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Recalls
Here are the latest federal and industry initiated
recalls in the news.
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Automotive Products
GM recalls 305,000 SUVs with faulty turn
signals - May 10, 2005 -
General Motors Corp. is recalling 305,729 sport utility vehicles, including the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, to fix a
faulty turn signal that can flash like a hazard warning light. The recall, mostly covering vehicles sold in the
United States, includes the 2003-2004 model year GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada as well as the Isuzu
Motors Ltd.'s Ascender, which is built at a GM plant. Read
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Honda Announces Recall of ATVs -
April 14, 2005 -
Honda is recalling about 200,000 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The steering rods can
separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of
serious injury or death. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue. Read
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Yamaha Announces Recall Reminder for
ATVs - April 13, 2005 -
Yamaha is recalling about 86,000 Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during
long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake
fluid aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master cylinder adversely affecting rear brake
performance. Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 and 2002
ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and
red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white.
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Yamaha Announces Recall Reminder for Off-
Road Motorcycles and ATVs - April 13, 2005 -
Yamaha is recalling about 2,755 PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and 850 Grizzly 125 ATVs. The
rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking
performance. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or camouflage. The off-road motorcycles are
blue and white. Read
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Bombardier Announces Recall of DS650 ATVs
- March 29, 2005 -
Bombardier is recalling about 2,127 DS650 All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The rear axle bearings may have
not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing which could make the ATV
unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle which could cause injury to the operator. Read
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Arctic Cat Announces Recall of All-Terrain
Vehicles - March 24, 2005 -
Arctic Cat is recalling about 16,200 FIS and TBX Model ATVs. The fuel tank used on some all-terrain
vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property
damage could occur. Read
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Suzuki Announces Recall of 2004-2005
Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) - March 16, 2005 -
Suzuki is recalling about 30,000 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs. Water can enter
the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return
to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to
the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The
rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur. These ATVs are
available in yellow, green, red or camouflage. Read
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Kawasaki Announces Recall of Kawasaki
Prairie™ 700 ATVs - March 14, 2005 -
Kawasaki Prairie™ is recalling about 1,140 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The age
recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can
suffer serious injury or death. The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Prairie™ KVF700-D1 4x4
model, which were manufactured between June 2004 and February 2005. The ATVs come in green and
red and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle’s fuel tank. Read
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Polaris Announces Recall of '900 Fusion,' '900
RMK' and '900 Switchback' Snowmobiles - March 14, 2005 -
Polaris is recalling about 11,560 "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles. The
snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the
throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle
safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard. Read
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Childrens' Products
Delta Enterprise Corp. Announces Recall of
Lov’s Pacifiers - May 12, 2005 -
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated
from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children. The recalled pacifier measures about 2-1/4
inches in width and 1-1/2 inches in length and has button or hinged handles. The pacifiers are white with
various colored handles. Read
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Dollar General Corp. Announces Recall of
Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants - May 12, 2005 -
The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to
young children. The heart-shaped pendant is silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and
hangs on a pink suede cord with a silver-colored clasp. Read
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Pamela Drake Inc. Announces Recall of
Wooden Push Toys - May 12, 2005 -
The recall includes six different multi-colored, solid wooden push toys, including an airplane, tractor, dump
truck, fire truck, and a two-piece circus train with train cars and a tow truck with family van. Small parts can
break off posing a choking hazard to young children Read
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Fisher-Price Announces Recall of Pogo Sticks -
May 10, 2005 -
The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two
foot pegs and handles and the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They come in
two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356). The model number can be
found underneath the pogo stick’s foot pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through
August 1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Read
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Fisher-Price Announces Recall of Push Toys -
May 10, 2005 -
The recalled Lil’ Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green
race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words "Fisher-
Price" are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number "3" is stamped in yellow on the front of the
race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toy’s
race car base. Read
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Simplicity Inc. Announces Recall of Cribs -
May 03, 2005 -
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. is recalling Whate Lancaster Cribs. The white paint on the cribs can chip,
posing a choking hazard to young children. The recalled cribs are made of wood and painted white. Model
numbers 8554W-PT and 8554WW are printed inside the headboard and on the envelope attached to the
mattress support. The Simplicity name, address, manufacturing date and model number are written on a
label found on the inside bottom of the headboard. Read
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Atico International USA Announces Recall of
Children's Folding Chairs - April 29, 2005 -
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. is recalling about 1.5 million children's folding chairs.
The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can
become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. The
recalled folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow
and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is
about 22-inches high, 10-inches wide, and about 11-inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO
INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs. Read
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California International Trading Announces
Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys - April 20, 2005
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California International Trading announces a voluntary recall of Light-up Pacifier, New Style Piano, and
High Toys Choochoo Toy Train. The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This
poses a choking hazard to young children. Read
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Carter's® Announces Recall of Carter's
Brand Children's Overalls - April 19, 2005 -
Carter’s®, of Atlanta, Ga., announces a voluntary recall of Carter’s® Infant and Children’s
Overalls. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The
plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. Read
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Baja Products Announces Recall of My First
Crayon and Activity Sets - April 13, 2005 -
Baja Products is recalling about 145,000 Crayon-Balls Activity Sets&. Small crayon balls can break loose
from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. The My First
Crayon-Ball™ consists of a round yellow plastic base with small red, blue, yellow, green, black, and
brown crayon balls attached. The Activity Set also contains a scrolls of paper containing sketches meant for
coloring. Read
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Zebco Announces Recall of Children’s Fishing
Poles - April 13, 2005 -
Zebco is recalling about 1.5 million Children’s Fishing Poles. The paint on the rods of these fishing poles
contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The
recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the
reels: from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks;
Nick Jr.’s Dora the Explorer®; Disney’s Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon’s Rocket Power®.
"ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch ‘Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the
exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with
sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Read
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Solar Inc. Announce Recall of Flashing Toy
Pacifiers - April 07, 2005 -
Solar is recalling about 24,000 pacifiers. The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that
comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier
handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier" or "2-in-1
Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers. Read
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MGA Entertainment Announces Recall of
Bratz Scooters - March 24, 2005 -
MGA Entertainment is recalling 297,000 Bratz Scooters. The wheels of the scooter can break or become
damaged, and users of the scooters can fall and suffer injuries. The product is a non-motorized two-wheeled
scooter. The scooter platform is purple with a bright pink Bratz logo on the top surface. Read
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Reebok Announces Recall of Children’s
Reebok Jacket and Pant Sets - March 24, 2005 -
Reebok is recalling about 8,000 children’s fleece jacket and pant sets. The zipper slider and pull on the
jackets can detach, if pulled when the jacket is open. The detached zipper slider and pull can pose a
choking hazard to young children. The recalled jacket/pant sets were sold in sizes up to children’s size
7. Read
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Rose Art Industries, Inc. Issues Alert and
Voluntary Recall on Certain Face Paints - March 24, 2005 -
Rose Art Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain face painting products distributed by the Company,
and sold under the name "Design A Face Make-Up." The Company is taking this action after receiving
consumer complaints that over 200 children have experienced minor adverse reactions from multiple colors
of face paints. Read
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Graco Children’s Products Announces Recall
of Toddler Beds - March 22, 2005 -
Graco is recalling about 1.2 million toddler beds. A child’s arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between
the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young
children. The recalled Graco toddler beds are white plastic and steel with openings between the slats in the
guard rails and footboard. Read
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Consumer Products
Sears Roebuck and Co. Announces Recall of
Table Saw Rip Fences - April 07, 2009 -
Sears is recalling about 41,800 table saw rip fence assemblies. The rip fence is a metal guide that keeps
material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade. This could come
loose and result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator. The rip fences
being recalled were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830. Read
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RadioShack Announces Recall of Video Head
Cleaner - May 11, 2005 -
The recalled non-abrasive "Wet System" Video Head Cleaner was sold in a box labeled "Video Head
Cleaner," "RadioShack" and "44-1230" or "44-1213." The box contains a cleaning video cassette and a
bottle of cleaning solution. The 4-inch-high white plastic cleaning solution bottle is labeled "Video Head
Cleaning Fluid" or "Cleaning Liquid for HEAD CLEANER." Other writing on the bottle includes "Contents:
Isopropanol," and the item number "44-1230" or "44-1213." Read
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Quality Bicycle Products Announces Recall of
Bicycle Handlebar Stems - May 05, 2005 -
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise.
The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models
SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall.
The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree
"high rise" but vary in extension length. Read
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Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announces Recall of
Fireworks - May 03, 2005 -
Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, KS. Is recalling 75,000 - 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits.
The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally
place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. These 24-shot
Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a
consumer fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and twenty-four display shells in a
display box. "24 shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written on
the front of the display box. Read
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Heat & Glo Announces Recall of Gas
Fireplaces - April 27, 2005 -
Heat & Glo announces recall of HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces. Gas in the
fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window
to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass. The model number is located on the
rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by
removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently
received a replacement burner assembly. Read
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Global Gift Industries Announce the Recall of
Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart - April 20, 2005 -
Global Goft Industries announces a voluntary recall of Martha Stewart Everyday "sunny meadow" four-piece
sanded votive candle sets. These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to
consumers. Read
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Maytag Corp. Announces Recall of Hoover
Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners - April 14, 2005 -
Hoover is recalling about 636,000 Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners. The recalled vacuums have
defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a
fire hazard. Read
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Wal-Mart Stores Announces Recall of Karaoke
Machine - April 13, 2005 -
Nu-Tronix is recalling about 220,000 Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders. The paint on the five control
buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems,
and growth retardation. This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital
radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-
tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a
purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children’s songs, a
multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets. Read
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L.L. Bean Inc. Announces Recall of Director’s
Chairs, Replacement Seats - April 06, 2005 -
L.L. Bean is recalling about 3,500 director’s chairs and replacement director’s chair padded seats. The
wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric
seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and the chair frame also can break at the backrest upright, the
armrest and at the leg axis. These failures can cause the chair’s occupant to fall to the floor, and possibly
sustain injuries. The recalled director’s chair is a folding chair with a solid natural-colored wood frame. They
have cotton duck fabric seats and backs in navy, red, green and natural colors. The seats are padded and
unpadded, and replacement padded seats were sold separately. The recalled director’s chair includes
models XS78 and VU67and the recalled replacement seat includes model XS79, which can be found on
the label underneath the seat. Read
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DESA Heating Products and Scheu
Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters - April 05, 2005 -
DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing are recalling about 88,000 ALL-PRO”, “Reddy Heater”
and “MASTER” Infrared (Tank Top) propane heaters. The plastic ring on the heater’s regulator can crack,
causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard
if an ignition source is present. Read
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Hunter’s View Announces Recall of Safety
Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands - April 05, 2005 -
Hunter's View is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands. The harnesses could fail
during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. These
2004 model year Fall Arrest Systems (harnesses) have model number 3333 and Model Year 2004 written on
a white label attached to the harness or the tree strap. Read
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Southern Living At Home Announces Recall of
Tea Light Candles - April 05, 2005 -
Southern Living At Home is recalling Fern Warm Comforts Tea Light Candles. Some of these tea light
candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination. This alert is only for
consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging
below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea
light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not
affected by this alert. Read
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Mr. Heater Announce Recall to Repair Mr.
Heater 'Big Buddy/Tough Buddy' Propane Heaters - March
31, 2005 -
Mr. Heater is recalling about 55,000 "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters. The valve
on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. Only model number
MH18B Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" propane heaters are included in the recall. The heaters
are either black with yellow accents around the burner tiles or light gray with red accents around the burner
tiles. "Mr. Heater" is printed in the lower right hand corner of the heaters. Read
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TechnoBrands Announces Recall of Rope
Candles - March 31, 2005 -
TechnoBrands is recalling about 2,000 rope candles. The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the
candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended.
