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Haifa Smoked Fish Recalls Whole Schmaltz Herring: Uneviscerated

February 5, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Haifa Smoked Fish, located in Queens, New York, is recalling Haifa brand vacuum packaged Whole Schmaltz Herring with the lot number 20, because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The lot being recalled is a product of Norway, individually vacuum-packed in clear plastic pouches with lot # 20 indicated on the label and distributed through … [Read more...]

Schylling Associates Pays $200,000 Penalty For Lead Paint Violation

February 5, 2010 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C.- THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT SCHYLLING ASSOCIATES INC., OF ROWLEY, MASS. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $200,000 CIVIL PENALTY. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT (PDF), WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION, RESOLVES STAFF ALLEGATIONS THAT THE COMPANY VIOLATED THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN … [Read more...]

Toyota Puts the Brakes on Prius with Another Recall

February 4, 2010 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

The third generation Prius, which encompasses the 2010 model, is adding to the recall troubles of embattled Toyota. A formal investigation by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was announced this week because the agency has received 124 complaints directly related to braking issues on this model car. Japan also ordered Toyota to … [Read more...]

Pierino Frozen Foods Issues Allergy Alert: Undeclared Eggs In Jumbo Shells with Cheese

February 4, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Pierino Frozen Foods Inc. of Lincoln Park, Michigan is recalling its 24 oz. packages of Pierino Frozen Foods' "Jumbo Shells with Cheese" because they contain undeclared eggs. 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. The recalled "Jumbo … [Read more...]

Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns: Choking Hazard

February 4, 2010 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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. NAME OF PRODUCT: SPECIAL FORCES AND POLICE SWAT TOY GUN SETS UNITS: ABOUT 9,600 … [Read more...]