2012

A product that was made in Vietnam, Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua, was found to contain undeclared milk upon investigation by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors.  This was followed by a study by officials with Food Laboratories that confirmed the milk’s presence. Because this undeclared milk could lead… read more

With all the national recalls that get announced on a regular basis, we mustn’t lose sight of the fact that local recalls can affect consumers as well. Mansfield, New Jersey, is the site of one such local recall.  Specifically, the ShopRite in that area has announced a recall of all ground beef products made in… read more

Sometimes, the very way in which a food is processed can pose a danger to the consumer. W & C International Import Inc. has announced a recall of their “Rely” Dried Yellow Croaker, a fish product made in China but distributed all across the United States.  New York State Food Laboratory testing revealed that the… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 346 cases of Leasa Living Alfalfa Sprouts after a routine sampling confirmed a Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Leasa Industries, announced the recall in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration after a potential Salmonella contamination was found during a routine customer… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for one lot of Rexall Calcium 1200 mg plus 1000IU Vitamin D3 due to a pill mix-up that resulted in some tablets having ingredients derived from crustacean shells, which can cause severe allergic reactions if consumed by people with shell fish allergies. The company, Rexall, Inc.,… read more

According to news sources, a possible Listeria contamination has prompted a recall alert of Sliced Herring Fillet In Oil by Zip International Group LLC. The company announced the potential contamination of its Sliced herring fillet product after a routine sampling of the product came back positive for Listera monocytogenes. The recall affects herring fillet products… read more

According to news sources, General Motors is announcing an upgrade to its Chevrolet Volt models that addresses recent battery fire concerns arising from an ongoing investigation into the matter by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The upgrade focuses on reinforcing the structure of the underbody in order to spread the impact of side… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 4,296 Chevy Sonic vehicles after it was discovered that the recalled vehicles may have missing front brake pads, posing a potentially significant deterioration of the brake system as a result. The company, General Motors, announced the recall after it was found that the recalled… read more