Dole Salads in a bag RECALLED

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm324315.htm
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads.

Just one of the more used ones here...
Blog to follow- I believe I will be the last person to blog on Multiply. hehehe

XOXO
Me

Additional Cantaloupe, and Honeydew Melons RECALLED

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm315248.htm
Recall -- Firm Press Release
Note: *The FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

Burch Equipment LLC, North Carolina, is expanding its recall to include all of this growing season's cantaloupes and honeydew melons that may remain on the market because they may possibly be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no illnesses reported to date.

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes bacterium). In the United States, an estimated 2,500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year.¹ 

• In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of thenewborn, or even stillbirth.

Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The incubation period (the length of time between consuming a product and becoming ill) for Listeria monocytogenes can be 1 to 3 weeks, but may be in the range of 3 to 70 days.

The whole cantaloupes are identified by a red label reading Burch Farms referencing PLU # 4319. All cantaloupes involved in the recall were grown by Burch Farms, however some of the cantaloupes may have been identified with a "Cottle Strawberry, Inc." sticker referencing PLU #4319 (note: Cottle Strawberry, Inc. did not grow or process the cantaloupe involved in this recall). Cantaloupes from Burch Farms were shipped in both corrugated boxes (9 cantaloupe per case) and in bulk bins.

Honeydew melons involved in this recall expansion do not bear any identifying stickers and were packed in cartons labeled melons.

Consumers who may have purchased these honeydew melons should contact the store where they purchased their melons, for information about whether those melons are part of this recall.

The cantaloupes and honeydew melons involved in this expanded recall were sold to distributors between June 23rd and July 27th, in the following states: FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, and VA, VT and WV. The melons may have further been distributed to retail stores, restaurants and food service facilities in other states."

Burch Equipment LLC is requesting any consumer that may have one of these cantaloupes or honeydews to discard the product.

There have been no illnesses reported to date. FDA and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are working with Burch Equipment LLC following a random sample of a cantaloupe testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall expansion is based on FDA's finding of Listeria monocytogenes on a honeydew melon grown and packed by Burch..

Questions can be directed to Burch Equipment LLC at 910-267-5781 Monday through Friday, (9:00am to 4:00pm) or email burch@intrstar.net.


Contact
Consumer:
910-267-5781
burch@intrstar.net


FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties.

"Burch Equipment LLC Expands Recall to Include Additional Cantaloupe Shipping Dates and to include Honeydew Melons"

Puppies and Dragons

Here.

We go.

Again.

Good Morning All;

Have a dog?

Since 2007, the FDA has tested a total of 371 chicken jerky treats for our dogs! (Click).
Good Lord that's a lot!
These are not the number of complaints; that list is a mile long.

______________________________________

From here:

Dogs Are Dying: Make the FDA Recall Chicken Jerky Treats

Greetings,

Please feel free to forward this to your friends & family.

http://www.change.org/petitions/pet-owners-animal-advocates-dogs-are-dying-make-the-fda-recall-all-chicken-jerky-treats-made-in-china

Make the FDA recall chicken jerky treats

Dogs are getting severe kidney problems, kidney failure and even dying!
Because tests by the FDA are inconclusive, pet treat manufacturers are not required by law to recall their products, and none of them have volunteered to do so. But given that the tests have not pinpointed the contaminant does not mean it is not contaminated. The FDA issued a warning to pet owners in November, 2011 in regards to this issue. The question many are asking is how many dogs will have to die before the products are recalled? It is already estimated that the dead and dying are numbered at more than 500. This number does not count all of the cases that have not made the connection yet between a pet’s illness and the treats. The treats are causing kidney failure and Fanconi syndrome, with some cases resulting in death; others, in chronic kidney disease. Four months has passed since the FDA warning yet the treats are still being sold, and pets are still dying. When Purina began to receive calls from customers whose pets had become ill after eating their Waggin Train jerky treats, they initially discussed financial settlements, but when the FDA’s tests came back with inconclusive results, Purina took all offers off the table. Some consumers who have posted about pet’s illnesses on Purina’s and Dogswell’s websites have been banned from posting there any longer. At a news conference today in Cleveland, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich both petitioned the FDA to step up their investigation. They both called for the Food and Drug Administration to take immediate action to put a stop to their policy that allows dangerous pet treats and pet foods to remain on the market and to put an immediate stop to its continued sale.