This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire
candle. Read
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Nature’s Finest Announces Recall of Gel
Candles - March 28, 2005 -
Nature’s Finest is recalling about 727,000 Gel Candles. The gel used in these candles can catch fire,
creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers. Read
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Whirlpool Announces Recall of KitchenAid®
Toasters - March 24, 2005 -
KitchenAid® is recalling about 40,000 ProLine® Toasters. An interruption of power to the toaster can cause
the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the
unit, posing a fire hazard. The recalled KitchenAid® ProLine® countertop toasters are painted die-cast
metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. Read
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Thomson Announces Recall of Portable DVD
Player Batteries - March 23, 2005 -
Thomson is recalling about 47,000 portable DVD player batteries. The battery can overheat and explode
while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. Only batteries used with the RCA portable
DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. Read
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FDA Asks U.S. Marshals to Seize Adulterated
and Misbranded Hospital Bed Systems - March 22, 2005 -
In a response to ongoing concerns about manufacturing quality and labeling, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the Department of Justice today initiated seizures of all finished Vail 500, 1000,
and 2000 Enclosed Bed Systems made by Vail Products, Inc., located in Toledo, OH. Use of these systems
poses a public health risk because patients can become entrapped and suffocate, resulting in severe
neurological damage or death. Read
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Hellenic Rug Imports Announces Recall of
Flammable Rugs - March 22, 2005 -
Hellenic Rug Imports’ is recalling about 1,600 white rugs. Certain rugs distributed from January 2003
through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable
Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, they may not self-extinguish, presenting a risk of burn injuries. Read
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Teleflex Canada 2000-2004 Seastar Cylinder
HC5331 - March 15, 2005 -
Teleflex cylinder may cause Volvo power steering cylinder to crack on Volvo SX, DP-S, and XDP out-drive
units resulting in possible loss of steering. Units were manufactured between 5/1/00 and 12/31/04. Read
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Skylighter Announces Recall of Musical Flower
Birthday Candleholders - March 14, 2005 -
Skylighter is recalling about 120 Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders. The center of the candle has an
unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The
ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. It is plastic
and consists of eight small candles that are ignited by a center flame. There is a battery inside the center
candle that allows it to play the music to "Happy Birthday". Read
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Bernat Announces Recall of 'Fur Out' Yarn -
March 11, 2005 -
Bernat is recalling about 730,000 1.75 ounce balls of "Fur Out" yarn. "Fur Out" yarn is flammable when
used as the sole yarn in a garment. All 17 Bernat "Fur Out" yarn colors are involved in this recall. The
recalled yarn can be identified by UPC numbers beginning with "05735527". Read
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CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announces
Recall of Bicycle Frames - March 11, 2005 -
CF Roark Welding and Engineering is recalling 422 titanium bicycle frames. The frames on these bicycles
can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders. The recall involves custom titanium bicycle
frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. Read
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Lithonia Lighting Announces Recall of Indoor
HID Light Fixture Cords - March 11, 2005 -
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 120,000 High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic
reflectors. The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the
acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.
These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords. They are generally used in locations
such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouse spaces, and gymnasiums. Read
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Montrail Announces Recall of Crampons;
Products Used for Ice Climbing - March 11, 2005 -
Montrail is recalling 969 pairs of crampons (used for ice climbing). The vertical rails at the front of these
crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers. The recall includes models I354,
I356, and K364 sold under brand names I.C.E. 9 and Khumbu. The recall includes products with UPC
numbers beginning with 619120036 and ending with 204, 211, 464, or 457. These model and UPC
numbers are listed only on the packaging, but not on the products themselves. Read
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Recall of Black & Decker® Brand
ProBlend® Blenders - March 11, 2005 -
Black & Decker® is recalling about 500,000 ProBlend® blenders. The blades can weaken or break
during use while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury if taken into the mouth or
swallowed. The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and
BL6000. The recalled ProBlend® products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass
jars. Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The
model number is located on the bottom of the product. Read
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Food
Products
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in
Preserved Fruit (Apricot) - May 10, 2005 -
State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers alerted consumers today that Sino Bestfood, Inc., 7
Koster Blvd., Suite 3B, Edison, New Jersey 08837 is recalling 9.88 oz. packages of preserved fruit (apricot)
because they may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled preserved fruit (apricot), a product of China,
comes in a 9.88 oz. plastic tray package coded 20-12-2005. It was sold in metropolitan New Jersey and New
York. Read
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Allergy Alert - Undeclared Dairy in Cloud
Nine® Premium Dark Chocolate Bar - May 06, 2005 -
Cloud Nine®, a division of nSpired Natural Foods, San Leandro, CA, is warning consumers who may
be allergic to dairy products that Cloud Nine Premium Dark Orange and Dark Chocolate 2 oz. bars have
been recalled. These products are distributed through out the USA and across Canada. The following Cloud
Nine Premium Dark Chocolate bars, net weight 2 oz., Lot Code # 3255A and 3255B, have been voluntarily
recalled:
- Cloud Nine Premium Dark Chocolate bar - UPC 7 29582 11550 5
- Cloud Nine Premium Orange Dark Chocolate bar - UPC 7 29582 11530 7
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Quik'n Tasty Foods Inc. Recalls Po Boy
(Lunchmeat, Ham, and Cheese Sandwich) Because of Health Risk - May 06, 2005 -
Quik'n Tasty Foods Inc. of Belton Missouri is recalling Po Boy (Lunchmeat, Ham and Cheese sandwiches)
ink stamp dated 101 N6, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes. Po Boy sandwiches were distributed through Quicktrip convenience stores located in
Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Arizona, between April 18, 2005 and April 29, 2005. The product is labeled
Po Boy and is ink stamp dated 101 N6 on the label. The sandwich is wrapped in clear packaging, and may
contain an additional orange date sticker. Regardless of the date on the orange sticker, the product is under
recall if it bears the 101 N6 code. Read
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Tan Nam Tofu Company Issues Allergy Alert
on Undeclared Milk in Tan Nam Fresh Soymilk - May 06,
2005 -
Tan Nam Tofu Company, Rosemead, CA is recalling its "Tan Nam Fresh Soymilk" product sold in 64 oz.
