Recalls That Should Be On Your Radar—Week of November 10, 2019

We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:

Ezzo Sausage Company Issues Recall of Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Ezzo Sausage Company, based in Columbus, Ohio, is recalling approximately 25,115 pounds of sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected sausage products were produced on October 29, 2019, October 30, 2019, and November 5, 2019. The products bear establishment number “EST. 1838A” inside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) mark of inspection.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions associated with these products to date.

Read the recall statement.

Go Raw, LLC Issues Recall of Quest Beef Cat Food Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Go Raw, LLC, based in Cottonwood, Utah, has recalled its 2lb frozen bags of “Quest Beef Cat Food” due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed to retail stores nationally and are identified with the UPC 6-91730-17101=8, Lot N128.

The problem was discovered when the Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected a sample which tested positive for Salmonella. The firm conducted their own test, which was negative, but Salmonella may not be evenly distributed through a lot.

No health events have been reported to date.

Read the recall statement.

Natural Grocers Issues Recall of Organic Soybeans Due to Potential to Contain Mold

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based in Lakewood, Colorado, has recalled Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic Soybeans due to the possibility to contain mold. Only packages bearing “19-168” and “19-205” are subject to recall. These numbers can be found in the bottom left corner of the product label.

The potential for mold contamination was noted after routine testing by the company.

Read the recall statement.

Nature’s Rx Issues Recall of Silver Bullet 10 Male Enhancement Capsules Due to Undeclared Sildenafil Active Ingredient

Nature’s Rx has issued a voluntary recall of Silver Bullet (10 Male Enhancement Capsules). This recall was initiated after a US Food and Drug Administration laboratory analysis discovered undeclared sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, and a PDE-5 inhibitor. PDE-5 inhibitors may interact with some prescription drugs.

To date, Nature’s RX has not received reports of adverse events related to the affected products.

Read the recall statement.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Issues Recall of Ranitidine Tablets and Ranitidine Syrup Due to Possible Presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC., based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, has issued a voluntary recall of Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, as well as Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL. The recall is due to potential NDMA amounts above levels established by the Food and Drug Administration. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen.

There have not been any reports of adverse events confirmed directly related to the recall at this time.

Read the recall statement.

Taher Issues Recall of Veggie and Ranch Cups With Cauliflower Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Taher, Inc., in conjunction with Mann Packing Co., has issued a voluntary recall of vegetable cups served in select locations in Minnesota due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the affected products to date.

Read the recall statement.