ACH Food Companies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Salad Toppings Due to Possible Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

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ACH Food Companies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Salad Toppings Due to Possible Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

06/03/2016 03:42 PM EDT

ACH Food Companies, Inc. of Memphis, TN is recalling DURKEE Salad Topping, Food Club® branded Salad Topping and Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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Nu Life Market Voluntarily Recalls Sun Life Sunflower Spread Because of Possible Health Risk

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Nu Life Market Voluntarily Recalls Sun Life Sunflower Spread Because of Possible Health Risk

06/03/2016 03:13 PM EDT

Nu Life Market of Scott City, Kansas is voluntarily recalling approximately 300 jars of its three flavors of Sun Life brand Sunflower Spread packaged in a 12 ounce jar because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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Updated: Hickory Harvest Expands Recall of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes

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Updated: Hickory Harvest Expands Recall of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes

06/03/2016 03:14 PM EDT

Hickory Harvest Foods, under advice from its sunflower kernel supplier, SunOpta, is expanding their recall of a limited number of products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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Bayou Brothers Issues an Allergy Alert for an Undeclared Fish Allergen in Bayou Brothers Creole Sauce With a "Best By" Date of "23MAR17" Through "18MAY18"

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Bayou Brothers Issues an Allergy Alert for an Undeclared Fish Allergen in Bayou Brothers Creole Sauce With a "Best By" Date of "23MAR17" Through "18MAY18"

06/03/2016 11:32 AM EDT

Bayou Brothers of Austin, Texas is recalling its 33 oz. jars of its Bayou Brothers Creole Sauce because it contains undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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FURTHER EXPANDED Recall Period of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Due to Possible Contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes

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FURTHER EXPANDED Recall Period of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Due to Possible Contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes

06/02/2016 05:12 PM EDT

Acting out of an abundance of caution, SunOpta has decided to further expand its voluntary recall of certain sunflower kernel products due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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Clif Bar & Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Three Flavors: CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds Energy Bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix Energy Bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix Trail Mix Bars Due to Possible Health Risk

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Clif Bar & Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Three Flavors: CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds Energy Bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix Energy Bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix Trail Mix Bars Due to Possible Health Risk

06/02/2016 06:13 PM EDT

Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary recall of CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bars, CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bars, and CLIF Mojo Mountain Mix trail mix bars, sold nationally, after its ingredient supplier, SunOpta, was found to have distributed sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono).

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Urgent Food Recall of Jungle Jim's Roast No Salt Sunflower Seeds, Windy Acres Fruity Trail Mix & Windy Acres No Salt Sunflower Seeds Due to Potential Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

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Urgent Food Recall of Jungle Jim's Roast No Salt Sunflower Seeds, Windy Acres Fruity Trail Mix & Windy Acres No Salt Sunflower Seeds Due to Potential Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

06/02/2016 05:18 PM EDT

Windy Acres Candy & Nut Company under the advice from its supplier, SunOpta, Crookston, MN, is voluntarily recalling Windy Acres No Salt Sunflower Seeds, Windy Acres Fruity Trail Mix & Jungle Jim's Roast No Salt Sunflower Seeds due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women.

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Additional Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Recalled as a Result of Expanded Sunflower Kernel Contamination by SunOpta

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Additional Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Recalled as a Result of Expanded Sunflower Kernel Contamination by SunOpta

06/02/2016 02:17 PM EDT

The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., today announced a second voluntary recall of all Quaker® Quinoa Granola Bars, as a result of further sunflower kernel contamination found by ingredient supplier SunOpta.

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Meadow Gold Dairy in Boise Conducts Voluntary Recall of Whipping Cream and Half and Half Because of Possible Health Risk

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Meadow Gold Dairy in Boise Conducts Voluntary Recall of Whipping Cream and Half and Half Because of Possible Health Risk

06/02/2016 10:35 AM EDT

The Meadow Gold Dairy plant in Boise is voluntarily recalling Meadow Gold brand Old Style Whipping Cream and Meadow Gold DairyPure brand Whipping Cream and Half and Half due to insufficient pasteurization. It is possible that pathogens present in raw milk, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and/or E. coli, may have survived and, if ingested, could cause serious or life threatening issues.

