Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-019-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Peggy Riek WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Gourmet Foods, Inc., a Rancho Dominquez, Calif., firm, is recalling approximately 130 pounds of various ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the … [Read more...]
Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall 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: LOG SWINGS UNITS: ABOUT 750 IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR: FAR EAST BROKERS AND … [Read more...]
Orval Kent Foods Recalls Single Limited Production Run of Amish Macaroni Salad
CONTACT: ORVAL KENT 1-800-544-1246 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MAY 28, 2008 – ORVAL KENT FOODS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 23,000 POUNDS OF AMISH MACARONI SALAD THAT MAY POSE A HEALTH RISK. THIS VOLUNTARY ACTION IS BEING TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO THE RESULTS OF A TEST CONDUCTED ON A SINGLE PACKAGE OF AMISH MACARONI SALAD BY THE OHIO … [Read more...]
History of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA
The History of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the third in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA. We get a general idea of the scope of services covered by the USDA's current mission and vision statements … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Nation Not to Eat Certain Red Tomatoes
THE FDA IS EXPANDING THEIR WARNING TO CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE THAT A SALMONELLOSIS OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO CONSUMPTION OF CERTAIN RAW RED PLUM, RED ROMA, AND RED ROUND TOMATOES, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THESE RAW, RED TOMATOES. FDA RECOMMENDS THAT CONSUMERS NOT EAT RAW RED ROMA, RAW RED PLUM, RAW RED ROUND TOMATOES, OR PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THESE … [Read more...]
Kraft Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Tree Nuts In Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal
CONTACT: KRAFT MEDIA LINE 847-646-4538 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- NORTHFIELD, IL -- JUNE 5, 2008 -- KRAFT FOODS IS RECALLING 12,553 CASES OF POST LIVEACTIVE MIXED BERRY CRUNCH CEREAL WITH THE “BEST WHEN USED BY” DATE OF 17DEC2008 BECAUSE A SMALL NUMBER OF BOXES MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS (ALMONDS, PECANS AND/OR WALNUTS), AND NO NUT … [Read more...]
TECH INTERNATIONAL ( 08T018000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TECH INTERNATIONAL / TR413 9999 Manufacturer : TECH INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date : MAY 30, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T018000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:VALVE … [Read more...]
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare Contains Harsh Chemical
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: ANIMAL TRACKING EXPLORER KIT UNITS: ABOUT 2,200 IMPORTER: MINDWARE, OF … [Read more...]
Polycom Inc Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire 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: SOUNDSTATION2W WIRELESS CONFERENCE PHONES WITH LITHIUM ION BATTERIES … [Read more...]
Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment 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: SIMMONS KIDS CRIB MATTRESSES UNITS: ABOUT 20,000 MANUFACTURER: SIMMONS … [Read more...]
eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards
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: MINI CHEF COMPLETE TOY KITCHENS UNITS: ABOUT 65 MANUFACTURER: ESTYLE INC., OF LOS ANGELES, CALIF. HAZARD: THE FOUR PEGS SUPPORTING THE OVEN SHELF … [Read more...]
Bassettbaby Cribs at Babies R Us Recalled Due to Entrapment 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: WENDY BELLISSIMO HIDDEN HILLS COLLECTION CRIBS UNITS: ABOUT 550 IMPORTER: BASSETTBABY, OF BASSETT, VA. HAZARD: THE SPACE BETWEEN THE SPINDLES ON … [Read more...]
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs
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 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS) UNITS: ABOUT 700 (ABOUT 95,000 HAVE BEEN RECALLED PREVIOUSLY) MANUFACTURER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, … [Read more...]
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse 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: TOPSY-TURVY DELUXE TOMATO PLANTERS WITH STAND UNITS: ABOUT 82,000 RETAILER: QVC, OF WEST CHESTER, PA. IMPORTER: ALL-STAR MARKETING, OF HAWTHORNE, … [Read more...]
History of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The History of the Food and Drug Administration is the second in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA. … [Read more...]
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