The FDA announced today that Luv N’ Care Ltd. of Monroe,  Louisiana is voluntarily recalling gel-filled "teethers" nationwide due to concerns that the gel may be contaminated with bacteria.  According to the FDA, the gel was found to contain "bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans bacteria."   The recalled brands are:  "Nuby," "Cottontails," and "Playshcool."

The FDA says that: 

E. S. Miller Packing Co., a Montgomery, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 219 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall include:

10-pound Cryovaced bags of bulk "EDWARD S. MILLER PACKING CO.,

The FDA announced recently another recall of sprouts.  Here is the release:

Kowalke Family Sprouts of Los Angeles CA is recalling all Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products with sell-by dates from June 18 through June 30 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. Mike’s Produce, Inc. dba Kowalke Family Sprouts

Another day, another product pulled over Salmonella fears.   Minnpost.com is reporting that General Mills has recalled "some" of its Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters products due to concerns over potentially contaminated pecans.  The recall includes products with the following "best if used by dates": 07MAR2010, 08MAR2010, 09MAR2010, 10MAR2010, 11MAR2010.

General Mills says in its press

The FDA announced a recall of milk products on its website yesterday:

Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, Plainview, Minn., is voluntarily recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums (thickening agents) that it has manufactured over the past two years, because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fortunately, no illnesses have yet