Ocean Spray Recalls Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries

November 27, 2011

Ocean Spray has recalled some production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments.
Ocean Spray maintains that the metal fragments are unlikely to cause consumer injury. To date, they have not received any reports of consumer complaints relating to this recall and no injuries have been reported.
The following Ocean Spray Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries have been recalled:

5 oz Craisins®
UPC: 00293-000
Best By Dates (ONLY THESE DATES FOLLOWED BY THE LETTER “M” ARE AFFECTED): Oct 27 2012 M

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

Chevy Volt Fires – Will Chevrolet Volts be Recalled?

November 26, 2011

Chevy Volt Fire Crash Test The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally opened a safety defect investigation into the Chevy Volt after several crash tests revealed a fire risk involving the electric cars’ batteries.

Written by: E. Sizemore · Filed Under Auto Recalls, Featured

Caribbean Rum Balls Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Rum Balls

November 24, 2011

Caribbean Rum Balls of St. Thomas, VI, is issuing this alert due to undeclared allergens, specifically: wheat, coconut, milk, eggs and sodium bisulfite (preservative). People who have allergies to any of these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.The “Rum Balls” were distributed locally in retail stores and through mail orders.The product comes in 4, 8 and 12 ounce, white packages with the Caribbean Rum Balls name and logo.No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.The alert was initiated after it was discovered that the allergen-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.All products are being re-labeled with new ingredient listings, including sub-ingredients and citing allergens.Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-340-775-6616.

 

Written by: FDA · Filed Under FDA Press Releases, Food Recalls

Four Star Import & Distribution Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish

November 24, 2011

Four Star Import & Distribution Inc, 1075 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11237 is recalling Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.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 swallowing and respiratory paralysis.The recalled Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish comes in 200 gram plastic bags coded Best Before Dec. 2012 and is a product of Bangladesh.  Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish was sold nationwide.No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumer with questions may contact the company at 718-366-6580.

 

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

100% Pure Eye Shadow by Purity Cosmetics Recalled for Contamination

November 23, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that Purity Cosmetics has voluntarily recalled one lot of its 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum eye shadow products due to bacterial contamination.

By Linda Dailey Paulson

Written by: E. Sizemore · Filed Under Product Recalls

Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard

November 23, 2011

HealthCo, LLC is recalling about 75,000 Heath® / Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches because a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket, when the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Serious Head Injuries to Infants Continue Due to Falls from Bumbo Baby Seats Used on Elevated Surfaces

November 23, 2011

Due to the serious risk of injury to babies, CPSC and Bumbo International Trust of South Africa (“Bumbo International”) are urging parents and caregivers to never place Bumbo Baby Seats on tables, countertops, chairs or other raised surfaces. Infants aged 3-10 months old have fallen out of the Bumbo seat and suffered skull fractures and other injuries.

CPSC and Bumbo International are aware of at least 45 incidents in which infants fell out of a Bumbo seat while it was being used on an elevated surface which occurred after an October 25, 2007 voluntary recall of the product. The recall required that new warnings be placed on the seat to deter elevated usage of the product. Since the recall, CPSC and Bumbo International have learned that 17 of those infants, ages 3-10 months, suffered skull fractures. These incidents and injuries involved both recalled Bumbo seats and Bumbo seats sold after the recall with the additional on-product warnings.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall for GFS Sugar Canisters Due to Undeclared Milk

November 22, 2011

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. of Savannah, GA has issued an allergen alert for undeclared milk in 12-ounce GFS® sugar canisters that were inadvertently filled with non-dairy coffee creamer. These items were shipped in 24-can cases labeled GFS® non-dairy coffee creamer. Non-dairy coffee creamer contains sodium caseinate, which is a milk derivative. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The items include: CASE LABEL: GFS® NON-DAIRY COFFEE CREAMER-24/12 ounce – Lot G293 B Located on the side of the case.

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

Infiniti G37 Coupe, Years 2011 & 2012 Recalled: Power Window Switch

November 20, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model:
INFINITI / G37 COUPE     2011-2012
NISSAN / 370Z     2011

Manufacturer:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mfr’s Report Date:
NOV 03, 2011

Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,788

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

GM Recall – 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 GMC Savana

November 20, 2011

GM is recalling about 1,798 Chevrolet Express (2012) and GMC Savana (2012) vehicles because the second stage of the dual-stage air bag will not inflate in a severe front-end collision.
GM will notify registered owners. GM dealerships will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. For more information contact GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

