CONTACT: BRENDAN WONNACOTT OFFICE: 916-554-3466   CELL: 310-384-3833 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- EL SEGUNDO, CA -- APRIL 7, 2009 --- IN RESPONSE TO THE EXPANDED RECALL OF PISTACHIOS ANNOUNCED BY SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA INC., ON APRIL 6TH, FRESH & EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ALL DATE CODES OF FRESH&EASY™ CHILI & … [Read more...]
John B. Sanfilippo and Son Expands Recall of Archer Farms Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios
CONTACT: MICHAEL VALENTINE, CFO (847) 214-4509 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- ELGIN, IL –ELGIN, IL – APRIL 7, 2009 – AS A RESULT OF THE EXPANSION OF THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ROASTED SHELLED AND INSHELL PISTACHIOS ANNOUNCED BY SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, INC. ON APRIL 6, 2009 TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 CROP PISTACHIO PRODUCTS THAT IT HAS … [Read more...]
John B. Sanfilippo and Son Expands Recall of Fisher Brand Bulk Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios
CONTACT: MICHAEL VALENTINE, CFO (847) 214-4509 AS A RESULT OF THE EXPANSION OF THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ROASTED SHELLED AND INSHELL PISTACHIOS ANNOUNCED BY SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, INC. ON APRIL 6, 2009 TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 CROP PISTACHIO PRODUCTS THAT IT HAS SHIPPED TO DATE, JOHN B. SANFILIPPO AND SON, INC. (NASDAQ: JBSS) ANNOUNCED TODAY … [Read more...]
Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. NAME OF PRODUCT: “VISTA RESIDENTIAL” SECURITY SYSTEM CONTROL PANELS UNITS: ABOUT 7,000 DISTRIBUTOR: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., OF MELVILLE, N.Y. MANUFACTURER: ADEMCO DE JUAREZ S.R.L., OF MEXICO HAZARD: SECURITY SYSTEMS PROGRAMMED WITH A … [Read more...]
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock 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: STANLEY® STUD SENSORS 200 AND STANLEY® FATMAX® STUD … [Read more...]
Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex 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: ZOO PACIFIERS UNITS: ABOUT 40,000 IMPORTER: HEALTHTEX, OF MIAMI, FLA. … [Read more...]
Simplicity Play Yards Recalled Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
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: TRAVEL TENDER PLAY YARDS UNITS: ABOUT 25,000 IMPORTER: SIMPLICITY, … [Read more...]
Polaris Recalls Over 7,000 Snowmobiles: Fire Hazard
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: POLARIS SNOWMOBILES UNITS: ABOUT 7,200 IMPORTER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN. HAZARD: THE FUEL LINES ON THE SNOWMOBILES CAN MAKE … [Read more...]
Fourteen Firms Agree to Pay More than $1 Million in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT 14 FIRMS HAVE AGREED TO PAY A TOTAL OF $1,055,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES. THE PENALTIES SETTLE ALLEGATIONS THAT THE FIRMS KNOWINGLY FAILED TO REPORT TO THE CPSC IMMEDIATELY, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS OR JACKETS THEY SOLD HAD … [Read more...]
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. Expands Voluntary Recall of Pistachios
CONTACT: FABIA D’ARIENZO 540-668-7665 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- TERRA BELLA, CA (APRIL 6, 2009) – SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, INC. TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS EXPANDING ITS VOLUNTARILY RECALL OF PISTACHIOS TO INCLUDE ALL ROASTED SHELLED PISTACHIOS AND ROASTED IN-SHELL PISTACHIOS FROM ITS 2008 CROP DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION WITH … [Read more...]
Lamb's Markets Initiates Voluntary Recall of Bulk Peanuts and Trail Mixes
CONTACT: NICK GOLDSMITH 503-636-5417 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 6, 2009––LAMB’S MARKETS OF WILSONVILLE, OREGON IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING BULK PEANUTS AND TRAIL MIXES IN RESPONSE TO THE RECALL OF PEANUTS MANUFACTURED BY PEANUT CORPORATION OF AMERICA (PCA), BECAUSE THE PEANUTS MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA AT PCA'S … [Read more...]
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold At Walgreens
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™ 12-CUP PROGRAMMABLE COFFEEMAKERS AND KITCHEN … [Read more...]
Serious Side Effects Associated with Levaquin
The fluroquinolone antibiotic Levaquin, used to treat lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. FDA recently ordered the makers of Levaquin to include a black box warning on the drug after reports of severe Levaquin side effects related to painful tendon and ligament injuries. The Levaquin side effects resulting … [Read more...]
FDA Should Warn About Zinc Poisoning From Denture Creams
Zinc is a necessary mineral in moderate amounts, but many denture cream products, such as Poligrip and Fixodent, contain zinc that, in excess, can lead to serious zinc poisoning side effects, including neurological disorders. The Neurology journal has reported on several denture cream users who have suffered from neuropathy and similar … [Read more...]
Sconza Candy Company Initiates Nationwide Recall of Trail Mix, Organic Chocolate Peanuts and Organic Toffee Cashews and Peanuts
CONTACT: JANET ANGERS OR KELLY DICKSON 1-209-845-3700 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OAKDALE, CA -- MARCH 28, 2009 --- SCONZA CANDY COMPANY OF  OAKDALE, CA IS TAKING THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE OF VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ALPINE TRAIL MIX, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PEANUTS AND ORGANIC TOFFEE CASHEWS AND PEANUTS THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 TO … [Read more...]
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