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Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard
Recall Issued For Brand Of Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard A new recall has been issued for a brand of vacuum cleaners. Bissell has expanded a recall of cordless multi-surface wet-dry vacuums, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 2,000 vacuum cleaners are subject to the expanded recall due to the risk the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said. The earlier recall in January involved about 64,000 vacuum cleaners. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Bissell for a free battery pack replacement.  Earlier report: Recall Is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results COVID-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results
Covid-19: Recall Issued For Brand Of Rapid Tests That Could Produce Inaccurate Results A manufacturer has recalled more than 56,000 COVID-19 rapid tests because they could produce inaccurate results. Universal Meditech Inc. issued the recall for Skippack Medical Lab antigen tests because they were distributed without appropriate clearance or approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The kits were made from October 2021 to December 2021 and distributed in January 2022. The following styles/models have been recalled: Name of Product: Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit UDI: None Model: Cassette Products were distributed with “Sk…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction
Recall Issued For Popular Soup Due To Undeclared Ingredient That Could Cause Allergic Reaction A recall has been issued for some jars of a popular soup product because the affected jars may contain an undeclared ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction. Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi, because the affected jars may contain undeclared egg.  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product," the company said. The affected soup is labeled as Chicken &…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk A Brooklyn-based company is recalling Enoki mushrooms that were imported from Korea which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA announced that H&C Food Inc. is recalling 7.05-ounce Enoki mushrooms that were important from Green Co. and distributed to supermarkets in New York, Maryland, and Virginia. The mushrooms subject to recall were distributed between Saturday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, March 5. According to the FDA, the mushrooms were sold in a clear plastic packaging with a green label, UPC code of 831211204181, and “H&C Food Inc.” on the back of the package. …

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by Zak Failla
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Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled
Raisins Distributed At Stores Nationwide Recalled Packages of raisins that were sold in stores across the United States have been recalled because they may contain undeclared sulfites. “ANKUR” Muktanand Foods Inc. recalled its 14-ounce packages of “Golden Raisins” on Thursday, Sept. 8. The raisins are in clear plastic packages with UPC Code 8904 1704 10327.  The company said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products as of the announcement. Those who purchased the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a refund, the company said. Consumers with questions can call Raxa De…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A Massachusetts-based company is recalling various chicken and turkey wraps that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Rachael’s Food Corporation recalled about 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Saturday, July 30. The recalled wraps were produced between Friday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 20, and were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Officials said there haven't been …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient
Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Cartons of supplement products that were sold on Amazon are being recalled due to the presence of an undeclared, unapproved ingredient.  Ultra Supplement LLC announced the recall of cartons of its Sustango capsules packaged in 10-count blisters on Thursday, July 21. The company recalled products with lot number DAP272109 with an expiration date of 4/1/26 after laboratory analysis found that the products were contaminated with tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA-approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction. The presence of the ingredient makes the product an unapp…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford is recalling some 2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators over a defect that could spark fires under the hoods. The recall involves more than 66,000 vehicles in the US built between July 2020 and August 2021. At issue is a printed circuit board that is “uniquely susceptible to a high-current short” and was installed on the models during that time period, according to Ford. So far, there have been at least 21 reports of under-hood fires, including 18 involving vehicles owned by rental companies, Ford said. The defect has even affected vehicles that were parked and turned off. The com…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target A company has recalled packages of cookies that were sold at Target stores across the United States due to the possible presence of undeclared allergens. J&M Foods recalled about 1,464 packages of its Lavender Shortbread Cookies, which were erroneously packaged with chocolate chip cookies, the company announced on Thursday, June 30. This means the packaging does not list the presence of the allergens soy or eggs, the company said. The recalled products were sold in seven-ounce packages and have a UPC of 0-85239-28609-8 and lot code of BB 18-Apr-2023, the company reported.&nbs…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria
Nationwide Recall Issued For Laxative Sold At CVS Due To Presence Of Bacteria A nationwide recall has been issued for a laxative brand sold at CVS. Vi-Jon, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL) to the consumer level, the Food and Drug Administration announced.  Testing identified the affected lot of the product to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, the FDA said. Immunocompromised patients who consume this product may be at increased risk for invasive infections caused by Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse healt…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up
Recall Issued For Brand Of Turkey Hill Ice Cream Due To Flavor Mix-Up A recall has been issued for a popular ice cream brand due to a flavor mix-up, the Food and Drug Administration announced. Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, Pennsylvania, is recalling select 48-ounce containers of its Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, the FDA said.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a consumer who contacted Turkey Hill that select containers of Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream may have been inadvertently filled with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream during production, said the FDA. Pe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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by Zak Failla