Recalls in October 2013

HeathCo of Bowling Green, Ky., is recalling about 223,000 motion-activated outdoor lights in the U.S. and Canada.

The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes multiple Heath/Zenith Motion Activated Outdoor Lights used for porch lighting. The product comes in 21 designs with a variety of finishes and is designed to turn on at night when motion is detected. The product replaces a standard outdoor wall-mounted light fixture. The brand name and model number can be found on a label located on the back of the motion sensor for wall-mounted models, or underneath the motion sensor cover for ceiling-mounted models. The following brand names with their model numbers are recalled: 

The lights, manufactured in China, were sold at large home improvement retailers, lighting, electrical and other retail stores nationwide and online from December 2006, to July 2013, for between $50 and $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the lights and turn off the power switch before removing the light from its mounting. Contact the company for instructions on how to return the light fixture and receive a free replacement.

Consumers may contact HeathCo toll-free at (855) 704-5438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at hzproductnotice@heathcollc.com.  

Southern Telecom of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 21,000 A/C adaptors (chargers) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet tablets.

The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has “Polaroid Power Adaptor” printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.

The adaptors, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.

Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.

Consumers may contact Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Lamborghini is recalling 404 model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters and 263 model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders. All the recalled vehicles are fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs

The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin by November 2013.

Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster); and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster; L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder): and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).

BreathableBaby LLC of Minnetonka, Minn., is recalling about 15,000 BreathableSack wearable blankets for infants.

The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The BreathableBaby BreathableSacks are sleeveless, wearable blankets. They come in two sizes: small (10-18 pounds) and medium (16-24 pounds) and come in three colors: kiwi Whoo, pink Hip, and blue Splash. There is one animal stitched on the left chest of each blanket: an owl, hippo or elephant. Only BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 with a manufacture date of 04/17/2012 are included in the recall. A tag sewn inside the recalled units where the infant’s right foot would be located states the “Date of Manufacture: 04/17/2012, Lot No. 124,” along with the washing instructions on the back of the tag.

The blankets, manufactured in China, were sold at various stores and online retailers, and at www.breathablebaby.com, nationwide from June 2012, to August 2013, for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.

Consumers may contact BreathableBaby toll-free at (877) 827-4442 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday.  

Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 69,000 Circo-brand Chloe & Conner sitting stools.

The stabilizing bar can crack and cause the stool to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. The company says it has received seven reports of the stools breaking or collapsing and causing a child to fall. In five of the reported incidents, bumps, bruises and cuts were reported.

This recall involves children’s sitting stool, sold as part of the Circo-brand Chloe & Conner Collection. Assembled stools measure 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep. The painted wood stools were sold in red, white, navy and pink. Item numbers 249200218 (red), 249200207 (white), 249200217 (navy), 249200208 (pink) are printed on a sticker on the underside of the stools.

The stools, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from April 2012, through June 2013, for about $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to a Target store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 anytime or email guest.relations@target.com.  

There’s possible good news (or possibly nothing) for drivers in New York next time a Hurricane Sandy-level disaster strikes their state:  last Saturday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a statewide Strategic Gasoline Reserve, in order to "prevent supply gaps during emergencies," as the governor's office press release said.  Specifically, in hope of avoiding future gasoline shortages of the sort that made life even harder for the millions of New Yorkers left stranded or without power after Sandy blasted the northeast last October. 

But even if New York State had a Strategic Gasoline Reserve in place before Sandy, it’s not certain how much that would have helped. Last November, in Sandy's aftermath, the gas stations that remained open were mobbed by lines of people and/or cars upwards of a mile long, trying to buy gas not just for their vehicles, but for home electrical generators. 

When CNNMoney wrote about the long gas lines last November, it spoke with energy analyst Tom Kloza, who noted this:

There's actually plenty of gasoline in the New York harbor area. And all the big storage tanks along the Jersey turnpike, plenty of those are filled with gas. The problem is, without electricity these facilities can't open, and it's very difficult to access the fuel. You see lines after a storm, because people perceive there's no gasoline, when in fact, it's a question of access.

The gas supply is there, it's either underground at stations that have yet to have electricity back on or in New York harbor, in terminals, but one needs electricity to access those terminals.

Hence the problem with the proposed Strategic Gasoline Reserve: despite the countless individual New Yorkers who couldn't get the gas they needed, New York overall never actually ran short of gasoline after Hurricane Sandy. Gas stations didn't shut down for lack of gas, but lack of electricity to power the pumps.

