Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
April 7, 2011
Name of Product: Soldering Irons
Units: About 69,000
Importer: Cooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C.
Hazard: The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
April 7, 2011
Distributor Williams-Sonoma Inc. of San Francisco recalls the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots due to potential burn hazard. During use the handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off causing risk of burns and laceration. Approximately 28,000 units in the United States and 700 units and Canada have been affected by the recall.
Crestor-Induced Cardiomyopathy and Rhabdomyolysis
April 6, 2011
By Rachelle Matherne
Rosuvastatin calcium is a medication sold by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca under the brand name Crestor. Touted as a “super statin,” it is prescribed to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardivascular disease. The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) issued approval for the drug in August 2003, and in the years since, Crestor has been linked to potentially fatal side effects.
Arm’s Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
April 6, 2011
Name of Product: Infant Bed-Side Sleepers
Units: About 76,000
Manufacturer: Arm’s Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.
Hazard: When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.
Key Baby Recalls Pampers Natural Stages Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
April 6, 2011
About 29,000 Pampers® Natural Stages Infant Ortho and Bulb pacifiers have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard to infants. No injuries have been reported as of April 6, 2011.
AVNS, Inc. Recalls of THE BEST Enhancer Due to Presence of Sulfoaildenafil
April 5, 2011
AVNS Inc announced today it is recalling THE BEST Enhancer Supplement. A lab analyses found that the products to contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used in the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making these products unapproved new drugs. The active drug ingredient is not listed on the product label.
Troy The Activity Truck Recall: Toy Trucks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
April 5, 2011
About 40,500 toy trucks that were sold nationwide at stores like Toys R Us, Meijer and TJ Maxx are being recalled due to choking hazards. The product, Troy the Activity Truck, was made in China, and was imported and distributed by Infantino LLC, of San Diego, CA.
Arko Foods International Recalls Angelina Brand Smoked Roundscad Because Of Possible Clostridium Contamination
April 2, 2011
Angelina Brand Smoked Roundscad, imported by Arko Foods International, is being recalled because of possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The smoked roundscad was imported from the Philippines and is uneviscerated.
Arko Food distributed the producut via supermarkets, wholesalers and retail stores in Florida, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Texas, New York, Maryland, and California through retail stores, supermarkets, and wholesale distributors.
Centurion Medical Products Recalls Select Central Venous Catheters, PICC Insertions, and VAD Trays Due to Particulate Contamination.
April 2, 2011
Centurion Medical Products Corporation, of Williamston, Michigan, has initiated a recall of certain customized convenience kits that contain Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials manufactured by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and distributed by American Regent, Inc. This action is in response to American Regent’s recall of three lots of vials because some may contain visible particulates.
Sassy Cow Creamery Recalls Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Blueberry Cheesecake Due to Undeclared Allergens
April 2, 2011
Sassy Cow Creamery, LLC of Columbus, WI is recalling Blueberry Cheesecake and Butter Pecan Ice Cream because it may contain undeclared peanuts or egg and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, soy, or peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Cottage Grove Farmhouse Bakery Recalls Certain Breads Due to Undeclared Allergen
April 2, 2011
Cottage Grove Farmhouse Bakery, Cottage Grove, Oregon is recalling Wheat Sourdough Bread, Oatmeal Bread, and Garlic Basil Parmesan Bread because they may contain undeclared Pasteurized Egg white. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Cedarlane Natural Foods Recalls Chicken and Noodle Products Due to Mislabeling
April 2, 2011
Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,050 pounds of chicken and noodle products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. These products are considered misbranded because the USDA mark of inspection does not appear on the package labels that are available to consumers.
J&J Distributing Recalls Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip
April 2, 2011
J&J Distributing of St. Paul, MN, is recalling approximately 87 pounds of buffalo chicken cheese dip products because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) which is not declared on the label.
Thomas Produce Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
April 1, 2011
A Boca Raton, FL company, Thomas Produce, is recalling 320 boxes of Jalapeno Peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The peppers were distributed in several states including: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina from 2/15/2011 to 2/18/2011.
Louie Foods Intl. Recalls Certain Sprouts
April 1, 2011
Louie’s brand sprouts with a use by date of 4/14/11 are being recalled by Louie Foods International of Fresno, California. The sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella, but no illnesses have been reported to date.
The Sprouts were sold along the coast and central valley of California and the recall includues:
Frankly Fresh Recalls Seafood Salad Products Because Of Possible Listeria Contamination
April 1, 2011
Frankly Fresh, Inc. a food company located in Carson, CA. is recalling its seafood line of products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in elderly people, children, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
CPSC Warns of Deadly Danger with Water Walking Balls
April 1, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to stop participating in a new type of water-related recreational activity, due to the potential risks of suffocation and drowning. The activity is called water walking and the water walking ball has numerous brand or ride names.
Dutchmen Recalls Certain Recreational Vehicles Due to Mislabeling
April 1, 2011
Winnebago Recalls Certain Model Motor Homes Due to Mislabeling
April 1, 2011
Daimler Trucks Recalls Certain Models Trucks Due to Fire Hazard
April 1, 2011
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