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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) -  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gearing up to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products. This includes chemical relaxers and pressing products associated with health risks, as indicated in the Unified Agenda, a catalog of forthcoming actions from administrative agencies. The proposed rule aims to ban the use of formaldehyde (FA) and related chemicals, such as methylene glycol, in hair smoothing and straightening products within the United States. These chemicals, used in cosmetic hair treatments involving chemical and heating tools, are associated with immediate health issues like skin reactions and respiratory problems, as well as long-term health risks, including certain cancers. The rule is under the Department of Health and Human Services and is currently in the Proposed Rule Stage, with no specific legal deadline mentioned. Once this rule is proposed next April, the FDA will invite public comments. After reviewing these inpu...

Orgain Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Sold in Costco Warehouse Stores Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen. People who have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb. is an item exclusively sold at Costco. The impacted product is limited to four lots and has been traced to select Costco warehouse locations, but not to Costco’s e-commerce site. No other Orgain products or retailers are affected by this voluntary recall. No illnesses have been reported to date. A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy...

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Issues Recall for Allergy Allert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate of Eureka, California is recalling “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” batch 23194 because they were mis-packaged and are Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars in Ginger Snap wrappers and contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts are at risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” bars were distributed locally to retail accounts in Humboldt Couty, via online/mail orders and through our factory store in Eureka, California. The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. UPC 858788004495 No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was sold to tw...

Safeway Fresh Foods Recalls Sunnyside Farms Organic Butternut Squash Because of Possible Health Risk Safeway Fresh Foods of Vineland, NJ, is recalling its 32-oz. Diced Organic Butternut Squash product as it has the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O45. E. coli O45 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly; the condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. The 32-oz. diced Butternut was distributed only to Costco in the following states, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers who specifically purchased Costco item 20522, UPC 040232244124, 32-oz. diced Organic Butternut Squash between September 7, 2023, and September 15, 2023, with a use by date of 09/19/2023 date code are urged to return this item to your local...