Nutrition Express Recalls Protein Supplements Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination.
March 31, 2011
Nutrition Express of Torrance, CA is recalling specific products containing whey protein isolate sourced from one supplier because they have 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.
CDC And ADPH Investigate Outbreak At Alabama Hospitals; Products Recalled
March 31, 2011
The Alabama Department of Public Health today is announcing an ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in six Alabama hospitals. On March 16, ADPH was notified that an outbreak had occurred in two of these hospitals among patients receiving TPN (total parenteral nutrition).
The Smokehouse LLC Recalls Portier Fine Foods Norwegian Smoked Salmon Due to Possible Health Hazard
March 31, 2011
The Smokehouse LLC of Mamaroneck, New York, is conducting a voluntary recall of PORTIER FINE FOODS Norwegian Smoked Salmon of various size packages including 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and random weight sizes, Batch Code 066 only, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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.
CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group
March 31, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. Effective immediately, it is unlawful for any importer or distributor to import or distribute into commerce any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan.
Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Faulty Switch
March 31, 2011
Name of Product: Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers
Units: About 3700 U.S. and 109 Canada
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that may activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.
Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard
March 30, 2011
Exmark Pioneer, of Beatrice, NE is recalling about 750 S-Series riding mowers because welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard. To date, Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.
Recall of Arnica Flower And Stem Arnica Due To Inaccurate Usage Information On Product Label
March 29, 2011
NAC Foods Corporation is announcing a recall of the Mi Pepito Arnica Flower and Stem Arnica due to inaccurate usage information on the product label. The current label states ‘Use to enhance the flavor of your favorite dish.’ The label should have stated: ‘Recommended for external use only.’
Greenstone Recalls Citalopram and Finasteride Due to Possible Mislabeling
March 28, 2011
Greenstone LLC iis recalling medicines with lot number FI0510058-A on the label. Bottles labeled as Citalopram (used to treat depression) may contain Finasteride (used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia).
APP Pharmaceuticals Recalls Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injections
March 28, 2011
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (APP) announced today that it has issued a voluntary recall of five lots of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection, which is used for recurrent or progressive metastatic colorectal cancer. This recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure and there have been no reports to dates of adverse events related to the recalled products.
Candy Dynamics Recalls Toxic Waste Short Circuits Bubble Gum Because of Elevated Levels of Lead
March 28, 2011
Circle City Marketing and Distributing, doing business as Candy Dynamics, is issuing a voluntary recall of Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum, 3.2 oz (90 g) size, Lot #15070SC12. The product is imported from Pakistan.
Mai’s Bakery is Recalling Hopia Mongo and Moon Cakes Due to Undeclared Egg
March 26, 2011
Mai’s Bakery is recalling its listed “Hopia Mongo” and “Moon Cake” products because they may contain undeclared egg. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Unified Grocers Recalls Cottage Hearth and Select Wheat Breads Due to Undeclared Milk
March 25, 2011
Unified Grocers is recalling Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread (24 oz) and 7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread (24 oz) because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Shaping Beauty Recalls Weight Loss Tea Found to Contain Sibutramine
March 25, 2011
Shaping Beauty, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a weight loss dietary supplement sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplement tea distributed by the company were found to contain undeclared Sibutramine used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has not approved the following products as drugs; therefore the safety and effectiveness of this product is unknown. All lots of the following dietary supplement products are being recalled:
Seoul Shik Poom Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In (Samlip) Red Bean Bread
March 25, 2011
Seoul Shik Poom Inc. of Englewood, NJ is recalling its 3 pack/2.82 oz packages of “Red Bean Bread” because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled “Red Bean Bread” was distributed nationwide through retail stores.
Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
March 25, 2011
Name of Product: Gas Fireplaces
Units: About 40
Manufacturer: Kingsman Fireplaces, of Canada
Hazard: Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace’s propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
March 24, 2011
After several reports of fires resulting in extensive property damage, about 4.8 million Lasko and Galaxy box fans are being recalled. You can find the model numbers affected below.
Del Monte Recalls Cantalopes Because Of Possible Salmonella Panama Contamination
March 24, 2011
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) of Coral Gables, Florida is voluntarily recalling 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic mesh sleeves with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The cantaloupes were distributed through warehouse clubs in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
USA Far Ocean Group Recalls U-Prosta Which Contains Undeclared Terazosin Hydrochloride
March 24, 2011
USA Far Ocean Group Inc., 1609 W. Valley Blvd., #338, Alhambra, CA 91803, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the Company’s supplement product sold under the name “U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health”. The Company has been informed by representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of U-Prosta samples found the product contains terazosin, the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), making U-Prosta an unapproved drug.
Gerber Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
March 24, 2011
Name of Product: Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
Units: About 103,000
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard: The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
CPSC Warns: As Button Battery Use Increases, So Do Battery-Related Injuries and Deaths
March 24, 2011
Small, coin-sized batteries can be found in products in nearly every home in America. From the flashlight sitting on the table, to the remote control next to the TV, “button batteries” as they are commonly referred to, are in thousands of products used in and around the home. Young children and senior adults are unintentionally swallowing the button batteries and in some cases, the consequences are immediate and devastating.
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