tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43796421900538026062024-02-19T06:54:09.348-08:00Recall Information Blog for Today's Progressive, Safe ConsumerConsumer Blog on Product Recalls and other relevant recall information todays safe shopper expects from their manufacturing/ retail establishments.recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-14273226918988372062011-08-02T21:06:00.000-07:002011-08-02T21:13:00.586-07:00UPDATE- Totseat/ Mobiseat recalls Chair Top BOOSTER SEATS---Germany RESCINDEDThe recall notice posted July 3/11 on totalrecallinfo.com has been rescinded.<br /><br />The link follows: <a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=25066">http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=25066</a><br /><br />Please accept our apologies to all affected individuals.<br /><br />The RAPEX rescind notice does not state the reason for this order.<br /><br />Thank you.recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-13799547341142521282011-07-23T10:13:00.000-07:002011-07-23T10:16:15.591-07:00Tenex Elbow Shock Absorber recall in Austria RESCINDED<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT">The Austrian RAPEX-contact-point would like to withdraw notification nr. 0812/10 Elbow Shock Absorber and asks you to remove the notification permanently from the RAPEX-System.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT">The reason is, that the Belgium authorities have classified this product as a medical device and the Austrian authority for medical devices does not think, that the notified problem has to be seen as a systematical failure of the product. The content of mercury is not seen as a problem.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT">The Austrian authorities, competent for general product safety, are still concerned about the high amount of mercury, but because of the classification as medical device, there is no further possibility to ban the product on the basis of the product safety act.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-AT">FEDERAL MINISTRY OF<br /> LABOUR, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND<br /> CONSUMER PROTECTION</span><span lang="DE"></span><b><span lang="DE-AT"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="DE-AT">Stefanie LIPPECK</span></b><b><span lang="DE"><br /> Unit III/2</span></b><b><span lang="DE-AT"> Product Safety</span></b><b><span lang="DE-AT"><br /> Austrian RAPEX-Contact Point</span></b><span lang="DE-AT"><br /> Stubenring 1, 1010 Vienna<br /> Phone: +43 (1) 711 00 - 2513</span><span lang="DE-AT"><br /><a><span>stefanie.lippeck@bmask.gv.at</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="DE-AT"></span></p>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-56036250092628335432011-07-19T20:13:00.001-07:002011-07-19T20:13:57.513-07:00CPSC Announces New, Lower Limit for Lead Content in Children’s ProductsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted (3-2) that there was insufficient evidence to make a determination that manufacturers of children’s products sold in the United States could not meet a total lead content limit of 100 parts per million (ppm) for a product or product category. The new total lead content limit, which is called for in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), goes into effect on August 14, 2011 for manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributors of children’s products.<br /><br />Through the CPSIA, Congress set tough new levels for lead content in products designed or primarily intended for children 12 and younger. Lead is a heavy metal that is toxic for children, and associated with lowered levels of learning, impaired hearing, brain damage and, at high levels, can be fatal.<br /><br />Congress directed CPSC to phase in the reduced levels for lead content over a three year period, starting with 600 ppm on February 10, 2009. The level dropped to 300 ppm on August 14, 2009. Finally, Congress directed the total lead content limit be set at 100 ppm, unless the Commission determined it was not technologically feasible for a product or product category.<br /><br />The Commission was not able to determine that 100 ppm total lead content is not technologically feasible, as staff found that materials containing less than 100 ppm total lead content are commercially available in the marketplace for manufacturers. CPSC staff also found many products currently on the market, that have been tested by CPSC or other organizations, that are already in compliance with the new 100 ppm total lead content limit.<br /><br />Starting on August 14, 2011, manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributors of children’s products must comply with the new 100 ppm federal limit for total lead content. CPSC will not enforce the CPSIA’s independent third party testing requirement for total lead content until December 31, 2011, due to a stay of enforcement that is already in place.<br /><br />The stay of enforcement does not apply to children’s metal jewelry, which currently must undergo independent third party testing.<br /><br />The new 100 ppm lead content limit does not apply to inaccessible (internal) parts of children’s products and certain component parts of children’s electronic devices, like electronic connectors and plugs, including headphone plugs.