I would like to thank the group Animal Parents Against Pet Treat and Food Made in China for the content and support. Please join them at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Animal-Parents-Against-Pet-Treats-and-Food-Made-in-China/235390426550583 

So far, the list of brands with treats made in China or that are being linked to pet illness and deaths are:
•Waggin Train
•Canyon Creek Ranch
•Dogswell
•Booda Bones – Aspen Pet
•Milo’s Kitchen
•American Kennel Club
•Hartz
•Dingos
•Beefeaters
•Cadet
•Sargents
•Ever Pet ($$ General)
•Home Pet 360
•Walgreen’s new brand – Simple
•TheKingdomPets

If your pet has eaten tainted treats, symptoms may include:
•Decreased appetite
•Decreased activity
•Vomiting
•Diarrhea
•Increased water consumption
•Increased urination

If your pet is sick and you have been feeding it these treats please report it to the FDA. For now, pet owners who find the current state of this situation unacceptable are urged by animal advocacy groups to take the following actions. •Download the FDA warning here, and print some copies.
•If you find the products in your store, remove them from the shelf, give them to store managers with a copy of the FDA warning, and ask that the store return the treats to the manufacturer.
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm

Please share & pass around!

Sincerely,
Susan Rhodes

[Your name]

LINK TO SIGN PETITION *CLICK*

Or:

http://www.change.org/petitions/pet-owners-animal-advocates-dogs-are-dying-make-the-fda-recall-all-chicken-jerky-treats-made-in-china

______________________________________

From Susan Rhodes, author of above petition.

"The brand I was feeding my dog is hiding behind the words USA (read the fine print people) as they are made in China."

And-

"I need more signatures on my petition, as a group we can be heard. Please spread the word and pass this around to everyone you can think of that may care."

How about we ALL start making our own chicken jerky treats???

CLICK HERE for the very simple recipe.

Or use this:
http://greenearthgoodies.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/diy-natural-dog-chewie-treats/

+ As the author states, it brings the price down from $20.00/LB to $2.00/LB.

______________________________________

My guess is that, slowly but surely, this will affect our cats too.

Not only do we need to READ ALL LABELS- on everything we buy; we also need to be ever-vigilant where our pets are concerned as well.

As stated in the link here, these packages read USA, but the fine print says China.

Even though not stated, the list includes treats made by Nestle, Purina, and Del Monte. 

These products are assembled in the USA.  
Even if they are getting all their ingredients from China, they do NOT have to divulge that info to us.

Why is that?

Somehow we have to Get RID of the damned dragon!

Love to all. 

XOXO
me

MORE:

Report to FDA: 
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm

From the FDA,
“We still invite owners and veterinarians to submit complaints and samples,” said Siobhan DeLancey, an FDA spokeswoman. “The more information we have, the more likely we can find a link.”

The move comes as the FDA is under growing pressure from consumers and lawmakers to address rising numbers of illnesses blamed on the China-made treats. Before the warning was issued in November, the agency had logged 70 reports of illnesses tied to the treats last year. Since then, more than 530 additional complaints of illnesses and some deaths have been filed, officials said.

More re: Product Safety Info from the FDA   CLICK

Great quote:

“At the slightest doubt, these products should have been recalled, especially knowing there was a link or at the very least a caution/warning label put on the packaging warning the consumers,” said Robin Pierre, Facebook, a co-founder of “Animal Parents Against Pet Treats Made in China.”  From here.

The real kicker?

• Chinese pet owners import American-made petfood for safety 
  Wednesday, March 14 , 2012

"Please protect me."

Fentanyl Patches Recalled (Lot #'s Included).