and 16 oz. plastic bottles because the labels do not declare the presence of cow's milk. The recall was
initiated after it was discovered that the Tan Nam Fresh Soymilk product was distributed in plastic bottles
that did not declare milk as an ingredient on the product label. Read
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YTS Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared
Eggs in Certain YTS Vegetarian Food Products - May 06,
2005 -
YTS Group Inc. of El Monte, CA, is voluntarily recalling a variety of products because they contain
whole egg or egg albumen power (egg protein) which is not being declared on the product label. The
recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores, specifically in the States of California,
Minnesota, New York, Utah, Washington. This product was also distributed in Canada. All of these products
come frozen in clear plastic packages of 2.2 lb, 1lb, 12 ounce and in 10 ounce pieces. The recalled
products have identifying yellow labels under the brand names; YTS VEGGIE Food or YTS PRODUCTS or
with green labels under the KIMBO brand name and have an expiration date from 4/27/04 to 4/27/05,
which is stamped in black ink at the bottom of the package are being recalled. Read more...
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Lion Pavilion LTD Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Sulfites - May 05, 2005 -
Lion Pavilion, LTD., 518 Gardner Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is recalling ZhenQiWei Dried Apricots because
it may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled ZhenQiWei Dried Apricots, a product of China, packed in
uncoded 150g plastic bags, were sold in New York State. Read
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Walong Marketing, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Sulfites in Product - May 04, 2005 -
Walong Marketing, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is recalling "Asian Taste" brand and "Sinbo" brand "Chinese Red
Berry" because the products may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled Asian Taste Chinese Red Berry
was sold in a clear, uncoded, 8 oz plastic package. The recalled Sinbo Chinese Red Berry was sold in a
clear, uncoded, 13 oz plastic package. The products were imported from China and sold to retail stores
throughout the United States. Read
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Edwards Fine Foods Issues Recall and Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Edwards Oreo Pie Slices - April 29, 2005 -
Edwards Fine Foods Inc of Atlanta GA, is recalling its Edwards Oreo Singles 2pack Frozen Pie Slices with a
date code of Y84282 because the product may contain undeclared peanuts. The recalled Edwards Fine
Foods frozen pie slices were distributed throughout the United States in retail stores. The frozen product
comes in a blue box with a picture of a cookie on it and is labeled, Edwards Oreo Singles 2pack Date code
Y84282. Read
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Kentucky Firm Recalls Ham Products for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 29, 2005 -
Field Packing Company, an Owensboro, Ky., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 29,000 pounds of
ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The hams were produced on
March 4, 2005. The Mickelberry's hams were distributed to institutional and food service customers in
California, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota. The Kentucky Legend hams were distributed to
retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Read
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New York Firm Recalls Chicken Wraps for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 28, 2005 -
Forest and Brook Food Corp., a Hauppauge, New York, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately
385 pounds of chicken breast wrap sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes. The products were produced on April 20 and were distributed to retail establishments
in New York, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Read
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Rhee Bros., Inc., Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Sulfites in 'Assi' Brand 'Dried Bellflower Root' - Read
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Texas Firm Recalls Meat Wrap for Possible
Listeria Contamination - April 26, 2005 -
Prime Deli Corp., a Lewisville, Texas, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 191 pounds of
meat wrap sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Products subject to
recall include:
- 8.5 oz. packages of "7 Eleven, BIG EATS, Deluxe, TURKEY & COOKED HAM CAPICOLLA CLUB
WRAP, Handmade On Wednesday 0420, Freshest Before Friday 11:59 p.m. 0422." Each unit bears product
code "4 71101 74972 1" and the establishment code "P-13553" inside the USDA mark of
inspection.
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Undeclared Sulfites in Preserved Fruit (Apple)
- April 26, 2005 -
State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers alerted consumers today that Sino Bestfood, Inc., 7
Kosher Blvd., Suite 3B, Edison, New Jersey 08837 is recalling 12.35 oz. packages of preserved fruit (apple)
because they may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled preserved fruit (apple), a product of China,
comes in a 12.35 oz. plastic tray package. It was sold in metropolitan New Jersey and New York. Read
more...
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Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Home Special Soup
Mix Due to Undeclared Sulfites - April 21, 2005 -
Ho's Trading Inc., 1010 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is recalling Home Special Soup Mix because it
may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled Home Special Soup Mix are packed in 4 oz., uncoded plastic
bags. The products were sold nationwide. Read more...
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Missouri Firm Recalls Meat Products for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 21, 2005 -
Oberle Meats, a St. Genevieve, Mo., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,077 pounds of
ready-to-eat meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Each package bears
the establishment code "EST. 2334" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on
April 11 and were distributed to retail establishments in Illinois and Missouri. Read
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California Firm Recalls Sausage Product for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 19, 2005 -
Don Pedro's Meat, a La Puente, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 40 pounds of sausage
products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sausage was produced on
April 8 and was distributed to retail establishments in Los Angeles, Calif. Read
more...
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Haemalkn Sikpoom Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Dairy, Egg, and Hazelnut Ingredients in Couque D'asse Coffee Cookies - April 19, 2005 -
HAEMALKN SIKPOOM INC., 230 & 250 FOREST DR. - EAST HILLS, NY 11548, is recalling Couque D'asse
Coffee Cookies because they may contain undeclared dairy, egg, and hazelnut ingredients. The recalled
Couque D'asse Coffee Cookies, 2.26 oz. (64 g) & 5.08 oz. (144 g) boxes, Code: 2004.10.11A2005.10.10,
were sold in NY, MA, MD, NH, and CT. Read
more...
