SPECIAL K BAR RECALL

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SPECIAL K RECALL

The SPECIAL K RECALL pertains - thus far - only to the SPECIAL K protein bars of the honey almond variety. The UPC codes of the products affected by this food recall are 3800039778, 3800039931, and 3800039935. If you have these Special K bars, dispose of them and call 877-869-5633 to get a refund.

Keebler Cookie Food Recall

If you have Keebler oatmeal raisin cookies or home-style chocolate chunk cookies, and if they are of the 2.5 ounce variety, check to make sure they do not have the 3010032708 or 3010037899 UPC codes. If they do, get rid of them and call 877-869-5633 to register your claim for a refund.


Kellogg Co. has announced a voluntary recall of its Keebler Cookies and SPECIAL K Meal Bars. Recall of Kellogg products comes from salmonella outbreak that has hit the entire nation's food supply.
Included in the Keebler and SPECIAL K products are Soft Batch Homestyle Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Current recalls include the SPECIAL K Protein Meal Bar (Honey Almond) with a Best Before Used date of Feb 1 2010.
It is important to note that no other SPECIAL K products are included in this Kellogg Co. RECALL. No illnesses were reported from these products and they are not directly produced in the Georgia peanut butter plant that has been suspect of this salmonella outbreak.

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Kelloggs.com official website details all the products recalled, including Keebler® Soft Batch Homestyle Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in 2.5 ounces bags only. Kelloggs' website also provides information to other associated products that have been recalled, as well as product pictures.
Personally, I am glad that no SPECIAL K cereal is included in this cautious salmonella related recall. SPECIAL K cereals is something I have for breakfast every morning, along with my coffee. Our family has not purchased any Soft Batch Homestyle Cookies recently, although we are big fans of a variety of them. We have been watching and following the news on the salmonella recalls.

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Due to the peanut butter and peanut butter product recalls, we have been avoiding peanut butter products period. In fact, we have avoided anything that has peanuts as ingredients. As the main grocery shopper of our household, I have been watchful over all products purchased. I look for ingredients listed on the back for peanut butter. We have simply refused to purchase anything with peanut butter as a precaution.
Although food recalls seem to be too common these days, we are trying to pay attention to the news announcements. It does not guarantee a safety, as another product could be contaminated but we do what we can with the recall information provided.

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Source: For full information on Kellogg Company salmonella related product recall visit kelloggs.com. Direct link to the recalled products is http://www2.kelloggs.com/peanutbutterrecall/

Lean Cuisine Chicken Dinners Recalled

Utah-based Nestle Prepared Foods Company has recalled three varieties of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals, two of which were distributed in Oregon.

The entrees might contain small pieces of bright blue plastic, a high health risk, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Those meals are: Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Chicken Mediterranean and Chicken Tuscan, all produced between August 18 to October 27 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

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The recall of roughly 1.2 million packages of food impacts Oregon shoppers who bought the products at Portland-area Albertsons stores and Clackamas Safeway stores.

One item -- the Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, production code "8280595912" marked "Best Before MAY 2010" -- was not sold in Oregon, according to Nestle spokeswoman Roz O'Hearn.

But the other items were sold in Oregon.

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Lean Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean, production code "8231595912" or "8241595912" marked "Best before SEP 2010"; production code "8263595912," "8269595911" or "8274595912," marked "Best before OCT 2010"; and production code "8291595912" or "8301595912" marked "Best before NOV 2010," were distributed locally at Albertsons in Portland and Safeways in Clackamas.

Lean Cuisine Chicken Tuscan, production code "8234595911" and marked "Best before SEP 2009"; production code "8253595911" or "8269595912" and marked "Best before OCT 2009"; and production code of "8292595911" or "8296595911" and marked "Best before NOV 2009," were distributed to Safeways in Clackamas.

Each package bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number "EST P-9018."

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Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestle Consumer Services Center at (800) 993-8625 or call the company's dedicated recall line at (800) 227-6188.

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company in Springville, Utah is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The objects were identified as small pieces of hard plastic, which were discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury.

