The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its warning not to consume some Delstar and Compliments brand sliced meats because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
August 2009 Archives
CFIA expands deli meat advisory
- August 31, 2009 2:57 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
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Eeebee's Have a Ball cloth books recalled over choking risk
- August 31, 2009 2:53 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling a Have a Ball! Adventures cloth book for children, sold under the eebee's brand, because it poses a choking hazard.
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Some Kenmore and Frigidaire stoves recalled
- August 31, 2009 2:48 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite electric stoves because of defects in the heating elements.
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Health Canada recalls Day to Day Products brand wooden alphabet puzzles over high lead content
- August 27, 2009 2:34 PM
- By Tara Kimura
Health Canada is recalling wooden alphabet puzzles by Day to Day Products because the surface coating on the puzzle with upper case alphabet letters contains lead in excess of the allowable limit.
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Health Canada expands recall of Maytag fridges
- August 27, 2009 2:33 PM
- By Tara Kimura
Health Canada is expanding its March 2009 recall of Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators.
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CFIA expands warning over Sprouts Alive products due to possible salmonella contamination
- August 27, 2009 2:32 PM
- By Tara Kimura
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding its warning not to consume certain Sprouts Alive brand products because they may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
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CFIA warns of undeclared almond, egg, milk, peanut and soy in Lotte brand snacks
- August 27, 2009 2:30 PM
- By Tara Kimura
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with allergies to almond, egg, milk, peanut and soy not to consume certain Lotte brand snack foods. These products contain allergens that are not declared on the label.
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Weight Watchers plush toys recalled over needles in stuffing
- August 26, 2009 12:23 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling Weight Watchers brand Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets orange plush toys because sewing needles have been found in the toys' stuffing.
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Health Canada recalls Uni-Bright brand barbecue lighters over potential fuel leak
- August 26, 2009 12:22 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling Uni-Bright brand barbecue lighters because they can leak fuel, posing a burn hazard.
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Health Canada recalls Blob Frog Squeeze Em! brand yo-yo type balls over strangulation hazard
- August 26, 2009 12:21 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling Blob Frog Squeeze Em! brand yo-yo type balls due to a hidden risk of strangulation to children.
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Health Canada recalls 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross due to falling hazard
- August 26, 2009 12:20 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross bicycles because the fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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CFIA warns of undeclared walnuts in Choices Markets brand cranberry lemon splash muffins
- August 26, 2009 12:19 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers with nut allergies not to eat Choices Markets brand cranberry lemon splash muffins because they contain undeclared walnuts.
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CFIA warns certain Compliments and Delstar brand deli meats may be contaminated with listeria bacteria
- August 26, 2009 12:19 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume certain Compliments and Delstar brand ready-to-eat deli meats because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
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CFIA warns Sprouts Alive brand onion sprouts may be contaminated with salmonella
- August 26, 2009 12:18 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Sprouts Alive brand onion sprouts because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Health Canada recalls plush baby bottle holders over choking hazard
- August 18, 2009 3:37 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling plush baby bottle holders sold under the brand name "Lunchbox Bottle Pets" because products that allow infants to feed themselves without supervision are illegal.
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Viking fridges, freezers recalled over hazard
- August 18, 2009 12:21 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Viking Range Corp. is recalling its built-in, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer units and refrigerators with bottom freezers because the doors can detach, posing a risk of injury.
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Korean-made cookies recalled
- August 17, 2009 3:56 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of a number of Korean-made cookies and crackers, because they contain undeclared milk products.
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Health Canada recalls Dollarama link toy over choking hazard
- August 14, 2009 1:08 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling an eight-piece link toy imported by Dollarama because of a choking hazard.
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Health Canada recalls Little Tikes toy workshops over choking hazard
- August 14, 2009 1:07 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling toy workshop sets and trucks by Little Tikes because the oversized plastic toy nails can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Health Canada recalls portable Husky generators over fire hazard
- August 14, 2009 1:07 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is recalling portable Husky generators because their fuel gauges may leak gasoline, posing a potential fire hazard.
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CFIA recalls jumbo green onions
- August 14, 2009 1:06 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling jumbo green onions due to possible salmonella contamination.
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CFIA warns of undeclared eggs and soy in Crown brand cereal cookies
- August 14, 2009 1:05 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning that Crown brand cereal cookies contain undeclared eggs and soy.
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CFIA warns Pidy brand Pur Mamba may contain toxin
- August 14, 2009 1:04 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a public advisory concerning Pidy brand Pur Mamba, a peanut butter pigment imported from Haiti, as it may contain aflatoxin.
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Kids' bicycle trailers recalled over defective wheel
- August 11, 2009 6:00 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada has announced the recall of 88 children's bicycle trailers because they may break unexpectedly, posing an injury risk to the rider and the passenger.
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Baby float recall expanded over drowning hazard
- August 11, 2009 5:51 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada has expanded a July recall of inflatable baby floats manufactured by Aqua-Leisure Industries because of a possible drowning hazard.
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Onion and alfalfa sprouts recalled
- August 10, 2009 2:56 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning some Canadians not to consume certain varieties of onion and alfalfa sprouts because of possible salmonella contamination.
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Target recalls Circo booster seats
- August 6, 2009 2:55 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Retailer Target in the U.S. is recalling about 43,000 Circo Booster Seats because the restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
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Baby jumpers recalled due to choking hazard
- August 6, 2009 2:54 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 2,400 Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers made by Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. are being recalled because the detachable toys on the unit can pose a choking hazard.
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Stair gates recalled due to risk of broken hinge
- August 6, 2009 2:52 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The CPSC has recalled 131,500 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates because the hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
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Beef Packers Inc recalls 825,769 lbs of ground beef
- August 6, 2009 2:51 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Beef Packers Inc. of Fresno, Calif. is recalling 825,769 lbs of ground beef for salmonella contamination, the U.S. Agriculture Department says.
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Romaine lettuce recall expanded
- August 6, 2009 2:41 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, California is expanding the scope of its romaine lettuce recall.
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Korean biscuits recalled due to undeclared milk content
- August 6, 2009 2:39 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The CFIA is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Bite brand Korean biscuits as they contain milk which is not declared on the label.
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Egg rolls recalled for undeclared sesame content
- August 6, 2009 2:01 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Wong Wing Foods Inc. is warning people with sesame allergies not to consume product contained in 680-gram Wong Wing VEGETABLE Egg Roll packages with UPC Number 0 69459 01104 3 and production lot code A0219.
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Overheating prompts paper towel dispenser recall
- August 5, 2009 3:53 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The CPSC is recalling paper towel dispensers made by Global Plastics Ltd. because the dispenser’s electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
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Basketball hoops recalled due to faulty bolts.
- August 5, 2009 3:52 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Spalding is recalling about 1,700 in-ground basketball hoops because the bolts at the base can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
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More injuries prompt renewed Black & Decker trimmer/edger recall
- August 5, 2009 3:43 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The CPSC is recalling about 200,000 GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers due to laceration and burn hazards.
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Plant stands recalled due to potential marble-top detachment
- August 5, 2009 3:41 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 1,800 plant stands sold at Ross Stores are being recalled because the marble tops can detach and fall, causing injury or damage.
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Polaris recreational vehicles recalled due to fire risk
- August 5, 2009 3:14 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The CPSC is recalling 2009 Polaris Ranger “Crew” and “6x6” recreational vehicles because an electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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CPSC recalls baby hammocks
- August 5, 2009 3:06 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling baby hammocks made by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts because of a strangulation risk.
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- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its warning not to consume some Delstar and Compliments brand sliced meats because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.... Continue reading this post
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