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Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.

BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

CPSC, LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

The cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that can allow young children to get their heads entrapped, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain WESTERN brand CREAM CHEESE PRODUCTS may contain Salmonella bacteria

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Libert Natural Foods Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Western brand cream cheese products described...

Rikki USA, Inc.Re-Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Toi Sauce Thai Red Curry (Panang) produced for the Siamrica Co. to Correct Lot Number

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:52:00 -0500

Rikki USA, Inc. of Redmond, WA is voluntarily recalling 168 cases of Toi Sauce Thai Red Curry (Panang), manufactured for the SIAMRICA Co., Bellevue, WA, because it may contain undeclared shrimp in the red curry paste. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:11:00 -0500

On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Todays announcement provides additional information from the companys posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

La Espiga De Oro, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:57:00 -0500

La Espiga de Oro, Inc. of Houston, Texas is recalling Fiesta brand Flour Burrito Tortillas in 12 count packages, because they may contain undeclared whey (milk allergen). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - MELON UP! brand LARGE SEEDLESS WATERMELONS from Mexico may contain Salmonella bacteria

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Melon Up! brand Large Seedless Watermelons described...

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - NUTRISYSTEM brand PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS (CANADIAN VERSION) may contain Salmonella bacteria

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and NutriSystem Canada ULC. are warning the public not to consume the nutrisystem brand Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Canadian version) described...

Stryker Corporations Instruments Division Issues Worldwide Class 1 Recall of 23 Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation Systems; Catalog numbers 7700-100-000 and 7700-101-201

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500

Portage, Mich., Nov 4, 2009 Stryker Corporations Instruments division initiated a worldwide, Class 1 recall of 23 Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation Systems because there is a potential for the navigation PC SPC-1 component to stop working which could result in the screen freezing, the system updating at a slow rate, or not responding at all. The potential harms associated with this failure are: delay in surgery, reschedule of the procedure resulting in an additional surgery, risk of infection, increased morbidity, potential neurological deficits, or injury due to the surgeon operating in an area where they did not intend to operate.

Vita Food Products, Inc. Issues an Alert Announcing Undeclared Wheat in ELF Branded Herring in Sour Cream

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:44:00 -0500

Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat.

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children's Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The recalled children's pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Boy's Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Timco Worldwide Inc. issuance of a voluntary recall of Large Seedless Watermelons because of possible health risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:11:00 -0500

Timco Worldwide Inc. is recalling a limited number of its Large Seedless Watermelons because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this occurrence.

Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.

CPSC Releases Reports on Corrosion in Homes and Connections to Chinese Drywall

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Results from a major indoor air study of 51 homes are being released today along with initial reports from two studies of corrosion in homes with Chinese drywall. The Interagency Drywall Task Force now canshow a strong association between homes with the problem drywall and the levels ofhydrogen sulfide in those homes and corrosion of metals in those homes.

Unilever Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Certain Shedds Country Crock Chilled Side-Dish Products

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0500

Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling certain Shedds Country Crock chilled side-dish products because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Five Crowns Marketing Voluntarily Recalling Cantaloupes Packed under the Majesty Label Because of a Potential Health Risk Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 -0500

Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is issuing this release today voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of a potential health risk due to possible contamination of Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date, and the company is working with FDA to inform consumers of this recall.

Superior Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens in Fish Product

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:00 -0500

Superior Foods Co., Grand Rapids, MI. is recalling Lemon Pepper Marinated Catfish because it may contain undeclared soy and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, Superior Foods Co. is recalling Cajun Style Marinated Catfish because it may contain soy and milk that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Service Smoked Fish Corp. Recalls Smoked Nova Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 -0500

Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling specific Use-By dates and lot codes of Brooklyns BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may possibly suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:00 -0500

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared pecans. Individuals who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:19:00 -0500

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany.

Nassau Candy Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Possible Undeclared Allergens on their Tasty Dish Snack Tubs of Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate Raisins and Sour Neon Worms

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0500

Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following undeclared allergens; Tree Nuts {Almonds}, Soy and Milk and may contain the following undeclared allergens Peanuts, other Tree Nuts {brazil nuts, walnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cashews and coconut}. People who have an allergy to any of these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products...

Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.

Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.

SNACKS ON RACKS, INC. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert because of Undeclared Allergens in Their Gourmet Snacks Pack Product Line

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:14:00 -0500

Snacks on Racks, Inc. of Parkville, Missouri is recalling products from their line of Gourmet Snacks Packs because they may contain undeclared milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, sulfites or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sulfites, soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of recalled products are listed at the end of this press release.

RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:00 -0500

RockHard Laboratories announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the companys dietary supplement sold under the name RockHard Weekend (RHW) specific to the following Lot Numbers: Blister Pack: T12 705 08 (exp: 10/11) / T12 705 09 (exp: 3/12, 8/12)3ct Bottle: R417 0509 (exp: 09/12)8ct Bottle: T237-0509 (exp: 06/12)RockHard Laboratories is conducting a voluntary recall after being informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that voluntary lab analysis found that RHW, specific to the above lot numbers, contains sulfoaildenfil, an analogue of Sildenfil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED) making RockHard Weekend an unapproved drug. The active drug ingredient is not listed on the product label.

Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheath^TM Sheath Introducer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0500

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) (Nasdaq: CSII) has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of the ViperSheathTM Sheath Introducer on behalf of Thomas Medical due to reports about stretching or fracture of the sheath during use. CSI initiated the nationwide recall on November 2, 2009.

Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500

Cardiac Science Corporation [NASDAQ: CSCX] is initiating a voluntary field correction after it was determined certain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) may experience a rare product issue in which the AED may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt. Device failure may affect resuscitation of the patient, which could lead to serious adverse events or death. These AEDs have electronic components which may fail and the failure may not be detected by the devices periodic self-tests.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain Smoked Salmon Products May Contain Listeria monocytogenes

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain smoked salmon products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

IDS Sports Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0500

IDS Sports announced today that it isconducting a voluntary nationwide recall of five of the companys dietary supplement products soldunder the following names: Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, andRipped Tabs TR.The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) has notified IDS Sports that the recalled products contain thefollowing undeclared substances, which FDA considers to be steroids: Madol, Turinabol,Superdrol, and/or Androstenedione.

Conagra Foods Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on a Limited Number of 15 oz. Tubs of Blue Bonnet Light Spread

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:00 -0500

Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackagedthe lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey (milk), as an ingredient.

GMP Herbal Products, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:00 -0500

Herbal Products, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that Pai You Guo, a weight loss dietary supplement, sold and marketed by the firm contains undeclared drug ingredients. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplements distributed by the company were found to contain undeclared sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss; and phenolphthalein, a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer-causing agent that is not approved for marketing in the United States.

EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared Peanuts in Certain GIOIA and NUTKAO Brands of Nut Spreads From Italy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The CFIA is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume certain Gioia and Nutkao brands of nut spreads imported from Italy.

ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanuts in certain NUTKAO brand NUT SPREADS from Italy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and GiGi Importing Ltd. are warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume certain Nutkao brand nut spreads imported from Italy. These products may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.

ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared allergens in SURASANG and CREMON brands of SNACK FOODS from Korea

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to eggs or milk not to consume various Surasang and Cremon brands of snack foods described...

Government Recalls & Warnings - InjuryBoard.com

Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard

BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

CPSC, LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain WESTERN brand CREAM CHEESE PRODUCTS may contain Salmonella bacteria

Rikki USA, Inc.Re-Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Toi Sauce Thai Red Curry (Panang) produced for the Siamrica Co. to Correct Lot Number

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

La Espiga De Oro, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - MELON UP! brand LARGE SEEDLESS WATERMELONS from Mexico may contain Salmonella bacteria

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - NUTRISYSTEM brand PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS (CANADIAN VERSION) may contain Salmonella bacteria

Stryker Corporations Instruments Division Issues Worldwide Class 1 Recall of 23 Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation Systems; Catalog numbers 7700-100-000 and 7700-101-201

Vita Food Products, Inc. Issues an Alert Announcing Undeclared Wheat in ELF Branded Herring in Sour Cream

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children's Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Boy's Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard

Timco Worldwide Inc. issuance of a voluntary recall of Large Seedless Watermelons because of possible health risk

Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs

CPSC Releases Reports on Corrosion in Homes and Connections to Chinese Drywall

Unilever Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Certain Shedds Country Crock Chilled Side-Dish Products

Five Crowns Marketing Voluntarily Recalling Cantaloupes Packed under the Majesty Label Because of a Potential Health Risk Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella

Superior Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens in Fish Product

Service Smoked Fish Corp. Recalls Smoked Nova Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies

Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom

Nassau Candy Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Possible Undeclared Allergens on their Tasty Dish Snack Tubs of Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate Raisins and Sour Neon Worms

Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores

Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

SNACKS ON RACKS, INC. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert because of Undeclared Allergens in Their Gourmet Snacks Pack Product Line

RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement

Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheathTM Sheath Introducer

Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain Smoked Salmon Products May Contain Listeria monocytogenes

IDS Sports Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR

Conagra Foods Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on a Limited Number of 15 oz. Tubs of Blue Bonnet Light Spread

GMP Herbal Products, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients

EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared Peanuts in Certain GIOIA and NUTKAO Brands of Nut Spreads From Italy

ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanuts in certain NUTKAO brand NUT SPREADS from Italy

ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared allergens in SURASANG and CREMON brands of SNACK FOODS from Korea

Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheath^TM Sheath Introducer