Recalls for 08/14/2014

Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Ground Oregano Due to Possible Salmonella Risk
08/14/2014 Food Recall

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick® Ground Oregano, 0.75 oz bottle, UPC 0-523561-6 with code dates BEST BY AUG 21 16 H and AUG 22 16 H due to possible contamination with Salmonella. This recall does not impact any other McCormick Ground, Whole or Oregano Leaves products.

  • Company:
    McCormick & Company
  • Problem
    Salmonella
Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
08/14/2014 Product Recall

Fuel can leak from the Arctic Cat XF 7000 and ZR 7000 snowmobiles' fuel line assembly, posing a fire hazard to riders.

  • Company:
    Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
  • Product:
    Arctic Cat snowmobiles
  • Problem
    Injury And Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
  • Recall Number
    14-743
Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
08/14/2014 Product Recall

Fuel can leak from the Arctic Cat XF 7000 and ZR 7000 snowmobiles' fuel line assembly, posing a fire hazard to riders.

  • Company:
    Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
  • Product:
    Arctic Cat snowmobiles
  • Problem
    Injury And Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
  • Recall Number
    14-743
Amgen Issues Voluntary Recall of Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa) (500 mcg) Prefilled Syringes in Several Countries Outside of the United States Due to the Presence of Visible Particulates
08/14/2014 Food Recall

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) initiated a voluntary recall on June 26, 2014 for nine packaged lots of Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa) (500 mcg) prefilled syringes from non-U.S. distributors, wholesalers and a number of hospital pharmacies due to the potential presence of cellulose and/or polyester particles observed in a small number of syringes during a routine quality examination. Lots 1042847, 1044141A, 1044141C, 1044141D, 1046891A, 1046891B, 1047394A, 1047622A, and 1047996A are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

  • Company:
    Amgen
  • Problem
    Particulate Matter
Baxter Voluntarily Initiates U.S. Recall of Two Lots of Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
08/14/2014 Food Recall

Baxter International Inc. announced today it is voluntarily initiating a recall in the United States of two lots of DIANEAL Low Calcium (2.5mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose 5000mL (Ambu-Flex II) to the hospital/user level. The recall is being initiated due to the presence of oxidized stainless steel, garment fiber, and PVC particulate matter identified during the manufacturing process.

  • Company:
    Baxter
  • Problem
    Particulate Matter
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
08/14/2014 Product Recall

The Whole Room Vortex heater, model VH110, can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items.

  • Company:
    Vornado
  • Product:
    Electric space heaters
  • Problem
    Serious Fire And Burn Hazards
  • Recall Number
    14-256
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
08/14/2014 Product Recall

The Whole Room Vortex heater, model VH110, can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items.

  • Company:
    Vornado
  • Product:
    Electric space heaters
  • Problem
    Serious Fire And Burn Hazards
  • Recall Number
    14-256