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, 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
What 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
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
GM 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
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
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
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.
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
We 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.






