Recall Report: Week of February 27, 2017

This week saw a recall on sterile products, recalls on cheese products, recalls on spinach orzo salads, recalls on Edex®, recalls on apple sauces, recalls on pool slides, recalls on king cakes, recalls on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, recalls on ready-to-eat chicken products, recalls on baby jackets, recalls on Szechuan stir fry, recalls on seasoned meat products, recalls on beef jerky products, recalls on veal products, recalls on glass knobs, recalls on metal halide lamps, recalls on caeser salads, recalls on off-highway vehicles, recalls on electric blowers, recalls on air handlers, and recalls on rattles. 

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

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Product Recalls for the Week of February 27, 2017:

• Advanced Pharma Sterile Products: Advanced Pharma, Inc. d/b/a Avella of Houston is conducting a voluntary recall of all unexpired sterile injectable products labeled “latex free” that were produced at Advanced Pharma, Inc.’s Houston location between September 1, 2016 and February 16, 2017 to the user level (hospitals and institutions) because such products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex. Avella Specialty Pharmacy is notifying customers of the voluntary recall by phone and mail. Customers in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, or VA that have any of the affected medications labeled with “latex free” that are being recalled should immediately discontinue use and return the unused portion to Avella Specialty Pharmacy. For a full list of Advanced Pharma products, please visit www.AdvancedPharma.com. Patients should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of these products. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Recall Date: 02/23/2017

• Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores Cheeses: Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores are proactively recalling various types of Colby cheese due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. It’s important to note that no illnesses have been reported to date. The affected products were manufactured by Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. and by Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC of Middlebury, Indiana. The affected products were distributed by Las Vegas-based Lakeview Cheese to Bashas’ Family of Stores, and sold in Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets’ Arizona meat departments under the grocery brands’ private label. The recall consists of nine Colby cheese products, including fixed-weight and bulk- cut, random-weight items. The products being voluntarily recalled include Food City Colby Longhorn Cheese 12 ounce, Food City Colby Jack Cheese 12 ounce, Food City Colby Monterey Cheese 12 ounce, Random Weight Longhorn Colby Cheese, Random Weight Cut Co-Jack Cheese, Random Weight Cut Monterey Jack Cheese, Random Weight Cut Pepper Jack Cheese, Random Weight Colby Quarter Longhorn, and Random Weight Colby Horn. Bashas’ and Food City customers who have purchased these products between September 1, 2016 and February 21, 2017 can return them for a full refund. Recall Date: 02/24/2017

• Whole Foods Market Spinach Orzo Salad: Whole Foods Market® is recalling “Our Chefs’ Own” Spinach Orzo Salad sold in stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. Only Spinach Orzo Salad with PLU 61159 and a “sold on” date of February 24 or before is included in this recall. The effected salad was sold from the chef cases or in prepackaged containers. The spinach orzo salad contained pine nuts, which were not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Consumers who have purchased this product may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Recall Date: 02/24/2017

• Edex®: Endo International announced that one of its operating companies, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Edex® (alprostadil for injection) 10 mcg to the consumer level. This product recall is due to the detection by Endo of a defect in the crimp caps used in the manufacture of the subject product lot. This defect has the potential to lead to a loss of container closure integrity, which could impact the product’s sterility assurance and may lead to serious adverse events such as infections, both localized at the site of injection and systemically. To date, Endo has not received adverse event reports related to this recall. Edex® (alprostadil for injection) is a prescription only intracavernous injection indicated for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. The recall applies to the 10 mcg strength, packaged in a 2 pack carton, (NDC 52244-010-02), product lot number 207386, Expiration Date: May 2019 (see photographs of packaged product within). The affected lot was distributed from December 13, 2016 through February 13, 2017 to wholesale distributors and retail pharmacies throughout the United States. The lot number can be found on the manufacturer’s unit. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected lot number should consult their pharmacist or health care professional. Consumers in possession of any unused prescribed Edex® 10 mcg product bearing lot number 207386 should immediately discontinue use of the product and return the unused product. Instructions for returning the product can be found here. Pharmacists and wholesalers are asked to check their inventories for lot number 207386, segregate any impacted inventory and contact Inmar. Pharmacists who have dispensed impacted product are asked to notify their patients of this recall. Pharmacies and wholesalers that received lot number 207386 will receive a letter as well as a copy of this press release with their recall notification information. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product. Additional information regarding this recall can be found at http://www.endo.com/endopharma/our-products. Adverse reactions or quality problems associated with the use of this product may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either by phone, on line, by regular mail or by fax. Recall Date: 02/24/2017

