Archives for 2008

Recall Alert for John Deere Gator XUV Utility Vehicles

September 17, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV 620I UTILITY VEHICLES UNITS: ABOUT 2,500 MANUFACTURER: DEERE & COMPANY, OF MOLINE, ILL. HAZARD: THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK FROM A … [Read more...]

Wegmans Expands Dates of Bagel Recall and Includes Additional Bakery Products

September 16, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CONTACT: JO NATALE 585-429-3627 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 -- ROCHESTER, NY - WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. HAS EXPANDED THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF IN-STORE MADE BAGELS AND BIALYS FIRST ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.&NBSP; THE RECALL IS NOW EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHALLAH BREAD AND IN-STORE BAKED BAGELS, BIALYS AND ROLLS. THESE … [Read more...]

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips

September 16, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CONTACT: CAROL BAHRI (877) 791-6767 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 -- EL MATADOR ENTERPRISES, MAKERS OF MARGARITAVILLE TORTILLA CHIPS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 13-OUNCE BAGS OF MARGARITAVILLE ISLAND LIME TORTILLA CHIPS BECAUSE THEY MAY CONTAIN UNDECLARED WHEY IN THE SPICE BLEND. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR … [Read more...]

Produce to Include Country of Origin Sticker – FINALLY!

September 15, 2008 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

As of October, 2008 retailers will be required by law to label the Country of Origin on all fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish sold in the United States. This law was supposed to have been implemented back in 2002, but Congress delayed it under pressure from the industries. However, with recent food recalls in the spotlight, which have fueled … [Read more...]

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

September 14, 2008 By The FDA 1 Comment

CONTACT: DEBRA FAIR (973) 691-3536 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FANKLIN, TENNESSEE -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 -- TODAY, MARS PETCARE US ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS EVERSON, PENNSYLVANIA FACILITY. THE PET FOOD IS BEING VOLUNTARILY RECALLED BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION WITH SALMONELLA SEROTYPESCHWARZENGRUND. THIS … [Read more...]