<br /><br />Lead content levels for children’s products are different from the levels Congress set for lead in paint or surface coatings. The limit for lead in paint or surface coatings is .009 percent. The .009 percent level has been in place since August 14, 2009 and independent third party testing is required for all paints or surfaces coatings used on children’s products.<br /><br />CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772<br />CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-39794593203737277802011-06-19T21:29:00.000-07:002011-06-19T21:30:01.112-07:00Only New, Safer Cribs will be Available for Consumer Purchase on June 28, 2011CPSC votes to grant extension of time to comply with new rules to crib rental companies<br /><br />In less than two weeks, a new generation of safer cribs will be for sale in retail stores across the country. On June 28, 2011, anyone that manufactures or sells baby cribs will be required to meet new and improved crib safety standards approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2010.<br /><br />Today, the Commission voted 4-0-1 to extend the length of time that short-term crib rental companies have to comply with the new mandatory standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs. This extension gives crib rental companies until December 28, 2012 to update their inventory with compliant cribs, which is the same deadline for the public accommodation facilities that these companies serve.<br /><br />When the Commission approved the new rules in 2010, child care facilities, such as family child care homes and infant Head Start centers, and places of public accommodation, such as hotels and motels, were given until December 28, 2012 to have compliant cribs in their facilities.<br /><br />Today’s vote by the Commission does not change the requirements on manufacturers or retailers of cribs. The Commission voted 3-2 today against granting an extension for retailers to comply with the new crib safety requirements. In turn, the Commission will continue to require companies that manufacture or sell cribs in the United States to comply with the new federal safety standards effective June 28, 2011.<br /><br />Federal mandatory crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and the new rule will usher in a safer generation of cribs. These mandatory standards will: 1) stop the manufacture and sale of dangerous, traditional drop-side cribs; 2) make mattress supports stronger; 3) improve slat strength, 4) make crib hardware more durable; and 5) make safety testing more rigorous.<br /><br />The new safety standards aim to keep children safer in their cribs and prevent deaths resulting from detaching crib drop-sides and faulty or defective hardware.<br /><br />These crib standards were mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). For more information on crib safety and safe sleep environments for baby, visit CPSC’s crib information center at: www.cpsc.gov/cribs<br /><br />CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772<br />CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-86697602208218422702011-05-19T22:57:00.000-07:002011-05-19T22:58:10.873-07:00New Food Recall Law May Catch Companies Napping, Food Safety Experts WarnExperts who follow food safety urged every business involved in putting meals on America's tables -- from growers to retailers -- to study the new Food Safety Modernization Act and then get the insurance they'll need to face a radically altered regulatory landscape.<br /><br />The FSMA, signed by President Barack Obama, gives the federal Food and Drug Administration sweeping new authority to inspect, regulate and if needed, shut down any company along the food chain that is involved in product recalls and incidents of food-borne illness. It grants the FDA power to act if it suspects a "reasonable probability" of an outbreak occurring, and virtually unlimited authority in case of an actual outbreak.<br /><br />Under a "phased approach" similar to the way the United Kingdom implemented its food-inspection regime in 1990, the FSMA's first two rules will take hold this summer, Steven Thompson, senior adviser at London-based red24 security consultancy, said during A.M. Best Co.'s webinar, Food Safety: What Agents and Brokers Need to Know About New FDA Recall Authority. It was sponsored by Liberty Underwriters International and hosted by Best's Review magazine.<br /><br />The first rule allows the FDA to detain food it believes has been produced under unsanitary or unsafe conditions for 30 days while regulators determine whether further action is required. The second rule requires anyone importing food into the United States to inform the FDA if any country has refused entry to the same product, including animal feed.<br /><br />FULL STORY:http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=261795&type=newswiresrecallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-25014108103752148882011-05-10T22:07:00.000-07:002011-05-10T22:08:46.207-07:00Consumers warned to avoid eating oysters from area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, FloridaMedia Inquiries: Doug Karas: 301-796-2805; douglas.karas@fda.hhs.gov<br /><br />Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA<br /><br />Consumers warned to avoid eating oysters from area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Florida Warning follows bacterial illness outbreak<br /><br />Fast Facts<br />• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers, restaurant operators, commercial shippers and processors of shellfish not to eat, serve, purchase, sell or ship oysters from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Fla. because the oysters may be contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae serogroup O75.