Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags

July 31, 2011

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) has recalled a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010.  This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall :

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2011 Lexus RX350 Cars Recalled – ABS or VSC Loss of Control

July 30, 2011

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LEXUS RX350 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 30, 2010, THROUGH MAY 18, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (VDIM). THE CALIBRATION FOR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES IS INCORRECT. DUE TO THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY NOT BE CONTROLLED PROPERLY DURING ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) OR VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) ACTUATION.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR A FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY CORRECT A VEHICLE SLIDE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

July 29, 2011

Fisher-Price is recalling about 208,000 Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon due to laceration hazards. Several injuries have been reported.

Hazard: The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

July 29, 2011

The Fort Collins, CO company phil&teds has recalled about 7,400 Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers because the brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text “phil&teds model EX explorer” or “phil&teds model HH hammerhead” printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind.

GHSW Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit Products Containing Papaya Due To Potential Salmonella Risk

July 28, 2011

GHSW, LLC of Houston, Texas is recalling fresh cut fruit products containing papaya 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. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The products listed in this recall were distributed to retail establishments and distribution centers in Texas.

Prim-Line Recalls Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers

July 28, 2011

About 37,000 child safety latches and outlet covers are being recalled by Prime-Line, of Redlands, CA because the screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break, allowing children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.

Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

July 28, 2011

About 8,000 Bath Bathtub Non-Slip Pads are being recalled by Prime-Line Products Company Inc., of Redlands, CA after reports of pad failure. No injuries were reported.

Description: The recalled items are whale-shaped, white, vinyl, non-slip bathtub pads with textured surfaces and adhesive backings and are used to help prevent children from slipping and falling in bathtubs. The pads come in sets of 12 and 15. Each set contains pads that range in size from 2 to 4 inches tall. The model number is S-4630 and SKU number is 049793846303. Both are printed on the back of the packaging.

Kohler Recalls Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard

July 28, 2011

Kohler CO. is recalling about 100 Kohler Purist®, Pinstripe™, Finial® glass shower doors because the hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Georgia Firm Recalls More Ready-To-Eat Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 28, 2011

Flying Food Group, LLC, a Lawrenceville, Ga., establishment, is expanding its recall of ready-to-eat chicken, turkey, beef and pork products by an additional 6,901 pounds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The initial recall was issued July 19.

Mack Trucks is Recalling Certain 2009-2012 MRU Heavy Trucks: Steering Loss

July 28, 2011

Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2012 MRU Heavy Trucks. The bolts used to mount the steering gear were not properly tightened. Loose bolts may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket, causing a complete loss of steering.
Dealers will replace the bolts and tighten new ones to the correct specification free of charge. Drivers and owners can contact Mack Trucks for more information toll-free at 1-800-866-1177.

Agromod Produce, Inc. Recalls Papaya Because Of Possible Health Risk

July 24, 2011

Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, TX is recalling all Papayas, 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. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Fresh, Whole Papayas were distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers. Agromod is recalling all Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas sold prior to July 23, 2011. Each Blondie Brand papaya can be identified by a blue and orange sticker label with green and white lettering on the fruit that states Blondie 4395 Mexico. The Yaya Brand Papayas can be identified by a yellow, red, orange, and green label with white, green and red lettering that reads Yaya Premium Papayas Yaya PLU-4395 Mexico. Each Mañanita Brand Papaya can be identified by a green, yellow and red sticker label that states Mexico Mañanita 4395. The Tastylicious Brand Papayas can be identified by a white and blue sticker with red and white lettering that states 4395 Tastylicious MEXICO. The papayas were imported from Mexico and are possibly linked to 97 reported cases of Salmonella Agona, including 10 hospitalizations, in 23 states throughout the United States.  Recent sampling by the FDA found the outbreak strain in two papaya samples collected at Agromod Produce, Inc. location in McAllen, TX and at the U.S. border destined for Agromod Produce, Inc. The shipments that tested positive with the outbreak strain were not distributed in the U.S. Distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased the Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand Papayas are urged to return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 385-7658, Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm CST.

 

Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycles

July 24, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBFL     2011

     KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBL     2011
     KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBFL     2011
     KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBL     2011
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V363000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

July 23, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.

Ohio Firm Recalls Various Beef Jerky Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

July 23, 2011

Yant Beef Jerky, a Jackson Center, OH has recalled about 6,200 pounds of beef jerky because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain a known allergen, fish in the form of an anchovy puree in Worcestershire sauce, that is not declared on the label.
The following beef jerky products are subject to this recall:
  • 1.6-ounce, 3.25-ounce and 7-ounce packages of “YANT’S HOT BEEF JERKY”

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Produced without Inspection

July 23, 2011

Bobby Salazar’s Mexican Foods, of Fowler, CA has recalled about 2,560 pounds of chopped beef products produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

The following product is subject to recall [View Label]: 16-lb. cases containing 4-lb. bags of “CARNE ASADA CHOPPED BEEF &
TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN IN RED HOT SAUCE”
Each bag bears the establishment number “21269” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on April 19, 2011 and May 11, 2011, and shipped to a distributor and restaurants in California for further distribution.

New York Importer Recalls Bacon Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

July 23, 2011

Jetro Cash and Carry Enterprises LLC/R.D. Food Services LP, an importer from New York, is recalling approximately 2,900 pounds of diced bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Through routine testing on July 19, 2011, FSIS found a sample of cooked diced bacon imported from Canadian EST No. 169A, Aliments Prince, S.E.C. to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes . The initial product represented by that sample is on hold, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that additional product represented by the positive sample had been shipped to the United States. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish

July 22, 2011

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. of Brooklyn NY has recalled Herring Special Salting discovered not to have been property eviscerated during routine inspections by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.The recalled Herring Special Salting comes in an uncoded, 48.58oz (1300gr) plastic container and is a product of Russia.  Herring Special Salting was sold in New York State.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.  Consumers who have Herring Special Salting are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-768-3400.

 

Swix Sport USA Recalls Uvex Funride Ski Helmets

July 22, 2011

About 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets are being recalled by Swix Sport, USA of Haverhill, Massachusetts because the recalled helmet provides “insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.”

Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Sold at Home Depot

July 22, 2011

recalled pressure-washerHomelite is recalling about 40,000 surface cleaner attachments for pressure washers. The surface cleaner attachment’s nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, breaking the unit’s plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers. These recalled pressure washer attachments were sold exclusively at Home Depot between February 2010 and June 2011 for about $70 when sold as an attachment, and about $450 when sold with a pressure washer.

Target Recalls Children’s Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

July 21, 2011

Target is recalling about 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps because they could overheat, causing the glue inside the socket of the lamp to melt into the bulb socket area. Cooled glue can then stick to the lightbulb base, which could cause the bulb to break when consumers attempt to remove it. The glue could also cause a fire hazard.

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