NOTE: There have been recalls of other digoxin brands since this massive Digitek recall in the spring of 2008. As of May 13th, 2009 the most recent has been a recall on Caraco brand digoxin. A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength … [Read more...]
Tainted Raw Milk Sold By Clarion, Crawford County Dairies
CONTACT: NICOLE L. CULLISON (717) 787-5085 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- HARRISBURG, PA -- APRIL 7, 2008 -- CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASED RAW MILK FROM PINEY RIDGE DAIRY FARM IN NEW BETHLEHEM, CLARION COUNTY, AND CLARK AND ELAINE DUNCAN’S FARM IN MEADVILLE, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ANYTIME AFTER MARCH 10 SHOULD DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY DUE TO THE RISK OF LISTERIA … [Read more...]
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: BASKETBALL AND FLOWER TABLES UNITS: ABOUT 1,000 DISTRIBUTOR: AVON PRODUCTS INC., OF NEW YORK, N.Y. IMPORTER: SENCILLAMAENTE ART CORP., OF DORADO, … [Read more...]
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
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: ELECTRIC SIMMER POTS UNITS: ABOUT 830,000 IMPORTER: WAXCESSORIES® … [Read more...]
Kyodo America Recalls LawnBott Lawn Mowers
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: LAWNBOTT LAWN MOWERS UNITS: ABOUT 530 IMPORTER: KYODO AMERICA … [Read more...]
DEL-NAT Tire Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DEL-NAT / DELTA SIERRADIAL A/T 9999 DEL-NAT / NATIONAL COMMANDO A/T 9999 Manufacturer : DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : APR 15, 2008 … [Read more...]
Sprinter 2500 2003-2006 Recreational Vehicles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: SPRINTER / 2500 2003-2006 Manufacturer : SPORTSMOBILE TEXAS, INC Mfr's Report Date : APR 09, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V173000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LP-GAS DEALER IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: FISHER MODEL R622H 1ST STAGE LP GAS REGULATORS UNITS: ABOUT 142,000 MANUFACTURER: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL (FCI), OF MCKINNEY, TEXAS … [Read more...]
ACCC American Prospector Tire Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: ACCC / AMERICAN PROSPECTOR A/T 9999 Manufacturer : AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : FEB 29, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T007000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A … [Read more...]
Scotty 2400, 2700 1997-2001 Trailers
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: SCOTTY / 2400 1998 SCOTTY / 2700 1998 SCOTTY / TRAILER 1997-2001 Manufacturer : MOBILE CONCEPTS BY … [Read more...]
Scotts Miracle Gro Bypasses EPA Rules and Scotts Blames Ex-Employee
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Scotts Miracle-Gro to stop selling and distributing two pesticide products that have not been registered with the EPA. The recalled pesticides are "Garden Weed Preventer + Plant Food" and "SLS Fertilizer With .28 Halts" and are sold at various home and garden stores across the … [Read more...]
Pet Food Manufacturer Ordered to Obtain Emergency Permit
The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered Evanger's Dog & Cat Food CO., Inc., of Wheeling, IL to obtain an emergency permit before allowing their products to move into interstate commerce. … [Read more...]
DPH Issues Consumer Warning for Chang Farm Soy Sprouts Because of Bacteria Contamination
CONTACT: DONNA RHEAUME (617) 624-5006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- BOSTON, MA -- APRIL 19, 2008 -- THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) IS ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC NOT TO CONSUME ANY SOY SPROUTS PRODUCED FROM CHANG FARMS IN WHATLEY MASSACHUSETTS BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF BACTERIA CALLED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES (L. MONOCYTOGENES). THE AFFECTED … [Read more...]
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles
CONTACT: MARGUERITE COPEL (214) 721-1273 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --MOUNT CRAWFORD, VIRGINIA -- APRIL 23, 2008 --- WHITEWAVE FOODS COMPANY IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 11-OUNCE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE BOTTLES OF SILK SOYMILK CHOCOLATE FLAVOR BECAUSE IT MAY CONTAIN UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN. THE INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES ARE PRINTED WITH BOTH A "USE BY" DATE … [Read more...]
Spring Shifts Kids' Sports Into High Gear; CPSC and Chicago White Sox Encourage Use of Safety Gear
CHICAGO, ILL. – SPRING MARKS THE ANNUAL KICKOFF FOR CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR SPORTS. AS SNOW BOOTS ARE BEING STORED AWAY AND BICYCLES, INLINE SKATES AND SCOOTERS ARE BROUGHT OUT, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS TEAMING UP WITH THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX TO URGE KIDS TO PUT ON THEIR HELMETS AND SAFETY GEAR. CPSC AND THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX … [Read more...]
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