The following products are subject to recall:

9.5-ounce packages of “Lean Cuisine Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta" brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”
10.5-ounce packages of “Lean Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”
12.5-ounce packages of “Lean Cuisine Chicken Tuscan” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”

Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to grocery stores nationwide

73,000 SONY VAIO LAPTOP's RECALLED due to OVERHEATING and BURN HAZARD

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Sony is recalling 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops because of a possible manufacturing defect that may cause them to overheat, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

The recall relates to a problem with wiring near the computer's hinge, which could short-circuit and overheat in certain circumstances, perhaps burning the user.

One person has suffered a minor burn as a result of the latest defect, and Sony has received 15 other reports of overheating computers, according to the Commission.

The affected models are the VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000 -- although not all laptops in these series are affected. Sony suggests users contact the company to see whether their computer is part of the recall, and if so to stop using it immediately.

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Earlier Sony Laptop Recall

The overheating could be caused by misplaced wiring near the hinge, or if a screw in the hinge falls out and short-circuits the wires.

In 2006, Sony was forced to recall millions of laptop batteries used in its own and other manufacturers' laptops because they presented a fire hazard, causing some computers to burst into flames.

Further battery problems prompted Sony, Dell and Hewlett-Packard to issue another recall in August last year, with Acer following suit in April this year with a recall of 27,000 laptops batteries containing Sony-made cells.

The Commission has published one other laptop safety recall this year: In May, Dell recalled almost one million notebook electrical adapters because of a risk of fire and electric shock.

Maple Leaf Foods Packaged Meat Recall - At least 1 person has died from Meat tainted with listeriosis

One person has died and at least 16 others are sick from an outbreak of listeriosis, public health officials confirmed Wednesday as Maple Leaf Foods temporarily shut down a Toronto plant and expanded a recall of nearly two dozen packaged, ready-to-eat meat products.

The Public Health Agency of Canada said it is working with health officials in four provinces along with Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to establish any possible link between the outbreak and the affected products.

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In Ontario, one death was reported, along with 13 confirmed cases and 16 probable or suspect cases across 17 different health units, said Dr. David Williams, the province's chief medical officer of health.

"I strongly advise the public, especially those at high risk for listeriosis, such as the elderly, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems, to make sure they avoid consuming these products," Williams said in a statement.

"I have also asked all public health units to advise emergency rooms in their jurisdictions to be on alert for cases. All suspect and confirmed cases of listeriosis must be reported immediately to local public health units and in turn to the ministry within one business day of notification of report."


There were four other confirmed cases - two in B.C., one in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec.

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Maple Leaf said Wednesday it was recalling all products prepared at the plant since June 2 and temporarily closing the factory to re-evaluate its food safety procedures.


On Sunday, the meat packer announced it had discovered listeria bacteria in Sure Slice roast beef and corned beef produced at the Toronto facility and issued a recall on those products. Some 23 products, including a variety of turkey, smoked meat and roast beef products, have been recalled.


Brand names for some of the recalled products include Schneiders, Sure Slice, Deli Gourmet and Burns Bites. A complete list of affected products is available on both the Maple Leaf Foods website and that of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.


The 23 products involved in the expanded recall carry an establishment number of 97B and have best-before dates ranging from Sept. 30 to Jan. 1, 2009.


No direct link has been made to the affected products, said Public Health Agency of Canada spokesman Philippe Brideau.


A number of the affected products are part of an investigation into the outbreak, but a link has yet to be confirmed, said Canadian Food Inspection Agency official Garfield Balsom.

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"Some of the products have been associated with that investigation," Balsom said.


Balsom said the agency first became aware of possible problems when it was notified of a listeriosis outbreak on Aug. 6 by a particular health unit; subsequent investigation led them to Maple Leaf's Toronto facility, he said.


A statement from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said some of the meat products, which are distributed to nursing homes, restaurants and deli counters across the country - including McDonald's and Mr. Sub - tested positive for listeria bacteria.


