Natura Dry Pet Food Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Natura Pet Products recalls numerous Dry Pet Food due to Salmonella hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/jgv9a

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm344421.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports over 80 product offerings within four main Dry Pet Food brands are affected by this recall. These include the following:

• California Natural
• Evo
• Healthwise
• Innova

About Salmonella Poisoning in Animals:
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. It is important to note that infected but otherwise healthy looking animals can be Salmonellosis carriers and infect other animals or humans through various routes including oral-manual, oral-oral and oral-fecal. Always wash your hands thoroughly after feeding, petting or performing other activities with animals, especially those relating to waste elimination and disposal of fecal matter.

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

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1730
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Green Apple Reed Diffuser Set Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Stokes recalls some Better Living Designs Green Apple Reed Diffuser Sets due to injury hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/jgjql

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/26243r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports this recall involves some Better Living Designs Green Apple Reed Diffuser Sets (UPC 10408907). The product name on the label is “Femme-flower”. The recalled product consists of several wooden sticks and a glass bottle filled with scented oil and decorated with a green plastic flower and a pink ribbon. HCSC says the product does not carry the mandatory warning labels as required by Canada’s Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. The container lacks the symbol and warnings required for flammable and irritant products. According to the HCSC, this lack of labeling information, including appropriate warnings, may cause serious injury.

HCSC recall number: RA-26243
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1729
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Mundo Cargo Bike Hazard [US]

US/Washington: Yuba Bicycles recalls some Mundo Cargo Bikes due to injury hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/jgcGA

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Yuba-Bicycles-Recalls-Mundo-Cargo-Bikes/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) says when riding Mundo Cargo Bikes passengers’ feet can get caught in the rear wheel, posing a foot injury.

CPSC recall number: 13-144
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1728
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NHTSA Vehicle Recall – 32 MTD [US]

US/Washington: As of Wednesday, March 20, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted 32 vehicle or tire recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

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

• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors
• Terex South Dakota

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1727
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Daesang Mixed Soy Bean Paste Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Daesang America recalls some Sesame and Garlic Seasoned Mixed Soy Bean Paste due to undeclared peanuts. FDA: http://ht.ly/jfwOA

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm344657.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the recalled Mixed Soy Bean Paste (Sesame & Garlic) was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders. The product itself comes in 500 gram (17.64 ounce), sage green-colored plastic packages marked with Sunchang Ssamjang (Sesame & Garlic Seasoned Bean Paste; 참깨마늘 양념쌈장) on the top and front of the package.

About Nut Allergies:
For some people, groundnuts and tree nuts are a source of dangerous, urgent and potentially deadly, allergic reactions requiring immediate medical intervention. Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to peanuts or other nuts 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: 2013-1726
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Honda MDX Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Honda recalls some Honda MDX vehicles due to braking system malfunction hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/jeD3L

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1046337

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) may not operate as designed in the recalled vehicles and may cause Brake Assist functionality to operate. The defect may precipitate sudden vehicle braking, regardless of whether the brake pedal is being applied or not. This poses a hazard to the driver and other road users.

ACCC PRA number: 2013/13508
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1725
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Volkswagen Transporter Van Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Volkswagen recalls some Volkswagen Transporter Vans due to battery failure hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/jeBG9

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1046339

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the recalled Transporter Vans have cooling fans that can continue to run even when the ignition is switched-off. If this occurs, it may result in a flat battery and the inability to restart the vehicle.

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ACCC PRA number: 2013/13509
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1724
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