Top Ten Recent Recalls

Posted on November 28, 2011 in Recalls

• Ocean Spray Original Flavor Craisins have been recalled due to the discovery of metal fragments in the packages.
• Giant Eagle is recalling Valu Time and Food Club canned pumpkin bought on or before Oct. 30 due to quality control issues.
• EU health regulators issued a preliminary recall of three cancer drugs due to contamination risks at the Ohio plant where they were manufactured: Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) Velcade, Celgene Corp.’s (CELG) Vidaza and Pierre Fabre Medicament’s Busilvex.
• Silva Sausage Co. is recalling approximately 1,010 British-style banger sausages due to misbranding and a possible allergen.
• Georgia-King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced a voluntary recall of Nova Style Cold Smoked Salmon and Sable Fish Lox, Salmon Sushi Fillets, and Salmon Trim on fears that they may be contaminated with Listeria.
• Some of Chrysler’s 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 Fiat 500 are being recalled due to contaminated brake fluid that was put in during the vehicles’ assembly. The recalled models were built between Oct. 24 and Oct. 26 of last year.
• Four Star Import & Distribution Inc. announced a nationwide recall of Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish and Munia Brand Churi Dry Fish on fears they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores.
• Ginger Beef Corporation has recalled its pre-cooked products and shut down the entire production line following the discovery of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
• Motion-sensing wall switches made by Health-Zenith and Wireless Command are being recalled due to safety risks. When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket.
• Columbia Sportswear is recalling Omni-Heatâ„¢ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries for fire hazards the defective batteries pose to consumers. The batteries were sold with Omni-Heatâ„¢ Electric jacket styles.