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PNHC, d/b/a Heal the World recalled Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 oz bottles due to their resemblances to small water bottles

The FDA announced that PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World (Raleigh, North Carolina), is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. Drinking hand sanitizer could potentially result in alcohol toxicity. To date, PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World has received no reports of adverse reactions, and no complaints have been received. The product was distributed to selected retailers in the United States. PNHC, LLC has provided notification to its distributors and retailers. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pnhc-llc-dba-heal-world-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-heal-world-hand-sanitizer-packaged-96?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. The recall does not affect any other Hand Sanitizer products f

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Bravo Packing, Inc. expands previously recall of pet food products due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

The FDA announced that Bravo Packing (Carneys Point, NJ) expanded the previously announced recall of two pet food products to include all pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a recall due to humans and pets’ potential health risks.  The expanded recall is due to potential cross-contamination. No human or animal illnesses related to the identified products have been reported to date. Bravo products are sold through distributors to retail stores and consumers directly nationwide. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bravo-packing-inc-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-pet-food-products-due-potential#:~:text=During%20an%20FDA%20inspection%2C%20samples,due%20to%20potential%20cross%20contamination.

Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is expanding the previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a

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In the UK, SFC recalls Chicken products because of Salmonella

The UK Food Standards Agency (“FSA”) reports that SFC (Wholesale) Limited ( Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, England) recalls some batch/lots of SFC Chicken Poppets products and SFC Take-Home Boneless Buckets from the British marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination. This update extends SFC Chicken Poppets’ recall to include all batch codes for the products with best before dates of 24 September and 31 October 2021. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-10-2021-update-3

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Illinois Arby’s restaurant linked to 92 norovirus cases closed through the end of March

The State Journal Register reported that Illinois health officials reported that 92 cases of norovirus had been linked to the Arby’s restaurant on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois. As a result, the fast-food restaurant has voluntarily closed. Sangamon County Department of Public Health director Gail O’Neill confirmed that the outbreak resulted from norovirus; consequently, the restaurant needs to undergo a deep cleaning and that employee needs to be trained. This outbreak wasn’t the first time this Arby’s closed due to norovirus. It had just reopened a week earlier after shutting down in February after 40 people suffered food poisoning from eating there @ https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/03/11/springfield-il-arbys-linked-nearly-100-cases-food-poisoning/6951930002/

Arby's restaurant linked to norovirus outbreak closed through the end of March

Sangamon County health officials recommend deep cleaning, training at the South Dirksen Parkway location after about 100 people were sickened