Recall Report: Week of December 12, 2016

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This week saw a recall on pancake and waffle mixes, recalls on candy corn, recalls on beef products, recalls on crossbows, recalls on meatloaf products, recalls on milk and buttermilk powder, recalls on vegan mac & cheese, recalls on potato chips, recalls on crepe mix, recalls on cookies, recalls on monkey bread mix, recalls on Cuisinart food processors, recalls on chocolate chip cookies, recalls on hoverboards, recalls on egg laying chicken toys, recalls on bicycle lights, recalls on raw shelled pistachios, recalls on scones, recalls on beef cattle feed product, recalls on lizard fish, recalls on breaded veal products, recalls on “Christmas Wishes” tins, and recalls on chainsaws. 

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

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Product Recalls for the Week of December 12, 2016:

  • Pancake and Waffle Mixes: Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes after being informed by the supplier that milk powder used as an ingredient may contain Salmonella. The mixes were sold at Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.  All lot codes of the following items are affected by this recall: Publix Premium Banana-Flavored Chocolate Pancake & Waffle Mix, Size 16 ounce, GTIN 4141503503; Publix Premium Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix, Size 16 ounce, GTIN 4141503703; and Publix Premium Blueberry Flavored Pancake & Waffle Mix, Size 16 ounce, GTIN 4141503603. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/08/2016
  • Stonewall Kitchen Pancake and Waffle Mixes: Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used in these products. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to Stonewall Kitchen by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Stonewall Kitchen pancake & waffle mixes themselves, the company has decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots purchased from this ingredient supplier. A limited quantity of products were distributed nationwide to consumers through the ten Stonewall Kitchen Company Stores, Stonewall Kitchen’s direct-to-consumer division (catalog/internet) and through the wholesale division. A complete list of recalled products can be found here. If consumers have any of the above product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately. Recall Date: 12/08/2016
  • FAIRWAY Brand Candy Corn: FAIRWAY “LIKE NO OTHER MARKET” is voluntarily recalling FAIRWAY brand Candy Corn, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. FAIRWAY Candy Corn was distributed to Fairway stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and also through home delivery programs provided by Fairway E-commerce, Google and Instacart. The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. The product bears Item Code 228402 XXXXXX. All “SELL BY” Date codes are being recalled. No other Fairway products are involved. Consumers who purchased the FAIRWAY brand Candy Corn should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/08/2016
  • Blue Ridge Beef Products: Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling two (2) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products. The affected products are sold in 2 lb chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes: Lot #mfd ga8516, Beef for dogs, UPC code 8542980011009; and Lot #mfd ga81216, Kitten grind, UPC code 854298001016. The affected products were distributed to retail stores in NC, SC, GA, FL, AZ, and TX. This recall was initiated after the FDA received two complaints associated with these products, including one complaint of two kitten illnesses and one complaint of a puppy death. Subsequent testing by the FDA of a 2 lb chub of beef for dogs and kitten grind collected at a veterinary office revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. There is no direct evidence linking these unfortunate instances to contaminated product. Consumers who have purchased the above lots of beef for dogs or kitten grind are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/08/2016
  • Crossbows: Barnett Outdoors LLC is recalling its crossbows because the sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction, which can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. This recall involves six models of Barnett crossbows that can be identified by their model numbers printed on the limbs of the riser and dome label on the bow. The following crossbows are included in the recall: Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome, Model # 78044; Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak, Model # 78059; Browning OneSixTwo, Model # 80004; Browning OneSixOne, Model # 80005; Barnett Razr Ice, Model # 78212; and Barnett Razr 78210. The Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome and the Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak crossbows have their model names printed on each side and twice on the front of the crossbows. The Browning OneSixTwo and OneSixOne have their names printed on the front of the crossbows. The Barnett Razr Ice is blue with “RazrIce” printed on both sides and the front of the crossbow. The Barnett Razr is silver with “Razr” printed on the front of the crossbow. The safety on the Barnett affected triggers is silver in color and the safety on the affected Browning triggers is black. Recalled crossbows were sold at Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Dicks Sporting Goods and other retailers and dealers nationwide from April 2016 through November 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with a nock sensor. Recall Date: 12/08/2016
