Jan 17, 20090

Kellogg Company Recalls Products As Salmonella Outbreak Expands

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After five deaths and 453 illnesses from an outbreak of salmonella that federal health officials believe was caused by peanut butter and peanut paste, officials from the Kellogg Company said they will voluntarily recall 16 products that contain products that might be connected to the outbreak

New York - After five deaths and 453 illnesses from an outbreak of salmonella that federal health officials believe was caused by peanut butter and peanut paste, officials from the Kellogg Company said they will voluntarily recall 16 products that contain products that might be connected to the outbreak. Products recalled include Keebler peanut butter and cheese sandwich crackers, and Famous Amos and Keebler peanut butter cookies. "The actions we are taking today are in keeping with our more than 100- year commitment ... Read More

Jan 12, 20090

Got Salmonella? Peanut Butter Named As Source

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Peanut butter is being recalled once again, as salmonella has been found in a container in Minnesota. King Nut is said to be the source.

New York - Peanut butter is being recalled once again, as salmonella has been found in a container in Minnesota. King Nut is said to be the source. This specific brand of peanut butter is not sold in grocery stores, it is a bulk product that is usually shipped to places like, schools, hospitals, and other establishments. “We are very sorry this happened,” said Martin Kanan, president and chief executive officer of King Nut Companies. “We are taking immediate and voluntary action because the ... Read More

Nov 18, 20080

Nestle Recalls Three Lean Cuisine meals

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Utah-based Nestle Prepared Foods Compan has issued a recall on three of its Lean Cuisine meals.

New York - Utah-based Nestle Prepared Foods Compan has issued a recall on three of its Lean Cuisine meals. Those meals are: Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta (production code 8280595912) "Best Before May 2010, Chicken Mediterranean (production code 8231595912) Best Before Sep 2010, and Chicken Tuscan (production code 8296595911) Best Before Oct 2010. It has been discovered that these entrees might contain small pieces of bright blue plastic, a high health risk, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and ... Read More

Oct 31, 20080

Sony Annouces Another Battery Recall

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Sony has announced yet another notebook battery recall affecting approximately 35,000 notebook battery packs in the U.S. and an additional 65,000 units sold worldwide

New York (That Happened!) - Sony has announced yet another notebook battery recall affecting approximately 35,000 notebook battery packs in the U.S. and an additional 65,000 units sold worldwide. The recall involves notebook systems sold by several PC manufacturers using Sony 2.15Ah lithium ion cell batteries. 40 incidents have been reported worldwide involving overheating of these batteries – some of which included smoke and/or flames. Sony believes the incidents were related to “manufacturing line adjustments made from October 2004 till June 2005. According to DigiTimes, ... Read More