<br />• Nine persons have been reported with illness. For eight, the illness was confirmed as caused by toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O75; laboratory confirmation is pending in the other person. No one was hospitalized or died.<br />• All ill persons reported consumption of raw or lightly steamed oysters.<br />• Traceback indicates that oysters harvested from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Fla., between March 21 and April 6, 2011, are associated with illness.<br />• Those who have recently purchased oysters should check with the place of purchase and ask if they were harvested from the affected growing area.<br /><br />What is the problem?<br />Raw oysters harvested from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Fla. between March 21 and April 6, 2011, have been linked to eight confirmed and one possible case of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O75 infection. The ill persons ate raw or lightly cooked oysters harvested from that area. Ill persons reside in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Indiana; all report consumption of oysters while in Florida. There are several designated harvest areas within Apalachicola Bay, Fla, and each of these has a unique numerical identifier. Area 1642 is a zone that stretches from north to south in Apalachicola Bay just on the east side of the bridge that goes from Eastpoint, Fla., to St. George Island, Fla. The zone is approximately two miles wide from east to west.<br /><br />What are the symptoms of Vibrio illness?<br />Illness is typically characterized by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The symptoms begin from a few hours up to five days after consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, particularly shellfish, or after ingestion of surface waters.<br /><br />Who is at risk?<br />Persons at risk are those who traveled to Florida and consumed oysters that were harvested from Area 1642 of Apalachicola Bay or who purchased oysters in a state to which these oysters or oyster product were distributed and ate them.<br /><br />What do consumers need to do? <br />Those who have recently purchased oysters should check with the place of purchase and ask if they were harvested from the affected growing area. If the oysters were definitely or possibly harvested from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Fla., and have not yet been consumed, they should not be eaten. If the oysters were already consumed and no one became ill, no action is needed. If you develop a diarrheal illness within a week after consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, see your healthcare provider and inform the provider about this exposure.<br /><br />Those with weakened immune systems, including people affected by AIDS, chronic alcohol abuse, liver, stomach, or blood disorders, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease should avoid eating raw oysters, regardless of where they are harvested.<br /><br />What product forms are included in the recall?<br />This advisory, which comes from an outbreak of illness caused by toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O75, applies to live in-shell and shucked fresh or frozen oysters from the area.<br /><br />Where is it distributed?<br />These oysters or oyster product were initially distributed in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. However, subsequent distribution to other states may have occurred.<br /><br />What is being done about the problem?<br />The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers, restaurant operators, commercial shippers and processors of shellfish not to eat, serve, purchase, sell or ship oysters harvested from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay, Florida because the oysters may be contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O75.<br /><br />The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture closed Area 1642 on April 29 and has asked commercial oyster harvesters and dealers who obtained oysters from this area to recall them.<br /><br />The FDA is sampling oysters from Area 1642 in Apalachicola Bay as part of a reopening strategy. <br /><br />Who should be contacted?<br />The FDA encourages consumers with questions about seafood safety to call 1-888-SAFEFOOD or to write to consumer@fda.gov.recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-22302621068978372022011-04-14T19:22:00.001-07:002011-04-14T19:22:50.346-07:00CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds<h2><span>The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved (5-0) a new mandatory standard to improve the safety of toddler beds. The new federal standard builds upon the ASTM voluntary standard for toddler beds (F1821-09) and adds additional protections to prevent injuries to children.</span></h2> <p><span>The new federal standard requires the following:</span></p> <ul><span><li>The upper edge of the guardrail must be at least five inches above the toddler bed's mattress. </li><li>Spindle/slat strength testing for toddler beds must be consistent with the testing required for crib spindles/slats. </li><li>Separate warning labels to address entrapment and strangulation hazards must appear on toddler beds. </li></span></ul> <p><span>CPSC is aware of 122 incidents from 2005 through 2010, including four deaths and 43 injuries associated with toddler beds.