  • Meatloaf Products: Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC, is recalling approximately 79 pounds of meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The Turkey Meatloaf with Kale contains milk and fish (anchovies), known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The Homestyle Meatloaf contains beef and pork, which are not declared on the label. The Turkey Meatloaf with Kale and Homestyle Meatloaf items were produced on Dec. 4, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: 20 units of 16-oz. aluminum loaf pans with plastic lids containing 1 piece of “Turkey Meatloaf with Kale” with a sell by date of 12/10/2016; and 59 units of 16-oz. aluminum loaf pans with plastic lids containing 1 pieces of “Homestyle Meatloaf” with a sell by date of 12/10/2016. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34834” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington. The problem was discovered when a broker notified the firm. The firm investigated and found that the ingredient label on the bottom of the packages was incorrect, due to improper placement. The firm observed that although the correct principal display panel labels were attached to the top of the packages; the wrong ingredients statement label was attached to the bottom of the packages. The Turkey Meatloaf with Kale products incorrectly display the ingredients statement for the Homestyle Meatloaf.  The Turkey Meatloaf with Kale products contain the allergens milk and anchovies, which are not declared because the Homestyle Meatloaf does not contain those ingredients and the ingredients statement, therefore, does not declare milk or anchovies. 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: 12/08/2016
  • Milk and Buttermilk Powder: Valley Milk Products is announcing a recall of 50-pound bags of nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream buttermilk powder that were produced from December 10, 2015 to July 5, 2016 due to potential Salmonella contamination, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The products included in the recall can be identified by their lot numbers which can be found in the lower right front of each bag. A complete list of products and lot numbers can be found here. These products are not sold directly to consumers, but are used as ingredients in a number of foods such as bakery products and distributed by brokers. All customers that have received these products have been notified by Valley Milk and instructed to return the suspect powder or document the destruction of the powder, after contacting Valley Milk for specific instructions. Recall Date: 12/09/2016
  • Earth Balance Vegan Mac & Cheese: Boulder Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese. The products are being recalled as the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. Boulder Brands initiated the recall after being informed by consumers that the product may contain a dairy allergen.   People with a dairy allergy or sensitivity run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recalled products were distributed nationally. All affected distributors and retail customers are being notified and the affected products are being removed from store shelves. All products expiring in 2017 are being recalled.  The recalled items can be identified by the code embossed on the bottom of the package. The ‘17’ in the code identifies product that will expire in 2017. A complete list of ‘Best When Used By Dates’ can be found here. Consumers who have an allergy to dairy should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/10/2016
  • Shearer’s Foods Products: Shearer’s Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling all products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by a secondary supplier Valley Milk Products LLC, due to possible Salmonella contamination. A complete list of recalled products can be found here. Shearer’s Foods, LLC initiated a recall after being notified on 12/7/16 by a seasoning supplier that Valley Milk Products LLC had initiated a recall of a nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream butter milk powder that is used in a variety of their seasonings.  Customers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately. Recall Date: 12/10/2016
  • Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips: Deep River Snacks is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips after being informed by a tertiary ingredient supplier that buttermilk powder used in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in any of our ingredients or in any of the Deep River Snacks products, out of an abundance of caution, the company has decided to recall products produced using the affected ingredient from this supplier. No illnesses or adverse health effects resulting from these events have been reported to date. The product was distributed nationally through retail and foodservice outlets. The following items and best by dates are affected by this recall: Deep River Snacks Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips, 2 ounce, UPC 850668000498, ‘Best By Dates’ 11/9/16 to 6/2/17; Deep River Snacks Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips, 5 ounce, UPC 850668000993, ‘Best By Dates’ 11/9/16 to 6/1/17; and Deep River Snacks Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips – EXPORT, 5 ounce, UPC 850668000993, ‘Best By Dates’ 11/5/16 to 4/13/17. The item UPC number can be found on the back of the bag underneath the bar code. The best by date can be found printed on the front of the bag, in the upper right quadrant near the Deep River Snacks logo. The best by date is printed in the format: DD MMM YYYY (e.g. 10 DEC 2016). Recall Date: 12/10/2016
  • Macaroni and Cheese Cup Products: TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of certain macaroni and cheese cup products containing cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella. This follows notification from our supplier that the milk powder used in the seasoning has the potential for Salmonella contamination. Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. A complete list of recalled products can be found here. Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/11/2016
