Mexicantown Wholesale Recalls Cuernos (Croissants) For Undeclared Milk

December 31, 2010

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling all lots of cuernos (croissants) manufactured between 6/27/2010 and 12/28/2010, because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled cuernos also contain undeclared wheat and FD&C yellow, which can elicit moderate reactions in sensitive individuals.

J&D Produce Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Recall Of Fresh Greens

December 30, 2010

 

Contact: J&D Produce qa@littlebearproduce.com 956-381-9732 (Fax) 956-380-0353 (Phone)

TINY GREENS ORGANIC FARM FOOD CO. RECALLS PRODUCT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

December 30, 2010

 

Contact: Office (217) 328-9367

Honda Recalls Certain Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

December 30, 2010

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 consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

American Regent Recalls Certain Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Vials Due to Particulate Matter

December 29, 2010

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of ALL unexpired lots of the following products:

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 7.5%, 44.6 mEq/50 mL, Single Dose Vial NDC # 0517-0639-25
and
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL, Single Dose Vial NDC # 0517-1550-25

ev3 Recalls Specific Lots of NanoCross .014 inch OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter

December 29, 2010

ev3-catheterev3, a Covidien company, is recalling certain lots of the NanoCross™ .014″ OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter due to the potential for the catheter shaft to crack or break during use. Cracking or breaking of the catheter shaft may result in the inability to inflate or deflate the balloon, and may result in material separation and potential embolization. The device failure may lead to unplanned intravascular or open surgery, significant vasospasm, prolonged tissue ischemia, tissue, injury, infarct, bleeding and/or death.

New Food Safety Laws: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – H.R. 2751

December 25, 2010

fsma imageWhat is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? What is H.R. 2751? Who voted for it? What does it mean to small farmers? What new powers does it give the FDA? Read this news brief for information, and join in the discussion here on USRCN.

South Florida Bakery recalls Publix Bakery Coconut Macaroons

December 25, 2010

South Florida Bakery is issuing a voluntary recall on all lot codes of Publix Bakery Coconut Macaroons (Coquitos). This includes several varieties:

  • Coconut Macaroons (Coquitos), 21oz – UPC 41415-95290
  • Mini Coconut Macaroons (Mini Coquitos), 12oz – UPC 10878-90011
  • Mini Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Chips (Mini Coquitos con Pedazos de Chocolate), 12oz – UPC 10878-90012

Whole Foods Recalls Ginger Bread Houses Produced By Rolf’s Patisserie

December 25, 2010

Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling assembled Ginger Bread Houses sold in, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin that came from its supplier Rolf’s Patisserie of Lincolnwood, Illinois. The recalled ginger bread houses may have been assembled, decorated and packaged in clear plastic wrap and sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label; some scale labels also may list “Rolf’s Patisserie” as part of the description. This includes all ginger bread Houses made after Nov. 1, 2010.

Products produced by Rolf’s Patisserie have been connected to several outbreaks of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) food poisoning. All products that were made after Nov. 1, 2010 were recalled. To date no illnesses have been reported from consumers eating ginger bread houses sold by Whole Foods Market.

Over 100-Thousand Cadillac CTS Cars Recalled: 2005-2007

December 24, 2010

Recalled Cadillac CTSGM has recalled approximately 109,000 Cadillac CTS (years 2005-2007) model vehicles due to a malfunctioning sensor that could cause the front passenger detection system to fail, resulting in the passenger-side airbag not deploying in the event of an accident.

JFC International Inc. Recalls Frozen Capelin Due To Possible Health Risk

December 24, 2010

JFC International, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all of its un-eviscerated Frozen Capelin because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

American Regent Recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP 4 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial

December 24, 2010

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of the following:

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial
NDC # 0517-4930-25

Lot #’s Exp. Dates
8811 12/2010
9093 02/2011
9195 03/2011
9296 04/2011

Brand Castle, LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Icing Of Licensed Rice Krispies Treats Holiday Village Kit Distributed Through Michaels Retail Stores Only

December 24, 2010

Brand Castle, LLC is recalling its licensed Rice Krispies Treats Holiday Village Kit. This recall was initiated because the icing component of the kit contains undeclared egg; no other components of the kit are affected. People who have allergies to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Contact: James Zeilinger216-292-7700

Approximately 20,000 of the recalled Holiday Village Kits were distributed to Michaels retail stores in the U.S. and Canada. This Holiday Village Kit is not produced by the Kellogg Company, although the product does contain Kellogg’s Rice Krispies. There is no labeling issue with the Rice Krispies.

Abbott Diabetes Care Recalls Certain Lots of Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips

December 24, 2010

Abbott Diabetes Care  has initiated a recall of 359 lots (approximately 359 million strips) of Precision Xtra®, Precision Xceed Pro®, MediSense® Optium™, Optium™, OptiumEZ and ReliOn® Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips in the United States and Puerto Rico.
The affected test strips may give falsely low blood glucose results, which can lead users to try to raise their blood glucose when it is unnecessary and to fail to treat elevated blood glucose due to a falsely low reading.

The test strips are used with Abbott’s Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium and OptiumEZ blood glucose monitoring systems. ReliOn Ultima test strips are used with the ReliOn Ultima blood glucose monitoring system. The blood glucose monitors are not being recalled and customers can continue to use the blood glucose monitors.

STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

December 24, 2010

Name of Product: STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)

Units: About 5,000

Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.

Hazard: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.

QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

December 24, 2010

Name of Product: Metallic spinning candle holders with 12 soy tea lights

Units: About 14,000

Importer/Retailer: QVC, of West Chester, Pa.

Hazard: The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Hazard: The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Applique Due to Choking Hazard

December 24, 2010

Name of Product: Baby leg warmers and socks

Units: About 4,500

Distributor: BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Ford Windstar Mini-Van Recall Update: Rear Axle Failure

December 23, 2010

Recalled Ford WindstarWe first published this recall alert in September, but there is a renewed interest in the Ford Windstar Mini-Van recall due to recent news reports indicating that consumers and consumer safety groups feel Ford should have notified owners sooner.

IMPF Voluntarily Recalls Dips & Spreads – Listeria Risk

December 23, 2010

Bright Water Seafood, Tucker, GA is voluntarily recalling its 7 ounce packages of Buffalo Krab Dip and 7 ounce packages of Southwest Krab Dip because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

RockHard Laboratories Recalls Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements RockHard Weekend and Pandora

December 23, 2010

RockHard Laboratories announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names RockHard Weekend and Pandora specific to the following Lot Numbers:

RockHard Weekend Lot Numbers: 100159 and 100260 sold as blister packs, 3ct bottles and 8ct bottles. Pandora Lot Numbers: 100378 sold as blister packs.

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