</span></p> <p><span>Cribs that convert into toddler beds also must comply with the new federal standard for toddler beds. The mandatory standard goes into effect six months after publication in the Federal Register for toddler beds manufactured or imported on or after that date.</span></p> <p><span>Congress, as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, required the Commission to issue a mandatory standard for toddler beds, as well as other durable infant and toddler products. In addition to toddler beds, CPSC has issued mandatory standards for cribs, infant walkers and infant bath seats.</span></p>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-3180019644864404692011-03-23T23:58:00.000-07:002011-03-24T00:00:05.701-07:00The United States has announced it was barring some food imports from JapanThe United States has announced it was barring some food imports from Japan due to fears of radiation and nuclear contamination in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami disaster.<br /><br />The US Food and Drug Administration said it had placed an import alert on all milk, milk products, fresh vegetables and fruits from certain regions.<br /><br />This means that no products of these types from the prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma can enter the United States without first being shown to be safe.<br /><br />"In addition, FDA will continue to flag all entries from Japan in order to determine whether they originated from the affected area. FDA will test all food and feed shipments from the affected area," an email statement said.<br /><br />"FDA import investigators operating at ports of entry have radiation detection devices (radiation pagers) available to them for their personal safety," the statement added.<br /><br />"These radiation pagers are extremely sensitive and can help to identify shipments of potential concern to target for laboratory analysis."<br /><br />The twin quake and tsunami disaster, Japan's worst crisis since World War II, has left nearly 23,000 people dead or missing, with entire communities along the northeast coast swept away.<br /><br />Shell-shocked Japan faces an invisible threat from radiation seeping from the Fukushima plant, which lies just 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the greater Tokyo area and its 30 million inhabitants.<br /><br />Asked about the FDA ruling in an interview with Japan's NHK news network, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that "what is most important is making sure that we help Japan deal with the after-effects of whatever occurred inside the reactors and that we also make sure the Japanese people have all the food that they need during this transition period."<br /><br />The ruling, she added, speaking before the announcement was made, would be "as much focused on determining what is or isn't safe for the Japanese people, not just what is safe for export."<br /><br />Japan has halted shipments of some foodstuffs in nearby prefectures after the discovery of higher-than-normal levels of radiation in milk and certain vegetables, but it insists there is no health hazard.<br /><br />Raw milk in Ibaraki prefecture and broccoli in Fukushima were the latest products to show levels of radioactive materials beyond legal limits, Kyodo News said.<br /><br />France earlier Tuesday urged the European Commission to impose "systematic controls" on imports of fresh produce from Japan into the EU, amid fears of nuclear contamination.<br /><br />France itself has already introduced such checks on food imports from Japan.<br /><br />Full Story: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/22/us-bars-some-japan-foods-over-radiation-fears/recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-90623350978495549712011-02-11T01:50:00.000-08:002011-02-11T01:51:24.545-08:00Canadian Tire recalls 2008 BAJA 50CC STREET SCOOTERS---CanadaCanadian Tire recalls 2008 BAJA 50CC STREET SCOOTERS---Canada<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22670">Canadian Tire recalls 2008 BAJA 50CC STREET SCOOTERS---Canada</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-10805551062431211882011-02-03T03:35:00.000-08:002011-02-03T03:39:22.377-08:00Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 Recalls<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22557">Shuckman’s Fish Co. updates CHEESE SPREAD/ CHEESE allergy alert</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22556">AFOD Ltd. issues allergy alert on Century Bicol Express TUNA---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22555">Les Volailles Et Gibiers Fernando issues allergy alert on Several SAUSAGES---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22554">Oriental Merchant updates Mas-River FRIED DACE recall---U.K.