product recalls

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers, so be sure to check your stockpile for affectedproducts! Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Similac Powdered Infant Formulas

Abbot Laboratories said it is recalling millions of containers of Similac Powdered Infant Formulas after beetles were found in the products in a Michigan plant.  Abbott said on Wednesday the voluntary recall follows reports of contamination by two consumers.  Inspection of an area of the plant in Sturgis, Michigan found beetles or their larvae. Abbott said “less than 5 million units” of Similac are being recalled in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean markets.

To get a list of affected Similac products, visit their website or contact them by phone at 800-986-8850.  Similac’s website is getting a lot of visits at this time, so be sure to try again if it doesn’t load the first time.

Other Recalls:

• Children’s Mood Rings and Necklaces
• Glass Vases from Michael’s Stores

I usually post recalls on Fridays, but since I have a lot of readers in Ohio, I wanted to be sure you all saw this one:

Dough Masters Inc. is recalling all lots of their Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies because they contain undeclared walnuts. People who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  The recalled cookies were distributed to and sold at 7-eleven stores in Michigan and Ohio. The product comes in a 3-ounce clear plastic package and is labeled as a “7-eleven Fresh to Go” product.  The product is also sold as bulk cookies at 7-eleven Retail Stores.

Consumers who have purchased the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or Chocolate Chunk Cookies should return them to the place they were purchased for a full refund.  Consumers with questions can call 248-953-4346 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers, so be sure to check your stockpile this weekend. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Children’s Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Burlington Coat factory has recalled a large number of hooded jackets and sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood and/or waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. The affected jackets and sweatshirts were sold primarily by the Burlington Coat Factory from January 1995 through September 2009.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garments to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit. For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory by phone at 888-223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website.

Giant Star Builders and Giant Stars Building Sets

All Giant Star Builders and Giant Stars Building Sets have been recalled due to reports of knobs breaking off from the center of the star. The giant stars measure 5-inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled star blocks away from children and contact Edushape for a replacement set or credit. For additional information, contact Edushape by phone at 800-404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Light-Up Rings and Sunglasses

Over 1,000,000 Chuck E. Cheese Light-Up Rings and Sunglasses have been recalled. If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces, possibly exposing the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane.

• The Light-Up Rings were distributed from April 2009 through June 2010 as part of a promotional product offering during parent-teacher association conventions. They measure 1 1/8 in. across and are made of plastic with a black elastic band. The rings come in blue, green, purple, yellow and pink.
• The Star Glasses were distributed from April 2009 through June 2010 as part of a birthday package. They are made of red translucent plastic and have the words Chuck E. Cheese’s painted on the side.

Consumers should immediately take the Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses away from children and return them to any Chuck E. Cheeses. For additional information, contact Chuck E. Cheese’s at 888-778-7193 by phone between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email the company or visit their website.

Coleman Water Activated Spotlights

The lens assembly on Coleman Water Activated Spotlights can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries to consumers. The recalled spotlights were sold nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 in various sporting good stores and other retail outlets. The below listed model numbers can be found printed on a white label affixed to the inside of the spotlight lens:

• Model number 5338-782 (orange), UPC 76501 22273
• Model number 5338-792 (yellow) UPC 76501-222753
• Model number 2000000153 (blue/white), UPC 76501 2226683

Consumers should immediately remove the batteries and stop using the spotlights. Visit Coleman’s website for instructs on how to obtain a replacement light. For additional information contact Coleman by phone at 800-835-3278 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by email.

Fun Stuff Children’s Toys

Click Armband Bracelets, Klick Klick Balls and BoBo Balls have been recalled because the small balls on the end of the toy’s arms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recalled bracelets and balls are made of stretchy, rubber material with hard plastic, colorful balls attached at the end of the toy’s arms. The toys were sold with orange, green, pink, purple and blue colored balls. The BoBo balls have a flashing lighted ball encased in the stretchy material. The following item numbers can be found on the product packaging and are involved in this recall:

• Click Armband Bracelet, FS1842
• Klick Klick Ball, FS1734
• BoBo Ball, FS1814

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase or contact Fun Stuff to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Fun Stuff toll-free at 888-386-7833 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Cooked Beef Products

