Monday, April 29, 2013
Classic Kettle Korn ready-to-eat popcorn may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
ConAgra foods today is voluntarily recalling Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn packages because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. In Alpharetta, Orville Redenbacher products can be found at places like Kroger, Publix and Target. According to an alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some bags may accidentally contain white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains milk, an allergen, which is not declared on the product label. This recall is only a concern to those who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk. No illnesses have been reported to date, and this is the only Orville Redenbacher product affected. This recall is nationwide. The popcorn is packaged in 5-ounce and 1…
Monday, April 1, 2013
The Tri Fruit and Grain Salad may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for the Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, since it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification of the potential contamination from their supplier, Allison's Gourmet Kitchens. Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, UPC # 41415-39662, was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Product was sold in pre-packaged 12 ounce containers, and this recall involves all product sold from December 2012 through March 26, 2013. There are seven Publix locations that serve Alpharetta and Milton: "Consumption of products containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Natura Pet Products expands its voluntary recall of dry pet foods.
Not only can your pets be affected by Salmonella from dry pet food being recalled by Natara Pet Products. Humans also are at risk from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recall of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been confirmed to date. The FDA has a complete online list of the dog and cat food products – and even ferret food – that have been recalled. The affected products are sold through veterinary clinics and select …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The manufacturer said the packaging fails to list the allergen milk as an ingredient, though it is used in the snack.
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Tuesday, January 8
If you like Somersault Snack Co.'s Cinnamon Crunch snack, beware if you have milk allergies. Today, Somersault Snack Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling all packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products with sell by dates of 8/30/2013 or earlier. The packaging of the affected Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products fails to list milk as an ingredient/allergen contained in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide. No allergic reactions have been reported. Somersault Snack is voluntarily recalling approximately 36,757 cases of the …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Consumers with milk allergens or sensitivity run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they use the dressing.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
If you don't have allergies or sensitivies to milk, then the most recent recall of a dressing won't affect you. But if you do, be aware that Newman’s Own Inc. announced the voluntary recall of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing with the affected time code. No other Newman’s Own products or flavors are impacted. The products are sold in retail stores in the Eastern to Midwestern US. The affected packages are 16 fl. oz. bottles of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing that have a sell-by date of 16 OCT 13 M with a …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Have your dealer check to see if your 2004-2009 vehicle is part of the recall.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Nearly three million Toyota vehicles around the world are being recalled due to a water pump problem and defective steering shaft, according to USA Today. Approximately, 2.77 million vehicles are affected by the combined recalls, including 670,000 in the U.S. They include Prius hybrids manufactured from 2004 to 2009. Car owners can bring their vehicle into a dealership to be inspected and, in some cases, have the steering intermediate extension shaft or the electric water pump replaced, according to Toyota. Looking to buy a used Toyota Prius? Make sure you check with its owner to be sure its recall status has been checked, and it has been repaired if necessary. Toyota of Roswell is located at 11130 Alpharetta Highway.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The FDA announced the voluntary recall of subs made between July 7 and 26
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Publix Super Markets has voluntarily recalled custom sub sandwiches made in the Publix Deli that contain onions and sold between July 7 and July 26 in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina. Since most everyone who buys sub sandwiches from the deli plan to eat them immediately, or at least within a day, it would seem that there's nothing left to recall by now. But if you have a half a sandwich still left in the refrigerator, you should check its ingredients. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the sliced onions supplied to Publix by Gills Onions LLC, according to the recall notice provided by the Food & Drug Administration. The onions may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and…
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Consumers with milk allergies probably already understood whey proteins are derived from milk, so they might have left the Arctic Zero desserts in grocery store freezers.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
People with milk allergies probably know that whey proteins are a derivative of milk, but some Arctic Zero frozen desserts weren't labeled correctly, so they've been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nobody has been reported as getting ill from the desserts, all of which were produced before March 2012, the FDA said in its notice. If you find any of the following flavors labeled as being produced in February 2012 or earlier, you've got a recalled product in your freezer: Pints of Chocolate, Vanilla Maple, Mint Chocolate Cookie, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coffee, Strawberry, Pumpkin Spice, and the 4-pack chocolate dipped bars–Strawberry and Orange Cream & Chocolate and Vanilla. The difference between …
Monday, January 30, 2012
BJ's recalls 41,000 Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets.
BJ's Wholesale Club has issued a voluntary recall of about 41,000 Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC reports that the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on – posing fire and burn hazards. So far, BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported. The defected flashlight sets were sold at BJ's from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-…
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Norcross-based AtlantaFresh Artisan Creamery issued the recall on mozzarella sold last week at five farmer’s markets.
A vendor at the Alpharetta Farmers Market has issued a recall on mozzarella cheese, according to its Tuesday night Facebook post. In an earlier Facebook post, Norcross-based AtlantaFresh Artisan Creamery issued the recall on mozzarella sold last week at five farmer’s markets. The cheese packages read “best by date 7/16.” In addition to Alpharetta, the Creamery said cheese was sold at Sandy Springs Farmers Market, Marietta Square, Peachtree Road Farmers Market and Piedmont Park farmers market. A second post by the Creamery said, “With 1 degree of pasteurization off, we feel fairly certain it is all good, but to be safe, please bring your cheese back to any farmers market this week for a refund or trade for a new cheese and a yogurt on the …