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22553">Biofarm Products updates Acidophilus/ Bush Honey YOGURT recall---New Zealand</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22552">Bluesky/ Crossroads recalls Carrefour MINI OVENS---France</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22551">Harley Davidson recalls 2011 Softail MOTORCYCLES</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22550">Webasto expands Hollandia SUNROOF recall</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22549">Fairplay recalls 2010-2011 ELECTRIC LOW SPEED VEHICLES</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22548">Morgan recalls 2010 Penske TRAILERS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22547">Suzuki recalls Several 2008-2011 ATV/ QUADS---Australia</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22546">Godi International recalls Fruta Planta CAPSULES</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22545">Pharmetics Inc. recalls Exact Multi Greens POWDER/ CAPSULES---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22544">Boehringer Ingelheim recalls Mobic SUPPOSITORIES---U.K.</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-57442393373903794402011-02-01T20:23:00.000-08:002011-02-01T20:26:42.561-08:00Tuesday, February 1st Recalls<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22543">Tomaso's issues allergy alert on CAESAR DRESSING</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22542">Magic Valley updates BREADED OKRA allergy alert</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22541">Casino issues allergy alert on Knacki Herta Halal SAUSAGES---France</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22540">Several Stores issue allergy alert on Gille Swedish COOKIES---INT.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22539">Briggs & Stratton recalls Model 40 V-Twin ENGINES</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22538">HG Specialties recalls Wood Care VINYL ADHESIVES---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22537">Costco recalls True Innovations OFFICE CHAIRS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22536">Dusk Ltd. recalls Frederick MoodFlame FIREPLACES---Australia</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22535">Ford recalls PJ/ PK Ranger VEHICLES---Australia</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22534">B. Braun updates Outlook 400ES Safety Infusion SYSTEM recall</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-25432199614973141022011-02-01T01:26:00.001-08:002011-02-01T01:30:33.689-08:00Monday, January 31st Recalls<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22533">Unified Grocers issues allergy alert on Mariegold/ Vallarta WHITE BREADS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22532">Sabor Farms recalls Several Fresh CILANTRO PRODUCTS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22531">Unfi Inc. issues allergy alert on Raw Organic FOOD BARS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22530">The Co-operative issues allergy alert on Welsh/ British Extra Mature CHEESE---U.K.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22529">Biofarm Pdcts. recalls Bush Honey YOGURT---New Zealand</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22528">Intel recalls Cougar Point SUPPORT CHIPS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22527">Sassy Inc. updates Refreshing Rings Infant TEETHERS/ RATTLE recall---INT.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22526">Ateco Automotive recalls Citroen C4/ Picasso/ C5II/ C5/ Dispatch VEHICLES---Australia</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22525">Novartis Pharma recalls Extavia PREP PADS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22524">HC recalls Man Up Now SUPPLEMENTS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22523">Sam Pharma recalls Tegretol Retard TABLETS---U.K.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22522">DI-Antalvic recalls Propofan GENERIC DRUGS---France</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22521">Hoepharma Ltd. recalls T3 Actin CREAMS---Hong Kong</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22520">Weixin Biotechnology recalls Tiger King SUPPLEMENTS---INT.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22519">Novacare updates Several SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT product recalls---INT.</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-51187529718438055122011-01-30T01:06:00.000-08:002011-01-30T01:07:23.610-08:00Saturday, January 29th RecallsPublix issues allergy alert on Premium Light Tiramisu ICE CREAM<br /><br />Tanimura and Antle Co. recalls Fresh CILANTRO<br /><br />Spartan Stores recalls Spartan Frozen BREADED OKRA<br /><br />Bavan Food Co. recalls Santra/ Mithi GOLI CANDY<br /><br />Merrick Pet Care recalls Jr. Texas Taffy PET TREATS<br /><br />Manna Pro Products recalls Family Farm HORSE FEED<br /><br />CFIA issues allergy alert on Wally & Molly Salt Water TAFFY---Canada<br /><br />European Food & Feed Recall LINK<br /><br />Woolbro recalls Halloween MASKS---U.K.<br /><br />Ai Xin recalls Mini LED Emergency LIGHTS---Luxembourg<br /><br />Target recalls Target Electric SHAVERS---Luxembourg<br /><br />Emjot recalls Combined PRAMS---Slovakia<br /><br />Good Byke recalls BICYCLE HELMETS---Latvia<br /><br />HM Studio Hracky recalls Giraffe ROCKING TOYS---Czech Republic<br /><br />Andrea Moden recalls Carnival King COSTUMES---Slovenia<br /><br />Vidal recalls Base 2 Polos WALL SOCKETS---Spain<br /><br />KDE recalls Electric TABLE LAMPS---Spain<br /><br />Neck & Neck recalls Baby's DRESSES---Spain<br /><br />Blue Bear Toys recalls Elk PLUSH TOYS---Netherlands<br /><br />Ceba recalls Farm Animal WOODEN PUZZLES---Netherlands<br /><br />Spen recalls Dog/ Bear PLUSH TOYS---Finland<br /><br />Venix recalls Children's JACKETS---Bulgaria<br /><br />Bento/ Winner recalls Plastic LIGHTERS---Greece<br /><br />Volkswagen recalls 2010 New Beetle VEHICLES<br /><br />Think recalls 2011 Think City VEHICLES<br /><br />Keystone recalls 2009-2011 Montana/ Big Sky TRAILERS<br /><br />Renault recalls 2004-2006 Megane II RS VEHICLES---Greecerecallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-72459456806067531052011-01-14T11:15:00.000-08:002011-01-14T11:18:41.379-08:00MS Fish Corp. recalls Ossie’s Schmaltz HERRINGSome LISTERIA you may not want for the new year!