Harry and David Expands Voluntary Recall

On October 8, 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that Harry and David, LLC in Medford, Oregon is expanding its voluntary recall from September 27, 2012 for peanut butter products.  The recall is an extension of Sunland, Inc.’s voluntary recall of peanut butter products manufactured after March 1, 2010 because ...

Hospira Issues Voluntary Recall of Dextrose Injection

On October 5, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Hospira, Inc. issued a “voluntary user-level” recall for certain Lactated Ringer’s and the Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Flexible Container.  Hospira, Inc. is the largest provider of injectable drugs and other specific technologies in the world ...

Sunland Inc. Adds 139 Products to Recall

On October 4, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Sunland, Inc. was expanding its recall of products manufactured in its Peanut Butter Plant because the products may contain Salmonella.  Many of products in the expanded recall include products that were manufactured after March 1, 2010.   The original recall ...

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Dog Treats

On October 2, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Kasel Associated Industries issued a voluntary recall of it Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats.  The company reports that the dog treats may be contaminated with Salmonella.     The FDA reports that Salmonella can make animals sick.  Humans ...

Haier America Issues Recall of 42-inch LED-TVs

  On October 2, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Haier America was issuing a voluntary recall for televisions sold between September 2011 and March 2012.  The name of the product is Haier® 42-inch LED TV.     The CPSC reports that a total of 184 reports have been received so ...

GE Recalls Three Models of Front Load Washers

  October 3, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that GE was issuing a voluntary recall for three different models of front load washers.  The specific name of the product is GE Profile™ Front Load Washers.     According to CPSC, the voluntary recall was issued because the basket ...

Xan Confections Issues Recall of Peanut Butter Products

  On October 2, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that another company, Xan Confections, was issuing a voluntary recall because the company uses peanut butter from Sunland Inc.     Susan Johnson, the CEO of Xan Confections, states, “Upon learning of Sunland’s voluntary recall of peanut ...

Newman’s Own Issues Voluntary Limited Recall

On September 28, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Newman’s Own Organics is issuing a voluntary limited recall for its Peanut Butter Newman O’s Sandwich Crème Cookies.  The voluntary recall comes after Sunland, Inc. issued a large recall of peanut butter products, the same peanut butter used in ...

Dale and Thomas Popcorn Issues Voluntary Recall

On September 28, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall issued by Dale and Thomas Popcorn for certain ready-to-eat bags of popcorn.  Certain flavors of the popcorn may contain Listeria monocytogenes.   The Indiana-brand products are distributed to numerous retailers, vendors, distribution centers ...

Detailed Report Released on Dangers of Portable Heaters

On September 27, 2012, the USFA under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported that a special report has been published on portable heater fires and residential buildings.  The numbers are not surprising, as the link between portable heaters and fires has long been noted.  However, the numbers are startling ...

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