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Baby arugula sold by Publix recalled over possibility of salmonella contamination, grower says
Read full article: Baby arugula sold by Publix recalled over possibility of salmonella contamination, grower saysSuppliers of baby arugula sold by Publix have voluntarily recalled one lot of the leafy greens which have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, according to Green Life Farms.
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk
Read full article: Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power riskFord is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks.
Your Florida Daily: FDA says ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, PGA Tour returns to Orlando
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: FDA says ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, PGA Tour returns to OrlandoOne of the cinnamon distributors is based in Apopka.
Chick-fil-A recalls some Polynesian Sauce dipping cups over allergen concerns
Read full article: Chick-fil-A recalls some Polynesian Sauce dipping cups over allergen concernsChick-fil-A is asking its customers to discard Polynesian Sauce dipping cups they may have recently taken home because they might contain a different sauce including wheat and soy allergens.
Publix Deli BBQ sauce recalled over potential fish allergen not on the label
Read full article: Publix Deli BBQ sauce recalled over potential fish allergen not on the labelA type of Publix deli barbecue sauce has been recalled because it may contain an undeclared fish allergen, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
BlendJet recalls 4.8M portable blenders after reports of broken blades, fires
Read full article: BlendJet recalls 4.8M portable blenders after reports of broken blades, firesCalifornia-based BlendJet Inc. is recalling and offering replacements for about 4.8 million of its BlendJet 2 portable blenders
Walmart-exclusive child activity centers recalled due to fall and injury risk
Read full article: Walmart-exclusive child activity centers recalled due to fall and injury riskThousands of child activity centers sold exclusively by Walmart are being recalled in the U.S. after more than 100 reports of the units breaking, some of them involving minor injuries.
Oysters shipped to Florida restaurants recalled over salmonella, E. coli concerns
Read full article: Oysters shipped to Florida restaurants recalled over salmonella, E. coli concernsA voluntary recall has been issued for oysters distributed to restaurants and retailers in a handful of states, including Florida, due to the possible presence of salmonella and E. coli, according to the FDA.
Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on them
Read full article: Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on themThousands of mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due to risk of mold exposure, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Banquet frozen chicken strips entree recalled due to ‘possible foreign matter contamination’
Read full article: Banquet frozen chicken strips entree recalled due to ‘possible foreign matter contamination’Conagra Brands announced a recall of Banquet frozen chicken strips that may be contaminated with “extraneous materials,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
🔧Dealerships paying $50 to drivers who get Takata airbag recall repaired
Read full article: 🔧Dealerships paying $50 to drivers who get Takata airbag recall repairedFourteen years, 24 deaths and more than 400 injuries later, the US is still dealing with the largest vehicle safety recall in history. Traffic safety organizations and car dealerships are hoping a renewed campaign will encourage drivers to get the recall fixed, some car makers are going as far as paying drivers to get the necessary repairs.
More than 30 million US drivers don’t know if they’re at risk from a rare but dangerous airbag blast
Read full article: More than 30 million US drivers don’t know if they’re at risk from a rare but dangerous airbag blastMore than 33 million people in the United States are driving vehicles that contain a potentially deadly threat: Airbag inflators that in rare cases can explode in a collision and spew shrapnel.
Over 2M DeWALT, Stanley, Craftsman sledgehammers recalled
Read full article: Over 2M DeWALT, Stanley, Craftsman sledgehammers recalledMillions of sledgehammers manufactured in Vietnam and sold under multiple brand names for nearly a decade have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Salmon sold at Publix recalled due to Listeria risk, FDA says
Read full article: Salmon sold at Publix recalled due to Listeria risk, FDA saysThe Food and Drug Administration announced that Seven Seas International USA, LLC is voluntarily recalling 295 cases of Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon sold exclusively at Publix stores.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
Eye drops recalled, could lead to infections resulting in blindness, FDA says
Read full article: Eye drops recalled, could lead to infections resulting in blindness, FDA saysTwo lots of Purely Soothing eye drops have been recalled “due to non-sterility,” that could lead to the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness, the FDA recently announced.
More than 25K cases of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino bottles recalled, may contain glass, FDA says
Read full article: More than 25K cases of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino bottles recalled, may contain glass, FDA saysMore than 25,000 cases of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino bottles have been recalled because the drinks may contain glass, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Mess-up in making of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners leads to recall of nearly 5M bottles
Read full article: Mess-up in making of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners leads to recall of nearly 5M bottlesA voluntary recall was issued Wednesday for millions of bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners due to the risk they could be a substrate for bacterial growth after errors in manufacturing, according to the Colgate-Palmolive Company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Target recalls line of weighted blankets after 2 children die of asphyxiation
Read full article: Target recalls line of weighted blankets after 2 children die of asphyxiationHundreds of thousands of weighted blankets sold exclusively at Target stores and online are being recalled after four reports of young children becoming entrapped in them, two of whom died of asphyxia in April, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
VW recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunction
Read full article: VW recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunctionVolkswagen is recalling nearly 225,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the tire pressure monitoring systems may not detect air losses in all four tires at the same time.