Consumption of food tainted with listeria can lead to high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. The illness is a particular danger to pregnant women and their unborn children, people will weakened immune systems, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease or AIDS, and the elderly.


McDonald's Canada said Wednesday it was temporarily removing its turkey BLT sandwich from its menu as a "precautionary measure" - the only item on the restaurant chain's menu that is affected.

"We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but food safety and quality at McDonald's will not be compromised," the company said in a release.

"We are closely monitoring the situation and are taking guidance from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency."

The complete list of affected products, including individual product codes and expiry dates, is as follows:

26365, Sliced Cooked Turkey Breast, 470 grams, Sept. 30;

02106, Schneiders Bavarian Smokies, 1 kilogram, Oct. 28;

02126, Schneiders Cheddar Smokies, 1 kilogram, Oct. 28;

21333, Sure Slice Roast Beef, 1 kilogram, Sept. 30;

21388, Sure Slice Combo Pack, 1 kilogram, Sept. 30;

60243, Deli Gourmet Roast Beef slices, 1 kilogram, Sept. 30;

02356, Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef, 500 grams, Oct. 7;

42706, Roast Beef, Seasoned and Cooked, 500 grams, Oct. 7;

21334, Sure Slice Turkey Breast Roast, 1 kilogram, Oct. 14;

21444, Sure Slice Corned Beef, 1 kilogram, Oct. 14;

44938, Montreal Style Corned Beef, 500 grams, Oct. 14;

21440, Sure Slice Black Forest Style Ham, 1 kilogram, Oct. 21;

21447, Sure Slice Salami, 1 kilogram, Oct. 21;

21331, Sure Slice Smoked Ham, 1 kilogram, Oct. 21;

48019, Schneiders Deli Shaved Corned Beef, 200 grams, Oct. 21;

48020, Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Meat, 200 grams, Oct. 21;

48016, Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Ham , 200 grams, Oct. 21;

48018, Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast, 150 grams, Oct. 21;

48017, Schneiders Deli Shaved Fully Cooked Smoked Honey Ham, 200 grams, Oct. 21;

21360, Burns Bites Pepperoni, 500 grams, Jan. 21, 2009;

99158, Turkey Breast Roast, 1 kilogram, Sept. 30;

71330, Roast Beef Cooked, Seasoned, 2.5 kilograms, Sept. 30;

71331 Corned Beef, Smoked Meat, 2.5 kilograms, Sept. 30.

BMW Recall's over 200,000 cars over Airbag Safety concerns

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BMW AG said Wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

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The German automaker said the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicles in the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site that small cracks could develop in a seat detection mat and deactivate the front passenger air bags.

NHTSA said the air bag warning lamp and the passenger air bag "on-off" light would remain on. The head protection system, however, would not be affected, the government said.

BMW spokesman Tom Plucinsky said there were no injuries or accidents reported.

If the seat detection mat fails to sense that a person is sitting in the passenger seat, it deactivates the air bag. Plucinsky said customers alerted the company when they noticed that the air bag light indicated a deactivated air bag even when a passenger sat in the seat.

NHTSA opened an investigation into the issue in September 2007 and upgraded its probe in January. In addition to the vehicles under Wednesday's recall, the ongoing investigation also includes the 2004-2006 Z4, 2006 X5, 2006 6 Series and some 2004-2006 7 Series vehicles.

BMW had received 23,739 warranty claims over the air bag system issue by early January, NHTSA said. Plucinsky could not immediately address why the additional vehicles under NHTSA's investigation were not part of the recall.

To respond to the problem, BMW said it would extend the warranty to 10 years without any mileage limit for the following vehicles: 2006 6 Series, 2006 3 Series with standard seat, 2004-2005 Z4, 2004-2006 7 Series, 2006 X5, and 2004-2006 5 Series with comfort seats.

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BMW said under the extended warranty program, the detection mat in a vehicle with the air bag system problems would be replaced at no charge to the customer.

Owners can contact BMW at (800) 525-7417.