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm232537.htm
Actavis Encourages Consumers to Return Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 4, 2010 – Morristown, NJ – Further to its previously announced voluntary recall of 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches, Actavis is encouraging consumers to return any product in their possession from the October 21, 2010 recall.

Consumers with Actavis 25 mcg/h Fentanyl patches may call 1-877-422-7452 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) for return instructions and information.

Actavis identified one lot of 25 mcg/hour Fentanyl patches (Control/Lot # 30349) shipped to market that contained one patch that released its active ingredient in laboratory testing faster than the approved specification. An accelerated release of Fentanyl from a 25 mcg/hour patch could lead to adverse events for at-risk patients such as children and the elderly, including excessive sedation, respiratory depression, hypoventilation (slow breathing), and apnea (temporary suspension of breathing).

The Control/Lot number appears on the bottom of the product box and on the black and white side of each individual patch packaging, in the lower left corner.



Recalled Control/Lot #s

30041, Exp 12/2011
30049, Exp 12/2011
30066, Exp 12/2011
30096, Exp 01/2012
30097, Exp 02/2012
30123, Exp 01/2012
30241, Exp 02/2012
30256, Exp 02/2012
30257, Exp 03/2012
30258, Exp 03/2012
30349, Exp 03/2012
30350, Exp 03/2012
30391, Exp 03/2012
30392, Exp 04/2012
30429, Exp 04/2012
30430, Exp 04/2012
30431, Exp 04/2012
30517, Exp 04/2012



Corium International Inc., a third-party supplier for Actavis, manufactured the recalled patches at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. The patches are packaged individually and boxed in quantities of five patches per box.

Fentanyl Transdermal System is indicated for the management of persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock opioid administration for an extended period of time and cannot be managed by other means such as non-steroidal analgesics, opioid combination products, or immediate release opioids.

As part of the voluntary recall, all wholesalers and retailers were asked to return the product from the listed lots that they may still have on hand or in stock. Actavis also is encouraging consumers to return product in their possession. Fentanyl patches sold by Actavis in Europe are not impacted by the recall.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.



Information also is available through the Actavis U.S. website at www.actavis.us9 by going to the “Fentanyl Recall Information” link on the front page.

Actavis has operators available to help consumers, customers and health professionals with the following information:

* Medical Issue/Adverse Event/Product Questions

1-877-422-7452 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

* Return/Reimbursement Questions

1-888-896-4562 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Online:www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm10

Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm11.
*** Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

Operators available to handle voluntary recall of 18 lots

Company Contact:
Media Line
Actavis U.S.
973-889-6689

Email: media@actavis.com

Corn. College. Clouds. And Typhoid.

Good Evening!
More rain tonight- after rain this morning also- (But for now the sun is still shining through the clouds, so I can get online for a while). My well has to be getting topped off quite nicely this year! Add to that the fact that I have watered no lawn or garden, nor did I fill up the pool.

Clouds are speckled- Rain is in the clouds that are up there, but not coming down. Yet.
As I drove home from Randy's this morning, and as I put my directional on to enter the driveway, there was actually a very visible rain cloud coming right down the road toward me.
Funny. I (almost) made it into the garage without getting wet. 
HUGE raindrops, and came hard too.  So went very slow, and turned around twice- a 'powerwash' for the car for a short moment.  
That rain sure smelled good!

Not a lot accomplished today- Every now and then I get a day like that, and it feels good to not do anything; save for a few loads of wash- or to pull a few stitches.

I was in a funk yesterday.  And I thank all that commented for your kind words for Kristin- She deserves those, and much much more. She is the epitome of such a good mom.
With Master Gabriel starting school yesterday- (it was so hard to not get in the car and see him off). To see the eager anticipation in all their faces, but am sure that would have upset Ms. Kristin's schedule too. 
I did not go- (and yes, I could have gone, save for the fact I don't ever want the others to feel left out when I do go- I am always afraid that these 2 girls will pick up on that, though I hope I have never treated them differently- Just that little kids are so smart).

Don't ever let anyone tell you that you cannot be sad and happy at the same time. I have felt this way -too many- times with respect to all of my babies and grandbabies.