TEREX Aerial Devices for FORD / E-SERIES 2004-2008

November 20, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / E-SERIES     2004-2008
 Manufacturer: TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 08, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V542000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,123 Summary:
TEREX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2009 XT55 AERIAL DEVICES MOUNTED ON TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE USED TO ELEVATE PERSONNEL TO TRIM TREES AND FOR UTILITY WORK WHILE PARKED IN THE WORK AREA. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP AROUND THE LOWER BOOM HINGE PIN BOSS AT THE TURNTABLE WHICH CAN PROGRESS INTO FAILURE OF THE PLATES IF NOT DETECTED. Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE PLATES WILL CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOTION OF THE BOOM AND COULD CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO FALL, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO A PERSON STANDING ON THE PLATFORM. Remedy:
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2100. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892. Notes:
TEREX’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SN598. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

CooperVision Expands Recall of Avaira Line of Contact Lenses

November 17, 2011

CooperVision is expanding its worldwide recall of the Avaira brand product line of contact lenses to include a limited number of lots of Avaira Sphere contact lenses. In continued collaboration with the FDA, CooperVision is expanding the recall because it identified certain lots of Avaira Sphere lenses that did not meet its updated quality requirements due to the level of a silicone oil residue.

Written by: FDA · Filed Under FDA Press Releases

Build-A-Bear Recalls 19,720 Teddy Bear Swimwear Sets: Strangulation Hazard

November 17, 2011

recalled-swimearBuild-A-Bear Workshop is recalling approximately 19,720 Swimwear Sets with and inflatable inner tube because the inner tube can be a strangulation hazard for small children. There have been reports of young children pulling the accessory over their heads and having difficulty removing them, though no injuries have been reported as of the date of this post.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases, Toy Recalls

Actos Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

November 16, 2011

Actos Pioglitazon HCI and Bladder CancerRecent Studies by the Food and Drug Administration as well as the French National Health Care Plan have linked the diabetes medication Actos, which contains pioglitazone, to an increased risk of bladder cancer compared to other anti-diabetes drugs. Actos is prescribed, along with diet and exercise, to control Type 2 Diabetes.

Written by: E. Sizemore · Filed Under Featured

Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard

November 11, 2011

About 1,280 Joss rock climbing cams sold exclusively by Sierra Trading Post have been recalled because they can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.

Recalled CamsConsumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping. For more information call 1-800-713-4534 or email customerservice@sierratradingpost.com

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN

November 11, 2011

Approximately 27,000 Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill / Griddles have been recalled by W.P. Appliances Inc., of Hollywood, FL because a problem with the wiring in these electric grills / griddles can pose an electrical shock hazard, in addition to melting and overheating.
The recalled appliances were sold exclusively by The Home Shopping Network (HSN) between April 30, 2011 and May 6, 2011 for about $100. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination grills/griddles and contact W.P. Appliances at (855) 666-0478 for instructions on returning the grills/griddles for a full refund.

Description: This recall includes Wolfgang Puck brand combination electric grills/griddles with dual thermostatic controls and model number BRTGG010. The grills measure about 14.5 inches in width, 11 inches in depth and 6.5 inches in height. The model number is located on an ETL/Intertek foil sticker label affixed to the bottom of the unit. The stainless steel grills/griddles have “Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection” stamped on the front of the unit next to the control dials. They feature a stainless steel handle used to compress the top and bottom grill plates.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard

November 11, 2011

Arctic Cat is recalling 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 because steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard. The total amount of recalled Arctic Cat ATVs in this recall is about 1,384.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

United Natural Foods, Inc. Recalls Tabatchnick Fine Foods Yankee Bean Soup & Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olives Due to Possible Health Risk

November 10, 2011

United Natural Foods, Inc. has recalled certain types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives and Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup. These foods have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The following products have been recalled:

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

New York Firm Recalls Broiled Chicken Liver Products Linked to Salmonellosis Illnesses

November 10, 2011

Schreiber Processing Corporation, a Maspeth, N.Y. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of broiled chicken liver products that are linked to a cluster of Salmonellosis illnesses in New Jersey and New York, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. FSIS is continuing to work with states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during this ongoing investigation.

The illnesses are linked to the consumption of broiled chicken livers which appear to be ready-to-eat, but are in fact partially cooked and need to be fully cooked before consumption. Illnesses are also linked to chopped liver made from this product at retail stores. The outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg was isolated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets from samples of broiled chicken livers from the establishment, and chopped chicken livers produced at retail from these livers. These products would have been repackaged and will not bear the original packaging information.

Written by: USDA · Filed Under USDA Press Releases

Golden Glen Creamery Recalls Raw Cheddar Because of Possible Health Risk

November 9, 2011

Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA has recalled Raw Cheddar because it has 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.

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Written by: FDA · Filed Under Food Recalls

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