Pointe Scientific Recalls Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517)

October 31, 2009

Pointe Scientific, Inc, Canton, MI is initiating a nationwide recall of all size kits of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent catalog number G7517. The reagents have been found to fail linearity at >200mg/dL that results in inaccurate glucose values above this range.

Cordis Recalls Crpsspver Sheath Introducer

October 31, 2009

Cordis Corporation announced today a nationwide voluntary recall of all lots of the CROSSOVER™ Sheath Introducer due to complaints about stretching or fracture of the sheath during use.

Mazda Truck Recall – Fire Risk

October 31, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     MAZDA / B SERIES     1995-1997 2001-2003
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V414000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas

October 30, 2009

Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Chinese Drywall Studies Released by CPSC, EPA, HUD, CDC, and ATSDR

October 30, 2009

PICTURE OF A BIG HOUSE AND A STACK OF DRYWALL The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received thousands of reports involving corroding metal components in houses built using Chinese drywall materials. The Chinese Drywall complaints and reports come from 30 US States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

CPSC Warns About Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween

October 30, 2009

SOON THE GHOULS AND GOBLINS OF HALLOWEEN NIGHT WILL PROWL NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS IN SEARCH OF TREATS. THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) WANTS TO ENSURE THAT CANDLE FLAMES FROM JACK-O-LANTERNS, DECORATIVE OBSTACLES ON THE PORCH OR LAWN, AND SHARP EDGES ON COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES DON’T KEEP KIDS FROM ENJOYING THIS ANNUAL TRADITION OF TRICK-OR-TREATING.

Popas Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy on Undeclared Whey (Milk) in all Flour Tortillas

October 29, 2009

Popas Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy on Undeclared Whey (Milk) in all Flour Tortillas

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

October 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: HALLOWEEN FLASHLIGHTS

UNITS: ABOUT 610,000

Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

October 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: SONY VAIO COMPUTER AC ADAPTERS

UNITS: ABOUT 69,000

Iowa Firm Pinnacle Foods Recalls Chili With Beans Product

October 29, 2009

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-058-2009 HEALTH RISK: LOW

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Mia Moda Infant Child Restraints – Car Seats

October 29, 2009

Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:     Production Dates:
    MIAMODA / VIVA     Information not Available
    MIAMODA / VIVA SUPREME     Information not Available
Manufacturer: LERADO SUCCESS, INC Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 20, 2009

Orion Transit Buses ( 09V413000 )

October 29, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ORION / V     2002-2005 2007
     ORION / VII     2002-2006 2008-2009
Manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V413000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka (Fish).

October 28, 2009

San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (Fish).

October 28, 2009

San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (fish) because the product was found to be uneviscerated.

The recalled Vacuum Pack dried Lesh (fish) was distributed in New York State, New Jersey State and Connecticut State in vacuum pack containers. The Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (fish) is a product of Russia.

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Accusure® Insulin Syringes

October 28, 2009

Huntsville AL-Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all Accusure Insulin Syringes. The distributed syringes are of the following descriptions and NDC numbers: 28G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-6995-21;28G 1cc, NDC 0603-6996-21; 29G 1/2cc NDC 0603-6997-21, 29G 1cc, NDC 0603-6998-21, 30G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-999-21, 30G 1cc, NDC 0603-7000-21, 31G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-7001-21; and 31G 1cc, NDC 0603-7002-21. All Accusure® Insulin Syringes regardless of lot number are subject to this recall. These syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale and retail pharmacies nationwide (including Puerto Rico). The syringes in these lots may have needles which detach from the syringe.

Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: SURGEMASTER™ SURGE PROTECTORS

UNITS: ABOUT 68,700

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: ISDANS, TUPPLUR, AND ENJE ROLLER BLINDS

UNITS: ABOUT 533,000

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications

October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: FAUX SUEDE ROMAN SHADES

UNITS: ABOUT 90,000

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co

October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: DUBLIN ENERGY SOLUTION ROMAN SHADES

UNITS: ABOUT 364,000

Mars Snackfood US ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED PEANUTS In Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream

October 27, 2009

Mars Snackfood US announced a voluntary recall of its Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream with the lot number 931AB5YN07 because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No related illnesses have been reported to date. For consumers who do not suffer from a peanut allergy or sensitivity, this product is safe to eat. The lot number is found on the bottom of the containers.

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