Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
August 20th, 2008 — Sports & Recreation
The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
August 20th, 2008 — Household products
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
August 20th, 2008 — Household products
The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
August 20th, 2008 — Household products
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
August 19th, 2008 — Kids
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
August 19th, 2008 — Sports & Recreation
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardeners Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
August 19th, 2008 — Outdoor
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Manufacturer for Publix Brand Vanilla Wafers Issues a Recall for Undeclared Soy (August 15)
August 18th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
The manufacturer of Publix Vanilla Wafers is recalling a limited number of 12oz boxes of Vanilla Wafers with a code date of 030409A as they may contain undeclared soy. Persons who have an allergy to soy run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel: Publix Vanilla Wafers, UPC: 41415-00609
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
August 15th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14)
August 15th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. of Fontana California is voluntarily recalling 580 cases of La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (August 8)
August 15th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of limited bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites sold in Albertsons stores in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. There have been no complaints or reports of injury resulting from consumption or handling of the recalled product.
Whole Foods Market Issues Recall on 365 Organic Everyday Value Popcorn, Lightly Salted Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen (August 14)
August 15th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
This product was distributed to and sold in Whole Foods Market retail stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Oregon, New Jersey, New York and Washington.
S and M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grove Grow Notes Brand Dried Bamboo Fungus Veiled Lady (August 12)
August 15th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Grove Grow Notes brand Dried Bamboo Fungus Veiled Lady which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites
Hop Lee Trading Co., Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Flower Brand Dried Sweet Potato (August 12)
August 14th, 2008 — Food & Drugs
Hop Lee Trading Co. Inc. is recalling Flower brand Dried Sweet Potato because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
July 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling
August 14th, 2008 — Food & Drugs, MedWatch
Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.