P&G Recalls Two Flavors of Pringles: Salmonella HVP

March 11, 2010

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), in response to a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to the food industry, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night potato crisps as part of an industry ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure. There have been no reports of Salmonella-related illness in relation to these products.

Kroger Recalls 2 Onion Soup & Dip Mixes: Salmonella

March 11, 2010

The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Publix Recalls 4 Seasoning Mixes: Salmonella HVP

March 11, 2010

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for four (4) varieties of seasoning mixes. The products have been manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada. The HVP may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly persons and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled products include all lot codes for the following items:

Ventura Foods Recalls Several Dean’s Dip Products: Salmonella HVP

March 11, 2010

Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean’s® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella.

The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas. This is the same ingredient linked to the Food & Drug Administration’s recall announcement Thursday.

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Recalled: HVP Salmonella

March 11, 2010

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the seasoning for this product. Although every seasoning lot tested negative for Salmonella, and there are no reports of Salmonella–related illness related to this product, the product is voluntarily being recalled out of an abundance of caution.

Olde Westport Spice Recalls Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning: Salmonella

March 11, 2010

Olde Westport Spice announced that it is voluntarily recalling 5- and 10-oz. jars and 20-oz. bags of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Recalls Crab Creole Spread: HVP/Salmonella

March 11, 2010

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain product it supplies to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe complications including endocarditis, arthritis and arterial infections such as infected aneurysms. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov. As a precautionary measure, Mrs. Gerry’s is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products.

Brand Evolution Recalls Boys’ Hooded Drawstring Sweatshirts: Strangulation Hazard

March 11, 2010

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: LOCKS ALL OVER BOYS’ HOODY, ALL OVER SKATERS BOY’S HOODY AND ROCK MASK BOY’S HOODY

Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs: Fire and Burn Hazards

March 11, 2010

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

NAME OF PRODUCT: THERMA SCARF SCARVES

Regaliti Recalls Girl’s Hooded Drawstring Jackets: Strangulation Hazard

March 11, 2010

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: GIRL’S HOODED JACKETS WITH DRAWSTRINGS

UNITS: 3,600

Byer California Recalls Girl’s Drawstring Jackets: Strangulation Hazard

March 11, 2010

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: GIRLS’ CARGO POCKET JACKETS

UNITS: ABOUT 600

ACCC Notifies NHTSA About Defective Tires Causing a Crash Risk

March 11, 2010

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:     Production Dates:
    ACCC / AMERICAN PROSPECTOR SUV / 245/70R17     NOV 15, 2009 – NOV 21, 2009
Manufacturer: AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 04, 2010

Del-Nat Notifies NHTSA of Defective Tires

March 11, 2010

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:     Production Dates:
    DEL-NAT / DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL / 245/70R17     NOV 22, 2009 – DEC 05, 2009
Manufacturer: DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 03, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10T008000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Holiday Ramblers Recalled Due To Improper Labels

March 11, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / CAMPMASTER     2010-2011
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 02, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V084000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50

Daihatsu Recalls Certain Rocky SUVs: Fire Hazard

March 11, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DAIHATSU / ROCKY     1990-1992
Manufacturer: DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 23, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V083000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Nature’s Variety Expands Pet Food Recall Recall: Salmonella

March 10, 2010

Nature’s Variety has expanded their recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats to include the “Best If Used By” dates of 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products.

GNS Foods Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mixes Containing Honey Mustard/Onion Pretzels from National Pretzel Co. associated with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. because of the potential Salmonella contamination.

March 10, 2010

GNS Foods, Inc. is recalling mixes containing certain pretzels. The products contain the ingredient Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) being recalled by Basic Food Flavors because of the potential to contain salmonella. The manufacturer of these pretzels, National Pretzel Co. of San Francisco, CA, used this flavoring, and is voluntarily recalling its related pretzel products. GNS is voluntarily recalling snack mixes which include these pretzels.

Dutch Valley Food Recalls Black Pepper and Products made with Black Pepper

March 10, 2010

As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company and distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, a product recall is being issued. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Herr Foods Inc. Recalls ‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Potato Chips

March 10, 2010

As a precautionary measure and concern for our consumer safety, Herr Foods Inc of Nottingham, PA is voluntarily recalling ‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips. The product is being recalled because it contains HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. The ingredient from Basic Food Flavors has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard

March 10, 2010

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: GERBER® GATOR® MACHETE AND GATOR® MACHETE JR.

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