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Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk

Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk

Quaker Issues Nationwide Recall For Some Granola Bars, Cereals Due To Salmonella Risk The Quaker Oats Company is recalling some granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were sold in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, the company announced on Friday, Dec. 15. The view the full list of recalled products, including their best-by dates, check this link from Quaker Oats. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products and dispose of them, the company said. Those who purchased any of the products can contact Quaker Consumer Relations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday at 1-…

by Joe Lombardi

12/16/2023

Business

Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Chicken Bites Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic A recall has been issued for a popular brand of chicken bites due to the possible presence of plastic. Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear, hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday, Dec. 15. The boneless chicken bites items were produced on Tuesday, Oct. 3 and shipped to retail locations nationwide: 15-oz. carton containing "TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES H…

by Joe Lombardi

12/15/2023

Business

1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards

1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards

1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards Federal authorities announced that a recall initially reported in May has been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million travel irons after there were new reports of injuries. Kansas-based Vornado announced that it is now recalling upwards of two million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards due to a faulty power cord. According to the company, the cord can become damaged, leading to possible overheating, which then poses fire and burn risks. The damage can also lead to exposed copper wires, representing a shock hazard. Steamfast travel ste…

12/15/2023

Business

Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA

Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA

Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Lead contamination from applesauce that sickened dozens of youngsters may have been an "intentional act," a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said in a brand-new report. The WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores. The products subject to the recall, along with lot codes, are: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs of 2.5 oz. - with the following lot codes shown on this page from the (FDA). Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, 90g pouches, were …

by Joe Lombardi

12/15/2023

Business

Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles

Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles

Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix an Autopilot safety problem that could lead to crashes including one in Virginia that claimed the life of a beloved baker. The auto giant announced the recall of more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into several crashes - some fatal - that happened while drivers were not paying attention. It comes on the heels of the news that Fauquier County businessman Pablo Teodoro III was killed while his Tesla was on autopilot and he crashed into the back …

12/13/2023

Business

Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant Would you like a Turmeric Spiced Latte with that? You may be asked that question when visiting CosMc's, McDonald's brand-new spinoff restaurant that has just launched its first location -- in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside of the company's world headquarters in Chicago. Ten more pilot outlets will be unveiled in 2024, with most or even all expected to be in Texas, in the the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas, followed by a projected much broader rollout nationwide. There will be no fries -- or burgers, for that matter -- at CosMc's, a new small-format, …

by Joe Lombardi

12/10/2023

Business

Recall Issued For Brand Of Fried Rice Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for a brand of fried rice due to the risk of contamination. Garland Ventures is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product, produced on Friday, Nov. 10, that is subject to recall is: 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed brand “CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE” with lot code WK10CFR and a best if used by date of…

by Joe Lombardi

12/08/2023

Business

Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA

Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA

Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving. The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition." Motorists may re…

12/05/2023

Business

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns

Mass Company Issues Recall On 30K Blankets, Throws Over Burn, Fire Concerns The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket & Home Company heated throws and blankets over issues with overheating that pose fire or burn risks. The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com. The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injur…

12/02/2023

Business

Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect

Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect

Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to faulty seat belts that could put drivers and passengers at risk. The auto giant announced that an estimated 303,770 Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles are subject to the recall for seat belts that could falter when motorists crash or jam on the brakes, increasing the risk of injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles are limited to Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles that were produced between April 2022 and October 2023, months after the defect was discovered. O…

11/27/2023

Business

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide

Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide A company has expanded a recall for gas kitchen ranges because its ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ZLINE announced this week that after two earlier recalls within the last year of around 58,000 ovens it received 131 reports that the repair was not completed successfully and that the ranges were still emitting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. As a result, a new recall of around 30,000 ranges has been issued. Earlier recalls were announced on Thursday,…

by Joe Lombardi

11/24/2023

Business

Popular Brand Of Turkey Gravy Recalled Due To Labeling Issue A popular brand of turkey gravy is being recalled because of a mislabeling issue. Seneca Foods Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contain beef gravy. The recall extends to the following labels and package sizes only: Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy (12 oz glass jars) UPC: 75450-03608 Individual Lot Code On Lid: A3CG162M A3CG192M "This product could potentially contain a soy allergen which is not declared on the label," the company said, noting that it is "now retrieving improperly labeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy from its distri…

by Joe Lombardi

11/23/2023