  • New Hope Mills Crepe Mix: New Hope Mills is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of New Hope Mills Crepe MIX as it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient supplier has issued a recall of the bulk milk powder. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied to New Hope Mills, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall the product produced from the specific lot received from our ingredient supplier. The affected New Hope Mills Crepe MIX was shipped to distributors and retailers in the New York and Pennsylvania areas between the dates of 8/23/2016 and 9/20/2016. The following product code is affected by the recall: New Hope Mills Crepe MIX; NET WT. 1 LB. 4 OZ; Packaged in a brown paper bag; UPC 074703601529 (located on back label); and BEST BY 07/19/17:A1 (located on the back flap). Consumers who have purchased New Hope Mills Crepe MIX are urged to discontinue use and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/12/2016
  • Beef Products: King Meat Services, Inc. is recalling approximately 50,991 pounds of beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The beef items were produced on various dates from Nov. 1, 2016 to Dec. 5, 2016. A full list of recalled products can be found here. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 426” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors, retail locations and food service locations in California. The problem was discovered on Dec. 5, 2016, when FSIS inspection personnel observed establishment employees removing the marks of inspection of the original beef suppliers and replacing them with the King Meat Services, Inc. (Est. 426) mark of inspection. Recall Date: 12/12/2016
  • Lenny & Larry’s Complete Cookie Products: Lenny & Larry’s, Inc., announced today a nationwide voluntary recall of two flavors of Lenny & Larry’s Complete Cookie products — Chocolate Chip and Coconut Chocolate Chip varieties – due to the possible presence of undeclared milk in the dark chocolate chips. Lenny & Larry’s, Inc. is taking this action out of an abundance of caution. People with a dairy allergy or sensitivity may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Recalled products include: 4 ounce Complete Cookie, Chocolate Chip; Best by Dates 7/1/17 to 11/30/17; UPC Code 7 87692-83461 7; and 4 ounce Complete Cookie, Coconut Chocolate Chip; Best by Dates 9/18/17 to 11/15/17; UPC Code 7 87692-83538 6. This recall is limited exclusively to the Chocolate Chip and Coconut Chocolate Chip Complete Cookie varieties and no other Lenny & Larry’s products are affected by this recall. Consumers who have a dairy allergy should consider discarding these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/12/2016
  • In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix: Brand Castle, LLC is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of our In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This product is being recalled because an ingredient supplier (Valley Milk Products LLC) has issued a recall for the buttermilk powder used in this product due to the potential for contamination by Salmonella organisms found in their facility and finished product samples during an FDA investigation. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to our blending facility by the ingredient manufacturer, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall product produced with the affected lots of buttermilk powder. Affected product was sold to a single retailer in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. 168 cases of product (i.e., 1008 units) are affected by this recall. The product has a UPC code of 8-44527-03278-2 and is packaged in a 16oz box with a sticker on the back of the package indicating the below Lot#/Date Code. Recalled product: Monkey Bread Mix, In the Mix®, 16 ounce, Lot #29JUN18BC6202, UPC 8—44527—03278—2, ‘Best By Date’ June 29, 2018. Consumers who have purchased this product may return it to the retailer for a full refund, discard the product, or reach out to Brand Castle, LLC with roof of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/12/2016
  • Fourth Street Barbecue Mac & Cheese Dinner Cups: Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./ Packing Division has initiated the voluntary recall of Cheese Club Express Mac & Cheese 4 cup dinner and Double Takes Macaroni & Cheese 2 cup dinner due to possible health risk.  The powdered cheese packets may be impacted by milk powder ingredients recalled by Valley Milk Products, LLC contaminated with Salmonella. Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date. However, Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./ Packing Division is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution to protect public health. A complete list of products and Best By dates can be found here. No other Fourth Street Barbecue Inc. / Packing Division products are affected by this recall. If consumers find that they have any of these products in their possession, they are asked not to consume the products. Recall Date: 12/12/2016
  • Cuisinart Food Processors: Conair Corp, owner of the Cuisinart brand, is recalling its Cuisinart® food processors because the food processor’s riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. This recall involves the riveted blades in Cuisinart food processors with model numbers that begin with the following:  CFP-9, CFP-11, DFP-7, DFP-11, DFP-14,  DLC-5, DLC-7, DLC-8, DLC-10, DLC-XP, DLC-2007, DLC-2009, DLC-2011, DLC-2014, DLC-3011, DLC-3014, EV-7, EV-10, EV-11, EV-14, KFP-7 and MP-14. The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver-colored stainless steel and have a beige plastic center hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors. Recalled food processors were sold at Department, gourmet and specialty stores nationwide and on various websites from July 1996 through December 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor’s riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade. Recall Date: 12/13/2016
  • Linden’s Chocolate Chip Cookies: Linden Cookies, Inc. is recalling fully baked Linden’s Chocolate Chip Cookies because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The Linden’s Chocolate Chip Cookies were distributed to wholesalers in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The following Linden Chocolate Chip Cookies are affected: 2 ounce  Mini Chocolate Chippers, UPC 76809-30017, Sell By Dates Feb. 8, 2017 through March 28, 2017; 1.1 ounce Mini Chocolate Chippers, UPC 76809-30090, Sell By Dates Feb. 8, 2017 through March 28, 2017; and 1.75 ounce, 3 Large Chocolate Chip Pack, UPC 76809-30010, Sell By Dates Dec. 14, 2016 through Feb. 01, 2017. The recall was initiated after being notified by the bulk chocolate chip manufacturer that the raw ingredient contains undeclared milk. Consumers who purchased the above listed cookies are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/13/2016
