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2011 September product recalls

2011 September product recalls

2011 September product recalls, Here September 2011 popular search product recalls. Companies issued recalls on everything from cantaloupes to lawn tractors this month. Find out which other popular products were deemed defective in September.
Food products

Jensen Farms recalled its Rocky Ford cantaloupe after it was linked to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis.

Additional recalls:

All 16-ounce packages of Del Bueno's Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese . Why?
Strong America's 5.28-ounce packages of Huipu Chinese Wolfberry (see photos) due to undeclared sulfites.
Sanith Ourn Farm (map it) recalled 390 pounds of fresh hot basil herb because it may be contaminated with salmonella .
Approximately 1,423 cases of frozen avocado pulp and 1,820 cases of avocado halves distributed in California in 2010. See the product codes. Why?
SunRidge Farms All Natural Milk Chocolate Cranberriesdue to an undeclared ingredient.
Multiple lines of Chocolate Decadence  chocolate products, because they may contain undeclared milk. What could happen?


Approximately 1,535 units of individual 7.7-ounce containers of SoyNilla protein powder (see photos). What's the problem?
BUI Natural Tofu Shrimp Salad Roll and Vegetarian Salad Rolls , due to undeclared soy and wheat. Where were they distributed?
Best Food Cash & Carry's 14-ounce packages of Deer Raisin Golden raisins , because of an undeclared ingredient.
Quaker Oats 8-count Chewy Smashbar Graham Pretzel snack bars (see photos), due to an undeclared allergen (which one?).
Children's gear

Weehoo recalled about 2,700 of its iGo bicycle pedal trailers  because of a faulty receiver. No injuries have been reported.
Additional recalls:
Approximately 180 American Woodcrafters wood twin and loft bunk beds due to a possible fall hazard. Was anyone injured?

Children's toys and clothing

Pottery Barn Kids recalled about 81,000 Chloe, Sophie and Audrey soft dolls in the United States  due to a possible strangulation hazard. Were any injuries reported?

Additional recalls:
About 3,500 Twirlla wooden rattles , because a possible choking hazard. What could happen?
Little Tikes has recalled about 1.7 million toy workshop and tool sets . Some parts pose a choking hazard.


Pharmaceutical products

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals recalled multiple lots of its oral contraceptives  because of a packaging error.


Additional recalls:
Slim Forte Slimming Capsules and Slimming Coffee and Meizitang Botanical Slimming 100% Natural Soft Gel have been recalled for containing a controlled substance.


Meat and seafood products

Cargill Meat Solutions recalled approximately 185,000 pounds of ground turkey products due to possible salmonella contamination. Get the establishment number.

Additional recalls:

Approximately 11,000 pounds of chicken, beef, veal and pork dumpling products (from which company?), due to an undeclared allergen.



Close to 40,000 pounds of frozen ground beef produced by Palo Duro Meat was shipped to warehouses in Georgia before tests revealed a possible contamination.

Tyson has recalled over 130,000 pounds of ground beef due to a possible e coli contamination. Get the package code.



Electrical items

Target stores recalled approximately 304,000 Chefmate six-speed blenders because of a possible laceration hazard. How many injuries were reported?

Additional recalls:
About 98,000 Goldstar and Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers after nearly 30 fires causing more than $1 million in damage were reported. Was anyone injured?
About 10,000 LED night lights distributed as free promotional products due to a burn hazard.



Vehicles

John Deere recalled about 5,200 of its D100 series lawn tractors (see photos) after reports of faulty brake assemblies surfaced. What could happen?

Additional recalls:

About 36,500 John Deere X300, X300R and X304 series lawn tractors , due to overheating and fire hazards.
About 6,100 Kubota riding mowers , due to a faulty fuel hose clamp that may pose a fire hazard. Was anyone hurt?
About 15,500 John Deere D100 series lawn tractors , due to a laceration hazard. What's the problem?
About 6,117 KTM North America off-road motorcycles , because of problems with the handlebar clamp. How many injuries reported?


Approximately 190 2011 BMW 328i and 335i cars, due to faulty driveshaft bolts.
About 205,233 model years 2007-2008 Hyundais , because of airbag problems.
Approximately 10,631 model years 2007-2008 Kia Sorento SUVs . Why?
About 69,590 2011 Subarus , due to problems with the moon roof.
Approximately 30,294 Volkswagen Jettas , because of a potential burn hazard.
Approximately 195,080 model years 2010-2011 Subarus, due to faulty windshield wipers.
Nearly 300,000 Subaru Imprezas and Foresters , because of suspension control arm problems.

Consumer products

Target recalled Embark resistance cords and cord kits (how many?) after reports of consumers being struck in the eye by the ball. How serious were the injuries?
Additional recalls:
Approximately 2 million units of pourable gel fuels by nine manufacturers after reports of flash fires. How many injuries were reported?
Source: Msn Special

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