Perhaps a statewide Strategic Emergency Generator Reserve would better serve New York than the gasoline reserve actually being proposed. 

Ferrarini USA, Importer of Record in San Fernando, Calif., is recalling approximately 15,118 pounds of salami products that were not presented for import reinspection, which is required before an imported product is eligible to enter commerce.

The products subject to recall include:

Each box bears the code “IT G4279 CE” inside the Italian mark of inspection, though individual logs may not. The products were shipped to distributors in Arizona and California for further distribution to retailers.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Grant Linebach at (818) 256-1622.

Boston Salads and Prepared Foods, of Boston, Mass., is recalling the following prepared salads because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes:

There has been no illness or complaints related to this recall.

The Seafood and Shrimp Salad, Chef's Recipe Potato Salad, Seafood Salad, Tuna Salad and Shrimp Salad were manufactured by Boston Salads and Prepared Foods and bear the Boston Salads, Rachael’s Gourmet, Dietz and Watson labels with the sell by dates stated above. Garden Tuna Salad bears the Costa Fruit Fresh Ideas label with the sell by dates stated above.

The products were distributed throughout the Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine to wholesale and food service distributors, and retail stores. No other products or code dates were affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased any of the suspect products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Questions may be addressed to Boston Salads at 617-541-9046 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Emerson Air Comfort is recalling more than 28,000 Tommy Bahama outdoor ceiling fans in the U.S. and Canada

The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders. The company has received three reports of fan blades detaching, including one report of a laceration to a consumer who was hit in the back of the head by a falling blade.

This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the “The Copa Breeze” style name. The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has “Tommy Bahama” embossed on it. A date code is represented by three letters printed on the lower right corner of a label on the top of the motor housing.

Fans with one of the following three-letter combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA, BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF,BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ, BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG, BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and BCD

The fans, manufactured in China, were sold at Fan and lighting stores nationwide and online at www.EmersonFans.com and Amazon.com from April 2010, through July 2012, for about $350.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.

Consumers may contact Emerson Air Comfort Products toll-free at (866) 994-8759 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Crate and Barrel of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling nearly 20,000 hanging pendant lamps in the U.S. and Canada.

The lamp’s wires can be connected incorrectly because the wires’ polarity labels can fall off or be mislabeled, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

The company has received four reports of lamps shorting out, including minor property damage and a minor burn.

This recall includes Crate and Barrel Finley Collection pendant lamps with a white or wheat (off-white) linen large, small drum or rectangular lamp shades. They have a 9-inch long silver electrical wire with tandem metal support cables and chrome-plated steel ceiling plate. The large lamp with SKU number 684-069 or 684-077 measures12-inches high and 28-inches in diameter, the small lamp with SKU number 676-384 or 440-755 measures 12-inches high and 20-inches in diameter; and the rectangular lamp with SKU number 322-067 or 322-423 measures 14-inches high, 12.25 inches wide and 30-inches long. The lamps are illuminated by two 60-watt bulbs. The SKU number can be found on a white label inside the ceiling plate.

The lamps, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide, Crate and Barrel’s catalog and Crateandbarrel.com from January 2009, through July 2013, for between $149 and $249.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Crate and Barrel for a replacement lamp of equal value or a full refund, including shipping and $100 reimbursement for charges incurred in removing and replacing recalled lamps by using a licensed electrician.

Consumers may contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT daily.

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 10,474 model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013.

In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail, reducing the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear and increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, November 11, 2013.

Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Kashmir Crown Baking of Linden, N.J., is recalling its “KCB Pista Khatie (13oz & 30oz.)”

The product contains traces of eggs, an allergen not listed on the label.. The company says it has received no reports of illnesses.

This product comes in 13oz (369g) & 30oz (850g), transparent plastic container labeled as “Pista Khatie” with an expiration date of May 16, 2014, printed on the label of the container and barcodes as follows: 13oz - 812042 001292 and 30oz- 812042 002962.

The 13-oz containers of the product were distributed in retail shops in the greater Toronto Area and the 30-oz containers were distributed in retail shops in California.

Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-908-474-1470 from 10am – 4pm, EST.

NatureMost Laboratories of Middletown, Conn., is recalling Vanilla Almond Whey Power because it may contain undeclared milk, almond and soy allergens and Strawberry Banana Whey Power, because it may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas through retail stores and mail order.

