Archive for 'Allergies'
Cold “remedy” maker to pay $7 million to settle health-claims suit
The maker of the top-selling Airborne cough and cold supplements has agreed to stop claiming its products prevent or treat colds, sore throats and allergies and to pay $7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 33 states and the District of Columbia.
In its complaint, Washington state alleged the company, Airborne Health, Inc., engaged “in [...]
Posted: December 18th, 2008 under Allergies, Alternative Medicine, Drugs & Medicines, Immune System, Infections, Lungs & Breathing, Vitamins & Supplements.
Tags: Airborne, Airborne Health, Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements
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Vegan cheese product recalled
A vegan cheese substitute marketed under the name Vegan Rella Cheddar Block has been recalled because it may contain milk protein.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the company warns.
Here is the company’s press release announcing the [...]
Posted: November 21st, 2008 under Allergies, Diet & Nutrition, Product Recall.
Tags: Food Allergies, Milk Allergy, Product Recall, Vegan
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Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Muffin Tops
Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co is recalling its Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain milk that is not declared on the list of ingredients.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, the [...]
Posted: November 15th, 2008 under Allergies, Nutrition.
Tags: Allergy Alert, Food Allergies, Product Recall, Seattle's Favorite Cookies
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Harry & David issues recall because of pecan allergy concerns
Oregon gourmet food producer Harry & David is issuing a recall of Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because some packages may contain pecans that are not declared on the package’s list of ingredients.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Allergies, Immune System.
Tags: Food Allergies, Nut Allergies, Peanut Allergies, Pecan Allergies
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