The looming federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks represents a significant regulatory shift that will fundamentally reshape compliance requirements across the food and beverage industry. For recall professionals, this development signals the beginning of a complex transition period that requires immediate attention to inventory management, regulatory alignment, and consumer safety protocols. This federal action […]
California's November cannabis enforcement operations represent one of the most significant crackdowns on illegal cultivation in recent months, with state officials seizing 58,358 illegal cannabis plants and nearly three tons of processed cannabis valued at approximately $56.5 million. These coordinated raids across Alameda and Los Angeles counties underscore the persistent challenge illicit markets pose to […]
The Ambriola Company issued a voluntary recall of grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold under four brand names after routine testing detected listeria contamination at its West Caldwell, New Jersey, manufacturing facility. The recall affects products distributed through major national retailer,s including Walmart, Target, and specialty grocery chains across multiple states, with expiration dates ranging from […]
California health officials have moved to ban kratom sales after linking the unregulated supplement to six deaths in Los Angeles County this year, but the exact danger the substance poses remains unclear due to limited research and testing challenges. Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves contain trace amounts of 7-OH, […]
Two significant food recalls in 2025 demonstrate that packaging and labeling errors continue to threaten consumer safety despite decades of regulatory oversight and available technology solutions. Friendly's Ice Cream and NuNaturals Inc. both faced recalls due to serious labeling mistakes that could have caused severe allergic reactions, highlighting systemic quality control failures in the food […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 2,300 units of Benadryl liquid elixir sold on Amazon from July 2023 to August 2024 due to packaging that fails to meet federal child safety requirements. The bottles, manufactured by Arsell and sold between $16 and $19, were not packaged in child-resistant containers as mandated […]
Health Canada issued a health product recall notice on November 12, 2025, for Life Brand Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg supplements sold at Shoppers Drug Mart locations nationwide due to an undeclared ingredient. The recall affects all lots of the product manufactured since July 2023, indicating systemic labeling issues spanning more than two years of production. […]
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to several dietary supplement products sold nationwide through major retailers including Sam's Club, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and eBay. The agency reported 11 illnesses across seven states as of November 13, 2025, with three individuals requiring hospitalization. Multiple Product Lines Affected by Contamination The […]
Health and wellness retailer iHerb issued a recall of approximately 60,000 units of California Gold Nutrition iron-containing supplements on June 26, 2025, due to packaging that fails to meet federal child safety standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that the recalled packaging is not child-resistant, presenting a serious risk of injury or death […]
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) has announced a voluntary recall of two marijuana flower products due to potential contamination with aspergillus fungus and lead, prompting warnings for consumers to stop using the affected items immediately. Details of the Recalled Products According to AZDHS, the recall involves two specific marijuana flower strains: Scrooge strain, […]