  • Hoverboards: World Trading is recalling its self-balancing scooters/hoverboards because the lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. “Orbit” is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. Recalled hoverboards were sold at Evine’s televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard. Recall Date: 12/13/2016
  • Bump ‘N Go Walking Egg Laying Chicken: Bingo Deals is recalling 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 ‘N Go Walking Egg Laying Chicken with light, sound and music. The battery-powered plastic toy is a yellow chicken with an orange head and orange wings. The chicken toy includes three white plastic eggs that are placed into the back of the chicken and then released from the bottom. The chicken measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall by 7 inches deep. The eggs measure one-inch-wide by one-inch-tall by one-inch-deep. “QQ Chicken” is printed on the wing. A small yellow chicken sits on the chicken’s back. Recalled toys were sold at online at Amazon.com and Bingo Deal’s website www.prextex.com from July 2015 through June 2016. Consumers should immediately take the chicken toy and eggs away from children and contact Bingo Deals for a full refund. Bingo Deals is contacting consumers who bought the toy directly. Recall Date: 12/13/2016
  • Trek Bicycle Lights: Trek Bicycle Corporation is recalling its bicycle lights because it can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard. This recall involves Trek Bontrager Flare RT and Ion 700 RT bicycle lights. Both models of lights come in black. “Bontrager” and “Transmtr” are printed on the front of the Bontrager Flare RT lights and the date code is printed on the back. “Ion 700 RT,” “700 Lumen” and “Transmtr” are printed on the side of the Ion 700 RT lights and the date code is printed on the bottom under the charging port cover. Recalled lights include Bontrager Flare RT, Date Code Af0400001 through Af0400407; and Bontrager Ion 700 RT, Date Code 1606. Recalled products were sold at bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter and return the lights to the store where purchased or contact Trek to receive a free replacement bicycle light. Recall Date: 12/14/2016
  • Raw Shelled Pistachios: H-E-B announced today that it has issued a recall for both bulk and packaged raw shelled pistachios. The product is being removed because there is potential it could 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. The recall affects product found in prepackaged plastic containers containing raw pistachios with either labels reading Shelled Pistachios or Central Market Shelled Pistachios as well as pistachios found in the bulk section with SunRidge Farms labels reading: Women’s Vitality Mix, Pistachio Nuts and Dark Chocolate Pistachios. A complete list of recalled pistachios can be found here. Customers who purchased the affected product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/14/2016
  • Cranberry Orange Scones: Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. is recalling 52 Cranberry Orange Scones, because they may contain undeclared MILK, EGG, SOY, and WHEAT. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to MILK, EGG, SOY, WHEAT run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Cranberry Orange Scones were distributed and sold at ten locations in Spokane and Spokane Valley, WA between December 12 and December 13, 2016. The Cranberry Orange Scone is sold in a plastic film wrapper with labeling on the back of the package identifying it as such. No lot codes or best by dates are found on labels. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing MILK, EGG, SOY, and WHEAT was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of MILK, EGG, SOY, WHEAT. Consumers who have purchased a Cranberry Orange Scone from the above Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters retail locations are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/14/2016
  • Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block: Ridley Block Operations has initiated a voluntary recall of a single batch of its beef cattle feed product, Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block, because it contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) that may be harmful to beef cattle. Beef cattle exposed to this batch may exhibit rapid breathing, tremors and slight incoordination followed by severe incoordination, excessive salivation and labored breathing. Eventually, afflicted animals lose the ability to stand. Generally, if not treated, animals may die within four hours. If beef producers observe animals that have consumed product from this single batch number and have any of these symptoms, producers should contact their local veterinarian for assistance. A farm located in Virginia reported that nine of its beef cows died after having access to the subject batch of cattle feed. The entire batch of beef cattle feed subject to this recall was purchased by a single distributor in Tennessee who resold the product to farm supply dealers located in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. The cattle feed subject to this recall can be identified by its label, which describes the product as “Ultralyx Nutritional Supplements 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block for Beef Cattle on Pasture” and includes, in the lower right corner, the batch number HB01088454 and item number 10636. The subject batch was manufactured on August 26, 2016, and packaged in 200-pound plastic tubs. Cattle producers who have purchased Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block labeled as batch number HB01088454 should discontinue use of the product and return any unused tubs to the place of purchase for a refund of the purchase price. Producers should contact their veterinarian for assistance if their cattle have consumed from tubs of batch number HB01088454. Recall Date: 12/14/2016
