Dog & Cat Heating, Cooling Mats Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Royal Canin Canada recalls some Dog, Cat Heating, Cooling Mats due to diethylene glycol hazard, a poison. HCSC: http://ht.ly/lneNx

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/29281r-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports this recall involves Royal Canin branded Heating/Cooling mats for Dogs and Cats. The mats consist of a plastic sheet made of nine gel pockets and an outer, removable red fabric cover with the Royal Canin logo on one corner.

According to Health Canada, Royal Canin has determined that the recalled Mats contain diethylene glycol. This potentially dangerous chemical can be released from the mat if it is damaged and can cause illness to both pets and children if ingested.

HCSC recall number: RA-29281
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2031
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Insolroll Roller Shade Recall [US]

US/Washington: Insolroll recalls some Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors due to fire hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/ln3j7

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Insolroll-Recalls-Roller-Shades-with-Solar-and-Rechargeable-Motors/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall includes some Insolroll Roller Shades available with a solar powered motor (model #IN-SOL-R) or rechargeable motor (model #IN-RCG-R). The model numbers are printed on the body of the motor located inside the roller tube. These rechargeable motors on Insolroll interior solar screen and blackout shades have built-in lithium ion batteries that are used with a solar panel charger or plug-in charger.

The 18-inch width by 1-5/16-inch high solar panel charger is white on the interior side and black toward the exterior. The plug-in charger is black and measures about 3-inches high by 1-5/8 inch wide by 1-1/16 inch deep with a 13-foot cord. The motors raise and lower the shades controlled by a hand-held remote control or surface-mounted wall switch. The manufacturer’s name is printed on a sticker on the roller tube that can be seen by taking down the shade and removing the fabric completely.

According to the CPSC, the motor of these Roller Shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk. Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported.

CPSC recall number: 13-197
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2030
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NHTSA May Vehicle Recalls – 54 MTD [US]

US/Washington: As of Friday, May 24, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted 54 vehicle or tire recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

Direct link: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchCurrentMonthRecall

Additional information:
Recently added recalls include products from the following manufacturers:

• Blue Bird Body Company – Seats: Potential Number of Units Affected: 441
• Ferrara Fire Apparatus – Parking Brake: Potential Number of Units Affected: 202
• Forest River, Inc. – Awning Motor: Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,526
• General Motors LLC – Wheel Lug Nuts: Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,871
• John Evans Manufacturing Co. – Wheel Lug Nuts: Potential Number of Units Affected: 380
• Starcraft Bus – Wheelchair Lift: Potential Number of Units Affected: 169
• Triumph Motorcycles America – Power train: Potential Number of Units Affected: 279

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2029
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LL Bakery Bread Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: LL Bakery recalls all White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread and Italian Cream Danish due to undeclared milk hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/llPWL

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm353475.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following LL Bakery product are subject to this recall:

• White Farm Enriched White Bread is a 16 oz. loaf with square shaped slices. The label is white with blue and green lettering, and red design accents. The LL Bakery Logo is printed on the bottom left corner.
• Butter Farm Enriched White Bread is a 16 oz. loaf with square shaped slices. The label is white with brown and green lettering, and red design accents. The LL Bakery Logo is printed on the bottom left corner.
• Italian Cream Danish pastry is braided and has yellow creamy swirls and sliced almonds. The label is white with black lettering and a tan colored border. The LL Bakery Logo is printed on the bottom left corner.

About Milk Allergies:
For some people, milk (and milk products) are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions. Due to modern food manufacturing methods, milk products may not “look” or “sound” like milk. Some examples of foods with milk proteins include artificial butter or cheese flavor; casein or caseinates; curds; ghee; hydrolysates; lactalbumin and lactalbumin phosphate; lactose, lactoglobulin, lactoferrin and lactulose; and finally, rennet (originally, ground calves’ stomach but more often now, by-products of genetically engineered bacteria, mold or yeast).

Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to milk or milk ingredients within a very short time, potentially leading to severe injury and/or death. If you suspect Anaphylactic Shock, call-9-1-1 or other local emergency number for immediate transport to a medical center. If trained and an emergency kit is available, it may be appropriate to give an injectable drug such as Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenalin) to the affected individual. Trade names of these products include EpiPen, Twinject, Adrenaclick, Anapen, Jext, Allerject and Auvi-Q. Please note: even patients who are apparently stabilized should still go to hospital for emergency evaluation. Further treatment is often necessary.

You can learn more about food allergies from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at: http://1.usa.gov/IZWUlm

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2028
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NHTSA May Vehicle Recalls – 47 MTD [US]

US/Washington: As of Thursday, May 23, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted 47 vehicle or tire recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

Direct link: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchCurrentMonthRecall

Additional information:
Recently added recalls include products from the following manufacturers:

• Forest River, Inc. – Awning motor: Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,526
• Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Steering: Potential Number of Units Affected: 695
• Maserati North America, Inc. – Suspension: Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,438
• Starcraft Bus – Wheelchair Lift: Potential Number of Units Affected: 169
• Terex South Dakota, Inc. – injury: Potential Number of Units Affected: 118

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2027
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Children’s Bed Recall [Canada & US]

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: Lea Industries recalls some Children’s Beds due to fall hazard. US CPSC: http://ht.ly/lhPx6

Direct US link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Lea-Industries-Recalls-Childrens-Beds/

Canada HCSC link: http://ht.ly/lhStJ

Direct Canada link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/29293r-eng.php

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves the side rails on 34 different Lea children’s bed collections, including loft, bunk and panel styles in twin, full and queen sizes. The wooden beds were sold in various wood finishes and paint colors, including black or white.

