Madeline Farber

Beware, pet owners: Some dog food is facing a recall because it may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria, according to a recall notice posted to the Food and Drug Administration’s website this week. 

Heads up, hedgehog owners: A food for this small animal is facing a recall over concerns it is contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice recently posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website. 

Heads up, snack lovers: The Quaker Oats Company recently issued a voluntary recall of one flavor of its rice crisps because the products may contain undeclared soy ingredients, posing a potential danger to those who suffer from soy sensitives or allergies. 

Hand soaps sold at retailers like Walmart are facing a recall over concerns that they are contaminated with potentially serious bacteria. 

A company is calling back two kinds of its male performance enhancer supplements because they are contaminated with prescription medication, according to a recall notice. 

Beware, shrimp allergy sufferers: A company is issuing a voluntary recall of some sauces over undeclared shrimp allergens, which can cause a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction in those who have allergies or sensitivities to shrimp. 

Fresh cut, imported basil is facing a recall over concerns it’s contaminated with cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis if ingested. 

Heads up, consumers: An Illinois-based company is recalling more than 6,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat dips and salad products because they were not federally inspected, according to recall notice posted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). 

As the nation gears up for expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens are stepping up security efforts against so-called “scalper bots” eagerly waiting to stockpile vaccine appointment slots.