This week saw a recall on fresh-cut vegetable products, recalls on Lamotrigine tablets, recalls on metal clad cables, recalls on egg-laying chicken toys, recalls on climbing harnesses, recalls on light fixtures, recalls on bicycle helmets, recalls on off-road motorcycles, recalls on smoked sausages, recalls on “DHZC-2” tablets, recalls on macadamia nuts, recalls on bakery products, recalls on mooncakes, recalls on black pepper powder, recalls on chicken wraps, recalls on lavender and oat bath products, and recalls on backhoe attachments.

Details are below, courtesy of cpsc.gov and recalls.gov.

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Product Recalls for the Week of August 29, 2016:

Country Fresh Fresh-Cut Vegetable Products: Country Fresh, LLC is recalling 30,000 cases of various fresh-cut vegetable products 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. The product in question was shipped to retailers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia under the Country Fresh and store brand labels. The product bears “BEST IF USED BY” dates between August 7, 2016 (8/7/16) through August 19, 2016 (8/19/16). The product is in either a clear plastic container as labeled below or in Styrofoam trays overwrapped with clear plastic film as labeled below. No products except those on this list are subject to this recall. A complete list of products can be found here. Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 08/26/2016

Land O’ Frost Simply Savory Bacon & Cheddar Smoked Sausage: WFSP Foods LLC is recalling approximately 18,672 pounds of pork and chicken sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The products contain milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat sausage items were produced on June 7, 2016. Recalled products include 13.5oz packages containing “Land O’ Frost Simply Savory Bacon & Cheddar Smoked Sausage” with a “Best By: DEC. 04 2016” and packaging date of 06/07/16. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 45411” printed on the packaging. This item was shipped to retail locations nationwide. The product has the correct label on the front of the package, which identifies that the product contains cheese. However, the label in the back fails to include cheddar cheese as an ingredient – the source of milk. As a result, milk is not included in the ingredients statement or in the “Contains” allergen declaration. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Recall Date: 08/26/2016

Lamotrigine Orally Disintegrating Tablets: Impax Laboratories, Inc. announced today that the company had issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall on August 19, 2016 for one lot of Lamotrigine Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) 200 mg. Products affected by the recall include NDC Number 0115-1529-08; Blister Pack 30; and Lot Number 502240. Unit-of-use blister packs (a 10 count blister card contained in a single plastic shell-pack) may contain 100 mg product instead of 200 mg product. Each blister card within the unit-of-use blister pack is properly labeled as 100 mg ODT, however the plastic shell pack containing the 100 mg blister cards is labeled as 200 mg ODT. Shell-packs from the affected lot may contain 100 mg ODT instead of 200 mg ODT, and as a result, it is possible that consumers could take less than their intended lamotrigine dose. Lamotrigine is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy or bipolar disorders. It is important for consumers to take the dose of lamotrigine prescribed by their physicians. A reduction in dose may lead to reduced therapeutic effects of lamotrigine and reemergence of epilepsy or bipolar disorder symptoms. The affected lot was distributed between June 13, 2016 and August 10, 2016 to wholesale distributors and retail pharmacies nationwide. The lot number can be found on the side of the manufacturer’s carton as well as on the blister cards within the unit-of-use blister packs. Lamotrigine ODT 200 mg tablets are off-white to white circular tablets, approximately 14 mm in diameter, debossed with “WPI” on one side and “3724”on the other, supplied in blisters of 10 (NDC 0115-1529-15) and in cartons of 30 (NDC 0115-1529-08). Consumers are being asked to carefully inspect their medication. If they have the affected lot or any questions or concerns regarding this recall they should contact Stericycle. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected lot number or have any concerns about their product should consult their pharmacy or health care professional. Pharmacists and wholesalers are being asked to check their inventories for the affected lot, segregate any material from the lot, and to then contact Stericycle. Recall Date: 08/26/2016

Metal Clad Cables: United Copper Inc. is recalling its Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables because a damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards. This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase. Recalled products were sold at Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015. Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable. Recall Date: 08/30/2016