But I was, and AM, also so happy that he is loved, and has a real family now too! God love Kristin for her ability to include this Grandma whenever she can! 
Not sure if you went back to my yesterdays blog, but I posted new pictures of the kids in the comments area of that blog.

It's getting dark now. No rumbles of thunder yet either.
Sheesh, I am such a cowardly little thing when it storms...

As we took our last walk of the day on Tuesday, to notice the corn is coming along nicely- especially given that it was planted so late.
Not quite ripe yet, (but Punk and I shared a fresh~picked little cob anyway).




Mmmmm...

We 'borrowed' some cantaloupe too-
And I have some green onions growing next to the driveway that Mama planted all those years ago-  We picked some tomatoes too. Along with a cucumber. I had the very best salad, ever, for lunch today! hehehe


The sun was going down fast that night...





 ... And that same sunset made for a few nice shots of the farm.







I am sure no one is eating any store bought eggs anymore. Hope not anyway-

In addition to the eggs, have you heard about the typhus in the mamey fruit pulp?

The FDA has now recalled both Goya and Paleta brands. <--- (FDA site link).



Mamey fruit.

Here is one story of it. "Typhoid leads to 2nd mamey pulp recall"
For more info on the typhoid in the US and Canada, please click here or on the title above.

Mamey pulp is found in many frozen fruit bars.
Please check your ingredients lists; (and know the company's names might not be on those boxes because these 2 companies are distributorships).
Read about Typhoid Fever, which is cause by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, by clicking here. <--- (CDC site link)

At this point, the curtains are blowing in, toward me; and it is spooking the pup. hehehe
OK, OK. It is bothering me too- (mostly that I may lose my entry, or have to post it tomorrow).

My computer has been a real d---r---a---g these past few days.
I have pictures to put in, but don't want to slow it down any more than it already is.
Will have to ask Casey. That way if she doesn't know, then she will ask Greg! hehehe (See, there is method to my madness)!

Speaking of Casey- (was too)  hehehe
She had to take a few tests to get back into school for the Fall semester- She is finally going for Vet Tech. Animals being her 2nd love; and that 1st year at UW-River Falls with her Veterinary Science will surely help her out now.
She passed all 3 of her today's tests with flying colors!
She is so determined and excited to finally be able to finish her college education.
Hopefully her health will follow her optimism this time? (A prayer or two please)-

UWGB, (Do the click, I am still mad at them), and UW-River Falls have yet to forward her transcripts. But since she was on the Deans List at both colleges there won't be any problems there. She is also to receive, IN WRITING, and from the dean himself, that they will not make her leave for being sick/gone/hospitalized; nor will they pull her funding for those things. (Click on UWGB above if you do not know of her previous ordeal). She texted me this explanation earlier, "since they're not a state school they're not given that illness list to abide by. It's case by case."
Thank God.

I'd better close for now!  Do have a grand evening!
Hope all is well with everyone!
My love to all.

XOXO
Me

Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm220780.htm
P&G Expands Voluntary Recall.

Iams.
Eukanuba.
Do the click.

XOXO
me

Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, and Childrens Tylenol, Recalled

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm218437.htm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter (OTC) Products in the United States, Fiji, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica

 

Contact:
Consumer Inquiries - 1(888) 222-6036
Media Inquiries - Bonnie Jacobs
(215) 273-8994 -office
(856) 912-9965 - mobile

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Fort Washington, PA (July 8, 2010) – McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling 21 lots of over-the-counter medicines. The lots involved, listed below, are sold in the United States, Fiji, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica. This action is a follow-up to a product recall that McNeil Consumer Healthcare originally announced on January 15, 2010, which was initiated following consumer complaints of a musty or moldy odor, which has been linked to the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). The risk of serious adverse medical events is remote. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

These lots are being added to the list of recalled products as a precautionary measure after a continuing internal review determined that some packaging materials used in the lots had been shipped and stored on the same type of wooden pallet that was tied to the presence of TBA in earlier recalled lots. All lots involved in the recall were produced before the January 15, 2010 recall, after which McNeil stopped accepting shipments of materials from its suppliers on that type of pallet.

