Name: Why so many recalls? Experts say the rise of food, drug recalls is a positive sign
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Description: Ground beef, romaine lettuce, blood pressure medication... With recalls announced nearly every day, it's easy to wonder if the food we eat and the medicines we take are really safe.

Why so many recalls? Experts say the rise of food, drug recalls is a positive sign

An average of 304 food recalls were issued each year between 2004 and 2008. In the most recent five years, that average rose to 762 recalls per year.

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Some packaged salads, sandwiches sold at Target recalled for Listeria concern

The recall is due to possible Listeria contamination in Elevations Foods' egg salad, tuna salad, Thai lobster salad and deviled egg sandwiches.

RECALLS
Neutrogena recalls light therapy acne mask over potential eye damage

For some users, the device can cause irreversible retina damage that could accelerate peripheral vision impairment or loss.

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Dozens of hummus products recalled nationwide amid Listeria concerns

Check your pantry!

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Did you buy this recalled mug at Bed Bath & Beyond? Hot liquid can make it crack

150,000 mugs are being recalled after reports of it cracking, leading to one person to be burned.

NATION-WORLD
Smoke alarms recalled for failure to activate

There have been multiple reports of the Universal Security Instruments battery operated smoke and fire alarms failing to activate during installation.

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Bread, hamburger and hot dog buns recalled for choking hazard

Flowers Foods says the items may contain small, hard plastic pieces.

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Eye drops, ointments sold at Walgreens, Walmart recalled for sterilization concerns

Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled numerous products including eye drops and ointments.

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Popular eye drops, ointments sold at Walgreens recalled due to infection risk

The recall is due to the possibility of the products being non-sterile, which could cause life-threatening infections or death.

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Green Giant & Trader Joe's veggies among food recalled due to potential Listeria contamination

Ten recalled products were sold in 30 states.

NATION-WORLD
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Honda to recall 1.6M vehicles, finish Takata recalls early

Takata inflators can explode with too much force and blow apart a metal canister, spewing shrapnel.

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Check your freezer: Frozen blackberries recalled for possible norovirus

The berries were sold at Walmart and Save-A-Lot stores in select states.

NATION-WORLD