On the Net:
BMW of North America: http://www.bmwusa.com

Cipro and other flouroquinolone drugs Recalled due to tendon ruptures

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Drug safety officials Tuesday imposed the government's most urgent safety warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they may lead to tendon ruptures, a serious injury that can leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.

The Food and Drug Administration ordered makers of flouroquinolone drugs — a potent class of antibacterials — to add a prominent "black box" warning to their products and develop new literature for patients emphasizing the risks.

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Tendon ruptures are normally thought of as sports injuries, generally occurring among men in their mid-30s. The link to treatment with the antibiotics is highly unusual, and scientists still don't fully understand why it happens. However, FDA officials stressed that many of the serious injuries appear to be preventable if patients stop taking the drug at the first sign of pain or swelling in a tendon, call their doctor, and switch to another antibiotic.

The two leading drugs covered by the warning are Cipro, made by Bayer, and Levaquin, which is made by Ortho-McNeil. Cipro became a household name during the anthrax attacks of 2001. It is effective against that deadly bacteria, and is among the drugs stockpiled by the government in case of a bio-terror attack. In everyday medicine, Cipro is often used to treat urinary tract infections. Levaquin is generally used to treat respiratory infections. The FDA warnings do not apply to fluoroquinolone drops used to treat eye infections.

The FDA's action came after the consumer group Public Citizen petitioned — and later sued — the agency for such warnings. Regulators took too long to act, complained Sidney Wolfe, head of the consumer group's health section. Many injuries "would have been prevented if patients and doctors had known a pain in the tendon is an early sign that leads to rupture," Wolfe said. Public Citizen's original petition was filed nearly two years ago.

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FDA officials pointed out that prescribing literature for the drug class already carried clear warnings of the risk of tendon rupture. They said the agency acted to emphasize the warnings because continued reports of injuries indicated that the message may not have gotten through to doctors and patients.

"The continued reports demonstrate additional steps are warranted to better manage the risk of tendon rupture," said Renata Albrecht, director of an FDA office that focuses on unusual microbes.

FDA officials said they had received several hundred reports of tendon ruptures, but would not cite a specific number. Wolfe, of Public Citizen, said the number was 407 at the end of 2007, with another 341 reports of tendinitis. He continued to criticize the agency, saying it should also require drug makers to send individual letters to doctors about the risks. FDA officials said manufacturers could choose to send such letters on their own.

Tendons are cords of tissue that join muscles and bones, and are essential in movement. The most common kind of rupture reported to the FDA involved the Achilles tendon in the heel, but some also involved the rotator cuff in the shoulder, and tendons in the hands, biceps, and even the thumb.

Some of the ruptures reported to the FDA occurred without warning — the patient felt a snap or pop soon after starting treatment. That suggests flouroquinolone antibiotics may be toxic to some people, the FDA said.

But typically, patients felt some kind of pain or inflammation for a week or two before they suffered a tendon rupture. That suggests that many of the most serious problems can be avoided if patients stop the drug, officials said.

The FDA's analysis found that patients with the highest risk of problems include people over 60, those with kidney, heart and lung transplants, and those also taking steroids.

Manufacturers called the tendon ruptures a rare side effect. They said are complying with the FDA order and remain confident that the drugs' benefits outweigh their risks.

Kroger Co. Expands recall o E-coli tainted Ground Beef

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The Kroger Co. today announced it is expanding its ground beef recall to several additional states in the wake of Tuesday’s Nebraska Beef Ltd. recall of more than 265 tons of meat products because the Omaha-based supplier was linked to ground beef products that may have caused at least 41 E. coli illnesses in Michigan and Ohio.

At least 19 people have been hospitalized from the food poisoning, according to state health officials, and one Michigander was treated for kidney failure. The new products have various sell-by dates because of different Nebraska Beef production dates, Kroger said.


The Cincinnati-based grocer said the expanded recall applies to its ground beef products in Styrofoam tray packages, either wrapped in clear cellophane or purchased from in-store service counters in an expanded area that includes Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.


