Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-017-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, May 21, 2008 – Cecina Los Amigos, a Carson, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]
New Report Shows Increase In Pool and Spa Drownings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A NEW REPORT (PDF) ISSUED TODAY BY THE STAFF OF THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) INDICATES THAT THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF DROWNING DEATHS INVOLVING CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 5 IN POOLS AND SPAS HAS INCREASED FROM A YEARLY AVERAGE OF 267 (FOR 2002-2004) TO 283 (FOR 2003-2005). THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED … [Read more...]
Ski Doo Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Explosion 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 400 IMPORTER: BRP U.S. INC., OF STURTEVANT, WIS. HAZARD: UNDER EXTREME COLD AND DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, AN … [Read more...]
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion 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: FIREPLACE GAS VALVES UNITS: ABOUT 12,000 MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN FLAME … [Read more...]
Digitek Maker Warned on Quality Control Issues in 2006
According to a document from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Actavis Totowa - makers of the recalled heart medication Digitek (digoxin) - were warned by HHS after an FDA inspection that took place in the summer of 2006. Here is a link (PDF - Right Click and select 'save link as' for download) to the original warning letter … [Read more...]
Cricket EZ Cell Phones Interfere with 911 Calls
NAME OF PRODUCT: “CRICKET EZ” CELLULAR PHONES. UNITS: About 285,000 DISTRIBUTOR: Cricket Communications of San Diego, CA A software issue with these Cricket EZ cell phones causes audio problems with 911 emergency calls. When a call is made to 911 the caller may not be able to hear the emergency operator. Cricket has already received two reports of … [Read more...]
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn 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: KENMORE WALL OVENS UNITS: ABOUT 7,500 MANUFACTURER: FRIGIDAIRE CANADA, A SISTER COMPANY OF ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC., OF CLEVELAND, OHIO HAZARD: … [Read more...]
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys for Lead Paint
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: COWBOY ON A HORSE LITTLE RIDER TOYS UNITS: ABOUT 6,000 IMPORTER: … [Read more...]
K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings 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: K2 “AUTO” SERIES SNOWBOARD BINDINGS, MODEL YEAR 2007 UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders 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: CANDLE HOLDERS UNITS: ABOUT 14,000 IMPORTER: THE HOME DEPOT, OF … [Read more...]
Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation 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: LIL’ SNUGGLERS™ CHILDREN’S BLANKETS UNITS: ABOUT 74,000 … [Read more...]
Medicis Announces Recall of Solodyn (minocycline HCL, USP) Tablets Over Product Mix-Up
CONTACT: STERICYCLE CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-888-656-6381 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. -- MAY 16, 2008 -- MEDICIS TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT THE COMPANY IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING LOT NUMBERS B080037 (EXP: 12/09) AND B080038 (EXP: 12/09) OF THE ANTIBIOTIC SOLODYN® (MINOCYCLINE HCL, USP) EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS, 90 MG, 30-COUNT BOTTLES (NDC … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Products That May Contain Pieces of Plastic Recalled
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-015-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., an Ashville, NY, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic, the U.S. … [Read more...]
FDA Shuts Down Texas Seafood Processing Company
THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TODAY DIRECTED HOPE FOOD SUPPLY INC., A PASADENA, TEXAS, FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY, TO SHUT DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY RECALL ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM ITS TEXAS FACILITY SINCE 2007. THE COMPANY, UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME, HAD MANUFACTURED DRIED SMOKED CATFISH STEAKS AND OTHER SMOKED SEAFOOD PRODUCTS AND HAD BEEN … [Read more...]
JSM Meat Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-016-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Peggy Riek WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 - JSM Meat Holdings Company, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., firm, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of beef products intended for use in ground products because they may be contaminated … [Read more...]
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