NY Fish Inc. Recalls Imperial-European Style Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk (September 26)
NY FISH INC. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling I [heart symbol] NY FISH brand IMPERIAL-EUROPEAN STYLE SMOKED SALMON, vacuum packed, in 3 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and whole sides (to be weighed at time of sale) sizes with lot numbers 513 1340, 514 1340, 515 1340, and 516 1340, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Statin drugs and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
New analysis of 41 long-term controlled clinical trials provides evidence that use of statins does not increase incidence of ALS.
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz’s Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
QFCO, Inc. Recalls White Rabbit Candy Because of Possible Health Risk (September 26)
QFCO, Inc. of Burlingame, California is recalling White Rabbit Candy because it may be contaminated with Melamine. Product was distributed to the states of CA, GA, HI, IL, MN, NY, OR, TX, WA through wholesale distributors to retail stores.
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products manufactured in China are being recalled by the King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd. due to possible contamination with melamine.
Tarceva (erlotinib)
Cases of hepatic failure and hepatorenal syndrome, including fatalities, have been reported during use of Tarceva, particularly in patients with baseline hepatic impairment.