Updates ·
Health notices · Tuesday 6 October
3 notices from the agencies today, in plain words, each with the original linked.
Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread recalled due to undeclared milk
CDC · Food safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes a recall of Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread (20 oz and 40 oz bags). The reason is undeclared milk ingredients.
If you have a milk allergy or severe milk sensitivity, eating this bread may trigger an allergic reaction.
The recall was announced on 2026-10-02 in Thomasville, Georgia, by Flowers Foods, Inc.
What to do
- Do not eat the recalled Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread if you have a milk allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.
AvKare lubricant eye drops recalled for sterility concern
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · Recall
If you used AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% lubricant eye drops, the FDA says a recall has been issued due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Sterility means the product is free from harmful germs. If sterility is not assured, using the drops could increase risk of eye infection.
The FDA notice does not say specific dates by location. It states the product was distributed across the USA nationwide.
What to do
- Check whether your AvKare lubricant eye drops are part of this recall.
- Stop using the recalled drops and follow the recall instructions in the FDA notice.
CDC added new Lyme disease educational materials
CDC · Guidance
If you want to prevent Lyme disease or recognize it early, the CDC has curated new education materials—graphics, brochures, posters, radio messages, and videos.
Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia bacteria spread through blacklegged tick bites. Symptoms like fever and rash can be treated with antibiotics.
Where to start: the CDC’s Lyme Disease Educational Materials page lists “No Time for Lyme” materials and updates dated 2026 for several items.
What to do
- Use the CDC’s Lyme Disease Educational Materials page to find the newest materials, videos, and podcasts.