According to the CPSC, the recalled Beds have two side mattress support rails connecting the headboard to the footboard and slats or a Bunkie board to support the mattress. The date code and rail item number are located on a white label on the inside of one of the side rails. Date codes between August 2008 and March 2013, shown as 8-2008 through 3-2013, are included in this recall. Recalled Bed names and item numbers include the following:

• Haley – Item number(s): 012-023, 012-024
• Sponge Bob Surf Club – Item number(s): 060-099, 060-975
• Lea Elite Zoe – Item number(s): 070-099
• Home Town – Item number(s): 085-076
• Lea Elite Boutique – Item number(s): 134-099
• Lea Elite Logan County – Item number(s): 139-076, 139-099
• Lea Elite Covington – Item number(s): 145-076, 145-099
• Lea Elite Hannah – Item number(s): 147-076, 147-099
• Lea Elite Retreat – Item number(s): 148-076, 148-097, 148-099 149-076, 149-097, 149-099
• Jessica McClintock – Item number(s): 203-091, 203-094, 203-097
• Bunks and Lofts – Item number(s): 207-963C, 207-963W
• Bunks and Lofts – Item number(s): 207-965C, 207-965W
• Jessica McClintock-Cherry – Item number(s): 228-091, 228-094, 228-097
• Americana – Item number(s): 237-076, 237-097, 237-099
• Jackson Creek – Item number(s): 302-076, 302-09C
• My Place-Maple – Item number(s): 342-064N, 342-076N
• The Getaway-White – Item number(s): 343-064N, 343-076N
• Elation – Item number(s): 505-09L
• My Style – Item number(s): 590-076, 590-076B, 590-076C, 590-076M, 590-076W, 590-088B, 590-088C, 590-088M, 590-088W
• Emma’s Treasures – Item number(s): 606-091
• Austin – Item number(s): 618-076, 618-975
• Deer Run – Item number(s): 625-076
• Freetime – Item number(s): 711-076, 711-091, 711-097
• Lea Elite Classics – Item number(s): 816-076, 816-091, 816-094, 816-097, 816-975
• Lea Elite Crossover – Item number(s): 826-076, 826-091, 826-094, 826-097, 826-975
• Lea Elite Rhapsody – Item number(s): 846-091, 846-094, 846-097
• Lea Elite Expressions – Item number(s): 856-076, 856-091, 856-094, 856-097, 856-923, 856-924
• Lea Elite Reflections – Item number(s): 876-076, 876-091, 876-094, 876-097, 876-923, 876-924
• Dillon – Item number(s): 906-076, 906-975
• Midtown – Item number(s): 917-024
• Nick and Funtime – Item number(s): 950-099, 950-939
• Tweennick – Item number(s): 960-097, 960-099, 960-923, 960-924
• Teennick – Item number(s): 970-091, 970-094

According to the CPSC and Health Canada, there have been 22 reports of incidents involving the recalled Beds in the US since 2009 and one in Canada. Two injuries were reported. In a 2009 incident in Madison, Wisconsin, an 11-year-old girl was placing a fitted sheet on the top bunk when the child, mattress and bed supports collapsed on her 6-year-old sister in the bed below. The 6 year old was treated at a hospital emergency department for a head injury involving a cut to her face.

Please note: this is a joint recall from US CPSC and Health Canada.

CPSC recall number: 13-195
HCSC recall number: RA-29293
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2026
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Eco-Cuisine Baking Mixes Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Eco-Cuisine recalls various Brownie, Cookie, Muffin, Scone Mixes due to . FDA: http://ht.ly/lg8pf

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm353311.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Baking Mixes are subject to this recall:

• T3314 Eco-Cuisine Basic Brownie Mix – 1 pound bag/10 bags per box or 25 pound bulk box
• T3333 Eco-Cuisine Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla – 7.5 ounce bag/10 bags per box
• T3388 Eco-Cuisine Ground Beef Style Quick Mix – 10 pound box
• T3394 Eco-Cuisine Sausage Style Quick Mix – 10 pound box
• T3416 Eco-Cuisine Chocolate Cookie Mix – 1 pound bag/10 bags per case
• T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix – 1 pound bag/10 bags per case
• T3418 English Scone Mix – 1 pound bag/10 bags per case
• CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix – 25 pound bag
• CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix – 25 pound bag
• CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix – 25 pound bag

About Salmonella Poisoning:
Salmonellosis (Salmonella poisoning) is a very common type of food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Although there are thought to be over 2,000 different kinds of these bacteria, only a comparative few make humans sick. Salmonella serotype “Typhimurium” and Salmonella serotype “Enteritidis” are thought to the two most common types in North America.

In young children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, Salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. Even in otherwise healthy people, Salmonellosis may cause high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In rare cases, however, Salmonellosis can cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected Aneurysms) Endocarditis and Arthritis.

If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Salmonellosis symptoms.

You can learn more about Salmonellosis from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at http://1.usa.gov/HI6RYS

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2025
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