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Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.

Here are 36 recalls to be aware of this week.

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs
  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mandatory recall order for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals. Several of the products were found to contain Salmonella.
Auto
  • Ford recalls 350,000 trucks, SUVs for transmission issue. The vehicle could move even when placed in park, if the parking brake isn’t activated, with no warning message on the instrument panel or warning chime when the driver-side door is opened. The recall affects 2018 F-150, F-650 and F-750 trucks and 2018 Expeditions.
  • Tesla recalls model year 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles. The vehicle could suffer a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories
    Recalled Recreational Off-Highway VehicleRecalled Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
  • Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard. If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
  • REV recalls motorhomes with Aurora HVAC systems. The HVAC potentiometer wires may get disconnected, posing a fire risk.
  • REV recalls motorhomes with satellite dish issue. The satellite dish could detach from the roof while the vehicle is being driven.
Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements
    Recalled Stella Artois
  • Stella Artois has announced a voluntary recall of select 11.2-ounce bottles of the brand’s beer after finding that they may contain particles of glass. The recall applies to Stella Artois six-, 12-, 18-, and 24-packs as well “Best of Belgium” multi-packs and Stella Artois Légère 6- and 12-packs.
  • Northern California Whole Foods Market Stores recall cookies. The products contain egg, an allergen not declared on the label.
  • Kwik Trip recalls egg salad sandwiches. The product may contain fish or shellfish, allergens not declared on the label.
  • Tony Downs Food Company recalls chicken breasts. The products may be contaminated with hard plastic.
    Recalled Organic Milk
  • Pelleh Farms Inc. in Swan Lake, NY, voluntarily recalled the Bethel Creamery brand whole, non-homogenized, organic milk. Producers of organic milk sold in parts of New York are recalling an undisclosed amount of whole milk after state inspectors found the product was improperly pasteurized.
  • Owned by PFP Enterprises LLC, Texas Meat Packers has recalled approximately 7,146 pounds of raw beef products that were produced and packaged without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
  • First Source recalls Wegmans Yogurt Raisins. The product may contain peanuts, an allergen not declared on the label.
  • Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Amaranth Flour (22 Oz.) Because of Possible Health Risk.
  • Les Cuisines Gaspésiennes de Matane Ltée of Ottawa, Canada, is recalling Gaspésien brand pork products from the marketplace because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Aspire Food Group Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Exo Bars.
    Recalled Energy Bars
  • eBars recalls its line of energy products. The products may contain peanuts and/or almonds, allergens not declared on the labels.
  • Nutrizone Recalls Various Lots of Multiple Dietary SupplementsBecause of Possible Salmonella Health Risk.
  • J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination.
Infant & Children Products
Pet Food & Animal Products
  • Blue Ridge Beef recalls BRB Complete raw pet food. The product may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
Technology/Electronics
  • Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at the Container Store. When the unit is being charged, it can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Miscellaneous
  • Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
  • Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard. The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Sources:

fda.gov, cspc.gov, usda.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com, usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, uscgboating.org, wemakeitsafer.com, guns.com

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