Several news reports show that HeartSine Technologies decided to recall certain defibrillators over an issue that could affect the device’s ability to perform the way it’s designed to. If the devices do not perform well, patients who are experiencing a cardiac arrest could be at risk. According to the federal agency, Samaritan® 300/300P PAD defibrillators were found to turn on and off in an intermittent manner, which could eventually use up all of the device’s battery and render it unusable (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that several types of implanted birth-control devices could eventually go missing inside of a woman’s body. According to specialists, the embedded birth-control devices are nearly invisible bits that can be placed under the woman’s forearm skin or inside of a woman’s uterus. The hormonal contraceptive works by liberating hormones that will work as a birth-control device by inhibiting female ovulation, however, women in the United Kingdom have reportedly been afraid of being infertile in the (read more)
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07
Sep
2012
Ready Pac Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit Products
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. of Irwindale, California announced today that it is recalling packed fruit products containing mangoes after the company has learned the fruit may have been contaminated with Salmonella. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall stretches almost to all 50 states, however, no one has yet reported an illness as a result of the consumption of these recalled mango products. Salmonella is an organism that can cause fatal symptoms among the young and elderly. If (read more)
Read MoreA recall has been issued by JFC International of Los Angeles, California and according to the Food and Drug Administration, this recall was issued over a health hazard. Reports show that all units of JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi 1.7 ounce products are being recalled due to the existence of undeclared egg yolk, soybeans, and wheat, which are ingredients that could pose a serious risk to consumers who are allergic to them. Those allergic to the ingredients that unknowingly ingest the items (read more)
Read MoreCitizens of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan should be on alert after Menno Beachy recalled grape tomatoes that could be contaminated with Salmonella. The company, which is based in Cresco, Iowa, said that one pint containers of the tomatoes are being pulled from the shelves because they learned the dangerous organism could be connected to the product. Since these items may have made their way to more states, consumers are being alerted they should be aware of the danger these items (read more)
Read MoreA total of 133 pounds of cheese are being recalled, according to a series of articles. The Food and Drug Administration revealed that the cheese products, packaged as partial wheels, have been placed on recall by Tomales Bay Foods, the company responsible for the recalled item. No illnesses have been reported as of yet, however, customers are requested to bring the affected products back to the original place of purchase for a complete refund. The cheese is found to contain Listeria (read more)
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17
Aug
2012
Frozen Patties Recalled By Kenosha Beef
Several news agencies across the United States have revealed that a beef recall was issued by Kenosha Beef and according to the articles the recall was due to a potential health risk. According the official recall statement, the company decided to recall 19 tons of frozen bacon-cheeseburger patties as soon as the U.S. Department of Agriculture found pieces of gasket material in random samples of these frozen patties. The products can be identified as Sam’s Choice Fireside Gourmet Black Angus (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that an allergy alert was issued for certain bottles of Pineapple and Guava beverages. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Vaquería Tres Monjitas decided to issue a recall for all pack sizes of the juice because the product was discovered to have been contaminated with sodium caseinate, which is a milk derivative. Consumers who are allergic to milk could suffer serious adverse or allergic reactions if they consume this product. For more details, click (read more)
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10
Aug
2012
Undeclared Peanuts Found In Pesto Sea Cracker
According to the news, at least two women in Colorado developed allergic reactions after eating samples of the 4oz Pesto Sea Cracker products. Official announcement issued by the company revealed that the problems occurred because the above product contains peanuts, which are ingredients that are not declared anywhere on the package of the products. Therefore the incorrectly labeled products are now being recalled by the manufacturer, and people who bought therecalled items are encouraged to make a return on purchase. (read more)
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