March 4, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Diamler Trucks is recalling certain Model Year 2010 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured May 20, 2009 through January 29, 2010 and equipped with optional Sheppard HD94 steering gears. Restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly. Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. Disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur. At the Gomez Law Firm, …. »
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March 4, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn., today announced a voluntary recall of Roman Shades. This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand. Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a …. »
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March 4, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to protect the public following the early identification of Salmonella Tennessee in one company’s supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). This is a common ingredient used most frequently as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings. The manufacturer of the affected product is Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada. Only HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors is involved in this recall. The FDA conducted an investigation at the facility after …. »
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March 4, 2010 – Homemade Gourmet of Canton, Texas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 320 packages of 1.96 oz Tortilla Soup Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella “Tortilla Soup Mix” is packaged in clear plastic packages with red and beige labeling. The product was sold individually in a 1.96 oz (55.6 g) pouch, and as part of two kits including the “Let’s Make Dinner Collection (stock #40.1032) or the “$800 pre-select” order for consultants (stock #37.0320). “Tortilla Soup Mix” is distributed nationwide via mail order delivery and through independent consultant sales. The recalled lots are S1004812411 …. »
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March 4, 2010 – Earth Island, of Canoga Park, California, is conducting a voluntary recall on its distribution of the following Follow Your Heart brand products as a precautionary measure due to possible Salmonella contamination of a natural flavor from one of our suppliers. The recalled products contain natural flavor supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow Your Heart deli products are sold at grocery and health food stores and served in commissaries in the Southern California region. Follow Your Heart dressings are sold in grocery and health food stores nationwide. Products included in the recall are: …. »
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March 4, 2010 – Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR, has been notified by a supplier that certain seasoning ingredients it supplied to Reser’s contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Reser’s is recalling the following items sold to retailers and distributors nationwide: Ranch House Dressing, 8 lb. Carton (Use By: 1/23/10 – 4/27/10) (Bar Code: 54627.20327) Creamy Ranch Dip, 8 oz. Plastic Cup (Use By: 5/12/10 – 6/9/10) (Bar Code: 71117.00171) Clam Dip, 8 oz. Plastic Cup (Use By: 3/22/10 – 6/5/10) (Bar Code: 71117.00240) French Onion Dip, 8 oz. Plastic Cup (Use …. »
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March 3, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with LELE & Company Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Children’s hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings. This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the “Maria Elena” and “Eddie” brand names. The sweatshirts were sold in children’s sizes 8 through 14, and have various character designs on the front including “Princess,” “Prince” and “Champion.” Style number 4282 is printed on the back of the tag attached to the label. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard …. »
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March 3, 2010 –Tim’s Cascade Snacks of Algona, WA, is recalling ‘Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion’ and ‘Hawaiian – Sweet Maui Onion Rings‘ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. ‘Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips- Sweet Maui Onion’ and ‘Hawaiian- Sweet Maui Onion Rings’ were distributed nationwide and in Canada through retail stores, distributors, direct delivery and internet sales. These products were sold as individual bags and as components of packs, including variety packs. No other ‘Hawaiian’ products are involved in this recall. Only the following products are being recalled: Hawaiian® Kettle …. »
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March 3, 2010 – Castella Imports of Hauppauge, NY, is voluntarily recalling Castella Chicken Soup Base because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Castella Chicken Soup Base is distributed nationwide to food service (25 lbs. product) and sold in retail stores (1 lb. product). Castella Chicken Soup Base 1 lb. is packaged in an opaque plastic jar with a white cap, a gold seal, a light yellow label, and UPC code 7 50144 33000 5. The recalled lots are: 0912039918, 1001121915, 1002013074, and 1002194266. The expiration dates for the lots affected are 12-3-2010 through 2-28-2011. Castella …. »
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March 3, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Ten West Apparel, of New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Boys’ Hooded Jackets. This recall involves Ten 1 West boys’ jackets with a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in size 10/12 and are black cotton with a white fleece lining. “TEN 1 WEST” is printed on a hang tag on the center of the back neck. The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were …. »
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