, 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

Dopamine HCl Inj., USP, 200 mg/5 mL (40 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-dose, 25 vials per tray, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest,…

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

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FDA · September 22, 2026 · Ongoing

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Pet & AnimalUpdated

Northwest Naturals Voluntarily Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products Because of Possible Salmonella & Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

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Nationwide

FDA · August 27, 2026 · Active

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Public Health AlertUpdated

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Thompson: Seafood (October 2021)

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FDA · March 25, 2025 · Active

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