Kroger Recalls Soup Mixes

I heard on the news this morning that Kroger has recalled two soup mixes that might be contaminated with salmonella.  Here are the specifics.

• 2-ounce packages of Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix, with sell dates of Jan. 6 to Feb. 17, 2011, and UPC code 0001111073293
• 2.2-ounce packages of Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix, with sell dates of Dec. 28, 2010, to Feb. 23, 2011, and UPC code 0001111073929.

The recall extends to 27 states, including Ohio, the company said over the weekend, and includes all Kroger subsidiaries except the Ralphs, Fred Meyer, QFC and Foods Co. chains.

You can return the mixes for a full refund.

Two Million Cribs Recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.

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Read more about the recall here.

High Levels Of Lead Found In Some Children's Toys

I wanted to make you aware of this information in case you have not heard it on the news:
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WASHINGTON – Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
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The Center for Environmental Health tested about 250 children's products bought at major retailers and found lead levels that exceeded federal limits in seven of them. Lead can cause irreversible brain damage.
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Among those with high lead levels: a Barbie Bike Flair Accessory Kit and a Disney Tinkerbell Water Lily necklace. The group said it also found excessive lead in a Dora the Explorer Activity Tote, two pairs of children's shoes, a boys belt and a kids' poncho.
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has sent letters to Target, Wal-Mart and the other retailers who sold the seven products, warning that children's goods on their store shelves were found to contain illegal levels of lead and should be pulled immediately.
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The findings released Tuesday come about a year after a product safety law that ushered in strict limits on the amounts of lead and chemicals allowed in products made for children 12 years and younger. Congress passed the law after a slew of recalls of lead-tainted toys in 2007, including several Mattel-related recalls that involved more than 2 million toys.
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Mattel said it licensed the Barbie name to Bell Sports for the bike accessory kit found with high lead, but did not make or sell it. Bell said the kit was an older product that passed safety tests in 2007, but the company didn't know it was still on store shelves.
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Disney said the Tinkerbell necklace was tested by its licensee, Playmates Toys, before being distributed — and that it complied with all federal and state consumer safety regulations.
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The Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, Calif., said the Barbie toy was bought at Tuesday Morning and the Tinkerbell jewelry was purchased at Walgreens. The other products the center said had high lead came from TJ Maxx, Sears, Wal-Mart and Target.
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The center's executive director, Michael Green, said parents "need to know that there are still some lead problems on store shelves."
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The center did an initial round of testing on products and sent the ones singled out as having high lead to an independent laboratory for additional testing and confirmation.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regulates toys and thousands of other products, is looking into the matter.
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Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum held a meeting with parents and consumers Tuesday in New York to praise the new safety protections provided in the consumer law, known as CPSIA. She said lead recalls are down this year and that CPSIA should give consumers greater confidence while shopping for toys during the holiday season.

Maclaren Stoller Voluntary Recall Notice

Breaking news: Maclaren plans to recall 1 million strollers---all its production between 1999 and 2009---after receiving 12 reports of hinges on the stroller that amputated children's fingertips. The company will send out a cover for the hinges to all owners.

BABY BARGAINS has learned the CPSC and Maclaren will issue a press release in the recall this Tuesday; Maclaren began notifying its dealers of the recall in the past couple of days. We have seen the letter that went out to retailers last week and can confirm the details.

Here is the take-home message until the recall is official:

• Stop using all Maclaren strollers---yes, every model made since 1999.

• When the recall goes public on Tuesday, order a hinge cover from Maclaren's web site or phone line. (Note: the web site is not live yet as of this writing).

• Wait until you install the hinge cover before using the stroller again

::Update::

Maclaren Press Release:

HIGHLY REGARDED FOR SAFETY, MACLAREN VOLUNTARILY PROVIDES CHILD PROOF SOLUTION FOR ITS STROLLERS SOLD IN THE U.S.