• Apple Sauces: Manzana Products Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling three different types of Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Apple Sauces due to the potential presence of glass pieces. Products subject to recall include Trader Joe’s All Natural Unsweetened Apple Sauce, UPC 00014359, “Best Before” Date Code: All Codes through DEC 16, 2018, (states affected) AZ, AL, CA, CO, ID, LA, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA; Trader Joe’s Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce, UPC 00194877, “Best Before” Date Code: All Codes through OCT 6, 2018, nationwide; and Trader Joe’s First Crush Unsweetened Gravenstein Apple Sauce, UPC 00015905, “Best Before” Date Code: All Codes through AUG 8, 2018, nationwide. Each apple sauce is packaged in a 24 oz. glass jar and customers can find the “Best Before” date stamped on top of the lid. The recall was initiated after the company received customer reports of glass found in some of these products. All products have been removed from store shelves and destroyed. Customers who have purchased the products listed above should not consume them, but may return it to Trader Joe’s for a full refund or dispose of them.  Recall Date: 02/25/2017

• Pool Slides: S.R. Smith LLC is recalling Helix pool slides because a child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury. This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. “S.R. Smith,” “Helix” and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7-feet, 4 inches-tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume. Recalled slides were sold at In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit. Recall Date: 02/28/2017

• Cream Cheese King Cakes: Whole Foods Market® stores in Arlington, MA and Brookline, MA are issuing an allergy alert to recall Cream Cheese King Cakes sold between February 4 and February 26, due to an in-store labeling error. The cakes, which were sold in purple cardboard containers and labeled as Lonestar Bakeries Cream Cheese King Cakes, may have contained pecans, which were not declared on the ingredient list. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Consumers who have purchased this product may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Recall Date: 02/28/2017

• Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products: Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc is recalling approximately 3,236 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The ready-to-eat salad, wrap and snack items were produced and packaged from Jan. 30, 2017 through Feb. 24, 2017. A full list of recalled products and their descriptions can be found here. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19276” or “P-19276” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor in Florida for further distribution. 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: 02/28/2017

• Lipari Foods Cheese Products: Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of various bulk and retail cheeses manufactured by Deutsch Kase Haus due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed to food service and retail stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Products were distributed under the following brand names: Copperwood and Lipari Old Tyme. A complete list of recalled cheeses can be found here. This was brought to our attention by Deutsch Kase Haus in response to their recent recall due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes that originated from the supplier’s facility. As a precaution, Lipari Foods products are being recalled as they have the potential to be contaminated due to the fact that they were manufactured by Deutsch Kase Haus. Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Recall Date: 02/28/2017

• Yoke’s Fresh Market Cheeses: Yoke’s Fresh Market is proactively recalling two types of Colby cheese due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were manufactured by Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. and by Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC of Middlebury, Indiana. The affected products were sold in Yoke’s Fresh Market stores in WA and ID under the grocery brand’s private label. Two products are being recalled, including Colby Jack Longhorn Cheese 16 ounce and Colby Longhorn Cheese 16 ounce. Yoke’s customers who have purchased these products between 09/01/16 and 01/27/17 should return them for a full refund. Recall Date: 02/28/2017

• Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products: Wayne Farms, LLC is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential processing defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The ready-to-eat breaded chicken bite items were packaged on Dec. 1, 13 and 30, 2016. Products subject to recall include cases of 2 clear plastic 5-lb bags of “Waffle Breaded Bites: Fully Cooked Breaded White Meat Chicken Bites.” The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20214” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Food Lion stores in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. 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: 02/28/2017

• Baby Jackets: Dillard’s Inc. is recalling Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coats because the metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. This recall involves the Starting Out Baby Girls 3-24 Months Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coat with style numbers F64CI801I and F64CI801N. The coat is labeled for children aged 3-24 months and has metal snap closures. It is an ivory faux fur coat with animal ears on the hood. The “Starting Out” logo and style number can be found on the tag sewn into the garment. Recalled jackets were sold at Dillard’s stores nationwide and online at www.dillards.com from September 2016 through December 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coat and return it to the nearest Dillard’s store for a full refund. To obtain a prepaid envelope to return the product by mail, customers can contact Dillard’s. Recall Date: 02/28/2017

• Szechuan Stir Fry: Versa Marketing Inc. is recalling 4,089 cases of Fusia Szechuan Stir fry because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to only Aldi stores. The affected product was distributed in poly bags in a multi-pack under the following labels codes: Fusia Szechuan Stir fry, Net Weight 21 oz (595 grams) UPC code 041498-178864 Code: Best by date 6-14-18. Consumers who purchased the product are urged not to consume this product, and throw it away. Recall Date: 03/01/2017

• Seasoned Meat Products: Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. is recalling approximately 140 pounds of raw meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product contains wheat and whey (milk), known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The raw seasoned meat items were packed on June 10, 2016 and Feb. 7, 2017. Products subject to recall include 10-pound box containing 2 pieces of 5-lb “Seasoned Meat” chubs. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “21217A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant and cafeteria locations in Puerto Rico. 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: 03/01/2017

• Beef Jerky Products: Dos Hermanos, Inc. is recalling approximately 151 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. It is not known when or under what conditions the beef jerky items were produced. Products subject to recall include 8-ounce packages of “Carne Seca Beef Jerky: Chihuas Natural.” The products subject to recall do not bear the federal mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri between the dates of Oct. 26, 2016 through Feb. 23, 2017. 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: 03/01/2017