Egg-laying Chicken Toys: Dazzling Toys is recall its Egg laying chicken toys because the toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children. This recall involves the Bump and Go Action Egg Laying Chickens with lights, music and bump and go action. The battery-powered plastic toy was sold in two styles – a yellow chicken with an orange head and wings and a multi-colored (yellow, green and orange) chicken. The chicken toy includes three white plastic eggs that are placed into the back of the chicken, and then released from the bottom. The yellow-colored chicken measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall by 7 inches deep. The multi-colored chicken measures 7 inches wide by 5 inches tall by 4 inches deep. The eggs for both toys are one inch wide by one inch tall by one inch deep. Recalled toys were sold online at www.amazon.com and www.ebay.com from February 2016 through July 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact the firm for a full refund. Dazzling Toys is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled toys. Recall Date: 08/30/2016

“DHZC-2” Tablets: Ton Shen Health/Life Rising Corporation is expanding its recall of “DHZC-2” Tablets to all lots purchased before August 24, 2016 because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The recalled “DHZC-2” tablets were sold nationwide in retails stores and distributed through mail orders. The product comes in a 1.6 ounce bottle, UPC: 616042102727. The FDA is currently investigating 6 cases of adverse effects involving individuals taking DHZC-2 supplement tablets. The potential for contamination was noted after FDA notice of higher level of lead presence in DHZC-2 samples from lot # 2163-844. Consumers who have purchased DHZC-2 tablets are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them. Recall Date: 08/30/2016

Chopped Macadamia Nuts and Macadamia Halves & Pieces: Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Diamond of California® Macadamia Nuts, distributed in retail stores nationwide, due to possible Salmonella contamination. This voluntary recall is the result of testing by a FDA-contracted laboratory which revealed that a 4oz package of Diamond of California® Chopped Macadamia Nuts contained Salmonella. This voluntary recall covers only 4oz Diamond of California® Chopped Macadamia Nuts and 2.25oz Diamond of California® Macadamia Halves and Pieces. A complete list of UPC codes, Lot Numbers, and Best Before Dates can be found here. Consumers who may have purchased the product listed above should not consume it but should contact Consumer Affairs for a full refund online at http://diamondfoods.com/contact/. Recall Date: 08/30/2016

Bimbo Bakeries Bakery Products: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies (5 pack), Chocolate Chip Muffins (5 pack and 10 pack boxes) and Variety Pack (20 pack) due to the presence of small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing failure at a contract manufacturer’s bakery in Illinois. The product being recalled has “Best By” dates, UPC codes and was distributed in the states identified below. In each case, the code number “3098” is printed next to the Best By date on the outside of the box. A complete list of products, dates, UPC codes, and states of distribution can be found here. The company announced the recall after receiving consumer reports of plastic in product. One injury was reported. FDA has been notified on this voluntary recall. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should dispose of it or they can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 08/31/2016

Koi Palace Mooncakes: Magic Gourmet Trading Inc. is recalling all Koi Palace Mooncake products purchased in August 2016 because these items do not contain proper labeling of ingredients and possible allergens. Mooncake products manufactured by Magic Gourmet contain possible allergens such as wheat, gluten, eggs, milk, peanuts, pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, and/or sesame. For those who are susceptible to allergic reactions, allergens can cause itchiness, cramps, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and possibly anaphylaxis. Though rare, anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and is potentially fatal. The recalled “Koi Palace Mooncakes” were distributed at Koi Palace restaurant locations in Daly City, CA, Dublin, CA, and Milpitas, CA and Uwajimaya supermarkets in OR and WA. A full list of recalled products can be found here. The products are packaged in a rectangular burgundy paper box with a koi fish logo and/or a circular golden paper box with a koi fish logo. Consumers who have purchased the recalled “Koi Palace Mooncakes” may return the unopened products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 08/31/2016

Climbing Harnesses: Salewa North America Inc. is recalling its Wild Country Syncro Harnesses because excess materials on the left waist belt tab can cause the harness to loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user. This recall applies to all Wild Country Syncro harnesses sold in the United States. The harness has a black nylon exterior and orange interior. “Wild Country” and “Syncro” is printed on a label affixed to the interior, above batch code: 01 A 01 16. Recalled products were sold at Alpenglow Adventure Sports, Climb UP LLC, Rock Fitness, UNLTD, and Wilderness Exchange stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through June 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund. Recall Date: 08/31/2016

