The Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act has passed through congress with a "veto proof" majority. This bill ensures that toys and child-care products are free of brain-damaging materials like lead, and several types of phthalates, a chemical used to soften plastic that has been linked to hormonal problems in children. This bill was … [Read more...]
Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination
CONTACT: RICK WALTERS (978) 462-3663 EXT. 314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- NEWBURYPORT MA – AUGUST 11, 2008 -- HOME MADE BRAND FOODS, 2 OPPORTUNITY WAY, NEWBURYPORT MA 01950 IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 4890 POUNDS OF "READY-TO-EAT" TUNA SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 8/19/08. THIS PRODUCT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH … [Read more...]
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
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: “SURE-LITE” AND “ATLITE” EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS UNITS: ABOUT 9,000 DISTRIBUTOR: COOPER LIGHTING INC., OF PEACHTREE CITY, GA. HAZARD: THE LIGHTS … [Read more...]
Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: SUN SMARTIES™ CHILDREN’S BOARD SKIRTS UNITS: ABOUT 600 MANUFACTURER: CHELSEA & SCOTT LTD., OF LAKE BLUFF, ILL. HAZARD: THE PAINT ON THE … [Read more...]
California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-031-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Peggy Riek WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2008 - Renna's Meat Market, a Fresno, Calif., firm is recalling approximately 780 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's … [Read more...]
Update on California Ground Beef E. coli Recall
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-031-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Peggy Riek Editors Note: Editor's Note: Aug. 12, 2008 - This recall release is being reissued to update information about recalled ground beef products. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2008 - Renna's Meat Market, a Fresno, Calif., firm … [Read more...]
Dodge Caravan Eagle Eyes Headlamp Assembly Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DODGE / CARAVAN 2001-2007 EAGLE EYES / CS090-B001L 9999 EAGLE EYES / CS090-B001R 9999 Manufacturer : … [Read more...]
Hawaii Firm Recalls 4,535 pounds of Fully Cooked Pork for Listeria
Palama Holdings, LLC, a Kapolei, Hawaii, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,535 pounds of fully cooked pork products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis Wash … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Consumers About Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION IS WARNING CONSUMERS WHO FILLED PRESCRIPTIONS AT THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACIES LOCATED AT 8035A LIBERTY ROAD AND 5900 REISTERSTOWN ROAD IN BALTIMORE THAT THEY MAY HAVE RECEIVED DRUGS THAT WERE EITHER EXPIRED OR SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT. THE FDA IS PARTICULARLY CONCERNED BECAUSE A NUMBER OF THE DRUGS ARE FOR … [Read more...]
Nebraska Beef Recalls 1.2 Millions Pounds of Beef for Possible E. Coli Contamination
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONSUMERS FOR SAFE FOOD HANDLING Wash … [Read more...]
Nissan Recalls 2008 Altimas Over Loose Bolt in Suspension
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: NISSAN / ALTIMA 2008 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUL 28, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V363000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION … [Read more...]
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
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: PERFECT FLAME DOUBLE LID FOUR BURNER GAS GRILLS UNITS: ABOUT 24,000 … [Read more...]
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall
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 PRODUCTS: PENDANT-STYLE CEILING-MOUNTED INDOOR LIGHT FIXTURES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
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: SIGNATURE GOURMET™ AND CROFTON® PERSONAL BLENDERS UNITS: … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans Toys Due to Choking Hazard
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: LEARNING POTS & PANS™ TOYS UNITS: ABOUT 15,000 IMPORTER: … [Read more...]
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