Product Recall Watch

Step2(r) Recalls Children’s Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Household Product-Related Recalls — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall Alert: Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs

Maria Goodavage — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:41:00 +0000

This just in from the FDA this weekend.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, all of whom are at particular risk from exposure and should avoid handling these products.

Salmonella symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea in both dogs and humans. Anyone experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek immediate medical attention. Owners of dogs exhibiting these symptoms should also seek veterinary assistance.

Hartz Mountain Corporation is recalling 74,700 8-oz bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs, lot code BZ0969101E, UPC number 32700-11519, which were imported by Hartz from a Brazilian supplier, Bertin S.A., and which were distributed to a number of customers in the United States. While regular testing conducted by Bertin (prior to shipment to the US) did not detect the presence of Salmonella in any packages of this product, random sample testing conducted by FDA did indicate the presence of Salmonella. Hartz is aggressively investigating the source of the problem.

Although Hartz has not received any reports of animals or humans becoming ill as a result of coming into contact with this product, Hartz is taking immediate steps to remove the product from all retail stores and distribution centers. Dog owners having purchased this product should check the lot code on their bag, and, if the code is not visible, or if the bag has lot code BZ0969101E imprinted thereon, they should immediately discontinue use of the product and discard it in a proper manner.

Consumers can contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 at any time with any questions they may have and for information on how to obtain reimbursement for purchased product.

Sparboe Farms Provides Clarification on its Voluntary Recall of Fresh Shell Eggs

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:14:00 +0000

Sparboe Farms issued the following clarification regarding the previously announced recall of shell eggs supplied by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. One additional brand is linked to this recall associated with possible Salmonella contamination.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:07:00 +0000

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.

The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +0000

As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.

Real Taste Noodle Manufacture Recalls Egg Noodle Because of Possible Health Risk

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:37:00 +0000

Real Taste Noodle Manufacture of Chicago, IL is recalling bags of Egg Noodle (5lbs per bag, 10 bags per case), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, 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 (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Cibo Vita issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker Brand

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:37:00 +0000

Cibo Vita, 280 N. Midland Ave Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 is recalling Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker brand because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled Mediterranean Mix, in plastic containers of 8.5 OZ was sold to the list of the attached customers.

Good Taste Noodle MFG Recalls “Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins” Because Of Possible Health Risk

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:15:00 +0000

Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its “EGG NOODLES and WONTON SKINS, labeled with production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010”, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Whole Foods Market® Announces Recall of Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:46:00 +0000

The following press release was issued by Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic Region regarding the voluntary recall of Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese. Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic region is announcing a voluntary recall Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese due to possible contamination by Listeria and Staphylococcus aureus.

No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.

Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Household Product-Related Recalls — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +0000

The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Azteca Linda Corp. Expands Recall of Queso Fresco Because of Possible Health Risk

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:41:00 +0000

Azteca Linda Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is expanding the 8/24/10 recall of QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE (exp. SEP 11 2010) to include expiration date SEP 12 2010. In addition, the firm is recalling Queso El Azteca brand REQUESON (RICOTTA CHEESE) with expiration date SEP 19 2010 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...

P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Dry Cat Food

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:40:00 +0000

CINCINNATI, August 31, 2010 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.

QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. Recalls Cheese Products because of Possible Health Risk

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0000

August 26, 2010 QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. is announcing a recall of the following cheese products, all date codes up to and including September 26, 2010 – Fresco and Nov 25, 2010 – Oaxaca.