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Trilini International Import LLC Issues Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Eggs and Unmerchantable Food Color Acid Red in Fruit Marshmallows -
April 19, 2005 -
Trilini International Import LLC, 41 Terrace Place, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is recalling FRUIT
MARSHMALLOWS because it may contain undeclared eggs and unmerchantable food color acid red. The
recalled FRUIT MARSHMALLOWS, distributed in 240 g plastic wrapped trays, code date 10/05/2005, were
sold in New York State, Boston and Florida. Read
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Tristar Food Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared
Sulfites in Dried Sliced Lotus Root - April 19, 2005 -
Tristar Food Wholesale, 115 Amity Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 is recalling Dried Sliced Lotus Root
because it may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled Dried Sliced Lotus Root, a product of China, is
distributed in uncoded 7 oz. plastic bags. The Dried Sliced Lotus Root was sold in New York City. Read
more...
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Atlantic International Products, Inc. Issues
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Casale Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Regular Halves - April 18, 2005 -
Atlantic International Products, Inc. is recalling Casale Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Regular Halves, because it
may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled Casale Sun Dried Tomatoes Regular Halves, are packed in
five-pound bags and coded (crop 2004). They are a product of Turkey and were distributed in the following
states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Colorado. Read
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Kraft Issues Recall for Undeclared Pistachios in
Vanilla Flavor Jell-O Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding - April 18, 2005 -
Kraft Foods of Northfield, IL, is recalling 1 oz. Vanilla flavor Jell-OBrand Sugar Free Fat Free Reduced
Calorie Instant Pudding & Pie Filling with the 05 MAR 07 D8 code date because the product may contain
pistachio nuts which are not listed in the ingredients in the package. This recall of the Vanilla flavor is in
addition to the previous recall of Jell-O Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Reduced Calorie Instant Pudding and
Pie Filling announced April 11, 2005, of 1 oz. White Chocolate with the 05 MAR 07 D8 and 06 MAR 07 D8
code dates, 1.4 oz. Chocolate with the 06 MAR 07 D8 code date and 1.4 oz. Chocolate Fudge with the 07
MAR 07 D8 code date -- all recalled because the products may contain undeclared pistachio nuts. Read
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FDA Extends Nationwide Health Alert on
Mama's and King Salmon Brands of Smoked Salmon Products - Read
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Georgia Firm Recalls Sausage Products for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 13, 2005 -
Roger Wood Foods, Inc., a Savannah, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,700 pounds of
sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sausage was
produced on March 10, 2005 and were distributed to retail stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and
South Carolina. Each of the products bear one of the following establishment codes 'EST. 8025' or 'P-
8025' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each label also bears 'Sell By 5/13/2005.' Read
more...
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Consumer Alert: Undeclared Milk in Chocolate
Sticks - April 12, 2005 -
State Agriculture Commissioner alerts consumers that 7 Market Place, Inc., d/b/a 7 Market Place, 707 2nd
Avenue, New York, New York 10016 is recalling 2 oz. packages of "Pocky Chocolate Sticks" due to an
undeclared milk ingredient. The recalled "Pocky Chocolate Sticks" coded 2005 4 PSR 2 B/8 come in a
sealed paper box. It was sold in the New York City area. Read
more...
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North Carolina Firm Recalls Spaghettios Plus
Calcium™ For Undeclared Allergen And Incorrect Labels - April 12, 2005 -
Campbell Soup Supply Company, a Maxton, N.C., firm is voluntarily recalling approximately 473,500
pounds of Spaghettios Plus Calcium™ because the products are mislabeled and contain an
undeclared allergen (soy). The products subject to recall contain meatballs, but the product labels do not
list meatballs as an ingredient. Furthermore, the meatballs are made with soy protein, a known allergen.
The products subject to recall are 15 oz. cans of "Campbell's SPAGHETTIOS PLUS CALCIUM™,
Pasta in Tomato & Cheese Sauce." Each can bears the date code, "AUG 2006 02105." The top of each
can also bears the package code that begins: "EST 4R U5 5M." Read
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Kraft Issues Recall for Undeclared Pistachios in
Jell-O Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding - April 11,
2005 -
Kraft Foods of Northfield, IL, is recalling 1.4 oz. Jell-O Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Reduced Calorie Instant
Pudding & Pie Filling in White Chocolate with the 05 MAR 07 D8 and 06 MAR 07 D8 code dates,
Chocolate with the 06 MAR 07 D8 code date and Chocolate Fudge with the 07 MAR 07 D8 code date
because the products may contain pistachio nuts which are not listed in the ingredients on the package.
Read
more...
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New York Firm Recalls Turkey and Pork
Products for Possible Listeria Contamination - April
11, 2005 -
L.S.K. Smoked Turkey Products, Inc., a Bronx, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 39,000
pounds of smoked turkey and pork products that may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes. Read
more...
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Ziyad Brothers Issues Nationwide Recall of
Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk - April 11, 2005 -
Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad brand Tahini due to possible contamination with
Salmonella Senftenberg. The product is distributed nationwide and is sold in glass jars 16oz., 32oz., 64oz.,
and a 128 oz. plastic jar. The product is also sold in 40 pound containers labeled "Tahini 100% Crushed
Sesame Seeds Made in Lebanon packed by A.O. Ghandour Sons S.A.L., Distributed by Ziyad Brothers
Importing." There are no lot numbers on the containers. Read
more...
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Health Hazard Alert -- Certain President's
Choice Baby Food Jars May be Contaminated With Harmful Bacteria - April 09, 2005 -
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain President's
Choice Baby Foods. This recall is being conducted because the seals on some jars have been found to be
seriously compromised. The loss of seal may permit the entry of harmful bacteria into the product. While no
harmful bacteria have been found in the product, this recall is being conducted as a precautionary
measure. Sunfresh Limited, Toronto, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the
marketplace. These products have been distributed across Canada. Read more...
