Category Archives: Safety

15
Dec

Kashi Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kashi GOLEAN Powder Chocolate Energy Shake Mix (December 13)

The product is packaged in a 14.8 oz canister with a bar code of 18627 71000. Canisters with a Better if Used by Date stamped on the bottom of the canister between the dates of JAN 17 2009 and NOV 15 2009 are included in this alert.

14
Dec

Cambrooke Foods Voluntarily Recalls All Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk (December 12)

Cambrooke Foods, LLC, of Framingham, MA, is announcing a voluntary recall of all batches of its Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (”Cheddar Wizard,” “Herb and Garlic,” and “Plain” flavors).

12
Dec

FDA Warns Consumers and Retailers of Botulism Risk from Ungutted, Salt-Cured Alewives (Gaspereaux) Fish (December 12)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning retailers and food service operators not to offer for sale ungutted, salt-cured alewives (also called gaspereaux fish) from Michel and Charles LeBlanc Fisheries Ltd., CAP-PELE, New Brunswick, Canada, because the fish may contain the Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) toxin.

11
Dec

Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard

Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

11
Dec

The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards

The blower’s impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.

11
Dec

Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard

Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

11
Dec

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Knowing what baby care products you should be looking for can be a troublesome and stressful experience for any new parent . Baby safety is very important, and the anticipation of the responsibility that being a new parent necessarily …

09
Dec

Hospira Issues Voluntary Recall of One Lot of 20meq Potassium Chloride in 5 Percent Dextrose and 0.45 Percent Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Due to Incorrect Bar Code Label (December 8)

The incorrect bar code could lead to a medication error resulting in the wrong drug being delivered to a patient if a bar code system is used to confirm the medication. Potential adverse events related to an error of this type include electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, paresthesia and mental confusion.

08
Dec

Balanced Health Products, Inc. Expands Voluntary Urgent Nationwide Recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient (December 8)

Balanced Health Products, Inc. has expanded its voluntarily recall of STARCAPS DIET SYSTEM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT to include additional Lot Numbers 12/2009 - 82866 and 12/2010 - 83801, sold in 30 capsule plastic bottles.

08
Dec

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Issues Urgent, Nationwide/Worldwide Recall of Pediatric Arterial Cannulae (December 1)

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is issuing an urgent, nationwide/worldwide recall of its Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae involving 21 lot codes.