Biosite Incorporated Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Recall for Cardiac Marker Test (May 5) (Wed, 06 May 2009 17:28:00 GMT) The recall is limited to the Triage Cardiac Panel, Catalog No. 97000HS, Lot No. W44467B. Biosite Incorporated has notified its customers via overnight mail and has instructed them to discontinue use of the affected lot and discard any remaining product from the lot that is on hand. The identified lot was distributed to clinical labs in the United States between January and February 2009. Replacement product will be provided to clinical labs with remaining inventory of this affected product lot.
LeClerc Foods Announces a Limited Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to Unlabeled Peanut Allergen (May 5) (Wed, 06 May 2009 15:50:00 GMT) The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure after it was discovered that product was mispackaged and the retail units may also contain Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars and S'more Bars. As a result the ingredient statement on the retail package does not include peanuts as an ingredient. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
King Henry's Voluntarily Conducts Recall of Pistachios due to Possible Health Risks (May 5) (Wed, 06 May 2009 11:27:00 GMT) King Henry's Inc of Valencia, California is voluntarily recalling all Pistachio sold under the King Henry label in 1.5oz, 2.75oz and 4.5oz packages as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This voluntary recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure due to the fact that the in-shell pistachios are being recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.
AZ Hydroponic Farming Recalls 4oz Alfalfa Sprout Cup Because of Possible Health Risk (May 4) (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:00 GMT) The product in question was distributed throughout Arizona and to one customer in California. The product comes in a 4 ounce, clear plastic package labeled with either AZ Hydroponic Farming expiration date 4/18/2009 or with LA CALCO expiration date 4/23/2009. The packaging is a 4 x 4 x 4 inch cubed plastic container with a perforated bottom.
Recall of Product Containing In-Shell Pistachios Due To Possible Health Risk (April 30) (Mon, 04 May 2009 21:44:00 GMT) The Wisconsin Cheeseman of Sun Prairie, WI is conducting a voluntary recall of the product listed below. This voluntary recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure due to the fact that the in-shell pistachios are being recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Sugar Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in The Farmers Market Butter and Garlic Crouton Products (May 1) (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:44:00 GMT) The Farmers Market Butter and Garlic croutons were distributed to Giant Eagle stores located in the Northeastern United States.
Sheridan Fruit Company Recalls Bulk and Packaged Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk (May 1) (Mon, 04 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT) Sheridan Fruit Company of Portland, Oregon is recalling 12 oz. packages of Sheridan Fruit Company Raw Pistachio Meats, and Bulk Raw Pistachio Kernels sold between February 5th and March 30th, 2009 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Hydroxycut-Branded Products (May 1) (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:44:00 GMT) Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. of Blasdell, New York and Ontario, Canada announced that it is voluntarily recalling Hydroxycut branded products sold in the United States.
FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products (May 1) (Fri, 01 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market.
Klein's Naturals Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Various Pistachio Products Due To Possible Health Risk (April 30) (Fri, 01 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT) Klein's Naturals of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling various pistachio products as a precautionary measure because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall action is being taken due to the expanded recall activities for the 2008 crop of In-Shell Pistachios distributed by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. in Terra Bella, California.
Kleen-Pak Recalls Spinach Because Of Possible Health Risk (April 30) (Fri, 01 May 2009 13:58:00 GMT) The recalled spinach was distributed locally in retail stores and food wholesalers in Wisconsin, the Chicago area, and Minnesota. The product comes in 10 ounce and 1 pound packages marked with a use by date of 4/29, 4/30, and 5/01
TV Food LLC Recalls Curry Spice Because of Possible Health Risk (April 27) (Fri, 01 May 2009 13:57:00 GMT) The recalled Curry Spice was distributed to only two retail stores in Northern California: Richmond New May Wah Supermarket on 711-719 Clement Street in S.F., CA. and New Saigon Supermarket on 950 International Blvd in Oakland, CA.
Premier Nutrition Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected ODYSSEY Branded Bars Containing Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (April 29) (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:41:00 GMT) Premier Nutrition today announces a precautionary, voluntary recall of select ODYSSEY branded bars that contain peanuts manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its facility in Plainville, Texas. PCA has been the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. The potential for contamination was noted after the State of Texas Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed inspections at PCA's facility in Plainville, Texas.
Disetronic Medical Systems Inc.Announces a recall of the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump due to "up" and/or "down" button failures (April 30) (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:14:00 GMT) The pumps in question have serial numbers in the range from SN02119552 through SN10006093 (US market).
Torn and Glasser Recalls Pistachio Products Because of Possible Health Risk (April 21) (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:12:00 GMT) This product was distributed through wholesalers and cash customer sales. These were sold in CA, AZ, CO, TX, MO, MD, PA, HI, UT, NJ,NE, NV, NM, OK, IL and LA.
Pasta and Co Recalls Chinese Vermicelli Salad and Pot Sticker Salad Due To Possible Health Risk (April 30) (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:43:00 GMT) The salads were sold through Pasta and Co retail stores at the following locations in Greater Seattle, WA: University Village, Queen Anne, and Bellevue. The salads are sold through the cafe display case counter and have a food card identifying the name of the product. There are no other specific coding or UPC codes for the products.
Nature and Health Co. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Libimax, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement (April 27) (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:57:00 GMT) The recalled Libimax is sold as a 1 capsule individual pack or 10-capsule and 20-capsule plastic bottles in retail stores in California, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Ohio. The product label neither states it contains tadalafil nor warns consumers with high blood pressure not to ingest the product.