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22234">MS Fish Corp. recalls Ossie’s Schmaltz HERRING</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-13262885218433419282011-01-13T23:13:00.000-08:002011-01-13T23:15:54.068-08:00Candy Dynamics recalls Toxic Waste/ Nuclear Sludge CHEW BARSThis would be a great title for a book, maybe even a good joke, if it was not so DEADLY SERIOUS.<br /><br />THIS CONTAINS TOXIC LEAD, PEOPLE...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=22237">Candy Dynamics recalls Toxic Waste/ Nuclear Sludge CHEW BARS</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-42303974281864868852010-12-29T22:09:00.000-08:002010-12-29T22:15:52.404-08:00FRESH GREEN recall about to go viral !Here is the latest on the ongoing FRESH VEGETABLE/ HERB/ GREENS recall that you may be unaware of.<br /><br />This WILL get bigger, although most of the product has been consumed already...<br /><br /><h1 class="upperline_header"><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21952"><span style="font-size:100%;">CFIA updates Little Bear FRESH GREENS recall---Canada</span></a></h1><h1 class="upperline_header"><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21953"><span style="font-size:100%;">Boncheff Greenhouses recalls Fresh CILANTRO/ DILL/ PARSLEY Products---Canada</span></a></h1><h1 class="upperline_header"><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21955"><span style="font-size:100%;">Wegmans recalls Food You Feel Good About CILANTRO/ PARSLEY</span></a></h1>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-34902855888382099712010-12-01T00:34:00.000-08:002010-12-01T00:37:57.844-08:00More Food Recalls<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21444">Mincing Spice recalls Frontier Natural/ Whole Foods NUTMEG</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21443">Kensington Safeway recalls GROUND BEEF</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21442">Costco/ Lantic recall 2kg Rogers Golden Yellow SUGAR---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21440">Co-op/ ValuFoods/ RiteStop recall SANDWICHES/ SUBS/ WRAPS/ CHEESEBURGERS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21437">Boots recall Gü Mug/ Chocolate Gift Set TRUFFLES---Ireland</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-83699123651650002442010-12-01T00:18:00.000-08:002010-12-01T00:39:19.575-08:00Old recalls make it to Canada.<a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19749">Timeout CAPSULES</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19397">Revivexxx Extra Strength</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19593">Mr. Magic</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19748">Masxtreme</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=18004">Goya–Bitter Melon - Miyura Fit'x Capsules So Hard for Men - Pulse8 for Women - The Rock - Tonic 66</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19451">Solo Slim</a><br /><br />and more J & J recalls<br /><br /><h1 class="upperline_header"><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21432"><span style="font-size:130%;">Merck/ J&J recall Mylanta/ Alternagel LIQUID MEDICATIONS</span></a></h1>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-77665103984623195092010-11-29T20:30:00.000-08:002010-11-29T20:31:40.166-08:00Subject: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;">Hi Everyone<br />I am passing this email forwarded to me this morning. It's about a<br />medication that is familiar to many of us. Note also the FDA 's comments <br />at the end of the message.<br />.<br />Here are the details and I suggest you pass it on to your loved ones and others. </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><b><br />Subject: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) </b></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;">I urge you to review the list of medicines with PPA and avoid these medications. All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are dangerous. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine. </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine: </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant<br />Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements<br />Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control<br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent<br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or or ange)<br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original <br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent<br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine<br />Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent <br />Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine<br />BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder <br />BC Sinus Cold Powder<br />Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief<br />Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules<br />Contac 12 Hour Caplets <br />Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus<br />Dexatrim Caffeine Free<br />Dexatrim Extended Duration<br />Dexatrim Gelcaps<br />Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free <br />Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets<br />Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels<br />Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir<br />Dimetapp Elixir <br />Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels<br />Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets<br />Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets<br />Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops<br />Permathene Mega-16 <br />Robitussin CF<br />Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion <br />Triaminic DM Cough Rel! ief<br />Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head <br />Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; Allergy<br />Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and<br />they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines<br />because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children: </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)<br />3D Cold & Cough Berry<br />3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant<br /><br />They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on<br />the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and<br />they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children,<br /><br />PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF! </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed. They can then pass it along to their families. </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />To confirm these findings please take time to check the following: </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u><br /></u></span><a href="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa</u></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br />Gail Stenson <br />Public Health Clerk<br />St. James-Assiniboia<br />Health & Social Services Center<br />2015 Portage Avenue R3J 0K3<br />Phone: 940-2388 Fax: 940-2636<br />eMail: </span><a href="http://ca.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gstenson@wrha.mb.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>gstenson@wrha.mb.ca</u></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"> </span>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-86126927096018589782010-11-25T23:07:00.000-08:002010-11-25T23:16:19.495-08:00Some Recalls you may be unaware of.Some important recalls announced today.<br /><br /><h1 class="upperline_header"><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21387"><span style="font-size:100%;">Westerly Shaw's Supermarket recalls Family Pack Lean GROUND BEEF</span></a></h1><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21386">Lobby Shoppes Inc. issues allergy alert on Several Gourmet POPCORNS</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21384">Creative Food Products issues allergy alert on CINNAMON PASTRIES---Canada</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21383">Quantimpex Inc. recalls Baktat CHILLIES---Canada</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21380">Game Farm recalls Marinated Quail MEDALLIONS---Australia</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21378">Costco recalls Kirkland Signature Pre-Lit CHRISTMAS TREES</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21377">EPA issues alert on Fuji Lavender MOTH TABLETS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21376">Home Depot recalls LED LIGHT STRINGS---Canada</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21375">Tesco recalls Value BATH MATS---Ireland</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-84080751548039852292010-11-19T02:35:00.000-08:002010-11-19T02:50:23.053-08:00Phantom RecallsConsumers have been asking questions about hidden recalls. Their interest was piqued by a recent J & J recall.<br /><br />To this end, we have decided to post several recalls you may not be aware of.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21204">Good Earth Teas recalls Sweet & Spicy Herbal TEA BAGS-California</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21203">Loblaws Comp. recalls No Name OLIVES-Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21197">Marcor Development recalls Brain POWDER-New Mexico/Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21196">Avon recalls Healthy Makeup EYESHADOW</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21194">Big Al’s Aquarium recalls Aquarium LIGHTS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21193">Emerge Technologies recalls iPod Retractable WALL CHARGERS---Canada</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21187">Silvercrest recalls MONITORS/ TV'S---INT.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21181">Canberra Corp. recalls Instant HAND SANITIZER</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=21165">McNeil Healthcare recalls Children's Benadryl Allergy FASTMELT TABLETS---INT.</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-76123799819459615282010-11-16T21:46:00.000-08:002010-11-16T21:48:07.697-08:00Potential Risks of Consuming Vegetables and Herbs Stored in OilHealth Canada would like to inform Canadians of the importance of safe food handling practices when preparing and/or consuming vegetables and herbs stored in oil, such as garlic, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, hot peppers, mushrooms, rosemary, chives, sage, basil, and dill.