California Firm Recalls Turkey Burger Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-031-2012 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
Neil Gaffney
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 - Foster Farms, a Turlock, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of a turkey burger product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains a seasoning mix with hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

  • 10-lb. cases containing 30 5.33-oz. “Foster Farms, Ready to Cook, Boneless Mediterranean Style White Turkey Burgers” with the case code “96384″ and the following Julian dates: “1362,” “2027,” “2033,” “2039,” “2040,” “2046,” “2054,” “2125,” “2129,” “2130″ and “2131.”

The product bears the establishment number “P-157″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates between December 28, 2011, and May 10, 2012, and were sold for institutional use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Continue reading

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Lamb Koftis Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-030-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
Catherine Cochran
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 – August Foods Inc., a Downington, Penn. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,520 pounds of lamb koftis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The lamb koftis contain milk, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.

The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

  • 11-oz cartons of “Saffron Road Lamb Koftis” entrées.

Each carton bears the establishment number “EST. 34624.” The entrées subject to recall were produced on various dates between June 15, 2011 and May 3, 2012 and have sell by dates of one year after production. The entrées can be identified by sell by dates of June 15, 2012; July 19, 2012; July 20, 2012; Oct. 5, 2012; May 1, 2013; and May 3, 2013. The product was shipped to distribution centers in Illinois and Pennsylvania. Continue reading

Texas Firm Recalls Beef Samosa Products Due To Lack of Federal Inspection

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-029-2012 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
Bill Bagley
(202) 720-0286

Editor’s Note: (May 17, 2012): This Recall Notification Report was issued May 16, 2012. On May 17, 2012, FSIS determined a change in status from a Class III to a Class II recall was warranted because a meat ingredient did not receive federal inspection. Although no new products were included, FSIS issued a news release on May 17, 2012, to reflect this change.

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 - Raj Foods LLC., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,300 pounds of Halal beef samosa products because a meat ingredient used in the product may have been produced in a facility that is not federally inspected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. These products were previously recalled in an FSIS Recall Notification Report. Today’s recall reflects a determination by FSIS that a change in status from a Class III to a Class II recall was warranted because a meat ingredient did not receive federal inspection. No new products are included in today’s action.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]

  • 12-oz. bags of “Raj Foods Halal Beef Samosa(s),” containing 12, 1-oz. beef samosas per bag

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST. 44163″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was produced between Aug. 9, 2011, and April 23, 2012, and was sold to supermarkets and restaurants in Texas. Continue reading

Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard


May 17, 2012
Alert #12-734

Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes

Units: About 44

Distributor: Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.

Hazard: The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers. Continue reading

Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid Sold Exclusively at Costco

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2012
Release #12-182
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 326-3933
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid
Sold Exclusively at Costco

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Circulon Cookware Set

Units: About 4,600

Manufacturer: Meyer Corporation U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.

Hazard: The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Continue reading