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Just when consumers are trying to recover from the pet food recall, the Hartz Mountain Corporation has announced a recall on one of their products. This recall involves vitamins, of all things. There is concern that the product might be contaminated with Salmonella. This is not the first recall of this kind by Hertz. Just last November, they recalled particular lots of vitamins due to similar...

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The United States health regulators have been able to identify the heparin contaminant. The culprit, over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate, was added during the manufacturing process in China. As previously reported on this site, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is slow to say this contaminant caused the deaths of 19 people who were using heparin, since they were already very ill. Although,...

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a rise in injuries due to nursery products. In fact, these various injuries sent more than 65,000 children to the ER in 2006. The increase in infant injuries is substantial. At this time, it is unknown what has caused such a sharp increase. Deaths for which coroners listed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as a cause were excluded. Additionally, no...

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Palo Alto Labs, are voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of two of their products known as Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the products contained Aildenafil and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil) a purported analog of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). This may pose a threat as it may...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding heparin. At this time, Baxter Healthcare Corporation has stopped manufacturing multiple-dose vials of the blood-thinning drug. And not a moment too soon. In addition to the well-published reports of hospital staff mixing up the look-alike viles of heparin with disastrous results, there have also been reports of serious...

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a product recall on John Deere Compact Utility Tractors, which were manufactured by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. In all, 5,400 units are being recalled due to the fact that the forward drive pedal can get stuck, which poses a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders alike. Deere & Company has received seven...

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New Era Canning Company of New Era, Michigan has announced a recall on beans. The specific beans include Mexican style chili beans, green beans, and dark red kidney beans. It is believed the beans were not adequately cooked and as a result have the potential for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. The symptoms of botulism are as follows: "General weakness, dizziness,...

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A voluntary recall has been announced by Weis Markets. The recalled item is the Weis Baker's 18-count Fruit Miniatures and two pound platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds in four varieties. The recall is due to undeclared walnuts. It is feared that if consumers have an allergy to the undeclared walnuts, they could suffer a serious reaction to the nuts. Apparently, a consumer complaint was made...

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Whole Foods Market® is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Swiss Milk Chocolate Bars with Rice Crisps, 3-ounce size, with a Best If Used By date of November 21, 2007.The reason for the recall is due to the fact that the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans. Needles to say, people with alleges to these particular nuts could run a serious risk to their health if the...

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Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. of Chicago announced a recall of its flour tortillas due to health risks. Children in a local school experienced vomiting, nausea and cramps, and it is believed their illness was a result of ingesting contaminated tortillas. These products have been distributed nationwide. State officials have said that they do not believe this involves microbial contamination. Del Rey...

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the drug maker has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol. It has come to the attention of the FDA that a Canadian study suggests there is an increased risk of death to the patient with the use of the drug. Trasylol is what is known as an antifibrinolytic drug. Antifibrinolytic drugs help slow the breakdown of blood clots...

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From pet food to toothpaste to toys with excessive amounts of lead, the list of recalled products seems endless. In the last 40 years alone "more than 390 million cars and other vehicles have been recalled, as have 46 million tires, 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment, and 42 million child safety seats." China in particular has been in the spotlight due to an excessive amount of...

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Campbell Soup Company has announced that they are recalling some of 18.8 ounce cans of "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits. The recall is due to the fact that the soup may contain pieces of hard plastic. Consumers have reported injuries in and around the mouth. Other than this particular product, no other recalls have been announced by Campbell Soup Company of late. There...

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of 18 oz Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Country Wheat Rolls with best-if-used-by date of October 10. It is feared that the product may contain a milk allergen, which is not noted on the packaging. Accordingly, anyone who has a severe reaction to milk or milk products is at risk.To date, no illnesses have been reported. "Concerned...

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The Department of Consumer Protection has announced a voluntary recall of Baby's Bliss Gripe Water. The FDA are warning consumers not to serve this drink. Specifically " The product is Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, Apple with code number 26952V expiration date October 2008.It appears that cryptosporidium, a parasite that can cause intestinal infections, has been found in the drink. This came to...

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