(South Norwalk, CT— November 9, 2009) Consistent with Maclaren USA’s unwavering commitment to child safety we are providing U.S. consumers notice of a voluntary recall of all Maclaren umbrella strollers sold in the U.S. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Maclaren is providing free of charge to all affected consumers and retailers a kit to cover the elbow joint on the umbrella stroller’s side hinge mechanism which can pose a potential finger hazard to a child when the operator is opening or closing the umbrella stroller.


Safety is Maclaren’s first priority and through this voluntary effort we urge consumers to contact us immediately to obtain the kit which consists of hinge covers designed specifically to fit all Maclaren umbrella strollers. These easy to fit hinge covers will insure proper precautions are taken by the operator to avoid injury when opening or closing the umbrella stroller.

This voluntary recall does not relate to U.S. standards not being met. Maclaren umbrella strollers meet all U.S. ASTM & JPMA compliance standards. These certifications guarantee Maclaren umbrella strollers meet the required maximum safety standards. Maclaren umbrella strollers have served as the benchmark for quality for umbrella strollers and have maintained outstanding records for safety along with durability for over 40 years.

To obtain the hinge covers consumers can visit our website at

www.maclaren.us/recall or contact us toll-free at 877-688-2326 between the hours of 9am – 5pm Eastern Time. Maclaren U.S.A. stresses all operators read the instruction manual prior to use which contains valuable safety tips and service recommendations.

Since 1967, Maclaren has engineered its strollers to specifically exceed global standards for safety, reliability and durability. Nothing carries the Maclaren name until it is researched, tried and tested. Maclaren’s formal compulsory Zero Tolerance policy of safety issues is built upon the provenance when you buy something for your baby excellence is the least you expect.
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Credit: Baby Bargains

Food Lion Ground Beef Recall

I am sure that many of you have already heard about the beef recall that is affecting the Mid Atlantic states.

I recieved an email from Food Lion that thier 93/7 ground beef is part of the recall. Here is thier email:

Dear Valued Customer,

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As an MVP card holder and as one of our customers who has indicated a desire for e-mail messages from us, we are sending you this alert regarding a ground beef recall by one of our suppliers.

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Fairbank Farms notified Food Lion LLC today that our company received a portion of fresh ground beef products that are part of Fairbank Farms' national product recall. The recall is isolated to 93/7 ground beef purchased at Food Lion stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. In an abundance of caution, any customer who purchased 93/7 ground beef at Food Lion with the sell by date of Sept. 21 through Oct. 8 should return the meat to the store for a full refund. The company is removing any affected product from store shelves immediately.

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For more information on this and other food recalls, visit: www.FoodLion.com/Recalls

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Thank you for being a valued customer.

Halloween Flashlight Recall

Halloween flashlights are being recalled because they can overheat and melt.

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These flashlights were sold at Target stores during August and September of this year.
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This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights:

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Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back.

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Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says they have received reports of several of the flashlights melting, including one case where a person's hand was burned.

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If you have one of the flashlights you should stop using it and return it to target for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680.

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Credit: WITN-TV

I like to keep my readers updated with any recalls that I hear about. I heard about this recall on GMA and wanted to share.

After consulting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the maker of Tylenol, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, has issued a recall for "certain lots of Children's and Infant's Tylenol liquid products that were manufactured between April 2008 and June 2008."
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Click here to read Tylenol's full statement on their Web site.

Credit: Good Morning America

Eggo Recall

Kellogg’s has just issued a recall of two Eggo products:

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The recalled products are Eggo Cinnamon Toast waffles sold in packages of 10 with the UPC code 3800040440 and labeled with “Best If Used Before” dates beginning with: NOV22 10 EA, NOV23 10 EA and NOV24 10 EA.

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Also being recalled are Eggo Toaster Swirlz Cinnamon Roll Minis sold in packages of eight, with the UPC code 3800023370 and “Best If Used Before” dates beginning with NOV15 10 EA
If you have any of these products in your freezer, please take them back to the grocery store for a full refund

Thanks to Mom's Need To Know for the heads up

Nintendo Wii 4 Doc Recharge Sation Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 220,000 of the $50 Nintendo Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station made by Psyclone Essentials or Reacts? after receiving reports that the batteries can overheat and cause burns. So far, six cases of overheating have been reported along with two cases of actual hand burns.