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Kashi Company Voluntarily Recalls One Variety of Kashi® Granola Bars and One Variety of Bear Naked® Granola Due to Potential Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

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Kashi Company Voluntarily Recalls One Variety of Kashi® Granola Bars and One Variety of Bear Naked® Granola Due to Potential Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

05/31/2016 11:53 PM EDT

Kashi Company today announced a voluntary recall of Kashi® Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars and Bear Naked® Soft Baked Granola, Cinnamon + Sunflower Butter in the continental United States because they contain ingredients made from sunflower seeds distributed by our supplier, SunOpta, that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Frontera Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy Allergen in Original Taco Skillet Sauce with a "Best By" Date of "13 Apr 17"

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Frontera Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy Allergen in Original Taco Skillet Sauce with a "Best By" Date of "13 Apr 17"

06/01/2016 05:13 PM EDT

Due to a distributor's loss of control, Frontera Foods of Chicago, Illinois is expanding their recall to an additional 1,314 (8 oz.) packages of its Frontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy may run the risk of a serious or life�threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/

 

2. Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-Controls/

 

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1. Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/

 

Recall Date: June 1, 2016

Recall Number: 16-183

 

Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Non-contact voltage detectors

 

Hazard: The voltage detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.

Consumer Contact: Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/

 

Units: About 1.2 million (in addition, 3,640 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. “Southwire,” the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors.  They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current. Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.

Sold at: Lowe’s and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.

Manufacturer: Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58634r-eng.php

 

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2. Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-Controls/

 

Recall Date: June 1, 2016

Recall Number: 16-185

 

Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-Controls/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls

 

Hazard: Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.

Consumer Contact: Traxxas toll-free at 888-872-9927 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at Traxxas.com, then click on “Support” and then “Repair-Exchange” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-Controls/

 

Units: About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)

 

Description: The recalled VXL-6s electronic speed control #3365 is sold installed in the Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, model 77076-04, and is also sold separately. The electronic speed control is the electronic control module that manages the throttle control (speed), directional control (forward or reverse) and braking of the drive motor in the truck.  The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide and 4 inches above the ground. The truck comes in two colors, red and blue. It weighs approximately 20 pounds. The electronic speed control is located near the center of the truck in a vented blue case approximately 2 inches wide, 2 inches long and 2 inches tall. Traxxas XMaxx is displayed on the side of the truck.

Incidents/Injuries: The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.

Sold at: HobbyTown and other hobby stores and Traxxas dealers nationwide from November 2015 through January 2016. The X-Maxx truck sold for about $840. The electronic speed control sold for about $250.

Importer/Distributor: Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58706r-eng.php

 

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News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

2. Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

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1. Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Recall Date: May 31, 2016

Recall Number: 16-182

 

Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Random orbital sanders

 

Hazard: The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.

 

Consumer Contact: Mirka USA at 800-843-3904 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mirka-usa.com and click on Recall for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Units: About 2,500 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) (additional CEROS 550 and 650 sanders were recalled for a different fire hazard in January 2015)

 

Description: This recall involves 3-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders.  The sanders are yellow and black with “Mirka” on the front.  A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear.  The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, DC transformer (only in certain sanders), a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives.  The 3-inch sander is model CEROS 325.  The 5-inch sander is model CEROS 550.  The 6-inch sander is model CEROS 650.  Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip, and in certain sanders, the serial number can only be found on this sticker.  Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud.  Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled:

 

Model Number	Serial Number Range
CEROS 325	3442 32028001  to  3442 32028112
CEROS 325	3371 32024001 to 3373 32024015
CEROS 325	3373 32028001 to 3373 32028112
CEROS 550	3412 28672001  to  3422 28672039
CEROS 550	3432 28672001  to  3433 28672018
CEROS 550	3341 28672001 to 3342 28672064
CEROS 550	3342 31326001 to 3342 31326013
CEROS 650	3343 31322001 to 3343 31322048
CEROS 650	3343 28673001 to 3344 28673075
CEROS 650	3383 28673001 to 3384 28673030
CEROS 550	TGU65241 to TGU65528
CEROS 550	UNU62841 to UNU63176
CEROS 650	KTN61641 to KTN61880
CEROS 650	TCU64185 to TCU64376
CEROS 650	VNU68337 to VNU68480
CEROS 650	VUU65529 to VUU65720
CEROS 650	VVU66369 to VVU66512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Incidents/Injuries: Mirka has received two reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold at: Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500.

Importer: Mirka USA Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio

 

Manufactured in: Finland

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58560r-eng.php

 

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2. Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Recall Date: May 31, 2016

Recall Number: 16-184 

Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Ventilation fans

 

Hazard: The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.

Consumer Contact: Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com  and click on “L500 Series Recall Notice” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Units: About 450 in U.S. (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are:

Brand Name	Model Number
Broan	L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487
Twin City Fan	T500, T500L
Carnes	VCDD050C, VCDD050I
Acme Eng and Mfg Co	VQL500, VQ500
WW Grainger	1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83
Captive Aire	CFA500
American CoolAir	CFL50A1151
Solar and Palau	FFC500, FF500
American Coolair Corp.	IL50LA1151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                         

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.

Manufacturer: Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

 

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58570r-eng.php

 

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