Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard

Jim Vititoe | November 29, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2008
Release #09-057
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 603-9601
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: [...]

Texas Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

Jim Vititoe | November 29, 2008

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-045-2008 HEALTH RISK: LOW
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2008 - John Soules Foods, Inc., a Tyler, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 8,496 pounds of cooked chicken strip products. The chicken products may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Wheat [...]

JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard

Jim Vititoe | November 29, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2008
Release #09-056
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation, Plano, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
Name of Product: Arizona® Newborn [...]

Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation

Jim Vititoe | November 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Bottles
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: DuPont, of Wilmington, Del.
Hazard: Pressure can build up in a [...]

Massachusetts Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Beef Sandwich Products For Possible Listeria Contamination

Jim Vititoe | November 29, 2008

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-046-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2008 - Home Market Foods, Inc., a Norwood, Mass., firm, is recalling approximately 5,250 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen beef sandwich portions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Recommendations [...]

Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles

Jim Vititoe | November 23, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2008
Release #09-054
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that IKEA North America Services LLC, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., has agreed to pay the government [...]

PANOS Brands Recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block

Jim Vititoe | November 23, 2008

Contact:
Kathie Gibbs Borkowski
(201) 843-8900 x 425
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Saddle Brook, NJ — November 20, 2008 — PANOS brands, of Saddle Brook, NJ is recalling Vegan Rella Cheddar Block, (a cheese substitute) with a Sell by date of 12/09/2008. This product is being recalled because it may possibly contain an undeclared milk protein. People who have [...]

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce

Jim Vititoe | November 23, 2008

Contact:
Jo Natale
585-429-3627
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Rochester, NY — November 20, 2008 — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a “use-by- date of 11/26/08”, UPC 77890 79010. The product is being recalled because the package may actually contain a milk ingredient which is [...]

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Jim Vititoe | November 23, 2008

Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008
Release #09-050

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, [...]

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista

Jim Vititoe | November 23, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008
Release #09-051

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 639-1728
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, [...]