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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

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Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. Therefore, levels should be monitored at different stages of production to avoid harmful benzene contamination. Growing Contamination Issues. Despite this, contamination issues still persist.

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Hundreds of ready-to-eat foods are recalled over possible listeria contamination

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The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states. Image credit: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

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SnoreStop NasoSpray is Voluntarily Recalled by Green Pharmaceuticals Due to Microbial Contamination

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FL OZ (9 mL) nasal spray bottles to be contaminated with the bacteria, Providencia rettgeri. is known for its brand of anti-snoring over-the-counter products. California-based Green Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling the 2372/21222 lot of their SnoreStop NasoSpray bottles. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the 0.3

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IN FOCUS: Northgate Technologies

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NTI have tackled this problem through the introduction of its NEBULAE® SRS system , which filters and recycles the air in surgical theatres, removing potentially harmful contaminates.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

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Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. It also encouraged a citizen petition to make it illegal to sell poultry contaminated with any one of 31 strains of Salmonella. Coli Daycare Outbreak — Canada In September, an E.

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Lead in Cinnamon: A Rising Concern for Food Safety

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Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination. Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated.

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Mars Recalls Various Skittles, Starburst and Lifesavers + Kidfresh Offers Frozen Kid’s Meals with Hidden Vegetables

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She brings up several other recent recalls and explains why metal contamination is such a prevalent occurrence in the food and beverage industry. The team wonders whether more can be done to prevent metal contamination during manufacturing and whether this recall will impact Mars’ sales.