Organic walnuts E. Coli alert: 7 hospitalized by recalled bulk nuts that may have been sold in over 300 stores
CDC and FDA warn of E. Coli contamination in organic bulk walnuts from Gibson Farms affecting multiple states and leading to hospitalizations. [ more ]
Raw oysters have sickened diners across Southern California. Take caution, officials warn
Public health officials in Southern California are warning consumers about the potential health risks of consuming raw oysters due to a potential norovirus contamination.
San Diego and Los Angeles counties have reported cases of norovirus illnesses that may be linked to imported shellfish harvested in Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters distributed by Sociedad Acuicola GolPac that were potentially contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]
FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective
The US FDA has warned against using certain unapproved eye drops that pose a risk of infection.
The FDA advises consumers to discard these copycat products immediately and seek medical care if they have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection. [ more ]
California health officials link gastrointestinal illness to raw oysters imported from Mexico
Raw oysters imported from Mexico are linked to gastrointestinal illness in Southern California.
The California Department of Public Health warns consumers about raw oysters from specific locations in Mexico being contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]