Recalls - Chicken in Alabama and Empanadas in Southern States
Cagle’s Inc., a Collinsville, Ala., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 943,000 pounds of various fresh and frozen poultry giblets and fresh carcasses with giblets inserted that may be adulterated due to improper disposition of the giblets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on March 14th. This is considered a Class I recall (High Health Risk).(FSIS)
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall on all codes of prepackaged 2 and 4-pack Apple, Pineapple and Pumpkin Empanadas sold in retail bakeries due to the undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.(FDA)
“Icy Hot Heat Therapy” Recall
A popular product, “Icy Hot Heat Therapy,” manufactured in patches. The recall was initiated due to burns reported by consumers ranging from first to third degree burns.
All “Icy Hot Heat Therapy” patches were recalled regardless of lot number and size. Products include:
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Back
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg single consumer use “samples” included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème.*
*Please note that “Aspercreme” is not affected. Samples of “Icy Hot” were included in “Aspercreme” packaging and only those samples are involved in the recall.
Any of the “Icy Hot” product should be discarded or returned to the manufacturer for a full refund. Product may be returned for a refund (average retail price) by calling Chattem’s Consumer Affairs Department at 1-877-742-6275 (M-F from 8am to 4pm EST) or through their website.
This is a voluntary recall by Chattem, Inc., manufacturer of the product.
Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil
The dip Olivier Parmesan & Asiago With Garlic & Basil has recalled as of this date, February 5th. it has been recalled due to the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This product is made by Olivier Olive Oil Products, Inc. of St. Helena, California and has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer.
Clostridium botulinum is potentially life threatening illness and as such should be treated seriously.
Further information can be found at the links below. A photo of the product is included to help consumers identify the product in question.
FDA Recall Alert - Olivier Brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil
Recalls You Need To Know About
They say what you don’t know, can’t hurt you. That certainly isn’t true with products that have been recalled. There are hundreds of products recalled every month; some are FDA directed and some are voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer. Some are for reasons that hardly seem worth the time to fuss with a formal recall. Others are pulled off the market for deadly reasons. The lists of recalls are long and sometimes complicated.
At this site you can check frequently to reference in one convenient location the recalls that could affect you and your family. 
Most are listed out and won’t be an issue. Of course it is virtually impossible to keep up with all of the recalls that happen in the United States. But the lists are here for you to reference. What is important is that the recalls that are of an urgent nature will be the top headline in this section and available for quick referencing. Stay in “The Know,” because what you don’t know, can hurt you.
ALERT: Potential Botulism in Canned Green Beans
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
Food Safety and Inspection Service Recalls
FDA Center For Drug Evaluation and Research
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls and Product Safety News
Cold Medicine Alert - Updated
UPDATE 01-28-08: The U.S. Government released today a statement that cold medicines have resulted in approximately 7,000 children being sent to the ER each year. These statistics will undoubtedly affect the ongoing study of the use of these medications in the two to 11 year-old group. For more information read the updated link below.
Although this is not a recall, it is definitely a warning that anyone with children should be aware of. The FDA has issued a Health Advisory concerning the use of over-the-counter cold and flu medications for children under the age of two. Studies are currently being conducted for children that are between two and 11 and a bulletin will be released as soon as pertinent information is available, but the risk to children under the age of two is of great concern to the FDA, and one parents need to be aware of now.
Reported side effects of using these drugs with small children include death, rapid pulse, convulsions, and varying degrees of loss of consciousness.
MedicineNet
As usual contact your physician before giving any medications to your children or yourself, including herbal and “natural” supplements.
UPDATED: Cold Meds Send 7,000 Kids to Hospital
What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Renewed Warning on Cold Medicines - NY Times
OTC Cough And Cold Medicines Not Recommended For Infants Says FDA