Saturday, November 29, 2008

Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2008
Release #09-057

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 603-9601
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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: Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots
Units: About 7,000

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Texas Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-045-2008 HEALTH RISK: LOW
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2008 - John Soules Foods, Inc., a Tyler, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 8,496 pounds of cooked chicken strip products. The chicken products may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]

24-ounce bags of “John Soules Foods FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, Italian Style, GLUTEN FREE.” Each bag bears the establishment number “P-2128″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the UPC code “034695 123973″ as well as the “USE BY” date of “Dec 27 08″ or “Jan 2 09″ are included on the back of the bag.
24-ounce bags of “John Soules Foods FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, Rotisserie Style, GLUTEN FREE.” Each bag bears the establishment number “P-2128″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the UPC code “034695 123980″ as well as the “USE BY” date of “Dec 27 08″ or “Jan 2 09″ are included on the back of the bag.
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JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2008
Release #09-056
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation, Plano, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Name of Product: Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants
Units: About 24,000
Importer: JCPenney Co., of Plano, Texas

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Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation

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: Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Bottles

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Massachusetts Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Beef Sandwich Products For Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-046-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2008 - Home Market Foods, Inc., a Norwood, Mass., firm, is recalling approximately 5,250 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen beef sandwich portions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis

Wash hands with warm, soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry for at least 20 seconds. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills.

Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2008
Release #09-054
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that IKEA North America Services LLC, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., has agreed to pay the government a $500,000 civil penalty. The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, settles allegations that the company failed to immediately report incidents about defective outdoor candles.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008

PANOS Brands Recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block

Contact:
Kathie Gibbs Borkowski
(201) 843-8900 x 425
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Saddle Brook, NJ — November 20, 2008 — PANOS brands, of Saddle Brook, NJ is recalling Vegan Rella Cheddar Block, (a cheese substitute) with a Sell by date of 12/09/2008. This product is being recalled because it may possibly contain an undeclared milk protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other lot or variety of Vegan is involved.
The product was sold directly to the consumers from their retail stores located nationwide.
The recalled product is packed in 8oz packages with UPC Code 0 37983 00015 4 and a sell by date of 12/09/2008.

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce

Contact:
Jo Natale
585-429-3627
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Rochester, NY — November 20, 2008 — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a “use-by- date of 11/26/08”, UPC 77890 79010. The product is being recalled because the package may actually contain a milk ingredient which is not declared on the label. The recall of this product is of concern only to those individuals who have an allergy to milk. Consumption may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction in persons with an allergy to milk. No other code dates are affected by this recall.
The 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce is packaged in a clear flexible pouch, and was sold in the prepared foods department of Wegmans stores located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.
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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008

Release #09-050

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA


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: IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds


Units: About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States)


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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008

Release #09-051

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 639-1728
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista


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: Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades


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magiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2008

Release #09-052

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 882-0217

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration 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: Bead Maze Toys


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Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards



Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2008

Release #09-053

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 961-9050

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores


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: Anthropologie Tin Candles


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Brownie’s Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard


Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2008
Release #09-049

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 327-0412
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Brownie’s Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning 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: Air Compressors


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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement 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: Dive Sticks

Units: About 365,000

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

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Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International 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: Young Colors Children’s Hooded Jackets

Units: About 1,500

Importer: R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn 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: DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights

Units: About 1,700

Manufacturer: AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.

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GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2008
Release #09-046

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 569-1588
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn 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: GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens


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Utah Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Meals That May Contain Foreign Materials

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-043-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Roger Sockman
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Muffin Tops

Contact:
Bob Peterson / Robin Peterson
206-574-0577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 14, 2008 — Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co. of Tukwila, WA is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Thursday, November 13, 2008

CSI USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary National Recall of Topical Acne Cream

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – GALLATIN, TN, November 13, 2008 – CSI, USA, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the following names: “DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel” (sold at Dollar General); “Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication” (sold at Kroger); and “Equate: Medicated Acne Gel” (sold at Wal-Mart).

These products are being recalled because samples of the products were found to contain bacteria identified as “Burkholderia Cepacia,” formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia.

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Johnson and Johnson–Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company Announces Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Infants’ Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Fort Washington, PA (November 7, 2008) – Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants’ MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking 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: My Little Train Classics Toy Trains

Units: About 18,000

Importer: JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.

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Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2008
Release #09-043
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 275-6633
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children

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: CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix

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Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores

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: Children’s Two-Way Radios

Units: About 8,000

Manufacturer: Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Il

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CPSC Clarifies Certification Requirements

WASHINGTON, D. C. – On Monday, November 10, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule (pdf) by unanimous vote, addressing the conformity certification required for consumer products subject to safety rules under CPSC jurisdiction.

