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NOW Health Group, Inc. is recalling NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts citing potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. The recall involves NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts, Unsalted, 8 oz. Pouch with product Code 7119, and Lot#3141055. The lot with best buy date of January 2021 was distributed online and in retail stores.

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc. is recalling certain Xi Zhi Liang Konjac powder Fruit Jelly Cups, citing choking risks to children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. The recall was initiated as small jelly cups containing konjac powder have been implicated in choking deaths of children earlier.

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Following the recall of type 2 diabetes medication Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release (ER) by Apotex last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA has recommended more pharmaceutical companies, who are manufacturers of the drug formulation, to recall their products.

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Apotex Corp. recalled all lots of type 2 diabetes medication Metformin hydrochloride in the form of oral film-coated tablets for the potential presence of nitrosamine impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), above levels of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit (ADI), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA said in a statement.

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