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Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination
Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination Price Chopper/Market 32 is recalling a brand of children's hand soap because of a possible microorganism contamination, the company said in a release.  The company is recalling bottles of Mount Royal Kids Citrus Foaming Hand Soap due to a possible contamination with Pseudomonas (P) Aeruginosa, the release said.  The microorganism, which is commonly found in the environment, can cause infections in the blood, lungs or other parts of the body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those who are immunocompromised, are especially at risk, Price Choppe…

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by David Cifarelli
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1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards A company has recalled more than 1 million electrical panels due to thermal burn and fire hazards. Schneider Electric announced the recall of about 1.4 million Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers on Thursday, June 16, because the products' load centers can overheat. The recall includes equipment that was installed in homes, recreational vehicles, and commercial establishments, the announcement said.  The company said it has received one report of an incident involving a loose wire but no reports of injuries. The recalled products were sold in stores across the United States…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Hundreds of thousands of outdoor umbrellas sold nationwide at Costco locations are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert for 10-foot SunVilla Corporation “Solar LED Market Umbrellas” that have lithium-ion batteries in the base that can overheat. Approximately 400,000 units sold in the US are subject to the recall, which was announced on Thursday, June. 23 by CPSC. The recalled products come in a variety of colors, featuring LED lights on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the top. To date, …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens is recalling some bottles of its Acetaminophen pain reliever for not being child-proof, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday, June 16.  The over-the-counter, 150-count bottles failed to meet the packaging, required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), and means young children could be poised if they swallow the pills.  The bottles are identified by their red continuous threat gear closure and by the drug facts panel printed on the back of the bottle. They have the UPC number 311917218090 and Lot numbers P2100627, P2100671,…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard
Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard A treadmill brand is being recalled over concerns it could pose a safety hazard. The recall affects more than 7,000 treadmills made by Nautilus, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). At issue is a defect that could lead the machines to start on their own, posing a fall hazard, CPSC said. So far, Nautilus has received 21 reports of the machines turning on by themselves. No injuries have been reported.  The affected units are labeled with model number T616 and serial numbers 100672PRO21140001 through 100672PRO21171980, and with model number T618 and serial number…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products
National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products A popular rainbow sprinkle product is being recalled, according to federal health officials. Illinois-based Wilton Industries initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix that may contain milk and could still be on store shelves, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on Monday, June 6. Rainbow Chip Crunch SprinklesFDA According to the FDA, the undeclared allergen is not declared on the product label after the issue was discovered earlier this month. Recalled items include: Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard
Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard A massive recall of popular refrigerator products has been announced due to the potential risk of a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Electrolux is recalling approximately 367,500 Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side, top freezer, and multi-door refrigerators. According to CPSC, the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard. Related story - Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard The recall includes 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and …

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide
Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide A recall has been issued for a popular brand of peanut butter amid a multi-state salmonella outbreak. The Jif products were sold at stores nationwide, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. The lot code numbers are 1274425 through 2140425. A total of14 illnesses and two hospitalizations have been reported in the 12 states shown here. "Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. "If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Mars Wrigley Confectionary has recalled certain candy products because the products may have a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company announced on Friday, May 13, that it is recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Saver gummies after receiving reports from consumers about the metal strand. The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The following products are included in the recall A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration A list of the recalled pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat General Tso Chicken Meals Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat General Tso Chicken Meals
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat General Tso Chicken Meals Authorities have issued a public health alert over ready-to-eat General Tso Chicken meals that were sold at markets, including in New York. The meals may contain milk, which is not declared on the store’s product label, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The organization said the meals were prepared and sold at Weis Markets stores between April 13 and May 11, 2022. They have sell-by dates of April 13 through May 15. Included in the public health alert are the following products: Deli compartment containers containing “Weis GENERAL TS…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Chocolate Products Due To Undeclared Allergens Recall Issued For Brand Of Chocolate Products Due To Undeclared Allergens
Recall Issued For Brand Of Chocolate Products Due To Undeclared Allergens A company has recalled a variety of caramel candy and chocolate products because they may contain undeclared allergens. Queen Bee Gardens issued the recall on Thursday, April 28, due to the possibility that some of its honey caramel candy and chocolate products contain undeclared tree nuts and milk. The recalled products were sold at Queen Bee Gardens and were also distributed through retail, wholesale, and direct sales across the United States, the company said. The products have production dates through Tuesday, April 26, according to the announcement. Queen Bee Gardens said the recalle…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard
Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard Yamaha is recalling about a brand of off-road motorcycles because they pose a crash risk,  the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The products were sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from July 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,900 and $7,100. This recall involves motorcycles with the model numbers YZ125N2L and YZ125N2ME. The model number is printed on the right and left side of the motorcycle. The affected vehicles are in the following VIN range: ***CE34C***000301 through ***CE34C***004096. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame st…

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by Joe Lombardi