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PRODUCT
Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside the bean bag chair.
Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided
Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in the plastic popcorn maker and ignite.
Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT

The hoodies were sold with drawstrings, which pose a hazard to young children.
Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The portable electric space heater's design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible material. 
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Touch Point-brand portable electric baseboard convection heaters with a model number of BBC-1500 can overheat.
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The idler pulley on Z Master mowers can rub against the fuel tank. This is the second recall of these lawn mowers. 
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The brand name Optimus and two temperature knobs appear on the portable electric heaters.
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Wed, 08 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT

Surly Pugsley bike forks can bend above the disc brake mount.
LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The fan in the 5-tray food dehydrator can fail and cause the product to overheat and catch fire.
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use. The company has received 170 reports of bat separations.
Last updated at: 5/19/2013 11:59:02 PM ET
FOOD AND DRUG
Pentec Health Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Certain Compounded Prescription Therapies for Renal Patients
Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:00 -0400

Pentec Health, Inc. has decided to initiate a limited, voluntary recall of in-date nutritional prescriptions for renal patients due to lack of sterility assurance associated with one of its laminar flow hoods used in compounding. The recall covers renal therapies that were compounded in this hood on or before May 2, 2013.
Tropical Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Walnuts in Next by Nature Dark Chocolate Bananas
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:00 -0400

Tropical Valley Foods Inc. of Plattsburgh, NY, is recalling next by Nature DARK CHOCOLATE BANANAS, 3 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk and walnuts. People who have an allergy to milk and/or walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Because of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:00 -0400

Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product.
Symbios Medical Products Issues Nationwide Recall of GOPump and GOBlock Kits
Thu, 16 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400

May 10, 2013 - Symbios Medical Products initiated a voluntary recall of all GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and GOBlock Kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. These products have been found to potentially cause excessively high flow rates, which presents a risk of patient toxicity and serious injury (e.g., seizure, dysrhythmia, death) due to the rapid influx of medication particularly in patients with low body mass or advanced age.
Additional Lots Added: Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 21 Lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 Grams Due to Possibility of Precipitation / Crystallization in IV Bag or IV Line Upon Reconstitution
Fri, 10 May 2013 22:09:00 -0400

May 10, 2013 – Weston, Florida: Apotex Corp. announced today that it is conducting, on behalf of the manufacturer Hospira, Inc., a voluntary nationwide recall of 21 lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams, NDC number 60505-0773-00 to the hospital / healthcare provider /user level. The impacted lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams may show precipitation / crystallization in IV bag or IV line after reconstitution.
Beamonstar Products Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of SexVoltz, Velextra, & Amerect Marketed as a Dietary Supplement, Due to Undeclared Active Ingredients- Expanded to Include SexVoltz 12 Capsules Bottle, SKU 626570615316.
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:53:00 -0400

Queen Creek, AZ, BeaMonstar Products is voluntarily recalling all of SexVoltz brand SKU’s 626570609490, 827912089028, 626570617877, 626570615316, 626570615316 Velextra brand SKU’s 626570613855, 626570619055, 626570617860, 626570617563 Amerect SKU’s 626570619031, 626570619628 capsules to the consumer level. Laboratory analysis conducted by the FDA on SexVoltz and Velextra has determined these products contain undeclared tadalafil. Amerect is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to contain undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil are FDA-Approved drugs used to treat male erectile dysfunction (ED), making the products unapproved new drugs.
Hannaford Supermarkets Issues Allergy Alert for Two Bakery Cookie Products That May Contain Undeclared Nuts
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400

Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling two products sold in the bakery section because they may contain nuts that are not listed on the product packaging label. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to any nuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume these items.
Smart & Final Expands Recall to Include Additional Production Dates; Allergy Alert - Undeclared Wheat, Milk and Eggs in La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:48:00 -0400

Smart & Final of Los Angeles, Calif., which previously announced a recall of certain production dates of 2.5 lb - La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini, is expanding its recall to include additional production dates due to undeclared wheat, eggs and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, eggs and/or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
In Cooperation with FDA, The Compounding Shop, LLC Declares a Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Sterile Compounded Products Due to a Lack of Sterility Assurance Distributed Within its Local Market Area
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

The Compounding Shop, LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired. The recall is being initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
Krinos Foods, LLC. is Expanding its April 28, 2013 Recall to Include Additional Expiration Dates Jan 01-2014 to Jun 01-2014 of Tahini Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 10 May 2013 09:37:00 -0400

Krinos Foods, LLC. of Long Island City, New York is voluntarily recalling its TAHINI sesame paste, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Last updated at: 5/19/2013 11:59:02 PM ET
AUTOMOTIVE
PALOMINO ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
FOREST RIVER ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
PRIME TIME ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
SHASTA ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
CARGO MATE ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
COACHMEN ( 13V203000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: APR 18, 2013 Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand...
GULF STREAM ( 13V197000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 09, 2013 Gulf Stream Coach is recalling certain model year 2001 Ultra, Conquest, Independence, Ultra Supreme, Yellowstone, and Cavalier motorhomes with floorplans 6316 or 8325. The motorhomes were manufacture...
MASERATI ( 13V196000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 13, 2013 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient an...
ALFA ROMEO ( 13V196000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 13, 2013 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient an...
MACK ( 13V195000 )
Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 10, 2013 Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the ...
Last updated at: 5/19/2013 11:59:02 PM ET

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