Pretzels. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Better Made Brand Corn Pops
January 22, 2011
Contact: Pretzels, Inc. 1- 800-456-4838
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 21, 2011 – Pretzels, Inc. of Bluffton, Indiana is recalling its 8 ounce packages of Better Made brand Corn Pops 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.
Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
January 22, 2011
Name of Product: Jogging Strollers
Units: About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada
Importer: phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO
Hazard: When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
Mama Rose’s Gourmet Foods Recalls Cilantro Con Queso, Garlic Con Queso, Viper Venom Con Queso and Hopi Corn Salsa
January 21, 2011
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Hawaii Business Group Incorporated, Barb’s Favorite Recipes, and Ohana Seafoods Recall Barb’s Local Style Black Bean Sauce and Ohana Flavors Black Bean Sauce
January 21, 2011
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, may cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Important Information for Betaseron® (interferon beta 1-b) Consumers Regarding Triad Group’s Alcohol Prep Products
January 21, 2011
BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with depression. Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites. Severe hepatic injury, including cases of hepatic failure, has been reported. Patients should be monitored for liver enzyme elevations while taking BETASERON. BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders or cardiac disease. Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely. The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia (low numbers of a certain kind of white blood cell), injection-site reaction, asthenia (general weakness), flu-like symptom complex (flu syndrome and/or a combination of at least two Adverse Events from fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness and sweating), headache and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms. See “Warnings,” “Precautions,” and “Adverse Reactions” sections of full Prescribing Information available at www.betaseron.com. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For important risk and use information please see the full Prescribing Information available at www.betaseron.com.
Aux Sable Liquid Products Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazards
January 21, 2011
Name of Product: Propane (LP) Gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
January 21, 2011
Units: About 4,800
Manufacturer: The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard
January 21, 2011
Units: About 13,000 (an additional 115,000 were sold outside the U.S., including 3,000 in Canada)
Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard: The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard
January 21, 2011
Units: About 600
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
January 21, 2011
Name of Product: Frontgate Closet Ladders
Units: About 38,000
Distributor: Dillon Davis, of South San Francisco, Calif.
Retailer: Cinmar LLC dba Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio
Hazard: The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Homestead Pasta Company Recalls Tamale Products
January 21, 2011
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One Great Burger Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Adulteration
January 21, 2011
The products subject to this recall are adulterated because the establishment’s food safety plan was inadequate to produce safe product. In a continued investigation of the Jan. 10, 2011 recall, FSIS became aware of additional consumer complaints of discoloration and off-odors in the products. FSIS has determined that this ground beef is also adulterated and should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Colorado Meat Packers Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Mislabeling and Possible Adulteration
January 21, 2011
The following product is subject to recall:
2,234 lbs. Combo Bin of All Beef Trimmings
The bin bears the establishment number “EST. 17086″ inside the USDA mark of inspection, can be identified by the case code “9002 N.” The ground beef trim was produced on December 2, 2010 and sent to a federal establishment in Colorado for further processing without testing. All testing conducted on other trim produced on the same day from the same source materials was negative for E. coli O157:H7.
A Brief Background of Metallosis – Cobaltism and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
January 20, 2011
By: Jim Moreland PA-C, MHS
A great concern facing the public now is the failure of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties using systems like the recently recalled DePuy ASR hip implants. According to Stephen Tower, the current concern is due to tissue damage resulting from periprosthetic metallosis that can compromise subsequent revision arthroplasty.
A Brief History of Total Hip Arthroplasty and Arthro Prosthetic Cobaltism
January 20, 2011
By: Jim Moreland PA-C. MHS
S. Mehdi Jafari, MD & Javad Parvizi, MD, wrote an article in the American Journal of Orthopedics regarding hip arthroplasty earlier this year. The purpose of hip arthroplasty is to restore function and mobility in patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis. However, with followup, some deterioration is evident in the wearing of the bearing surface and aseptic loosening.
Barrel O Fun Snack Foods Co. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein
January 20, 2011
All “Best By” dates before 05 MAY 2011 are affected by this voluntary recall. The “Best By” date is found printed on the front of the bag. The “Best By” date appears in the format “DD MMM YYYY” (example: 23 MAR 2011).
Rich Products Corporation Recalls Sonny’s Barbecue Deep Deveined Shrimp
January 20, 2011
Rich Products Corporation voluntarily recalled Sonny’s Barbecue Deep Deveined Shrimp (product code 80692) because the product was found to have undeclared milk ingredient (whey) in the coating of the shrimp (less than .1%). 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.
LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard
January 20, 2011
Name of Product: LED Lamps
Units: About 42,000
Manufacturer: Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. – Entrapment Hazard
January 20, 2011
Name of Product: Pool Safety Vacuum Release System
Units: About 1,600
Manufacturer/Distributor: Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Schneider Electric Recalls Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters Due to Injury Hazard
January 19, 2011
Name of Product: Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters
Units: About 25,000
Manufacturer: Xantrex Technology Inc. – a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, of Livermore, CA
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