The products were sold between 2009 and 2013 in 3-pound, 3000cc white plastic jars and can be identified by product codes:

• NatureMost Whey Power Vanilla Almond Lot Numbers: 9950/3491, 9950/3636, 9950/3766, 9950/4011, 9950/4374, 9950/5025, 9950/5559
• NatureMost Whey Power Strawberry Banana Lot Numbers: 9954/3793, 9954/4043, 9954/4205, 9954/4861

Consumers who have purchased these products should to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-234-2112.

Suzuki Motor of America is recalling 210,228 model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles.

In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake. As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 4, 2013.

Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Adventurer LP is recalling 967 model year 2009-2012 truck campers manufactured October 2009, through March 2012, and equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock.

It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Adventurer LP will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Adventurer LP at 1-505-895-7064 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Trail Crest of Brooklyn, N.Y.. is recalling about 350 boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and jackets.

The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. 

No injuries have been reported

This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and medium. They have a camouflage pattern on shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121. There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline

The garments, manufactured in China, were sold at Zulily.com and stores nationwide from November 2012, to February 2013, for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and either remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.

Consumers may contact Trail Crest at (800) 965-6550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at sales@trailcrest.net.

Price Chopper Supermarkets is recalling Price Chopper eight inch (8”) and ten inch (10”) coconut custard pies, with UPC numbers 41735 23713, 41735 23721 and 41735 22453.

The pies contain milk, egg, soy, wheat and tree nut (coconut) – allergens mot listed on the products' labels.

The pies, sold between August 11 and October 18, should be returned to a local Price Chopper for a full refund.

Consumers who want information may call l 800-666-7667, option 3, Monday through Friday, 8:30am -7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm.

Fahman Enterprises of Dallas, Texas, is the latest firm to recall PRAN turmeric powder because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed.

Recalls have also been announced by companies including Asia Cash & Carry and OnTime Distribution.

No complaints have been reported to date.

The PRAN turmeric powder 400g is packaged in a transparent plastic flexible bag with best before 25 Jan 15 and barcode 8 3173000502 3. It was distributed to retail stores in Dallas between July 2013 and September 2013.

Consumers who have purchased PRAN turmeric powder should not consume the product, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at TEL 214 597 5133, Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, CDT.

Harley-Davidson recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and/or passengers. The recalls include a Do Not Ride notice to owners and a Do Not Deliver notice to dealers until the motorcycle is fixed.

The recalls affect 25,185 Touring motorcycles, models FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE and FLHRSE, and 3,861 Softail CVOs and Trikes, models FLHTCUTG, FXSBSE and FLSTNSE, built between May 3, 2013, and Oct. 14, 2013.

In some of the recalled motorcycles, there may be a condition in which the hydraulic clutch system loses the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. If the clutch does not disengage as intended, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, which could result in an accident. Harley-Davidson has initiated these recalls to correct the affected motorcycles.

Owners of affected motorcycles should contact an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer immediately to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will pick up, inspect and make the necessary repairs at no cost to the owner.

The repairs have been identified and should take less than one hour.

Garden Fresh Foods of Milwaukee, Wisc., is recalling another 6,694 additional pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

This is in addition to the 19,054 pounds of similar products recalled in September 2013.

The products listed below are being recalled as part of this expansion:

The products being recalled bear the establishment number “EST. 17256” or “Est. P-17256” inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were distributed to retail and food service establishments nationwide.

The products included in the expanded recall were produced between Oct. 10 and Oct. 15, 2013. There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 645-3367.  

Best Value of Detroit, Mich., is recalling PRAN TURMERIC POWDER because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed.

No complaints have been reported to date.

The following product is subject to recall:

• PRAN TURMERIC POWDER 400g that is packaged in a transparent plastic flexible bag with BEST BEFORE 26 OCT 14 and BAR CODE #8 3173000502 3.

It was distributed through retail stores in and around Hamtramck, Michigan.

Similar recalls were issued by OnTime Distribution and Asia Cash & Carry earlier in October.

Consumers who have purchased PRAN TURMERIC POWDER are urged not to consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at TEL: 313-259-2900, Monday – Friday, 10am-5pm.

Yoder's Country Market is recalling custom gift boxes containing 11-oz. bags of honey roasted peanuts.

The packages may contain milk and wheat, allergens not declared on the label. No other components of the gift boxes are affected.

The recalled custom gift packages were distributed nationwide through mail orders in December 2012.

The recalled honey roasted peanuts were packaged in 11 oz. clear plastic bags labeled:

"HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS, Net Wt. 11 oz. (311G), Dist. By: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Myerstown, PA 10787, UPC Code 8 77245 00143 3"

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with consumptions of these peanuts.