Sampco, Inc. is recalling approximately 258,000 pounds of cooked beef products. The following products are subject to recall:

• 12-ounce cans of “Libby Corned Beef” bearing a production code 100315U, 100316U, 100322U or 100326U. These products were sent to distribution centers in Florida, and Pennsylvania for retail sales.
• 7-ounce pouches of “Brushy Creek Shredded Beef” bearing a production code 100121, 100128, 100129, 100308 or 100322. These products were sent to distribution centers in Missouri, New Jersey, and Ohio, for retail sales.
• 10-ounce pouches of “Brushy Creek Roast Beef” bearing a production code 100226, 100309 or 100311. These products were sent to distribution centers in California, Missouri, New Jersey, and Texas for retail sales.
• 12-ounce cans of “Kroger Corned Beef” bearing a production code 100226U These products were sent to distribution centers in Indiana for retail sales.

Each product package bears “BRASIL 337 S.I.F,” as well as “Product of Brazil” or “Packed under Brazilian Government Inspection.”

Consumers with questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers, so be sure to check your stockpile this weekend. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Midland Farms Milk

Midland Farms is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization which would effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria and Salmonella.  The recalled products are sold in plastic containers and are sold under the brand names of Midland Farms, Corrado’s Market, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium.  All the affected containers possess the plant code 36-1661 along with a black ink date code near the top of the container.  The recalled products were sold in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island.  The specific recalled items are:

• Recalled Gallons (Date Code SEP24): Midland Farms Milk, Reduced Fat 2% Milk Fat Milk, Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk, Fat Free Milk.  Corrado’s Milk, Reduced Fat 2% Milk Fat Milk, Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk, Fat Free Milk.  Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk.  Trade Fair Premium Milk, Premium Reduced Fat 2% Milk Fat Milk, Trade Fair Premium Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk, Premium Fat Free Milk.
• Recalled Half-Gallons (Date Code SEP24): Midland Farms Milk, Reduced Fat 2% Milk Fat Milk, Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk, Fat Free Milk.  Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk.
• Recalled Quarts (Date Code SELLBY9/24/10): Midland Farms Fresh Whole Milk, Reduced Fat Milk, Fresh Low Fat Milk, Fresh Fat Free Milk.
• Recalled Pints (Date Code SELLBY 9/24/10): Midland Farms Whole Milk.

If you have purchased any of the recalled items, return them to the place of purchase or discard them.  For questions you can contact Midland Farms at 518-436-7038 by phone, by email.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. Ground Beef Products

Approximately 8500 pounds of ground beef products may be contaminated with E. Coli O26 and have been recalled by Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., of Wyalusing, PA.  The recall includes “Ground Beef Fine 90/10 and have a use/freeze by date of 07/01/10 with an identifying product code of W69032 and bears the establishment number “EST. 9400” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  These products were produced on June 11, 2010 and distributed in Connecticut and Maryland for further distribution after being repackaged into consumer-size packages and sold under different retail brand names.  When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted here. Consumers are strongly encouraged to check their freezers and discard any product subject to this recall.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company’s Consumer Line at 877-788-4953, or “Ask Karen“, the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day.

Real Taste Noodle Manufacture Egg Noodles

Bags of Real Taste Noodle Manufacture of Chicago Egg Noodles are being recalled because of the potential contamination with Salmonella.  The bags of egg noodles that might be affected by the recall were distributed between 6/12/2010 and 8/25/2010.

If you have purchased this product you should return them back to the manufacturer for a full credit.  Consumers with questions should contact Real Taste Noodle Manufacture at 312-738-1893.

Good Taste Noodle MFG. Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins

Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL is recalling its Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins, labeled with a production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

If you have purchased these products you are urged to return them to the manufacturer for a full refund.  For information and questions, call 312-842-8980.

Hartz Mountain Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats

One specific lot (BZ0969101E) UPC #32700-11519, of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs is being recalled due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella.  Dog owners who have purchased this product should check the lot code on their bag.

If your bag has lot code BZ0969101E imprinted on it, or if the code is not visible, you should immediately discontinue use of the product and discard it in the proper manner.  Consumers can contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 any time with questions or for information on how to obtain reimbursement.