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FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on
SeaSpecialties Brand 'Mama’s Smoked Nova Salmon' in 8 Ounce Vacuum Packed Bags Because of
Possible Health Risk - April 08, 2005 -
FDA is issuing a nationwide alert to consumers about Mama's Smoked Nova Salmon packaged in 8-oz
vacuum-packed bags because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which
can be serious and sometimes cause fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others
with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such a
high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause
miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women and can cause more serious or life-threatening
conditions in other patients. The products are sold in individual 8-oz. packages marked: 'SELL BY SEP 17
2005 27183', 'SELL BY SEP 18 2005 27183'. They may also be in shipping cartons labeled: '09/17/05
SELL BY 27183', '09/18/05 SELL BY 27183. Read
more...
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Impol Trading Inc. Recalls ROLESKI
MAJONEZ Due to Undeclared Eggs - April 08, 2005 -
April 8, 2005 -- Impol Trading Inc. located in Brooklyn, New York is recalling ROLESKI brand MAJONEZ
because it contains undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs, may run the risk of serious or life-
threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled MAJONEZ, with code
22.05.2005.13:15L2.B.1 packed in a glass jar with a blue metal lid, net wt. 170 g. were sold in NY, CT, PA,
NJ. Read
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Undeclared Milk In Pound Cake -
April 06, 2005 -
T & H Supermarket, Inc., d/b/a T & H Supermarket, Brooklyn, New York is recalling 4 oz. packages
of pound cake due to an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of
serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled pound cake comes
in an uncoded, plastic-wrapped, tin package. It was sold in Brooklyn, New York. Read
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Michigan Firm Recalls Sausage Products for
Possible Listeria Contamination - April 05, 2005 -
April 5, 2005 - Winter Sausage Manufacturing, an East Point, Mich., firm, is voluntarily recalling
approximately 5,117 pounds of sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. All of the
products subject to recall bear the establishment number 'EST. 1015' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The products subject to recall are various sized and weight packages of:
- 'Blue Ribbon, NATURAL CASING FRANKS.' Each package bears the sell by date '5-29-05.'
- 'WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Natural Casing Wieners.' Each package bears the sell by date '5-29-
05.'
- 'OLD TYME DELI, SIGNATURE, Natural Casing, HOT DOGS, LIPARI.' Each package bears the sell by
date '5-29-05."'
- 'The Butcher Shop, At Nino Salvaggio International Market Place, Natural Casing, Hot Dogs.' Each
package bears the sell by date '5-29-05.'
- 'WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Kielbasa.' Each package bears the sell by date '5-
29-05.'
- 'WINTER'S PREMIUM DELI, Fully Cooked Smoked Italian Sausage.' Each package bears the sell by
date '5-29-05.'
The aforementioned products were packaged on March 30, 2005, and distributed to retail stores in
Michigan.
'WINTER SAUSAGE, Beef Hot Dogs, Skinless.' Each package bears the date code '089.' These products
were packaged on March 30, 2005, and distributed to retail stores and institutional customers in
Michigan. Read
more...
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Haemalkn Sikpoom Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Dairy Ingredients in Couque D'asse Coffee Cookies - April 04, 2005 -
April 4, 2005 -- Haelmalkn Sikpoom Inc., East Hills, NY, is recalling Couque D'asse Coffee Cookies because
they may contain undeclared dairy ingredients. Consumers who are allergic to dairy products may run the
risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled Couque
D'asse Coffee Cookies, 2.26 oz. (64 g) and 5.08 oz. (144 g) boxes, Code: 2004.10.11A2005.10.10, were
sold in NY, MA, MD, NH, and CT. Read
more...
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Issues Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Five Star Fruit & Nut Bars - March 29, 2005 -
Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) is issuing a voluntary product recall for Five Star Fruit & Nut Bars
because they may contain undeclared peanuts. This lot of Lake Champlain Chocolates Five Star Fruit & Nut
Bars, with a weight of 2 ounces and a lot number of 05056 printed on the side of the bar wrapper, was
distributed through retail stores in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois,
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia,
Washington, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. Read
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California Firm Recalls Chicken Products for
Possible Listeria Contamination - March 25, 2005 -
Day-Lee Foods, Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,500 pounds
of chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products subject to
recall are approximately 32 lb. boxes of "TRADER JOE'S, TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS & DRUMMETTES."
The boxes contain sixteen two-pound bags. Each bag is labeled, "TRADER JOE'S, Teriyaki Chicken Wings
& Drummettes." The bags also bear the establishment code "EST. P-17309" inside the USDA mark of
inspection and the code "2404DL1." Read
more...
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Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc. Recalls
Tony's® Pouches® Stuffed Sandwiches - March
24, 2005 -
Produced December 16, 2004. The products subject to recall are 9.0 oz packages of "Tony's®
Pouches® Stuffed Sandwiches, 2 Cheeseburger Seasoned Beef and Cheese in a Cheddar Cheese
Sauce Wrapped in a Soft Bread Crust". Each package bears the code A44351 stamped on the side. Each
package also bears the establishment code "EST. 1999A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Read
more...
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Best Brands Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Eggs in Sugar Cookie Products - March 23, 2005
-
Best Brands Corp. of Eagan, Minnesota is recalling all lots of Custom Sugar Pre-cut Frozen Cookie Dough
products, because they contain undeclared egg. The sugar cookie dough was sold to retail and grocery store
bakeries and other foodservice outlets. Consumers may have purchased the product as baked cookies of
various shapes and sizes, either decorated or plain. Cookies may have been sold from trays in the bakery
counter or in individual packages with grocery store labels. The name "Best Brands" or "Custom Sugar Pre-
cut Frozen Cookie Dough" would not appear on the consumer package. Read more...