Pendant Light Fixtures: Swarovski Lighting Ltd. is recalling its Octa Crystal Pendant light fixtures because the crystal in the light fixture can detach and fall if damaged during shipment, posing an impact hazard. This recall involves Swarovski Octa Crystal Pendant light fixtures. The single and triple pendant fixtures come in black and white. The pendant light fixtures measure about 6 inches tall by 3 inches wide by 3 inches long. The light fixtures hang from a 59-inch electric cord and fixture canopy. Model number A9950NR700126, A9950NR700127, A9950NR700130 or A9950NR700131 is printed on the product label inside of the fixture canopy. Recalled fixtures were sold at Capitol Lighting, Farrey’s Lighting and Bath, Lighting Palace, New York Lighting and other lighting showroom retailers and online from January 2010 through January 2016. Consumers should prevent people from walking underneath the light fixtures and contact Swarovski to schedule a free inspection. Following inspection, if the light fixture was damaged during shipment, a replacement pendant light fixture will be provided free of charge. No repair is necessary for undamaged light fixtures. Recall Date: 08/31/2016

Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder: Summit Import Corp. is recalling Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder packed in clear plastic 19.4oz bottles under lot No. WH76 because it was found contain Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled product Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder 19.4 oz bottle was distributed to some Asian retail stores in East Coast States. Consumers are urged to return this recalled product to the place of purchase. Recall Date: 08/31/2016

SAHN Classic Bicycle Helmets: SAHN Designs Inc. is recalling its SAHN Classic bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. This recall involves SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. “SAHN” is printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the right side. The production date and “SH-523 Classic” are printed on the white sticker label on the inside of the helmet. The helmets come in matte and gloss colors. Matte colors include black, white, blue, tan, grey, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green. Recalled helmets were sold at Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet. Recall Date: 09/01/2016

Motocross Competition Off-road Motorcycles: KTM North America Inc. is recalling its motocross competition off-road motorcycles because the connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number “13” is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter “G” in the 10^th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head. 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall Date: 09/01/2016

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles: Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling its Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) because the vehicles’ engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. “RZR” is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and “Turbo” on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. “Polaris” is stamped onto the front grill. All model and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com. Recalled vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle. Recall Date: 09/01/2016

Aura Cacia Milk & Oat Bath Products: Frontier Co-op is initiating a voluntary recall for the following Aura Cacia Milk & Oat Bath products. Recalled products were sold online and in stores in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. This voluntary recall is the result of FDA testing that revealed an elevated microorganism count in Aura Cacia Lavender Milk & Oat Bath. While cosmetic products are not required to be sterile, an elevated microorganism count indicates that the product could pose a hazard to health. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products. Recalled products include 1.75 ounce packet Lavender Milk and Oat Bath (UPC 0-51381-90307-7, Lot 5289), 9.75 ounce jar Lavender Milk and Oat Bath (UPC 0-51381-90317-6, Lot 5296), and 49.6g Lavender Milk and Oat Bath (Canadian Distribution Only, UPC 0-51381-30307-5, Lot 5281). The location of the lot number for the 1.75 oz and 49.6g packets is embossed in the seam on the side of the packet. For the 9.75 oz jar, the lot number is printed on the back of the label or stickered on the bottom of the jar. Consumers can find photos of the recalled products at www.auracacia.com/recall. Frontier Co-op is initiating recall notices to accounts that received any of the above recalled products with instructions for returning or destroying the recalled products and for notifying their customers of the recall. Recall Date: 09/01/2016

Greens & Grains Southwestern Style White Chicken Wraps: Atherstone Foods, a Richmond, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 422 pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The southwestern style white chicken wrap items were produced on August 29, 2016. Recalled products include 31.2oz packages containing 3 packages of 10.4oz “Greens & Grains Southwestern Style White Chicken Wrap with chimichurri sauce” with “Use By” date of 090616. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34221” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Recall Date: 09/01/2016

Backhoe Attachments: Deere & Company is recalling its backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors because the mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard. This recall involves John Deere model 485A backhoe attachments for John Deere compact utility tractors 4044M, 4044R, 4049M, 4049R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M and 4066R with serial numbers beginning with 1LV0485ACG0030+++. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm’s website. The backhoe attachments are green and have the leaping deer John Deere logo printed on the side. The model number 485A is printed on both sides of the backhoe attachments. The serial number is located on the rear of the backhoe mainframe. Recalled attachments were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly. Recall Date: 09/02/2016

Recall Report: Week of August 29, 2016

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