Kroger has removed possible contaminated beef from stores and is asking customers to check the ground beef in their freezers and refrigerators for the following products and sell-by dates:


• Private Selection Natural ground beef sold in 16 oz. packages located in the self-service meat case with sell-by dates between July 11 and July 21. It was sold in all Kroger stores, including Dillons, Fred Meyer, Baker’s, Smith’s and Fry’s.


• Fred Meyer and QFC ground beef with sell-by dates between May 21 and July 5.


• Ground beef sold in Kroger stores May 21-July 3 *
(*except Kroger stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Knoxville, Tenn. and Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division, which includes stores in North Carolina, Northeastern Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Kroger stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Knoxville, Tenn. are not involved in the recall of ground beef in Styrofoam trays or from in-store service counters.)


• Kroger Mid-Atlantic, May 19-June 6


• Fry’s, May 21-July 3


• Ralphs, May 21-July 3


• Smith’s, May 21-July 3


• Baker’s, May 17-June 4


• King Soopers, June 20-July 3


• City Market, June 20-July 3


Customers who shop at Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less, and Scott’s should follow the “sell by” dates listed above for Kroger stores.

Light ’n Krispy Original mixes Recall

Williams Foods Inc. is recalling some 22-ounce canisters and 8-ounce pouches of select Bass Pro Shops’ Uncle Buck’s fish batter mixes because they contain milk not among the ingredients listed on the package. That could be dangerous for people with milk allergies, though the company has not received any reports of allergic reactions.

The recall includes select Light ’n Krispy Original mixes in 22-ounce canisters and 8-ounce pouches, as well as Light ’n Krispy Hot & Spicy mixes in 22-ounce canisters. The mixes were sold at Bass Pro Shops around the country. For more details, call 1-800-255-6736.

Rust problems on Toyota Tacoma truck frames prompts Toyota to extend warranty

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Toyota says it will extend warranty coverage on 813,000 Toyota Tacoma truck frames because of problems with corrosion.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday the warranty extension would involve coverage on corrosion that leads to holes in the frames of Tacomas for the model years 1995 to 2000.

The warranty will be extended for a period of 15 years from the original sale without mileage limitation.







Toyota spokesman Bill Kwong says the company received 240 complaints about excessive corrosion in the Tacoma's metal frame. Most of the cases come from cold weather states with road salt.

Toyota says owners will be notified about the extended warranty in the middle of March. For additional information, owners can call Toyota at (800) 331-4331

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Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix is Recalled over Salmonella Risk

Consumers have been warned to check their pantry before firing up the griddle Wednesday morning.

Aunt Jemima brand has recalled some of its pancake and waffle mixes due to a possible salmonella risk.

The mix recall included the original pancake mix, original complete pancake mix and buttermilk complete pancake mix.

They were sold in two and five pound boxes with best used before dates of February 8 through February 16.

Consumers can return the recalled mixes to the store for a full refund.

Ford is recalling 470,000 Mustangs for Airbag problems

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to recalibrate how forcefully the air bag deploys on the front passenger side of the car.

Internal testing showed the air bag could injure a small, unbelted passenger, said Ford spokesman Wesley Sherwood. The recall was posted on the website of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Sherwood said the fix would address "a very rare scenario," and there were no reports of injuries or accidents tied to the recall.

Nearly 435,000 of the recalled Ford Mustangs are in the United States, with most of the remaining vehicles in Mexico and Canada.

The Dearborn-based automaker will notify customers by mail in early March. Owners can take their vehicle to a dealer to have the air bag recalibrated to deploy at a lower force.

For additional details, owners can call Ford at (866) 436-7332 or visit the company's owner services Web site at http://www.ford.com/owner-services.

On the Net:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Disturbing undercover slaughterhouse video spurs USDA Beef Recall

A disturbing undercover video showing cows too sick to stand being shoved with forklifts or dragged with chains across a cement floor at a Southern California slaughterhouse has sparked the largest beef recall in the nation's history.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered a recall of 143 million pounds of beef Sunday evening from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., which is the subject of an animal-abuse investigation. The recall affects beef products dating back to Feb. 1, 2006 that came from the company.

