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
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...]
FDA Says Don't Feed Infant Forumula Made in China to Infants
IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF CONTAMINATED MILK-BASED INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) TODAY IS ISSUING A HEALTH INFORMATION ADVISORY. THIS IS TO ASSURE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC THAT THERE IS NO KNOWN THREAT OF CONTAMINATION IN INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURED BY COMPANIES THAT HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO SELL … [Read more...]
CPSC Warning After Hurricane Ike – Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) WARNS CONSUMERS ON THE GULF COAST TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AGAINST DANGERS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IKE. PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS QUICKLY PRODUCE HIGH LEVELS OF POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED INDOORS, INCLUDING INSIDE A HOME, … [Read more...]
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to 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: ZEBRA RUG UNITS: ABOUT 2,900 IMPORTER: JLA HOME, OF PLANO, TEXAS HAZARD: THE RUGS DO NOT MEET THE FEDERAL FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR SMALL RUGS AND … [Read more...]
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco & Winnie the Pooh Brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS AWARE THAT SOME BASSINETS IN THE SIMPLICITY RECALL ANNOUNCED AUGUST 28, 2008 INCLUDE THE GRACO LOGO AND “WINNIE THE POOH” MOTIF LICENSED BY DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO CHECK THEIR BASSINETS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT USING ONE OF THE RECALLED SIMPLICITY … [Read more...]
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide 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: GAS BOILERS UNITS: ABOUT 1,200 MANUFACTURER: PB HEAT LLC, OF BALLY, … [Read more...]
LifePak CR AED Recall – Recalled External Defibrillators
(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009) A Class 1 Recall has been announced by the FDA for LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) made by Physio Control, Inc. The recalled LifePak defibrillators are used to deliver electric shocks to a patients' heart in order to restore a normal heart rhythm. These units have … [Read more...]
Lucky Country Recalls Natural Black Licorice Due to Lead Exposure
CONTACT: DONALD C. MCLEARN 904 287-9383 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 -- LUCKY COUNTRY INC. OF LINCOLNTON, NC IS RECALLING ALL OF ITS NATURAL BLACK LICORICE PRODUCTS FROM CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, PENNSYLVANIA, UTAH, VIRGINIA, AND … [Read more...]
Wegmans In-Store Made Bagels Recalled – May Contain Metal
CONTACT: JO NATALE 585-429-3627 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 -- ROCHESTER, NY - WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ALL VARIETIES OF ITS IN-STORE MADE BAGELS AND BIALYS (FLATTENED BAGELS WITH VARIOUS TOPPINGS, I.E. PIZZA) SOLD IN THE BAKERY AND PURCHASED BETWEEN AUGUST 24 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2008. THIS RECALL IS BEING … [Read more...]
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning 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: TITAN DIN 1ST STAGE SCUBA REGULATORS AND TITAN/CONSHELF DIN SCUBA … [Read more...]
CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month
FUNCTION SEND() { TELLAFRIEND = WINDOW.OPEN("HTTP://WWW.CPSC.GOV/CGI-BIN/TAF.ASPX?HTTP:" + LOCATION.HREF,"TELLOBJ","TOOLBAR=NO,STATUS=NO,MENUBAR=NO,LOCATION=NO,SCROLLBARS=YES,RESIZABLE=YES,HEIGHT=350,WIDTH=560"); } CPSC FOCUSES ON SAFETY IN THE NURSERY AND AROUND THE HOUSE FOR BABY SAFETY MONTH NEWS FROM CPSC U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION … [Read more...]
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn 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: “PROTOCOL” REMOTE-CONTROLLED MINI HELICOPTER TOYS UNITS: ABOUT 78,000 … [Read more...]
Thomast Built and Minotour School Buses and RV Chassis
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FCCC / FS65 2006-2008 THOMAS / MVP EF 2006-2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES / C2 2006-2007 … [Read more...]
Daimler Trucks Recalls Thousands of School Buses and RVs
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FCCC / FS65 2006-2007 THOMAS / MVP EF 2006-2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES / C2 2006-2007 … [Read more...]
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