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Merex Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Sulfites in Dried 1 lb. Apricots - March 23, 2005 -
Merex Corporation, 1120 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710 is recalling 1 lb. containers of dried
apricots because they may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled 1 lb. dried apricots in plastic
containers, dated 3-7 through 3-14 and labeled product of Turkey and contains no preservatives, were sold
in the New York Metro area. Read
more...
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SeaSpecialties Recalls Mama's Smoked Nova
Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk - March 21, 2005 -
SeaSpecialties of Miami, FL, is voluntarily recalling "Mama's Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon" packed in 4oz.
package and "Mama's Smoked Salmon Nova Snacks" packed in a 8oz. package because they are
contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled "Mama's Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon"
4oz. package and the "Mama's Smoked Salmon Nova Snacks" 8oz. package were distributed on the east
coast of the U.S. Read
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E.A. Sween Company Expands Voluntary
Product Recall - March 18, 2005 -
E.A. Sween Company announced today that it is taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of its
products by expanding last week's voluntary recall of Deli Express Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches with the
code number 450191 to include the code number 450464, as they have the potential to be contaminated
with Listeria monocytogenes.As a precautionary measure, E.A. Sween Company is also withdrawing
the following products; Deli Style Stacker, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Swiss on Rye, Ham & Cheese White,
Turkey Club, Classic Ham & Cheese Sub, Classic Italian Sub, Grilled Ham & Cheese and Chopped Ham &
Cheese Sub with a six digit manufacture code that starts with the number "4". Read
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Eastside Deli Supply, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls
'Eastside Deli', 'Fresh from the Deli' and 'In Your Belly Deli' Products - March 18, 2005 -
EASTSIDE DELI SUPPLY, INC. is VOLUNTARILY recalling all of it's' "Eastside Deli", "Fresh from the Deli"
and "In Your Belly Deli" labeled products as a precautionary measure because of the previous recall on its
8oz "Beef and Cheese Sub" due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes found during routine sampling
in February. The recalled sandwiches were distributed to convenience stores in parts of Michigan, Ohio and
Indiana, and most have been removed from circulation. The recall includes all "Eastside Deli", "Fresh from
the Deli" and "In Your Belly Deli" sandwich products up to and including products dated April 4 th
2005. Read
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Utah Firm Recalls Franks Because of
Undeclared Allergen - March 18, 2005 -
Hi-Grade Meats, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Utah, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400
pounds of deli franks because of an undeclared allergen (dried milk). The products subject to recall
are:
- 2-pound packages of "BIRCHBERRY DELI FRANKS." Each package bears the establishment code
"EST. 4133" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a sell by date of April 25, 2005.
Read
more...
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North Carolina Firm Recalls Underprocessed
Chicken Strips - March 17, 2005 -
Perdue Farms, Inc., a Concord, North Carolina, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately
230,700 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast strips due to possible underprocessing. The products being
recalled are 10-pound cases of "SUBWAY FC CHICKEN BRST STRIPS." Each case contains the code
"09365" or "09222." Each case also contains one of the following packing dates: "5032," "5038," "5052,"
"5055" or "5070." Read
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California Firm Recalls Chicken Dumplings for
Possible Listeria Contamination - March 16, 2005 -
Day-Lee Foods, Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,090 pounds
of chicken dumplings that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products subject
to recall are approximately 30-pound bags of "FULLY COOKED CHICKEN DUMPLINGS, FOR
INSTITUTIONAL USE." The products bear the code "560205" and the establishment code "EST. P-17309"
inside the USDA mark of inspection. Read
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New York Firm Recalls Chicken Salad for
Possible Listeria Contamination - March 15, 2005 -
T&L Creative Salads, a Brooklyn, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 250 pounds of chicken
salad that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products subject to recall are
approximately 5 lb. plastic containers of "T&L Creative Salads, Inc. CHICKEN SALAD." The products also
bear the code "038327" and the establishment code "EST. P-19930" inside the USDA mark of
inspection. Read
more...
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Hans Kissle Recalls Tuna Salad Because of
Possible Health Risk - March 14, 2005 -
Hans Kissle is conducting a voluntary recall of all prepared tuna fish salad sold in the retail deli section
because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Hans Kissle tuna fish salad is
available for purchase in the deli section of select supermarkets under the Hans Kissle, Shaw's, Stop & Shop
and Block & Barrel label. The product subject to recall is tuna salad in five lb. and 8 oz. containers with
sell-by dates between March 15th and March 31th, 2005. Read
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Little Brothers Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Dairy in 12 oz. Packages of Van De Kamp Cinnamon Rolls - March 14, 2005 -
Little Brothers Bakery, L.L.C. of Gardena, CA is recalling 539 12 oz. packages of Van de Kamp Cinnamon
Rolls, because they may contain undeclared dairy. The products were distributed to Ralphs stores in
Northern and Southern California. All 12 ounce packages of Van de Kamp Cinnamon Rolls with pull dates
prior to March 17 are affected by this recall. The recalled products are packaged in white window boxes
each containing a foil tray with 3 cinnamon rolls. The pull date is printed on a sticker placed on the end
panel of the box. Read
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Eastside Deli Supply, Inc. Recalls 'Beef &
Cheese Sub Sandwich' Because of Possible Health Risk - Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled "Beef & Cheese Sub"
sandwiches were distributed to convenience stores in parts of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, most have been
removed from circulation. The recall includes all "Beef & Cheese Sub" sandwiches up to and including
products dated 3-22-05. The Product is in a clear sealed film and has the description name: "Beef &
Cheese Sub Sandwich" product may also be on display with the label "Fresh from the Deli". Read
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Health
Products
MRL, Inc. a Welch Allyn Company Issues a
Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Selected AED20 Automatic External Defibrillators - May 10, 2005 -
MRL, Inc., a Welch Allyn Company, today announced it is initiating a voluntary worldwide recall of 597
AED20 Automatic External Defibrillators manufactured in Buffalo Grove, IL between February and July of
2004. The AED20 may display a "Defib Comm" error message on the device display during use resulting in
a failure of the device to analyze the patient’s ECG and deliver the appropriate therapy which prevents the
defibrillator from resuscitating a patient. Read more...