Available at major retailers like Toys R Us, Amazon, Target and Best Buy, the products were made in China and distributed by Griffin International in the U.S. Psyclone has more information about the recall on their site.

Food Lion Recall

Dear Valued Customer,

As an MVP card holder and as one of our customers who has indicated a desire for e-mail messages from us, we are sending you this alert regarding a powdered milk recall by one of our suppliers. The manufacturer has recalled this product due to possible salmonella contamination:

The following Food Lion product is being recalled:

PRODUCT UPC# Size
Food Lion Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 35826-03577 9.6 oz.

We are asking customers to return this item to the store for a full refund.

We would like to assure you that Food Lion regards food safety as a top priority. Information regarding recalls can be found at www.FoodLion.com/Recalls.

Thank you for being a valued customer.

Zicam Recall

In light of the recent FDA warning against the use of two Zicam nasal products, Cold Remedy Gel Swabs and Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, we understand you may have questions. Please click here for more information

MATRIXX INITIATIVES VOLUNTARILY WITHDRAWS
ZICAM COLD REMEDY SWABS, ZICAM COLD REMEDY NASAL GEL

Company Characterizes FDA Action as Unwarranted, Withdraws Two Cold Remedy Nasal Products Citing Commitment to Consumer Safety

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – June 16, 2009 – Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTXX) has confirmed that it received a warning letter today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about two of its 19 existing Zicam products, specifically Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs. The warning letter cited consumer reports that the use of these products could cause a temporary or permanent loss of smell, known as anosmia. Zicam Cold Remedy oral products and other products in the Zicam cold, allergy and sinus lines were not included in the letter. The company has announced it will comply with the FDA’s requirements, but will seek a meeting with the FDA to vigorously defend its scientific data, developed during more than 10 years of experience with the products, demonstrating their safety.
Consumer safety is and has always been the company’s top priority. While Matrixx Initiatives believes that the FDA action today was unwarranted, it is voluntarily withdrawing Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Gel from the market. Based on the FDA’s recommendation, consumers should discard any unused product or contact Zicam at 1-877-942-2626 or visit www.zicam.com to request a refund.
Since Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal Cold Remedy products were first introduced in the market in 1999, more than 35 million retail units representing over 1 billion doses have been sold, and the cumulative body of scientific and medical evidence compiled over those years has demonstrated both the safety and efficacy of Zicam intranasal cold remedy products under conditions of ordinary use. Zicam Cold Remedy products have alleviated countless numbers of colds for millions of satisfied consumers.
“Matrixx Initiatives stands behind the science of its products and its belief that there is no causal link between its Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal gel products and anosmia,” said William J. Hemelt, Matrixx Initiatives’ acting president. “It is well understood in the medical and scientific communities that the most common cause of anosmia is the common cold, which Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal gel products are taken to treat. Given the enormous number of doses sold and colds treated, there is no reason to believe the number of complaints of anosmia received is more than the number that would be expected in the general population. There is no reliable scientific evidence that Zicam causes anosmia.”
Commenting on the FDA action, Hemelt continued, “We were surprised that the FDA decided to take this action without notifying us first, given our cooperative relationship with the FDA since we launched our first product in 1999. Had we had the opportunity to sit down with the FDA beforehand, we are confident that the FDA would have agreed that the scientific data clearly demonstrated the safety of our products.”
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. is engaged in the development and marketing of over-the-counter healthcare products that utilize innovative drug delivery systems. Zicam, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, markets and sells Zicam® products in the cough and cold category. For more information regarding Matrixx products, go to www.zicam.com. To find out more about more about Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTXX), visit our Web site at www.matrixxinc.com.