The Commission addressed three major issues: 1) who should supply the certificate; 2) how the certificate can be filed; and 3) CPSC enforcement of general certification.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday Gifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2008
Release #09-040
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday Gifts

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The holidays are here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has its list. Parents and gift buyers are encouraged to check it twice. Today, CPSC issued its annual holiday safety messages, joined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Safe Kids Worldwide, to remind parents to be diligent when making holiday shopping choices.

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FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Christopher Kelly, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:

888-INFO-FDA

FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers by callers who falsely identify themselves as “FDA special agents” or other FDA officials.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Nestlé Withdraws Nestlé Farinha Lactea Cereal in the United States

Contact:
Nestlé USA Corporate
(818) 551-3284

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 3, 2008 — Nestlé is withdrawing Nestlé Farinha Lactea cereal in the United States. Nestlé is taking this action as we have learned that the product may contain residual traces of a pesticide not currently approved for use on wheat in the U.S. While the pesticide is approved for use in Brazil and the noted levels are well below Brazilian standards, it is not used on wheat products in the United States and therefore there is no set standard for its presence in cereal.
The pesticide is permitted in the United States on grain crops other than wheat.

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Amy’s Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code

Contact:
Bill Twieg
707-568-4566

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Santa Rosa, California, November 7, 2008. Amy's Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa, California is voluntarily recalling Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich Lot 10 H148, because of the presence of milk in a product that is labeled non-dairy. The 4.0 oz net wt frozen product, sold in U.S. grocery stores, comes in a retail package labeled as Amy's Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich. The code date printed in white on the easy open zipper end is
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Monday, November 10, 2008

USDA Offers Tips To Safely Handle And Prepare Stuffing This Thanksgiving Holiday

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2008 - Thanksgiving dinner often leaves consumers feeling "stuffed." For
many, this traditional holiday meal includes stuffing either cooked inside a whole turkey, chicken or other bird, or cooked separately in a casserole.


Mishandled or improperly prepared stuffing can lead to foodborne illness - not a satisfying ending to a Thanksgiving
meal. Following the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Be Food Safe recommendations ensures that dinner guests can enjoy safely cooked stuffing and other food dishes.


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ETHEX Corporation Initiated Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Specific Lots of Five Generic Products Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets

ETHEX Corporation Initiated Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Specific Lots of Five Generic Products Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets


  • Propafenone HCl Tablets - 150 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg
  • Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets – 30 mg and 60 mg
  • Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets - 15 mg
  • Morphine Sulfate Immediate Release Tablets - 15 mg and 30 mg
  • Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets - 10 mg

Contact:
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Nestlé USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder

Nestlé USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder


Contact (Media):
Pam Krebs
Nestlé USA
818-551-3362


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 7, 2008, Glendale, CA -- Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling two (2) production codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder 21.8 ounce that may contain small fragments of aluminum.


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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Alabama Firm Recalls Hot Dog Products For Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall ReleaseCLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-042-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Emily Metz

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2008 - R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc., a Selma, Ala., firm, is recalling approximately 28,610 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.


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Friday, November 7, 2008

Maine Firm Recalls Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products That May Contain Foreign Materials

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-041-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Emily Metz

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 - Barber Foods Company, a Portland, Maine, establishment, is recalling approximately 41,415 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2008

Media Inquiries:
Siobhan DeLancey, 301-827-6242

Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA


FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death.

The recall applies to the following lot number and product information:

-- Lot Number 813900

-- ReliOn 1cc, 31-gauge, 100 units for use with U-100 insulin



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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2008

Release #09-039

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 859-9281

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces 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.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2008

Release #09-038

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


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: “Mini-Televisor” Toys


Units: About 2,100


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Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4, 2008
Release #09-037

Firm's Recall Hotline: (972) 241-5464

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


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: Toy Xylophones


Units: About 144


Importer: King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas


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Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4, 2008

Release #09-036

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 304-3769

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908



Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory 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: Krylon “Outdoor Spaces” UV Fabric Protector



Units: About 75,000



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General Mills Issues Voluntary Class One Recall Involving One Day’s Production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup

Contact:

Tom Forsythe

763-764-6364



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, Minn., October 31, 2008 – General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

CLASS I RECALL Congressional and Public Affairs
HEALTH RISK: HIGH Roger Sockman (202) 720-9113
FSIS-RC-040-2008
CALIFORNIA FIRM RECALLS SAUSAGE PRODUCTS
DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2008 – Jolly Good Meat Products, a Los Angeles, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 600 pounds of ready-to-eat and raw banger sausage rolls because they may contain an undeclared allergen, eggs, the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Egg is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
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Everlasting Distributors Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risks

Everlasting Distributors Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 29, 2008 -- Everlasting Distributors Inc., Bayonne NJ is initiating a nationwide recall of all their 3.88oz (110gm) packages of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits because it may be contaminated with Melamine.

Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately. If consumers have questions about possible health risks, they should contact their doctor.
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