Latest Food & Product Recalls

[MadamSarcastra]

Not a recall, just a warning.... I'm not terribly thrilled to learn this info either.

Toxic BPA Found in Nearly 40% of Food Cans Tested From America's Largest Grocery Stores and Dollar Store Chains

For the new report, cans were purchased between January and April of this year from 10 states: California, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Most the cans were purchased from four national retailers: Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway, Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only.

 

[Amy SF]

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[MadamSarcastra]

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Read about the coffee....

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Sildenafil and Tadalafil which are the active ingredients in two FDA-approved prescription drugs used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).

Talk about a pick-me-up!

 

[Amy SF]

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These are probably not vegan, but I thought I'd post this anyway. This is just for the U.K. and Ireland.

Galaxy Milk, Minstrels And Some Other Mars Chocolate Brands May Contain Salmonella

 

[Amy SF]

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[Amy SF]

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http://www.rawstory.com/2017/06/hummus-sold-at-major-retailers-recalled-for-listeria/

 

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[MadamSarcastra]

See Recent Recalls | FoodSafety.gov

Latest Pet Food Recall Information: PetfoodIndustry

 

[Amy SF]

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Of particular concern:

RECALL: Fruit and Nut Mix

RECALL: Women's Scarves

 

[Amy SF]

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Clif Bar & Company initiated a voluntary recall of CLIF BUILDER’S Protein Chocolate Mint, CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Chip and CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Mint due to undeclared nuts.

Kroger, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, announced a Class II recall for “Comforts Purified Water with Fluoride,” according to Kroger. “The product may show signs of mold, according to the recall report,” a Kroger spokesman said.

Novo Nordisk has initiated a recall of insulin cartridge holders used in a small number of NovoPen Echo batches because they may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, such as cleaning agents. NovoPen Echo is an insulin pen device used with NovoLog (insulin aspart [rDNA origin]) PenFill cartridges for the treatment of diabetes.

Government inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of St Laurent brand butter

Over 400 pounds of buffalo style chicken salad sold at Whole Foods is being recalled because it's actually tuna salad, according to the USDA. The Food Safety Inspection Service announced the recall on July 1, saying the product had been mislabeled.

Mazda recalls approximately 228,000 vehicles to fix faulty parking brake

Thousands of light fixtures sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and HomeDepot.com have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves more than 64,000 "Home Decorators Collection" three-light and four-light vanity fixtures. The light shades can detach and fail, posing laceration and burn hazards.

Ford recalls more than 400,000 vehicles for safety and compliance issues

TNT Red, White & Blue smoke fireworks have been recalled as they can explode unexpectedly immediately after being lit

Burt’s Bees Baby announced Friday it’s recalling infant coveralls due to a choking hazard.

Mazda recalls more than 225,000 cars after saying parking brake may not hold

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Tropical Medley Mix because it may be contaminated with Listeria

United Natural Trading LLC is recalling products containing Organic and Natural dates sold under the Nature’s Promise, Woodstock, Market Basket, and Wholesome Pantry brands due to a possible health risk from Listeria

A single production batch of Fat Cat Purry-Purry Sauce Hot Sauce has been recalled due to a potential peanut contamination found in the product.

 

[Amy SF]

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[PTree15]

Clif Bar & Company initiated a voluntary recall of CLIF BUILDER’S Protein Chocolate Mint, CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Chip and CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Mint due to undeclared nuts.

Kroger, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, announced a Class II recall for “Comforts Purified Water with Fluoride,” according to Kroger. “The product may show signs of mold, according to the recall report,” a Kroger spokesman said.

Novo Nordisk has initiated a recall of insulin cartridge holders used in a small number of NovoPen Echo batches because they may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, such as cleaning agents. NovoPen Echo is an insulin pen device used with NovoLog (insulin aspart [rDNA origin]) PenFill cartridges for the treatment of diabetes.