Nestle Recalls Refrigerated Cookie Dough

NEW YORK – Food maker Nestle USA on Friday voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw.
The company said the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control are investigating reported E. coli illnesses that might be related to the ingestion of raw cookie dough.
In a statement, the FDA said there have been 66 reports of illness across 28 states since March. About 25 people have been hospitalized, but no one has died.

The FDA advised consumers to throw away any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products in their homes. Retailers, restauranteurs and employees at other food-service operations should also not sell or serve any of the products.

Nestle spokeswoman Roz O'Hearn said "this has been a very quickly moving situation," adding the company took action less than 24 hours after hearing of the problem.
O'Hearn said the company will "cooperate fully" with the FDA's investigation.
The recall includes refrigerated cookie bar dough, cookie dough tub, cookie dough tubes, limited edition cookie dough items, seasonal cookie dough and Ultimates cookie bar dough. It does not affect any other Toll House products.
E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most severe cases, kidney failure.

Link to the article here.

Nestle Press Release

Bugaboo Bee Stroller Recall

I heard on the news this morning that more than 22,000 Bugaboo Bee brand strollers are the latest products in the Consumer Product Safety Commission's sites for fear of a run away baby! Here are the latest details courtesy of Consumer Affairs.Com

Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. "bugaboo® bee" is printed on the left side of the seat.

The strollers, made in Taiwan, were sold at juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, go to www.bugaboo.com and fill in the special order form or contact Bugaboo customer service.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.bugaboo.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Harris Teeter Recalls Pistachios

This weekend, Harris Teeter recalled its Harris Teeter Natural brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios due to potential contamination with the salmonella organism.
The recall covers Harris Teeter Natural Roasted & Salted Pistachios, UPC #007203653117. Package Size 12 oz., all dates.
You should be able to return any product you may have to the store for a full refund.

Food Lion Recalled Product

I received this email from Food Lion today and wanted to share it with you:

Dear Valued Customer,
As an MVP card holder and as one of our customers who has indicated a desire for e-mail messages from us, we are sending you this alert regarding additional peanut products recalled today by Palmer's Candy, one of our suppliers. The recall is due to product recalls related to the Peanut Corporation of America.
The following Food Lion product, which is typically sold in our Deli-Bakery department, is being recalled:
PRODUCT UPC/GTIN# Size

Bake Shop Peanut Clusters 3582606783 12 oz.

We are asking customers to return this item to the store for a full refund.

As you may know, a number of products containing peanut butter, peanut paste or peanuts have been recalled; however, peanut butter sold in jars at our stores is not affected.

We would like to assure you that Food Lion regards food safety as a top priority. Information regarding ongoing recalls can be found at :

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html

We are also updating our Web site, http://www.foodlion.com/recalls, with all the products we have pulled.

Thank you for being a valued customer.

CANDY RECALL!!!!!

Consumer Advisory-Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins May Be Comtaminated With Melamine
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 8, 2008) - Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume, distribute, or sell the Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins described below. This product is being recalled due to positive test results for melamine conducted by the CFIA.The affected product, Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins, is sold in 840g containers containing 240 pieces per container bearing UPC 0 36077 11240 7 and lot code 1928S1.This product is sold nationally through Costco stores and may also have been sold in bulk packages or as individual pieces at various dollar and bulk stores across Canada.If the original product identity and UPC code is not evident, consumers are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have the affected product.Retailers and distributors are advised to stop distributing Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins and to initiate a voluntary recall of this product. The CFIA will be working with the importers to remove the affected product from the marketplace. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.Although the health risk associated with these products is considered to be low, the advisory is being issued as a result of the Government of Canada's ongoing investigation into milk and milk-derived products sourced in/from China that may have been distributed in Canada.The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. Melamine is a chemical compound used in a number of commercial and industrial applications. Canada does not allow its use as a food ingredient. For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/.
For more information, please contactCanadian Food Inspection AgencyOffice of Food Safety and RecallGarfield Balsom (English)613-760-4232orCanadian Food Inspection AgencyOffice of Food Safety and RecallJean-Louis Michaud (French)1-866-806-4115
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