Determining source of an outbreak relies on 3 critical pieces of corroborating info, 1) epi 2) traceback & 3) ideally, microbiological evidence. Unfortunately, the 3rd leg of investigation stool, microbiological confirmation, has remained elusive McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Grows to 104 Illnesses in 14 States; Testing Has Not Yet Found Outbreak… From food-safety.com

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“When you consider the high sodium content and our testing that showed the presence of heavy metals such as lead, it’s clear that products like these don’t belong in the school meal program,” says Brian Ronholm, CR’s director of food policy Kraft Heinz Pulls Lunchables From National School Lunch Program via @ConsumerReports
“We’re pleased that Heinz Kraft has pulled Lunchables from the school lunch program after lower than expected demand from school districts across the country,” said @brianronholm, director of food policy at CR Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
The move comes after tests conducted by Consumer Reports found that Lunchables and similar lunch kits contained relatively high levels of sodium, lead and cadmium, and demand for the meal kits fell below the company’s expected targets. Should You Pack Lunchables for Your Kid’s School Lunch?

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#RECALL: @StokkeBaby YOYO³ strollers. The parking brake on the recalled strollers can disengage, posing an injury hazard. Get refund. CONTACT: 877-978-6553, email at info-usa@stokke.com or online at https://recall.stokke.com/yoyo3 or http://stokke.com.
#RECALL: The frame on Outdoor Essentials Cultivar planter boxes can break; injury hazard.; sold at Tractor Supply Company. Get refund. CONTACT: 888-891-8934; customerservice@outdooressentialproducts.com or http://outdooressentialproducts.com/recall
#RECALL: @Hallmark Keepsake Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornaments; risk of mold exposure. Get refund. CONTACT: 800-425-5627 or online at http://hallmark.com/product-recalls https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Hallmark-Recalls-Cad-Bane-Christmas-Tree-Ornaments-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure
#RECALL: @woombikesUSA OFF 5, OFF AIR 5, OFF 6, OFF AIR 6, and ORIGINAL 6. The crank can break due to fatigue fractures, posing fall and crash hazards. Get free crank replacement. CONTACT: 855-966-6872 or https://faq.us.woombikes.com/category/88-recall-notice… https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/woom-Bikes-USA-Recalls-Childrens-OFF-OFF-AIR-and-ORIGINAL-6-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards
#RECALL – New Cosmos USA Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide alarms fail to alert consumers to the presence of natural gas and to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Get a replacement. CONTACT: 888-447-6016 or http://denovadetect.com/safetynotice-dd622… https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/New-Cosmos-USA-Recalls-Combination-Natural-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-the-Presence-of-Natural-Gas-and-to-the-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning
#RECALL: Medical King recalls about 222,000 Adult Portable Bed Rails due to serious entrapment and asphyxia hazards; One death reported. Get free repair kit or a replacement, depending on the model. CONTACT: 888-715-2630 or https://medicalkingusa.com/products/recalls… https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Medical-King-Recalls-About-222-000-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Due-to-Serious-Entrapment-and-Asphyxia-Hazards-One-Death-Reported

Federal Register Update — November 14-15, 2024

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