The recall was issued after Yoder's was notified by Dutch Valley Food Development, the supplier of the honey roasted peanuts, of their recall in Mid-September, 2013.

Consumers with questions or who have peanuts remaining from these gift boxes may contact the company for further instructions at 1-423-235-9400, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00PM EDT.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) is recalling 10 lots of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083% due to results from its internal monitoring processes..

The company is asking retailers to remove the affected lots from store shelves and that consumers discontinue use and dispose of any product included in the recall.

This voluntary affects the following 10 lots of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, in the 25 count packaging configuration (NDC# 0487-9501-25):

• A3A33A
• A3A33B
• A3A34A
• A3A35A
• A3A36A
• A3A37A
• A3A38A
• A3A40A
• A3A41A A
• A3A42A

No other NPC products or lots are affected by this recall.

The company says it has received no reportable adverse drug events for any of the lots included in this recall and that the action is being taken as a precautionary measure.   

Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods of Perham, Minn., is recalling one specific lot of Safeway Snack Artist BBQ Potato Chips (UPC 21130-29106) because they contain milk, an allergen not declared on the product label.

No illnesses have been reported.

The recall affects only Safeway Snack Artist BBQ Potato Chips bearing the Best By date of 08JAN2014 3255M27 packaged in 10oz bags and sold in Safeway stores. The Best By date is printed on the front of the bags in the upper right.

The 3 cases of product affected were distributed across Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota and New Mexico. No other lots or products are affected.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the BBQ flavored potato chips bags inadvertently contained sour cream & onion flavored potato chips, which contain milk. The presence of the milk was not declared.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods at 1-800-346-4910 Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm CST, and Friday 7am-11am CST.

Another recall involving PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, which as found to contain high levels of lead.

His time, it's Asia Cash & Carry Inc. of Maspeth, N.Y., that's recalling the product, following the lead of OnTime Distribution of Brooklyn, N.Y., which issued a recall earlier in October.

Recent analysis of the product found it contained 28 parts per million (ppm).

One illness complaint has been received to date.

The product, distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia and Illinois through retail stores. Is packed in in a clear plastic jar with yellow plastic lid:

• Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250 gm with UPC 8 31730 00551.

The affected date code is: BEST BEFORE: 02 SEP 14.

Consumers who have purchased the affected PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC are urged not to consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-894-2505, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET.

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is recalling several lots of 44 oz. Market Pantry White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall affects only 44 oz. Market Pantry White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies in bear-shaped jugs with the following with Best By date and Lot Number etched on the back shoulder of the product above the label:

No other lots or products are affected.

The products are sold in Target stores across the United States.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the incorrect rear label was applied to the container by the jug manufacturer. The correct label has UPC 8523981769 with the description ‘Animal Cookies – White Fudge;; the incorrect label has UPC 8523908259 with the description ‘Alphabet & Number Crackers – Chocolate.’

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc at 888-480-1988.

Orange County Produce is recalling fresh red and green Bell Peppers for potential contamination with Salmonella after a random sample tested positive.

The red and green Bell Pepper recall is limited to 3 lots (Lot # SB 7 920, 923, 924) containing 1,208 25# cartons of peppers. Source of the contamination is unknown.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The lots were distributed to farmer's markets and wholesale food service within Southern California between September 21 and September 24, 2013. The product was shipped in cases under the OC Harvest (25 pound cartons) labels.

The product is typically sold to retail, food service, and farmer's market level in bulk weight and has no retail packaging associated with it. All retail suppliers directed to immediately remove and destroy any remaining product in their inventories.

Consumers who purchased the above described Bell peppers between September 21 and October 5, 2013 should contact the store, restaurant or farmers market from which they purchased the product and inquire as to whether the affected product was sold by that establishment. If it was, the customer should discard or return any unused product to that store for a refund.

Consumers with questions may call OC Produce at 949-451-0880 between 8am and 5pm PST.

Atossa Genetics is recalling its ForeCYTE Breast Health Test and the Mammary Aspiration Specimen Cytology Test (MASCT) device.

Concerns have been raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about (1) the current instructions for use (IFU); (2) certain promotional claims used to market these devices; and (3) the need for FDA clearance for certain changes made to the Nipple Aspirate Fluid (NAF) specimen collection process identified in the current IFU.

Atossa says it is unaware of any adverse incidents or injuries associated with the use of the ForeCYTE Breast Health test and the MASCT device or the processing method currently identified in the IFU.