Step2 Children’s Transportation Station Toys

Sand & Water Transportation Station Toys have been recalled by Step2 due to a possible choking hazard to young children if the light blue plastic wheels on the train cars detach.  The affected products were sold at Target and other major retailers, specialty stores and online retailers from December 2008 through June 2010.

Consumers should immediately take the train cars away from children and contact Step2 for free replacements cars.  For additional information, contact Step2 at 800-347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit them online.

The Land of Nod Toy Vegetables

Play With Your Veggies toy asparagus has been voluntarily recalled by The Land Of Nod because the metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.  The Land of Nod toy vegetables  were sold exclusively at The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington, the Land of Nod catalog and online from October 2007 through February 2010.

Consumers should immediately take the toy asparagus from children and return it to the company for a free replacement asparagus.  For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at 800-933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit their website, or email them.

Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders

Black & Decker has recalled Random Orbit Sanders due to a laceration hazard.  Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.

The recall involves Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders with nodel numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS.  The sanders are orange and black and “Black & Decker” is printed on them.  The model number is printed on a lablel on the sander with the date code stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted.  The affected sanders were sold at home center, hardware and discount stores, and by authorized Black & Decker dealers natiowide from January 2007 through July 2009.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.  For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free at 866-220-1767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website.

Garmin Portable GPS Navigators

Garmin has announced the recall of more that 1.25 million Nuvi portable GPS units due to the potential for the battery to overheat and cause a fire.  The company has determined that the problem exists with batteries provided by a third-party supplier and fall within a specific date-code range.  The recall affects Nuvi models 200W, 250W and 260W as well as model numbers in the 700 series.

Consumers can check if their device is affected by checking Garmin’s website, where you will be able to put in the serial number and get instruction on how to return the unit for repair.  Garmin owners can contact Garmin at 1-866-957-1981.

FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights

1.4 million rechargeable spotlights have been recalled because the spotlight’s charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid which poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.  The recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light which is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, “FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER” or FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight”.  The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12 volt car utility adapter.

Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular price.

For additional information contact Innovate toll-free at 888-408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or contact them by email.

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

Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese

Morningland Dairy is recalling more than 60,000 pounds of raw milk cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.  The recalled cheeses is packaged in vacuum-sealed plastic packages and sold as random weight size retail packages.  Several Whole Foods stores in the New England area have also announced this recall because the cheese is sold at their stores.

The specific varieties of cheese are sold under the following brand names and flavors:

• Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese (from cow milk): Colby, Hot Pepper Colby, Garlic Colby, Italian Colby, Dill Colby, No-Salt Added Mild Cheddar, Mild Cheddar, Medium Sharp Cheddar and Sharp Cheddar.
• Ozark Hills Farms Raw Goat Milk Cheese: Colby, Hot Pepper Colby, Italian Colby, Garlic “N’ Chive Colby, Mild Cheddar, Medium Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar.

You can find the codes for the affected cheese handwritten on the front of the label.  The codes range from A10 through F250.  If you have purchased any of the recalled cheese, do not eat it and contact Morningland Dairy by phone at 417-469-3817 or by e-mail.  Consumers can also check Morningland’s website for updates.

Toshiba T Series Notebook Computers

A voluntary recall has been announced for Toshiba Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers due to a burn hazard.  You can find the model name and number on the label at the bottom of the notebook computers.

If you own one of these computers, you should immediately download the latest version of Toshiba’s BIOS computer program to their notebook computer.  If this program detects the notebook is overheating, you can disable the computer’s external power and contact Toshiba for a free repair.  For additional information contact Toshiba at 800-457-7777  or visit their website.

Sharp 32-Inch LCD TVs

Sharp announced a voluntary recall of some of their 32-inch LCD TVs because the neck support on the stand can break, causing the TV to tip over.

The TVs included in the recall were manufactured between March and April 2010 with model number LC-32SB28UT, serial numbers 0028 32837 through 0028 35190, 0048 57501 through 0048 59020, 0048 61401 through 0048 64020 and 0048 72001 through 0048 78800.  The model number, serial number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the unit.

If you own one of these TVs, you should contact Sharp immediately at 800-291-4289 or visit their website for a free replacement stand neck support.