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Amerisource Health Services Recalls One Lot
of Famotidine Injection - April 29, 2005 -
Amerisource Health Services, DBA American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH announced that it is
voluntarily recalling one lot of Famotidine Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (NDC 55390-029-10), Lot# 045715, 180
boxes, exp. 04/06, due to a lack of sterility assurance. This prescription product was distributed in October
and November, 2004 to AmerisourceBergen, Suwanee, GA, who further distributed the product only to
Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Read
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Bedford Laboratories Recalls One Lot of
Famotidine Injection - April 28, 2005 -
Bedford Laboratories, a division of Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc., Bedford, Ohio, announced that it is
voluntarily recalling one lot of Famotidine Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (NDC 55390-029-10), Lot# 609336, exp.
04/06, due to a lack of sterility assurance. Read
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Laerdal Medical Announces Voluntary
Nationwide Recall of Adapter Cable for Certain Defibrillators - April 28, 2005 -
Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, New York, a subsidiary of Laerdal Medical AS, Stavanger,
Norway, announced that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of CM 100-Heartstart Adapter Cable, Cat. No.
920650 (Adapter Cable). Wires within the defibrillator adapter cables are susceptible to breakage. Laerdal
has received reports regarding incidents of wire breakage in the Adapter Cable that prevented delivery of
defibrillation shocks. The test method described in the defibrillator instructions for use will not detect
internal breaks in the adapter cables. Use of these Adapter Cables should be discontinued. Read
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Kingswood Laboratories, Inc. Issues
Nationwide Recall of Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks - April 22,
2005 -
Kingswood Laboratories, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, is initiating a nationwide recall of Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks.
Some of the swabsticks have been found to contain molds including Aspergillus and Penicillium which
could result in respiratory infections. Moi-Stir Swabsticks are oral swabs used to moisten the mouths of
patients. The swabsticks are packaged as three sticks in a white foil pouch, with "Moi-Stir" on the front of the
pouch, in green lettering. The recall includes Moi-Stir Swabsticks with lot numbers A2, 1193, 1209, 1233,
1260, and 1725. Lot numbers are marked on each case, carton, and individual pouch of swabs. (The lot
number for A2 is embossed into the right side of the pouch. All other lot number's are embossed into the
pouch, at the bottom right corner.) No expiration dates are included in the labeling. Read
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Medtronic Announces Additional Devices
Affected in Voluntary Recall of Certain Monophasic LifePak® 500 Automated External Defibrillators -
April 22, 2005 -
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that it has identified an additional 396 monophasic
LIFEPAK® 500 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be included in a voluntary recall originally
announced on Feb. 25, 2005. The
affected AEDs may continue to display a "connect electrodes" message and may not analyze the patient’s
heart rhythm even when the electrodes are properly connected. Failure to analyze the patient’s heart
rhythm will inhibit defibrillation, if it is needed. Read
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Pfizer Follows Up On February, 2005 Recall of
One Lot of Epilepsy Medicine - April 22, 2005 -
Pfizer Inc voluntarily recalled one lot (40,000 bottles) of 100 mg capsules of its epilepsy medication,
Neurontin, after a manufacturing mechanical failure resulted in some bottles containing empty or partially
filled capsules. Pfizer said only 100 mg strength capsules from lot #15224V --distributed in October and
November, 2004 -- are included in the recall. The production lot was distributed only in the United States.
No other Neurontin lots were affected. The company said it is possible that patients taking Neurontin to
control epilepsy could experience seizures from a missed dose of the product. Read
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Nationwide Alert on B-Sure Pregnancy Test -
March 25, 2005 -
Harmony Brands, Oak Park, Michigan, a national distributor of health, cosmetic and other consumer
products, is voluntarily recalling its B-Sure brand One-Step Home Pregnancy Test., because its safety and
efficacy can no longer be assured. Consumers who have unused & unexpired B-Sure brand One-Step Home
Pregnancy Test in their possession should not use the product and should return the product to the point of
purchase for a refund. Additionally, women who have used the test may wish to contact their health care
provider to verify the test results. Read
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Heartsine Technologies, Inc. Issues Worldwide
Recall of Certain Automatic External Difibrillators - March
18, 2005 -
HeartSine Technologies, Inc., San Clemente, California, is initiating a worldwide recall of some
samaritan® Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). This recall affects HeartSine samaritan®
AED models SAM-001, SAM-002, and SAM-003 with certain serial numbers within the range of 1270 -
2324. These devices may in some cases shut down before delivering a shock. Read
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Plant and Animal Products
Purina Mills Voluntarily Recalls Antlermax
Deer 20 Feed - April 15, 2005 -
Purina Mills, LLC, is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of 50-pound bags of Antlermax Deer 20 deer feed.
The affected product was manufactured in Lubbock, Texas, February 15, 2005, and sold after that date. It
was shipped to seven feed and supply retail stores in west Texas and distributed in west Texas and eastern
New Mexico. The specific packages within the lot included in this limited recall have the lot number
5FEB15LUB1 printed on the sewing strip of each bag. Laboratory testing found a potentially harmful level
of monensin sodium (Rumensin) in some bags from this lot. Read
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Elanco Animal Health Issues Recall of Lot
Number 43650A of Micotil®:' 300 (tilmicosin injection) - March 14, 2005 -
Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN initiated a recall of Lot Number 43650A of Micotil 300 (tilmicosin
Injection), 250 ml vial. Micotil is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment of respiratory infections in
cattle and sheep. The lot of Micotil was distributed without the Client Information Sheet included. Read
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