Consumers who purchased product from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement.

For these instructions, and information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to the internet at www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).

Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.

Any adverse reactions may also be reported to 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 website at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch/default.htm.²

The product lot numbers for the recalled products can be found on the side of the bottle label.

 

FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST:

Product Name	Lot Number	UPC Code
BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™
BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™ TABLETS  100 count	ABA567	312547170338
BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™ TABLETS 100 count	ABA574	312547170338
Children’s TYLENOL® Meltaways
CHILDREN’S TYLENOL® MELTAWAYS BUBBLEGUM  30 count	ABA544	300450519306
MOTRIN® IB
MOTRIN® IB CAPLET 24 count	ACA003	300450481030
MOTRIN® IB CAPLET bonus pack 50+25 count	ACA002	300450481764
MOTRIN® IB TABLET 100 count	AFA060	300450463043
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  EZ TABLET 225 count	ASA206	300450422378
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  EZ TABLET 50 count	ABA005	300450422507
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  COOL CAPLET 24 count	ABA566	300450444240
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  CAPLET bonus pack 24+12 count	ACA025	300450444318
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  CAPLET 50 count	AFA018	300450449078
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength  CAPLET 50 count                                                     (included in Day/Night Pack)	ABA168	300450444530
TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC  300450444530)	AEC005	300450527103
TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC  300450444530)	AFC005	300450527103
TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC  300450444530)	ADC002	300450527103
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 24 count	ACA024	300450488244
TYLENOL®, Extra Strength RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 225 count	AJA119	300450488251
TYLENOL® PM
TYLENOL® PM CAPLET 24 count	ACA005	300450482242
TYLENOL® PM CAPLET 24 count	ADA259	300450482242
TYLENOL® PM GELTAB 50 count	AFA100	300450176509
TYLENOL® PM RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 20 count	ACA004	300450244208

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Recall "Chicken of the Sea" Tuna

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217779.htm


Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of Limited 12-Ounce Solid White Tuna in Water

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Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of Limited 12-Ounce Solid White Tuna in Water



Contact:
Mike Rose
or Rebecca Howe
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
(619) 296-0605
mr@nstpr.com



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2010 – San Diego – Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing a precautionary, voluntary recall of a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 12-ounce solid white tuna in water.

Due to a production error, the product does not meet the company's standards for seal tightness, and the company is conducting the precautionary, voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution to ensure public health, said Shue Wing Chan, president, Tri-Union Seafoods.

There have been no reported illnesses. Loose seals, or seams, could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens and lead to illness if consumed.

Tri-Union Seafoods' trace-back measures determined distribution of the product at retail was limited to 1,105 total cases in the states of Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Colorado, Indiana, California and Oregon. The Chicken of the Sea brand 12-ounce solid white tuna in water was distributed in February and May. Consumers who purchased the product with the UPC code 4800000262, "Best By Date 2/10/2014" and product code 7OA1E ASWAB, 7OA2E ASWAB, 7OA3E ASWAB, 7OA4E ASWAB, 7OA5E ASWAB, 7OAEE ASWAB or 7OAFE ASWAB are asked to call 1-877-843-6376 for return information and a full refund. The UPC code (also known as bar code) is found on the side of the can and the best by date and product code are imprinted on the bottom of the can. No other codes of solid white tuna in water or any other Chicken of the Sea products are affected by this voluntary recall.

"The health and safety of our customers and consumers is paramount. As soon as we discovered this production error, we took immediate steps in issuing this precautionary, voluntary recall, and alerting the appropriate regulatory authorities," said Chan. "We have notified all of our customers who have received the product and asked them to remove it from their shelves. Our immediate actions in this recall include re-evaluating our systems to ensure this error does not happen again."

Consumers looking for additional information can call 1-877-843-6376 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Many MANY Recalls...

Rating:
Category:	Other

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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