Many MANY Recalls...

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Too very many recalls to list individually!

PRODUCT 
Saladitos (Salted Dried Prunes) in 35.2 lb bulk cases. Recall # F-2230-2010
CODE
All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Chia I Foods Co. Ltd., City of Industry, CA, by letter dated December 2, 2009.
Manufacturer: Dong Bou Foodstuff Industrial Co., Ltd., Xinxing, China. California initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
The product contains elevated levels of lead.
Should we be surprised?



DISTRIBUTION
Unknown. Distribution records not retained.  (um... WHAT)?!?

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June 2010

• June 25, 2010 - Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Select Packages of Kellogg's® Corn Pops®, Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® and Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®¹²
  
  
  
• June 24, 2010 - Lancaster Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Spinach with Best Enjoyed By Dates of June 19 to June 27, 2010 Due to Possible Health Risk¹³
  
  
  
• June 24, 2010 - P&G Voluntarily Recalls 4 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray in the United States¹⁴
  
  
  
• June 22, 2010 - United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk¹⁵
  
  
  
• June 18, 2010 - Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk¹⁶
  
  
  
• June 18, 2010 - Rich Products Corporation announces nationwide voluntary recall of Allen Bavarian Crème Filling due to undeclared allergens in product¹⁷
  
  
  
• June 18, 2010 - Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Kent Feeds Swine Products¹⁸
  
  
  
• June 18, 2010 - Portland Shellfish Company Expands Recall to Include Meat Without Feet Label, Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat, because of Possible Health Risk¹⁹
  
  
  
• June 15, 2010 - Portland Shellfish Company Recalls Cooked, Frozen Claw Island Brand, Craig’s All Natural Brand And Inland Ocean Brand Lobster Claw And Knuckle Meat Because Of Possible Health Risk²⁰
  
  
  
• June 15, 2010 - Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Recalls Four Product Lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab™ Tablets, 100 Count, and One Product Lot of Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels, 50 Count²¹
  
  
  
• June 12, 2010 - Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Announces Recall of Bimbo Soft White Bread Due To Undeclared Milk²²
  
  
  
• June 11, 2010 - Sirob Imports Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Strawberry Farms Sun Dried Tomatoes²³
  
  
  
• June 10, 2010 - Kroger Recalls Select Containers of Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergen²⁴
  
  
  
• June 10, 2010 - Domega NY International Co., LTD Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Fuma Custard Pie²⁵
  
  
  
• June 09, 2010 - P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)²⁶
  
  
  
• June 04, 2010 - Eastern Fish Recalls Hannaford and Bloom Private Brand Frozen Raw Extra Jumbo Shrimp Packaged in 16 oz. Bags, Product of Mexico²⁷
  
  
  
• June 03, 2010 - Defibtech Announces a Voluntary Recall of DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED^® and ReviveR AED^TM28
  
  
  
• June 03, 2010 - West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Recalls Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose Injection And Metronidazole Injection, USP Bags Due To Possible Health Risk²⁹
  
  
  
• June 03, 2010 - Pfizer Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, Ciprofloxacin Injection, and Ondansetron Injection Bags Made by Claris Lifesciences Due to Non-Sterility³⁰
  
  
  
• June 02, 2010 - Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. Undertakes Limited Recall of Kent Feeds 20 Lamb DQ45 Medicated
  
  

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• Kingmar Seafood Corporation, Miami, FL has recalled SEASTAR Brand Pasteurized Claw Crab Meat, 1lb cans for decomposition.
  
  
• Clearly Superior, Inc., is reporting that some 8 oz bottles of AquaCare H2O, thickened water, both honey and nectar consistency were found to contain non-hazardous spoilage mold.
  
  
• Blood products, which were collected from a donor who had traveled to a malarial endemic area, were distributed.

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PRODUCT  /  REASON
The product was manufactured using hydrolyzed vegetable protein recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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1) Beef Base, packaged in 28-oz. bottles (6/case), 8-lb. bottles (3/case), and 50-lb. bulk boxes under the following labels: (1) Beef Base, Quejese la Base, 28-oz. bottles (no firm name listed); (2) Spicemaster, Baron Spices, Inc., Beef Base, Quejese la Base, 28-oz. bottles, (3) Baron Spices, Inc., Beef Style Base, 50-lb. boxes; (4) Ryan's Cash & Carry, Beef Base, Quejese la Base, 28-oz. bottles; (5) Ryan's Cash & Carry, Beef Style Base, 8-lb. boxes; (6) Golbon, Beef Base, Quejese la Base, 28-oz. bottles; (7) Golbon Beef Style Base, 50-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code listed). Recall # F-2201-2010;

2) Baron Spices, Inc., Beef Style Base, Reduced Salt, packaged in 10-lb. bulk boxes.
Recall # F-2202-2010;

