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VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators
Read full article: VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators(AP Photo/Jens Meyer, FILE)DETROIT – Volkswagen is recalling over 105,000 Beetles with faulty Takata front driver’s air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel. Dealers will replace the front driver's air bags at no cost to owners starting on Feb. 12. But it's recalling them at the behest of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is concerned that the air bags could explode over time. Exploding Takata inflators caused the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 63 million inflators recalled. About 100 million inflators have been recalled worldwide.
Romaine lettuce hearts recalled due to potential E. coli risk
Read full article: Romaine lettuce hearts recalled due to potential E. coli riskDole Organic Romaine Hearts and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts are being recalled due to a potential E. coli risk. The lettuce products were distributed in more than a dozen states including Michigan. The recall comes after romaine lettuce tested positive for E. coli in Michigan. There is no indication at this time that this positive result is related to any illnesses nor consumer complaints and it is not associated with the strains connected to the ongoing outbreaks currently under regulatory investigation,” reads a statement from the FDA. More details about the recall can be found on the FDA’s site -- go here.
Dog food recall expanded: Unsafe levels of toxin produced by mold
Read full article: Dog food recall expanded: Unsafe levels of toxin produced by moldA recall of dog food has been expanded to include products from more than a dozen brands. The recall is due to concerns over possible unsafe levels of a toxin produced by mold that can grow on corn and grains. Corn and grains are used as ingredients in pet foods. Among the brands affected are Family Pet, Heartland Farms, Hunter’s Special and Old Glory. And you can find a complete rundown of all the products being recalled on on the FDA’s website.
ALDI recalls packaged peaches due to possible Salmonella contamination
Read full article: ALDI recalls packaged peaches due to possible Salmonella contaminationALDI is recalling assorted peaches received from its supplier Wawona Packing Company due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, ALDI has removed the affected peaches from select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Here are the affected products and UPC codes:Product Packaging UPC Code Select Stores in These Affected States Wawona Peaches 2 lb. Customers with additional questions can contact Wawona Packing Company LLC Customer Service at 1-877-722-7554. Related: Recall expands for onions linked to Salmonella outbreak; 44 cases in Michigan
Update: FDA expands ‘toxic’ hand sanitizers recall
Read full article: Update: FDA expands ‘toxic’ hand sanitizers recallThe FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested. The agency is aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol that has led to recent adverse events including blindness, hospitalizations and death. Methanol is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects. FDA’s investigation of methanol in certain hand sanitizers is ongoing.