Noroviruses, sometimes referred to as "Norwalk Viruses" or "Norwalk-like Viruses" cause gastrointestinal illnesses and are often transmitted through contaminated food and water. Any food handler who are sick with norovirus is at risk of passing the virus onto customers. This not only applies to restaurants, but also those who handle the food during … [Read more...]
Winnebago Adventurer 2008 Motor Homes Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: WINNEBAGO / ADVENTURER 2008 Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 06, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V265000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
House of Representatives Gives FDA $150 Million in New Funds
The House of Representatives approved $150 million in new money for the Food and Drug Administration last night. The FDA will be earmarking $67 million of those funds for the Centers for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), which is responsible for food recall alerts like the recent one involving Tomatoes tainted with Salmonella. Speaking of … [Read more...]
FDA and US Marshals Seize Pet Food at Petco Warehouse
At the request of the US Food and Drug Administration US Marshals today seized pet food products from the Petco Animals Supplies Distribution Center in Joliet, IL. This comes after a warrant was issued by the US District Court in Chicago. The pet food storage facility violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act because it allegedly had been … [Read more...]
Thousands of BMW Motorcycles Recalled
BMW has issued recalls on several motorcycle models this week, some for problems that are potentially deadly. All 2007 and 2008 F800 S and F800 ST BMW motorcycles have been recalled for problems with the fuel system, gas delivery, hoses, lines, piping and fittings. At high temperatures the fuel tak can actually deform, which could cause the bottom … [Read more...]
FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center
TODAY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA), U.S. MARSHALS SEIZED VARIOUS ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED UNDER UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AT THE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATED IN JOLIET, ILL., PURSUANT TO A WARRANT ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN CHICAGO. More on this Petco pet food story hereU.S. … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: "HIP CHARM" KEY CHAINS UNITS: ABOUT 39,000 (FIRM PREVIOUSLY RECALLED … [Read more...]
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled For Loss of Speed Control
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: BUSH HOG OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES UNITS: ABOUT 4,000 MANUFACTURER: BUSH HOG LLC, OF SELMA, ALA. HAZARD: THE UTILITY VEHICLE’S THROTTLE CABLE CAN … [Read more...]
Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits
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: PRO TAPER CLAMP KITS USED WITH OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Depo Headlight Assemblies used in Dodge Caravans
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DEPO / 334-1103L-AS 9999 DEPO / 334-1103R-AS 9999 DODGE / CARAVAN 2001-2007 Manufacturer : MAXZONE … [Read more...]
Monaco Motor Homes Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MONACO / MONACO 9999 Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : JUN 05, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V257000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
Carriage Carri-Lite, Carriage, Carriage LS, Royals 1999-2002 Recreational Vehicles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CARRIAGE / CARRI-LITE 2001-2002 CARRIAGE / CARRIAGE 1999-2001 CARRIAGE / CARRIAGE LS 2000-2002 … [Read more...]
Tipu's Tiger Chai, Inc Recalls Tipus Tiger Chai Concentrate Because of a Possible Health Risk (June 17)
CONTACT: BIPIN PATEL (406) 240 9979 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- JUNE 17, 2008 -- TIPU'S TIGER CHAI INC, OF MISSOULA, MONTANA IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ITS TIPU'S TIGER CHAI CONCENTRATE BECAUSE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM, A BACTERIUM WHICH CAN CAUSE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR DEATH. CONSUMERS ARE WARNED NOT TO … [Read more...]
BRP US Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles 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: SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES UNITS: ABOUT 430 IMPORTER: BRP U.S. INC., OF STURTEVANT, WIS. HAZARD: FRICTION BETWEEN THE FUEL HOSE AND THE CYLINDER HEAD … [Read more...]
BMW F800 S, ST 2007 – 2008 Motorcycles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / F800 S 2007-2008 BMW / F800 ST 2007-2008 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date : MAY 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : … [Read more...]
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