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Six brands of dry carpet cleaning powder are affected by a carpet cleaner recall because they may contain harmful bacteria and pose a risk of infection to consumers. These powders are sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. 550,167 units of Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brand dry carpet cleaners have been ...

Concerns over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes prompted Sabra Dipping Company to recall nearly all of its hummus products distributed across the U.S. and Canada. Sabra issued the hummus recall on Nov. 19, 2016 after routine testing revealed Listeria at Sabra’s manufacturing facility, but it was not found in tested finished products. Only products manufactured prior to November 8 are ...

Reports of fires involving Whirlpool microwaves prompted the company to recall certain models this week. 15,200 Whirlpool microwaves are being recalled after they were linked to fires, including one home fire and two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, along with one report of smoke and another of a burning odor. The company has determined internal arcing during use can ignite ...

A nationwide hot dog recall by Bar-S Foods Company has been issued because certain products may be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Bar-S Foods is recalling 372,684 pounds of certain packages of Bar-S Franks, Bar-S Corn Dogs and Signature Pick 5 Corn Dogs that were distributed to retail stores across the United States. Consumers are advised not to eat ...

The popular home furnishings retailer IKEA is recalling a long list of IKEA dressers and chests because they can tip over if not properly anchored to the wall and pose a risk of serious injuries or death to children. The deaths of six young children and reports of other kids injured in furniture tip over accidents have prompted IKEA North ...

Blue Buffalo Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of bags of its Life Protection Formula dry dog food because potential mold could sicken pets. 30-pound bags of Blue Buffalo brand Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe for dogs are being recalled due to a moisture issue. According to the company, only 2,000 bags ...

A Gerber baby food recall has been issued for four batches of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods pouches because spoilage could make children who eat the product ill. Gerber Products Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling two varieties of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods pouches because a packaging defect may leave them susceptible to spoilage during transport and handling. “As ...

A massive canned tuna recall has been issued for Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brands because potential contamination could cause life-threatening illness. Select varieties of Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brand canned tuna are subject to a tuna recall after routine inspection at a packing facility found that an equipment malfunction may have left the products ...

Nestlé Purina has announced a voluntary recall of certain Beneful and Pro Plan dog foods because they may not contain the appropriate level of vitamins and minerals. 10 oz. tubs of Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals are being recalled after internal testing by Nestlé Purina found that the wet dog foods might not contain ...

Certain in-shell and shelled pistachios sold under the Wonderful Pistachios, Trader Joe’s and Paramount Farms brands have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Wonderful Pistachios, of Lost Hills, Calif., issued a voluntary recall on March 9, 2016 of certain varieties of pistachios due to a risk of Salmonella contamination and directed its retailers to pull the affected ...