product recalls

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling two products manufactured with non-organic nutmeg that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brand.  The recalled nutmeg has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The affected products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers.  Go here for the complete list of recalled products.

Consumers should contact Frontier with any questions or to inquire about replacement or reimbursement at 1-800-669-3275, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.  If you have a Whole Foods item you should contact your local store .

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Yankee Candle Metallic Tapers

General Wax & Candle Co. has announced a recall of Metallic Taper Candles sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010. The metallic paint in the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire. The recalled candles have a price of $1.99 and the UPC code is 609032492687 or 609032492694 that can be found on the candles’ plastic wrapping.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.  Contact General Wax and Candle at 800-543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit their website.

Bosch Hammer Drills

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 20,000 Bosch Hammer Drills because the affected models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard.  In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the “on” position posing an injury hazard to the user.  For a complete list and description of recalled model numbers, go here.  The affected drills were sold in home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for between $140 and $220.

Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return it to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.  You can contact Bosch toll-free at 866-244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• L.L. Bean Folding Camp Rockers
• Stainless Steel Carafes
• Meijer Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. is recalling Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware because the cribs’ drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib.  When the drop-side rail detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress where an infant or toddler can become entrapped which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation.  For a visual example of the drop-side cribs and a complete list of model numbers, go here.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side.  Contact Bassettbaby at 800-308-7485 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Katadyn Camping Stoves and Equipment

• Krunchers! Inc. Jays Original Potato Chips

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets

VOS Sports Inc. has recalled children’s hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstrings sold under the brand name “VOS Sports”.  The sweatshirts and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors.  VOS Sports and RN#94353 are printed on the sewn-in label.  Go here for a complete list of style numbers and descriptions.  The recalled sweatshirts and jacket were sold at various outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for between $17 and $34.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.  Contact VOS Sports Inc. toll-free at 888-268-6867 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has recalled approximately 25,000 dozen eggs because they could be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis (SE). The eggs were purchased by Cal-Maine Foods from Ohio Fresh, processed and re-packaged in Arkansas between October 9 and 12 and distributed to food wholesalers and retailers in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

There have been no confirmed illnesses related to the eggs, but consumers should returned the affected eggs to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For a full list of affected eggs, click here.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.