  • Old Dutch Potato Chips: Old Dutch Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Flavored Potato Chip and Tortilla Chip products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its’ secondary seasoning component suppliers  Valley Milk Products LLC, due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination. Product was distributed nationwide through grocery and other retail stores. A full list of recalled products and their product code can be found here. Customers and consumers who have purchased the recalled product as identified in the affected product list should dispose of it immediately. Recall Date: 12/14/2016
  • Ron’s Home Style Foods Products: Ron’s Home Style Foods, Inc. is recalling Tropical Fruit Supreme, Pineapple Nut Delight, and Pistachio Crème, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Tropical Fruit Supreme, Pineapple Nut Delight, and Pistachio Crème were distributed in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma to foodservice distributors and retail supermarkets. A complete list of recalled products can be found here. The recall is due to a recall of an ingredient used in manufacturing these products. Valley Milk Products reported that certain lots of dry milk they manufactured have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. While Pistachio Crème does not contain the ingredient, it is made on the same production line as Tropical Fruit Supreme and Pineapple Nut Delight therefore we are recalling it as well. Consumers who have purchased the above products are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/15/2016
  • Lizard Fish: Arcadia Trading Inc. is recalling 34 cartons of Lizard Fish because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.  Consumers are warned not to consume the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double- vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing.  Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.  People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. The Lizard Fish was distributed nationwide to supermarkets between 2/11/2014 and 7/8/2016. The product was imported from Vietnam and is packed in uncoded bulk 15 kg boxes. The potential for the contamination was noted by an FDA Investigator during a follow-up inspection. Subsequent FDA analysis of the product confirmed that the fish was not properly eviscerated prior to processing. The company has ceased distribution of the product. Consumers who have purchased the Lizard Fish are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 12/15/2016
  • Breaded Veal Products: R&R Provision Company Inc. is recalling approximately 23,040 pounds of breaded veal products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain whey and nonfat milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The breaded veal items were produced from April 14, 2016 through November 17, 2016. A complete list of recalled products can be found here. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 1081” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and sold at the establishment’s retail store. 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: 12/15/2016
  • “Christmas Wishes” Tins: Figi’s Companies Inc. is recalling its “Christmas Wishes” tins because the tin’s music sound chip mechanism can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children. This recall involves Figi’s Companies Christmas Wishes Tins. The metal Christmas Wishes tins have a red lid and a white base painted with a Christmas tree and winter snow scene. The tins measure 9 inches in diameter. The tin has a music sound chip that is found in an envelope on the underside of the lid. The sound chip contains three button batteries. The products inside the tin have Figi’s labels. Recalled tins were sold online at www.figis.com and www.birchlandmarket.com and through Figi’s companies and Birchland Market mail-order catalogs from October 2016 through December 2016. Consumers should immediately remove the tins from areas with children and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Recall Date: 12/15/2016
  • Craftsman Chainsaws: MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling its Craftsman gasoline chainsaws because the chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Craftsman-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is red and black and Craftsman is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in the recall have model numbers 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098 and 41AY469S799 316.38188, and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A= January, B= February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month.  The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. B196 = February 19, 2016). Recalled chainsaws were sold at Ace Hardware, Atwoods, Orchard Supply Hardware and Sears and online at OSH.com and Sears.com from February 2016 through July 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest’s Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw. Recall Date: 12/15/2016
  • Remington Chainsaws: MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling its Remington gasoline chainsaws because the chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Remington-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 14 inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in this recall have model numbers RM4214, RM4218 and RM4620 and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A= January, B= February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month.  The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. C286= March 28, 2016). Recalled chainsaws were sold at Bi-Mart, Farmer’s Furniture, Lowe’s and Mid-States Distributing Co. and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com from February 2016 through July 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest’s Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw. Recall Date: 12/15/2016

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