<br /><br />Vegetables and herbs stored in oil are a popular home-prepared food item and in some cases, are also prepared commercially. However, if food is improperly prepared, canned, heat-processed, bottled, or stored, it can cause serious illness, such as botulism.<br /><br />Below are some easy-to-follow tips to help you reduce your risk:<br /><br />•Home-prepared products stored in oil (e.g., vegetables, herbs and spices) should only be made using fresh ingredients, and should be kept in the refrigerator and discarded after one week.<br />•Commercially-prepared products should be refrigerated after opening and between each use.<br />•Consumers who purchase products such as those outlined above from fairs, farmers' markets or roadside stands or receive them as a gift should check when they were prepared and discard them if they are more than a week old.<br />•Date and label preserves and canned goods and strictly follow proper canning/bottling requirements.<br />•Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds, before and after handling food.<br />•Keep all work surfaces, food, utensils, equipment, and hands clean during all stages of the canning/bottling process.<br />•Refrigerate all foods labelled "keep refrigerated."<br />•If you experience symptoms of botulism, seek medical attention immediately.<br /><br />Botulism is a serious illness that can result from eating improperly prepared and stored foods. Botulism is caused by a bacterium – called Clostridium botulinum – that naturally produces toxins as part of its normal life cycle. The toxin that causes botulism is colourless, odourless, tasteless and invisible to the naked eye and is not necessarily destroyed by cooking, so preventing the toxin from forming is essential.<br /><br />Symptoms of botulism food poisoning can range from nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, double vision, dryness of throat, weakness to respiratory failure, paralysis and, in some cases, death. The onset of symptoms is generally from 12 to 36 hours after ingesting the toxin. The duration of illness may be 2 hours to 14 days, although some symptoms may linger much longer.<br /><br />It's estimated that there are approximately 11 million cases of food-related illnesses in Canada every year. Many of these illnesses could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.<br /><br />For more information on food safety tips for vegetables and herbs stored in oil, please visit:<br /><br />Health Canada's Food Safety Tips for Vegetables and Herbs stored in Oil<br /><br />Canadian Food Inspection Agency's webpage on Vegetables and Herbs in Oil<br /><br />It's Your Health on Garlic-in-oil<br /><br /> Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education's Be Food Safe Canada Campaign<br /><br />Media Inquiries:<br />Health Canada<br />(613) 957-2983<br /><br />Public Inquiries:<br />(613) 957-2991<br />1-866-225-0709recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-4047691485145648762010-11-03T00:13:00.000-07:002010-11-03T00:14:03.859-07:00FTC to crack down on car rentals not following recallsThe nation's largest rental car company is being pressed to fix vehicles under recall before renting them out.<br /><br />Consumer groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission to crack down Enterprise Holdings, Inc., That's the company that owns Enterprise, National and Alamo.<br /><br />The groups want the company to stop renting cars that have been recalled, but not yet fixed.<br /><br />FULL STORY: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=7759765recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-24098021318366759812010-08-16T11:17:00.000-07:002010-08-16T11:18:48.516-07:00Veron Foods recalls Several HEAD CHEESE/ SAUSAGE ProductsLouisiana's agriculture department says Veron Foods LLC of Prairieville is recalling 250 tons of ready-to-eat sausage and hog's head cheese because of possible contamination by bacteria.<br /><br />The Department of Agriculture and Forestry says investigation of an illness revealed a sample contaminated with Listeria bacteria, which can cause an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.<br /><br />FULL STORY: <a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19562">http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19562</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4379642190053802606.post-13159704167306310532010-08-16T11:16:00.000-07:002010-08-16T11:17:46.037-07:00Wright County Egg recalls SHELLED EGGSThe following statement was released by officials of Wright County Egg regarding the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) on-farm records review and egg testing for Salmonella.<br /><br />Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.<br /><br />Eggs affected by this recall were distributed to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in California, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. These companies distribute nationwide.<br /><br />FULL STORY: <a href="http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19561">http://www.totalrecallinfo.com/freerecalls.php?id=19561</a>recallkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028014431992834125noreply@blogger.com0