Xenith Football Helmet Recall [US]

US/Washington: Xenith recalls an estimated 5,900 Football Helmets due to operational failure and consequential head injury hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/jnhv303yK8p

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Xenith-Recalls-Football-Helmets/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth Football Helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Alert for Raw Scallops [US]

US/Silver Spring & US/Atlanta: The FDA and CDC update their joint investigation into the outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses linked to Raw Scallops. FDA: http://ht.ly/SkSh303ypWy

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm517289.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) are supporting the State of Hawaii Health Department in an investigation of a large, multi-patient Hepatitis A-related outbreak of illnesses linked to Sea Port Products supplied Raw Scallops.

NHTSA August 2016 Vehicle Recalls: 57 MTD [US]

Washington, DC: As of Wednesday, August 24, 2016, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), part of the US Department of Transportation, has posted a total of 57 vehicle, tire, accessory or other related product recalls this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

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

Additional information:

Hometrends Shiny Shag Area Rug Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Springs Canada, Inc. recalls an estimated 8,839 Hometrends Shiny Shag Area Rugs due to suspected failure to meet Canadian flammability standards, a serious health and safety hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/ZC5W303xka5

Direct link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59352r-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Area Rugs are subject to this recall:

Co-op Simply Cheese & Tomato Pasta Recall [UK]

UK/Basildon: Co-op recalls certain batch/lots of Simply Cheese and Tomato Pasta due to undeclared chicken and mustard, both known allergens, sources of dietary intolerance and possible trigger of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention. CTSI: http://ht.ly/HdTn303wOxd

Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=316854

Additional information:
The UK Chartered Trading Standards Institute (“CTSI”) reports the following Prepared Pasta is subject to this recall:

Assassin Mini Dirt Bike Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Assassin Dirt Bikes recalls certain batch/lots of Assassin 49CC 2 Stroke Auto Kids Pocket Mini Dirt Bikes, Off-Road Pee Wee Style due to suspected brake failure and consequential crash risk and injury hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/g7ce303wJzs

Direct link: http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/assassin-dirt-bikes-assassin-49cc-2-stroke-auto-kids-pocket-mini-dirt-bike-off-road-pee-wee

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Mini Dirt Bikes are subject to this recall.