"Because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection," the Food Safety and Inspection Service said, "[it] has determined them to be unfit for human food."

The USDA insists the threat is small.

Westland/Hallmark provides meat to the National School Lunch Program and about 150 school districts have stopped using its products. Now officials are scrambling to prevent the questionable beef from reaching school lunch counters. They estimate about 37 million pounds of the beef has gone to schools.

Westland/Hallmark also provided products to two fast food companies. Both Jack-in-the-Box and In-N-Out said they would not use beef from Westland/Hallmark.

The USDA said it had evidence Westland did not routinely contact its veterinarian when cattle became nonambulatory after passing inspection, which violates health regulations. Federal regulations call for keeping downed cattle out of the food supply because they may pose a higher contamination risk from E. coli, mad cow disease or salmonella. So far, no illnesses have been linked to the recalled beef and officials said they believe the majority of it already has been consumed.

Most of the beef was sent to distribution centers in bulk packages. The USDA said it will work with distributors to determine how much meat remains. Agriculture officials said the massive recall surpasses a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.

Critical Response
Critics scolded the USDA upon learning of the recall, saying the federal agency should conduct more thorough inspections to ensure tainted beef doesn't get into the public's food supply.

"It's clear that USDA's system failed and it allowed this company to engage in long-term inhumane practices," said Carolyn Smith DeWaal, of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Animal activists said if it hadn't been for the Humane Society's undercover footage, the Westland/Hallmark may have continued produce meat.

The video showed downed cows struggling to get on their feet as operators shoved them into position with forklifts.

Criminal Charges
The recall's fallout included criminal charges against two former workers Friday. Five felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanors were filed against a pen manager. Also, three misdemeanor counts of illegal movement of a nonambulatory animal were filed against another employee who worked under that manager. Both were fired.

Icy Hot Safety recal after people burned

A variety of Icy Hot products are being recalled after they burned several people.

Chattem Inc. is recalling all sizes and lots of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products: Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Back; Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck and Leg; and samples of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck and Leg, which were included as promotions in 3-ounce cartons of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme.

The company issued the recall after receiving reports of first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns, as well as skin irritation associated with using these products.

They were sold at food, drug and mass merchandise stores around the country.

For more information, call 877-742-6275 or visit Chattem.com.

Evenflo recalls over 1 million child / baby seats

Evenflo Co. issued a voluntary safety recall Friday of 1 million Discovery infant car seats after tests showed that the seat could potentially become separated from its base in high-impact side collisions.
VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) - Evenflo Co. issued a voluntary safety recall Friday of 1 million Discovery infant car seats after tests showed that the seat could potentially become separated from its base in high-impact side collisions.
The recall affects Discovery Infant Car Seat Models 390, 391, 534 and 552, made between April 2005 and Jan. 29, 2008.
"Evenflo has taken the appropriate action today in recalling the Discovery child safety seat," said Nicole Nason, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Testing conducted by NHTSA and Evenflo has confirmed that these seats represent a potential safety risk to children in high-impact side collisions."

Rob Matteucci, Evenflo's chief executive officer, said the Discovery seat models have performed well to protect infants in side collisions, with no reports of any serious injuries or deaths since they were introduced. However, he said the company wants to take further steps to protect the safety of children.
Evenflo is providing owners of the seat models with a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to ensure that the seat remains attached in such collisions. Evenflo said consumers should continue to use their Discovery infant car seat and that it is not necessary to return the seats to retailers.
The privately held company, based in suburban Dayton, said it is also taking steps to improve future Discovery seat models. The updated seats will be available in the second quarter of 2008.
To order the fastener, owners of Discovery 390, 391, 534, 552 models should call Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST or visit www.evenflo.com/Discovery. No shipping costs will be incurred, and orders will arrive in about three to four weeks, the company said.

Looking on the Evenflo website, it seems they have quite a few safety recalls so this safety issue is much breader reaching. Check out this link to see all the bad products from Evenflo and what you can do about it.