Government inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of St Laurent brand butter

Over 400 pounds of buffalo style chicken salad sold at Whole Foods is being recalled because it's actually tuna salad, according to the USDA. The Food Safety Inspection Service announced the recall on July 1, saying the product had been mislabeled.

Mazda recalls approximately 228,000 vehicles to fix faulty parking brake

Thousands of light fixtures sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and HomeDepot.com have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves more than 64,000 "Home Decorators Collection" three-light and four-light vanity fixtures. The light shades can detach and fail, posing laceration and burn hazards.

Ford recalls more than 400,000 vehicles for safety and compliance issues

TNT Red, White & Blue smoke fireworks have been recalled as they can explode unexpectedly immediately after being lit

Burt’s Bees Baby announced Friday it’s recalling infant coveralls due to a choking hazard.

Mazda recalls more than 225,000 cars after saying parking brake may not hold

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Tropical Medley Mix because it may be contaminated with Listeria

United Natural Trading LLC is recalling products containing Organic and Natural dates sold under the Nature’s Promise, Woodstock, Market Basket, and Wholesome Pantry brands due to a possible health risk from Listeria

A single production batch of Fat Cat Purry-Purry Sauce Hot Sauce has been recalled due to a potential peanut contamination found in the product.

I love the chocolate mint bars. They are great for hiking. I will have to wait for the next batch to hit stores, I guess. Thanks for the info, Amy.

 

[Amy SF]

An analysis using federal data found detectable levels of lead in 20 percent of 2,164 commercially available baby food samples. The toxic metal was most commonly found in fruit juices such as grape and apple, root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots, and cookies such as teething biscuits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there is no safe blood level of lead in children. “Children who have elevated blood lead levels are more likely to have speech delays, cognitive difficulties, lower IQs,” said Dr. Jennifer Lowry, pediatrician and toxicologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., and chairwoman of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Environmental Health.

Faulty fuel pump parts that have spurred U.S. recalls of more than 450,000 SUVs by Volkswagen AG and its Porsche and Audi brands were supplied to 13 other automakers and suppliers which may spur more recalls in the coming days.

Mazda 6 vehicles manufactured in China between September 2008 and March 31 2016 recalled due to faulty airbags

Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested a wide of variety of fidget spinners and found both brand-name spinners and knock-offs had parts that could choke children if they broke off despite lacking adequate warning labels. Although the word is getting out that fidget spinners pose a major choking hazard after children have been admitted to the hospital for swallowing their parts, new information is emerging that those outfitted with electronics such as bluetooth have also been catching fire and exploding while charging due to the low manufacturing standards being adhered to in China as massive orders are rushed out to fill American demand.

For the second time in a six days, dangerous lighting fixtures sold exclusively at Home Depot have been recalled. Wednesday, Panama-based Lumicentro Internacional recalled about 10,500 Hampton Bay 3-Light and Home Decorators Collection 4-Light Crystal Chandeliers because the 50-watt halogen lights apparently are too hot for the fixture to handle. “There have been 39 reports of plastic on the unit burning and melting, wires burned, or overheating in the 4-Light Chandelier and one report of the unit catching fire,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice admits.

Cordless electric lawn mowers from the Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Company, Arcelik A.S. electric ranges, Sportex salt rock lamps, A.M. Conservation Group Night Light, and Extech digital clamp meters have also been recalled due to electrocution and fire hazard risks.

Volkswagen is issuing a recall for 766,000 cars due to an issue with anti-lock brakes, according to Reuters. Under some conditions, such as "when the driver over-steers, under-steers or slams on the brakes," the anti-lock brake system may fail. The issue can reportedly be fixed with a software update.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of up to 718 model-year 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles due to a possible leak from the fuel filler cap area of the gas tank.

Although 43 million Takata airbag inflators have been recalled, according to the latest report only 17 million have been repaired to date. The older the car, the larger the risk, if you have not done so please have yours done immediately.

Nikon has recalled the extremely popular EN-EL15 battery over it's ability to short circuit and melt causing safety concerns for consumers

 

[Amy SF]

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