Hospital District Board Gets Slight Name Change, Appoints New Board Member
Aug09

Hospital District Board Gets Slight Name Change, Appoints New Board Member

Heather Smith administers the oath of office to Kristi Shultz, who had just been appointed Friday to serve Suzanne Thomas Bankston’s unexpired term on Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors. Bankston moved out of the county and, thus resigned from HCHD. Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors during a special called meeting Friday approved a slight name change, accepted a resignation and appointed a new...

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Hopkins County Hospital District Board Calls Special Noon Meeting On Aug. 9
Aug08

Hopkins County Hospital District Board Calls Special Noon Meeting On Aug. 9

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors have called a special noon meeting Friday, Aug. 9, to accept the resignation of one board member and consider appointing another to fill the opening. The agenda also calls for discussion and consideration of a name change.

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RECALLED: 1 Lot Of Lemon 50 Due To Possible Presence Of Undeclared Milk
Aug06

RECALLED: 1 Lot Of Lemon 50 Due To Possible Presence Of Undeclared Milk

PreGel America, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina has issued a recalling for single lot of Lemon 50, a powdered flavoring due to the possible presence of undeclared milk in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The product was distributed to customers in 28 states including Texas, as well as Canada, Guatemala and...

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Taco Seasonings, Natural Pig Ears Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Jul29

Taco Seasonings, Natural Pig Ears Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

Before you head to the pantry or pet treat shelf, be sure to check your taco seasoning and natural pig ears labels for recalles; two companies have announced recalls for these items. Taco Seasoning Williams Foods LLC of Kentucky initiated precautionary recall of a select number Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning and HEB Reduce Sodium Taco seasoning Mix packets which contain cumin that may potentially contaminated with Salmonella....

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Pasta Sauces, Certain Packaged Salads Latest Foods Being Recalled
Jul22

Pasta Sauces, Certain Packaged Salads Latest Foods Being Recalled

At least five different kinds of Ragu pasta sauces, four types of Archer Farms-brand  and Freskëtbrand packaged salads, and an Archer Farms brand sandwich are among the latest round of foods being voluntarily recalled. RAGÚ® Pasta Sauces Mizkan America, Inc., announced last week and the FDA over the weekend, the voluntary recall of select the five types of RAGÚ® pasta sauces produced between June 4-8  because the sauce may contain...

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Bayer Recalling 2 Lots of  Mislabeled Kogenate FS Antihemophilic Factor
Jul22

Bayer Recalling 2 Lots of Mislabeled Kogenate FS Antihemophilic Factor

Patients prescribed Kogenate FS antihemophilic factor (recombinant) 2000 IU vials by Bayer as well as medical professionals and pharmacies should take note of a July 19 recall issued on two lots of the clotting medication. Only two lots of the 2000 IU vials distributed in the United States are impacted. They are: NDC # 0026-3786-65, Product # DR03, Lot # 27118RK, Expiration Date 06/12/2021 NDC # 0026-3786-65, Product # DR03, Lot #...

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Channel 18 Heart Opening Flow for Jemma Clark Pirtle
Jul21
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FDA Calling For Voluntary Recall Of Some Fresh, Whole Papayas Due to Salmonella
Jul20

FDA Calling For Voluntary Recall Of Some Fresh, Whole Papayas Due to Salmonella

If you have fresh, whole papayas from Agroson’s LLC that are labeled under the Cavi brand, the United States Food and Drug Administration is recommending consumers and businesses throw them out. The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and other partners, on June 28 reported launching an investigation after a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses in late June. On July 5, the FDA...

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Pita Pal Foods LP Recalls Various Hummus And Dips Due to Possible Health Risk
Jul16

Pita Pal Foods LP Recalls Various Hummus And Dips Due to Possible Health Risk

If you like hummus, be sure to check the label, as numerous hummus products from Pita Pal Foods LP of Houston are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes identified at the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection. This affects several brands of hummus products made between May 30, 2019 and June 25, 2019,  including Bucee’s, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter. The products were distributed...

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Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Allergens
Jul16

Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Allergens

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, California has issued a voluntary recall for eight types of Shirakiku brand imported fish cake products because of the possible contamination of some allergens. People who have a sensitivity to milk, egg or shellfish run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the prepared fish product. The recall includes the following SKF Fish Cake products: Iwashi...

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