Friday, April 26, 2013
Natura Pet Products is expanding its recall of dry pet food and treats.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recall of dry pet food because of possible Salmonella contamination. The expanded recall includes all dry pet food products and treats with expiration dates prior to and including March 24, 2014. The Salmonella threat is not only for pets consuming the products, but humans handling the products, according to the FDA. The FDA said: Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Rich Products Corporation has issued a voluntary recall on some of its products because of a possible E. coli contamination.
Rich Products Corporation has initiated a recall of its Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas, Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices, Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks, Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites, Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers and Market Day Mozzarella Bites because of a possible E. coli contamination, according to CBS News. The Buffalo-based company is working with the USDA, FDA and CDC to determine how products manufactured in their Waycross, GA plant may have become contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The products were manufactured between Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 and have "Best By" dates between Jan. 1, 2013 and Sept. 29, 2014, which can be located on the back of the package on all of the products, according to information on the Farm Rich website. These …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Bumble Bee has increased its voluntary recall to include more tuna fish cans.
A day after voluntarily recalling cans of tuna fish, Bumble Bee Foods expanded the recall to include more cans, according to the FDA. The reason for the recall is loose seals or seams that could result in product contamination "by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed." The problem was linked to a manufacturing line issue, which has been corrected, said the FDA. The recalled tuna fish was distributed for retail sale between Jan. 17 and March 6, 2013. Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity, said: "Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Consumers can get a replacement coupon for the product.
Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling three sizes of its Kellogg’s Special K Red Berries cereal because of the possibility of glass fragments in the cereal. According to Kellogg’s: The food affected by the recall can be identified with the following information: 11.2-ounce package - UPC Code 38000 59923 - Better if Used Before: DEC 02 2013 KNC 105 00:13 through DEC 02 2013 KNC 105 02:30 22.4-ounce twin pack - UPC Code 38000 78356 - Better if Used Before: - NOV 30 2013 KNA 105 07:00 to NOV 30 2013 KNA 105 08:51 - NOV 30 2013 KNB 105 15:00 to NOV 30 KNB 105 17:05 37-ounce package - UPC Code 38000 20940 - Better if Used Before: NOV 30 2013 KNB 107 17:31 to NOV 30 2013 KNB 107 20:05 If your package …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The brands included in the recall are Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick items, according to the FDA.
The FDA announced a major recall of pet products that affects a number of brands. Kasel Associated Industries of Denver is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured at its Denver facility from April 20, 2012 to Sept. 19, 2012 because of possible Salmonella contamination. The brands included in the recall are Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick items, according to the FDA. The FDA reported that Kasel has not received any reports of illnesses because of the possible contamination. According to the FDA: Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly …
Friday, January 25, 2013
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of the the Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands due to injury hazard. The bands are sold exclusively at Walmart stores.
If you recently purchased a fitness band from Walmart, you might want to check the box. On Tuesday, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of the the Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands due to injury hazard. The bands are sold exclusively at Walmart stores. The recall was made after reports of twelve reported injuries to the back, hand and eye. One required medical attention. The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity, reports the CPSC. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product. Customers can contact Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select…
Monday, January 14, 2013
Rock 'n Play Sleeper sold at mass merchandise stores nationwide and online since September 2009 for between $50 and $85.
Information provided by The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 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 immediately inspect this product and stop using it if mold is found. Units currently in retail stores are not included in this recall to inspect. Name of Product: Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper™ Units: About 800,000 units Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y Hazard: Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the product. The CPSC …