3) Aus Jus labeled as follows: (1) Aus Jus, packaged in 16-oz bags (12/case) and 28-oz. bottles (6/case), no brand name or firm name on the label; (2) Baron Spices, Inc., Quick Au Jus Gravy, packaged in 10-lb. boxes; (3) Golbon, Quick Au Jus Gravy, packaged in 16-oz. bags and 50-lb. boxes; (4) Ryan's Cash & Carry, Aus Jus Gravy, packaged in 8-lb. bottles (3/case); and (5) Ray's Meats, Aus Jus Gravy, packaged in 8-lb. bottles. Recall # F-2203-2010;

4) Planter's Seed and Spice Meatloaf Seasoning, packaged in 50-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code on the label). Recall # F-2204-2010;

5) Code LaBamba Ground Beef Spice, packaged in 25-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code on the label). Recall # F-2205-2010;

6) Bandana's Bar-B-Q All Purpose Seasoning for poultry & meat, packaged in 6.75-oz. bottles, 12/case, Kuna Foodservice Bandana's Seasoned Salt (w/o M S G), packaged in 50-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code on the label). Recall # F-2206-2010;

7) Kuna Foodservice Bandana's Seasoned Salt (w/o M S G), packaged in 50-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code on the label). Kuna Foodservice Bandana's Seasoned Salt (w/o M S G), packaged in 50-lb. boxes (no city, state, and zip code on the label). Recall # F-2207-2010

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Please check http://www.fda.gov from time to time. The FDA maintains records for products that go into our bodies. Toys, furniture etc are not maintained on this site.

That said, I have also heard on the news that many more dropside cribs are recalled.
Do we go back to putting babies in dresser drawers?

XOXO
Me

Natural Balance Dog Food Recall

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Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Customer Service (800) 829-4493
Media Contact: Daniel Bernstein (310) 902-2554



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 18, 2010 - Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution based on an isolated instance in which a product sample with a "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, had a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product was originally manufactured on December 17, 2009, and is the only Natural Balance product being recalled.

Salmonella can affect animals and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. This product was manufactured on December 17, 2009.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Recalled products were only distributed in pet specialty stores in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The only product affected by the recall is the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, product information as follows:


Product Bag Size Bag UPC Code Bale UPC Code Best By Dates

Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula 5 lb 7-23633-9000-4 7-23633-99003-5 June 17, 2011

Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula 28 lb 7-23633-99002-8 June 17, 2011



Consumers who have purchased Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog formula with the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. A separate letter and instructions will be forwarded to all relevant Natural Balance customers. For additional information, please contact Natural Balance Pet Foods Customer Service at (800) 829-4493 (8am – 5pm, PDT) or by visiting www.naturalbalanceinc.com


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Dog Vitamin Recall

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United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk



Media Contact:
Carey Phelps (770) 360-5292



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –- June 22, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

The product was sold nationally at various retailers. The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before "06/13". The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

Laboratory testing has revealed that one Lot of this vitamin product was contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all unexpired Lots of the product out of an abundance of caution.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

People who handle dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-800-645-5154 ext. 3, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

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Vicks Recall

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P&G Voluntarily Recalls 4 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray in the United States

Media Contacts:
U.S. Media
Crystal W. Harrell, PhD, +1.513.622.2880
harrell.cw@pg.com

Paul Fox, +1.513.884.2592
fox.pd@pg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 24, 2010 - Cincinnati -

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling its 4-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The company said it is taking this voluntary precautionary step after finding that the product formulation may not meet the expiration dates on the package. This recall is not a result of consumer complaints.

P&G is removing the product in question from store shelves. Consumers who have product with the UPC codes listed below and marked with an expiration date prior to June 2013 should simply discard the affected product. For further information on the product being recalled or to request a replacement coupon or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8853 (Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM US ET, Saturday, 10AM – 3PM US ET).

The product name is: VapoSpray 4 Hour Nasal Spray by Sinex with a UPC code of 3 23900 00082 7. Prior to June 2009, this product was also sold as Sinex Nasal Spray in both a spray (UPC Code 3 23900 00082 7) and Ultra Fine Mist package (UPC Code 3 23900 00085 8).

Anyone experiencing an adverse reaction or quality problem with this or any medication should consult a health care professional and notify the FDA's MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

• VapoSpray 4 Hour Nasal Spray by Sinex
• Sinex Nasal Spray
• Sinex Ultra Fine Mist

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Kelloggs Recalls

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Kellogg's® Corn Pops®, Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® and Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

From the FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 25, 2010 - Battle Creek, Mich. - Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is implementing a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.

Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected.


Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

* UPC 3800039136 1: 17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
* UPC 3800039132 3: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011



Kellogg's® Corn Pops®

* UPC 3800039109 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
* UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
* UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011



Kellogg's® Froot Loops®

* UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
* UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
* UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011



Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®

* UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011



While the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell and should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea.

No other Kellogg's products are part of this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.

"We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace," said David Mackay, president and chief executive officer, Kellogg Company.

Those with questions or who would like a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.

From above:
"Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall."

um... WHAT?!?

XOXO
Me