This recall includes the MASCT System Kit and Patient Sample Kit. The vast majority of these products (approximately 90%) are in inventory with Atossa’s distributors and the remaining quantities are at customer sites across the United States.

Distributors and customers should stop using affected products and return them to Atossa immediately.

Atossa is notifying its distributors and customers by certified mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled product(s). Products affected by this recall are: 

 Distributors and customers should contact Atossa at 800-351-3902 to obtain instructions on how to return these products. Customers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-219-4629 at any time.

SVEDKA Vodka is recalling a small quantity of 1.75 liter clear glass bottles of 80-proof vodka (non-flavored) in North Dakota.

A defect in the bottle can result in a small piece of loose glass settling in the bottom of the bottle. There have been no consumer complaints or injuries.

Consumers who have purchased a 1.75 liter clear glass bottle of 80-proof SVEDKA vodka at retail locations, stamped with one of the bottling codes below, between September 28 and October 3 should return the bottle to the retailer for a full refund or replacement.

The affected bottles are stamped with one of the following codes: G13262, G13263, G13264, G13265, G13266 or G13267.

Consumers may call 877-766-2033 for more information.

OnTime Distribution of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed. Recent analysis of the product found that it contained lead levels as high as 28 and 42 parts per million (ppm).

One illness complaint has been received to date.

The product is packed in two different size clear plastic jars with yellow plastic lids:

• Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250 gm with UPC 8 31730 00551
• Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400 gm with UPC 8 46656 00209 4

The affected date codes are: BEST BEFORE: 26 OCT 14 and BEST BEFORE: 15 JAN 15.

PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC was distributed in New York and New Jersey through retail stores and direct delivery.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-417-1100, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET.

Schneider Electric IT Corp., of West Kingston, R.I., is recalling about 15 million APC SurgeArrest surge protectors.

The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received 700 reports of the surge protectors overheating and melting and 55 claims of property damage from smoke and fire, including $916,000 in fire damage to a home and $750,000 in fire damage to a medical facility. There are 13 reports of injuries, including smoke inhalation and contact burns from touching the overheated surge protectors.

This recall involves APC 7 and 8 series SurgeArrest surge protectors manufactured before 2003. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the surge protector. The two numbers that follow the first letter or letters in the serial number sequence indicate the year of manufacture. The unit is included in the recall if the numbers are 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01 or 02. APC and the words Personal, Professional, Performance or Network are printed on the surge protectors.

The following model numbers are included in this recall: 

The surge protectors, made in China and the Philippines, were sold at Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA and other stores nationwide from January 1993, through December 2002, for between $13 and $50.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector.

Consumers may contact Schneider Electric toll-free at (888) 437-4007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Mandy Star Trading of Brooklyn N.Y., is recalling "Good Taste" brand Plum, because it contains undeclared sulfites and unallowed E124 (Acid Red 18) dye. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic-like reactions if they consume this product. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which is imported from China, is sold in a 10.5-oz. clear and foil bag and was distributed in the New York City area. There is no production code on the package. The UPC code for this product is 3 867320 507650.

Consumers with questions may contact the company 646-204-5888.

Big Blue Fisheries is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages.

The products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. There have been no reported illnesses or consumer complaints to date.

The products, sold under Big Blue Fisheries brand and Sitka Alaska Smoked Fish, were distributed locally in Sitka, Alaska, and wholesale nationwide from 09/24/11 to 09/24/13. Products were also sold through the website: http://alaskasmokedfish.com.

The products were sold in vacuum packed plastic packages with labels located on the front that include the pack date and AK#604.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall, including product returns, may contact Big Blue Fisheries at (907) 966-9999 from 9 AM - 5 PM Alaska time Monday – Friday.

Afikim Electric Vehicles is recalling 69 Breeze C Scooters.

The scooters may become unresponsive during operation due to an electrical contact which may fault due to extensive wear. That could could result in the driver not being able to stop the scooter during operation except by turning off the ignition key. No injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled Breeze C Scooters were manufactured from 07/02/2010 to 07/24/2012 and distributed from 09/15/2010 to 07/25/2013 in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin..

The following styles have been recalled:

Breeze C, 3 Wheel and 4 Wheel Scooters

Serial Numbers:

Products can be identified by their color; the recalled products are either metallic blue or metallic silver. The products have two rear wheels and have either one or two wheels in the front. The scooters have an adjustable swivel seat and a front storage basket; some scooters may be fitted with an optional larger rear basket.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-809-3010 Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM (EST), or by e-mail at dov@afiscooters.com.