FDA Launches Food Recall Search Engine
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a more consumer-friendly recall search engine on its web site as a part of the F.D.A. Food Safety Modernization Act. The updated site is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/.
“Recalls, mandatory or otherwise, are serious, and we must do everything possible to make it easier for people to know about these recalls so they can take all appropriate steps to protect themselves and their families,” said Mike Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods. “We encourage people to check out our new recalls search page for themselves and use it whenever they have a question about a recall.”
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Ground Beef Recalled in WA and 9 Other States
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, an Arkansas City, Kan., firm, is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products in 10 states because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced March 8.
The recall involves 40-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80185″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF CHUCK FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80285″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF SIRLOIN FINE GRIND 91/9 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80495″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GRIND 90/10 NATURAL” containing 5-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “85165″; and 60-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GROUND 93/7″ containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “86191″.
The affected products were produced Feb. 22, 2011, and shipped to firms in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington for further processing and/or distribution. The products may have been repackaged into consumer-size packages and sold under different retail brand names.
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Ikea Recalls Glass Mugs
Home-furnishings retailer Ikea has announced a product recall for one of its most popular-selling mugs.
Ikea said it had received twelve reports worldwide of Rund glass mugs that have broken while being used. In five cases, injuries resulted.
Ikea said that it had begun an investigation after receiving the reports about the mugs and that this had revealed variations in glass thickness.
The retailer said that as a precautionary measure it had decided to recall the product. Customers are asked to bring the mug back to their local store and will be issued a full refund.
The products affected include:
* 30155137 RUND glass mug 4cl 2-pack
* 30149679 RUND glass mug 21cl 2-pack
* 50149678 RUND glass mug 40cl 2-pack
Ikea apologised for any inconvenience the recall may cause.
For further information please contact 0845 358 3364.
UPDATED Public Health Alert: Counterfeit Alli containing sibutramine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its warning to the public about a counterfeit version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill pack) being sold over the internet, particularly at online auction sites. FDA advises people who believe that they have a counterfeit product not to use the drug.
Alli is an FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss drug that contains orlistat as its active ingredient. The counterfeit version of Alli does not contain orlistat; rather, it is made with varying amounts of sibutramine, a stimulant drug.
Although sibutramine is the active ingredient in another FDA-approved prescription weight loss drug, it is only to be used in specific doses and under the supervision of a physician. The counterfeit product is illegal and unsafe.
Additional FDA laboratory tests on the counterfeit product show that people may be taking 3-times the usual daily dose (or twice the recommended maximum dose) of sibutramine if they are following the dosing directions for Alli. Healthy people who take this much sibutramine can experience anxiety, nausea, heart palpitations, tachycardia (a racing heart), insomnia, and small increases in blood pressure. This excessive amount of sibutramine is dangerous to people who have a history of cardiovascular disease, and can lead to elevated blood pressure, stroke, or heart attack.
FDA recommends everybody check and make sure they are not taking counterfeit Alli. If they suspect they are taking the counterfeit product, they should stop taking the drug. People should contact their healthcare professionals if they have taken the counterfeit product and are experiencing more than mild side effects, especially if they have a history of cardiovascular disease.
Although the counterfeit product looks very similar to Alli, this product can be identified by:
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Hazelnuts Recalled by Orchard
Burnt Ridge Orchards is recalling 98 pounds of shelled hazelnuts because of salmonella risks.
In a statement on Tuesday, Burnt Ridge says the hazelnuts were sold between Nov. 17 and Dec. 14 at the Olympia Farmers Market. The nuts were packed in 8-ounce and 16-ounce plastic bags.
The recall applies only to the company’s shelled hazelnuts.
The company says no illness have been reported, but the recall was made as a result of routine sampling of the product by the Food and Drug Administration at the company that cracks the hazelnuts for Burnt Ridge Orchards.
The processing company has ceased production and distribution of the nuts as the FDA investigates what caused the problem.