Hyundai recalls 44K vehicles over fire risk. How to know if your car is under recall
Read full article: Hyundai recalls 44K vehicles over fire risk. How to know if your car is under recallHyundai is alerting the owners of more than 44,000 SUVs of an increased risk of their vehicles catching fire while driving or parked.
Family Dollar recalls pregnancy tests, condoms and more due to storage temperature issues
Read full article: Family Dollar recalls pregnancy tests, condoms and more due to storage temperature issuesFamily Dollar is voluntarily recalling a wide range of over-the-counter medical products because they were stored outside of labeled temperature requirements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
Company recalls GreenWise organic animal crackers sold at Publix stores across southeast
Read full article: Company recalls GreenWise organic animal crackers sold at Publix stores across southeastToufayan Bakery, the maker of Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers, announced a voluntary recall of a batch of the cookies “due to an undeclared tree nut allergen”, according to a statement from Publix.
2M infant swings, rockers recalled after death of 10-month-old
Read full article: 2M infant swings, rockers recalled after death of 10-month-oldTwo million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers were recalled on Monday after a 10-month-old died due to asphyxiation using the product, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Safety alert: 3.1 million cars on Florida roads have open recalls
Read full article: Safety alert: 3.1 million cars on Florida roads have open recallsWith July Fourth holiday travel just days away, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Carfax are alerting Florida vehicle owners of open recalls that need to be taken care of, most free of charge.
Ford recalls millions of SUVs that could roll away while parked; automaker offers free fix
Read full article: Ford recalls millions of SUVs that could roll away while parked; automaker offers free fixFord Motor Company has recalled and offered to fix almost 3 million SUVs that the automaker said could potentially roll away while in park.
Electrolux, Frigidaire recall fridges due to choking hazard caused by ice maker
Read full article: Electrolux, Frigidaire recall fridges due to choking hazard caused by ice makerThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of multiple models of Electrolux and Frigidaire refrigerators on Thursday.
Over 120K pounds of ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
Read full article: Over 120K pounds of ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contaminationNew Jersey-based Lakeside Refrigerated Services issued a recall for approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0103.
GE recalls 6 refrigerator models sold nationwide after 37 reported injuries
Read full article: GE recalls 6 refrigerator models sold nationwide after 37 reported injuriesGE Appliances is recalling six refrigerator models sold at stores nationwide after 37 injuries were reported, according to a CBS News report.
Manufacturer recalls batch of ‘Great Value’ brand buttermilk pancake, waffle mix
Read full article: Manufacturer recalls batch of ‘Great Value’ brand buttermilk pancake, waffle mixA single lot of Great Value Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix was recalled Saturday by Continental Mills due to a potential for foreign material contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking
Read full article: Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic brakingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.
Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles for fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles for fire riskDETROIT – Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. AdThe recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. Kia was to pay $27 million and invest $16 million in safety performance measures. Another $27 million payment will be deferred as long as Kia meets safety conditions, NHTSA said. AdEngine failure and fire problems with Hyundais and Kias have affected more than 6 million vehicles since 2015, according to NHTSA documents.
Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location error
Read full article: Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location errorFILE - In this June 23, 2015 file photo a van is pictured in a light tunnel at the Mercedes-Benz automobile plant in Ludwigsfelde, near Berlin. (Photo/Michael Sohn, file)NEW YORK – Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall comes after Mercedes-Benz learned of a crash in Europe where the automatic emergency-call system sent the wrong position of the vehicle. The recall covers many vehicles from the 2016 through 2021 model years, including those classed CLA, GLA, GLE, GLS, SLC, A, GT, C, E, S, CLS, SL, B, GLB, GLC, and G. The company's Daimler Vans also announced recalls of 2016-2020 Metris vehicles and 2019-2020 Sprinter vehicles. Mercedes-Benz said that it will notify affected owners and update the software systems at no charge, according to filings with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Publix recalls 5 products containing this ingredient
Read full article: Publix recalls 5 products containing this ingredientORLANDOa, Fla. – Publix is recalling several products containing butternut squash over fears they could be contaminated with Listeria. The recall covers five products containing butternut squash from Pero Family Farms. Publix is also recalling three of its Steam In Bag products containing butternut squash. Company officials say those products were sold between Jan. 3, 2021, and Jan. 14, 2021. Customers who purchased any of the recalled items can return them to any Publix store for a refund.
Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators
Read full article: Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflatorsDETROIT – Volkswagen is recalling over 105,000 Beetles with faulty Takata front driver’s air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel. Dealers will replace the front driver’s air bags at no cost to owners starting on Feb. 12. But it’s recalling them at the behest of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is concerned that the air bags could explode over time. Exploding Takata inflators caused the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 63 million inflators recalled. About 100 million inflators have been recalled worldwide.
GM recalls 840K vehicles for seat belt, suspension problems
Read full article: GM recalls 840K vehicles for seat belt, suspension problems(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)FILE - This Jan. 27, 2020, file photo shows a General Motors logo at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich. General Motors has effectively canceled a $2 billion agreement with truck maker Nikola, scuttling plans for the startup's electric and hydrogen-powered Badger project. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)DETROIT – General Motors is recalling nearly 840,000 U.S. vehicles for suspension problems or because the front seat belts can fail. The seat belt recall covers 624,000 2019 through 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups. GM said the seat belt brackets may not have been secured to the frame, so the belts may not hold people in a crash.
3.5 million vehicles on Florida roads have open airbag recalls
Read full article: 3.5 million vehicles on Florida roads have open airbag recallsORLANDO, Fla. – The surge of open recalls for faulty Takata airbags in Florida has jumped to 3.5 million vehicles, up by roughly 300,000 since 2019, according to Carfax. “A lot of people don’t know they have an open recall on their vehicle. The Takata airbag recall is considered to be the largest vehicle recall in United States history. In 2019, there were 966 safety recalls affecting more than 53 million vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment in the United States. They can use NHTSA’s Recalls Lookup Tool to check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for any open recalls, including Takata recalls.
Over 140,000 candles sold at Dollar Tree recalled for fire hazard
Read full article: Over 140,000 candles sold at Dollar Tree recalled for fire hazardBefore you light any candles this holiday season, you should check where you bought them first. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on Adco’s Sure Scents Candles sold exclusively at Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree sold more than 143,000 candles labeled with the names peaceful stream and moonlit waves. Consumers are urged not to light the candles and to call Dollar Tree for a refund at 800-876-8697. More information about the recall is available on the Dollar Tree website.
Ring recalls smart doorbells after dozens catch fire
Read full article: Ring recalls smart doorbells after dozens catch firePublished: November 11, 2020, 7:59 am Updated: November 11, 2020, 8:07 amORLANDO, Fla. – Ring is recalling 350,000 of its second generation smart doorbells after receiving reports of them catching fire. The company says it has received nearly two dozen reports of fires that resulted in eight people suffering minor injuries. Regulators say the battery can overheat if the incorrect screws were used during installation. The recalled doorbells have the model number 5UM5E5. The $100 doorbells were sold nationwide from June 2020 to October 2020.
Yeti recalls nearly 250,000 mugs over burning hazard
Read full article: Yeti recalls nearly 250,000 mugs over burning hazardIf you bought a Yeti mug with a slider lid recently, listen up. The company is recalling nearly 250,000 of those mugs because you could end up getting burned. The alert is specifically for the new Stronghold Lid that’s specific to Yeti’s 20 ounce Travel Mug, according to a company spokesperson. | Shaq’s mansion discounted by $3M]The Rambler 20 ounce Travel Mugs were sold in October 2020 at a cost of $35. Yeti asks that customers return just the lid for a full refund of the product.
Air bag fragments kill Volvo driver, touching off recall
Read full article: Air bag fragments kill Volvo driver, touching off recallDETROIT – Metal fragments from an exploding air bag inflator killed the driver of an older Volvo, touching off a U.S. recall of up to 54,000 cars, regulators said Saturday. NHTSA said the ZF/TRW inflator rupture that caused the death is the only known incident worldwide. The problem caused the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 63 million inflators recalled. NHTSA said Saturday that the ZF/TRW inflators did not use ammonium nitrate to inflate the air bags. Volvo says in documents posted by NHTSA that registration data found about 13,800 of the recalled cars are still in use.
Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
Read full article: Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled due to possible bacterial contaminationA concern over contamination from a type of bacteria that could cause an infection in immunocompromised people has prompted a recall of some Cottonelle flushable wipes. A recall notice was recently posted on Cottonelle’s site, letting consumers know that some Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes that were sold throughout the country did not meet the company’s standards. “The affected product could show the presence of a bacterium (Pluralibacter gergoviae) which naturally occurs in the environment and in the human body. The notice points out the recall and possible contamination are not at all related to COVID-19. Consumers can click here to use the lot number checker to see whether their wipes are affected.
Peaches linked to salmonella outbreak in 9 states
Read full article: Peaches linked to salmonella outbreak in 9 statesTainted peaches could be the cause of a salmonella outbreak in nine states. More than 60 people were sickened from the bad fruit. The bagged peaches were reportedly sold under the Wawona brand name at Aldi stores in 16 states starting in June. The grocery store chain has recalled the peaches in the states affected. The FDA is urging anyone who bought the peaches to throw them out.