• Glass Knobs: Pier 1 Imports is recalling glass knobs because they can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken pieces. This recall involves Pier 1 Imports glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The decorative glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in 26 styles. Recalled knobs were sold exclusively at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2010 to February 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a merchandise credit. Recall Date: 03/01/2017

• Metal Halide Lamps: Philips Lighting North America Corp. is recalling its Metal Halide Lamps because the outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards. This expanded recall involves Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330 manufactured from May 2011 through March 2014. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either on the base of the lamp or the glass bulb that displays the date code in the format of a number followed by a letter representing the year and month, “Philips”, wattage (330W) and the model number (CDM330). A complete list of lamps and date codes can be found here. Recalled lamps were sold at Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement. Recall Date: 03/01/2017

• Meijer Caeser Salads: Meijer announced it is recalling a recent shipment of its pre-made Caesar salads  after discovering they were mislabeled as Greek salads. The mislabeled salads contain packaged croutons, which is an undeclared wheat allergen not included on the Greek salad kit label. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Meijer does not include croutons in its freshly-assembled Greek Salad kit. The mislabeled salad kits were distributed to all 230 Meijer locations throughout the Midwest. The recalled salads have a sell by date of March 3, 2017 and will be in plastic containers with printed labels that have the UPC 218234-xxxxxx – the last 6 digits will vary, and are determined by weight. Customers who have purchased this product can return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. Recall Date: 03/02/3017

• Polaris Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles: Polaris Industries is recalling its recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) because the vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards. This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “RZR” or “GENERAL” is printed on the side of the rear cargo area. The ROVs were sold in various colors. A full list of vehicles, models and model numbers can be found here. Recalled vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through February 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website. Recall Date: 03/02/2017

• Veal Products: Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd. is recalling approximately 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli  O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Also included in the recall is an undetermined amount of veal cutlets produced by Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd. All of the cutlets were sold to food services; none of this product was sold directly to consumers. Companies that purchase products from Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd. should contact the firm directly to determine whether or not the product they have purchased is subject to the recall. The boneless veal products were produced Nov. 30, 2016 through Feb. 3, 2017. Products subject to recall include 60-pound boxes of “Atlantic Veal & Lamb Inc.: Boneless Veal SF” and 60-pound boxes of “Atlantic Veal & Lamb LLC: Boneless Veal.” A full list of product codes can be found here. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34569” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Canada. Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to use them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Recall Date: 03/02/2017

• Electric Blowers: One World Technologies Inc. is recalling Ryobi Electric Jet Fan Blowers because the plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube, posing a laceration hazard. This recall involves the Ryobi 8amp Electric Jet Fan Blowers with model number RY42102 and a serial number between EU15401D170001 and EU16239N999999. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data label on the bottom of the blower. The blower is black and green with “RYOBI” printed on the side of the blower. “8amp JET FAN” is also printed on the side of the blower. Recalled products were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide, in Canada and Mexico and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2015 through December 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blowers and contact One World Technologies, Inc. for a free replacement. Recall Date: 03/02/2017

• Air Handlers: Goodman Company and Goodman Manufacturing Company are recalling air handlers because the pull-out disconnects may not disable power to the air handler, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units. This recall involves Goodman air handler models AWUF and ACNF (A = Air Handler; W = Wall Mount; C = Ceiling Mount; U = Unpainted; N = Uncased; F = Flowrater). The recalled air handlers are most often installed in apartment and condominium units and are used with heating and cooling systems to provide climate control. The AWUF model units are wall mounted, while ACNF model units are ceiling mounted. The recalled air handlers have serial numbers beginning with 1511, 1512, or 1601 through 1610. The serial number is located on the label found by removing the wall panel (for AWUF units) or ceiling panel (for ACNF units). Recalled units were sold at Goodman heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through October 2016. Apartment complexes, townhouse and condominium associations and individuals then generally purchased a bundled product including the unit, the installation and ancillary parts and supplies. Consumers should immediately contact Goodman for a free inspection and free repair. Goodman is contacting all known commercial owners directly. 03/02/2017

• Oball Rattles: Kids II Inc. is recalling its Oball Rattles because the clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves Oball Rattles in pink, blue, green and orange with model number 81031 printed on the inner surface of one of the plastic discs and on the packaging. The balls have 28 finger holes and measure four inches in diameter. Embedded in the rattles are a clear plastic disc with all orange beads and two clear plastic discs with beads of varying colors on the perimeter. Only rattles with date codes T0486, T1456, T2316, T2856 and T3065 located on a small triangle on the inner surface of the rattle are included in the recall. The first three numbers represent the day of the year and the last digit represents the year of production. Recalled rattle were sold at Target, Walgreens, Walmart and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babyhaven.com, Diapers.com, ToysRUs.com, Walgreens.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through February 2017. Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Recall Date: 03/02/2017