I have an unopened can of one the recalled products. What should I do?
Clostridium Botulinum Outbreak FAQs | CDC BotulismDo not open or puncture the can. Place the unopened can in a sealable bag, wrap another plastic bag around it, and tape it tightly. Dispose the taped bags in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside the home and out of reach of humans and pets. Wash hands with soap and running water for at least 2 minutes. Any food that may be contaminated with botulinum toxin should be discarded using extreme care.
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Contact Castleberry's BrandsAll of the products on the list. This is a change from the original recall, when only cans with a certain date code were being recalled, so be sure to check your canned food again. We want to remind consumers that as an added level of safety, we are recalling all products listed below, regardless of “Best By” dates printed on the cans.
Related QuestionsWhat happens to the contaminated products that are recalled?
Pet Food Recall/Contaminated Feed Frequently Asked Questions...The recalling firm is responsible for disposing of the recalled material. The firm must make sure that the contaminated products do not re-enter the human food, pet food, or animal feed supply. The disposal also has to be done in accordance with state and federal environmental laws. Disposal options may include landfill, incineration, or industrial uses.
Related QuestionsMenu Foods Class Action - Berding & Weil Product Liability L...As of the date of this FAQ, May 2, 2007, numerous manufacturers / distributors of pet food have recalled certain of their cat and dog foods and treats. The list of affected foods and manufacturers is subject to change, and was expanded most recently on April 30, with several companies issuing recalls from April 22 to April 30. For a full list of the recalled items, please check with the Food and Drug Administration's website, at www.fda.gov/oc/hottopics/petfood.html Menu Foods, Inc.Related Questions
Frequently Asked QuestionsHere are three easy ways. Check CPSC's web site frequently, especially the home page, where we post new recalls as soon as they are issued, and the Recalls section, where you can search by product type or description, company, and date of recall. You also can use "Search" to search by product type (e.g., toys) or product name. Another way is to join our recalls e-mail subscription list to get CPSC's recall notices automatically the same day we issue them.Related Questions
How can I find out if a product has been recalled?
Household Products Database FAQsAnswer: Visit our new Product Safety and Recall Lists, or contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the manufacturer of the product.
Related QuestionsWill more foods be recalled?
ASPCA: Pet Food Recall FAQWe really don’t know at this time, but it seems extremely possible, depending on how many pet food manufacturers were supplied with the contaminated wheat gluten—or other contaminated products. Please monitor the FDA’s website closely for new recall announcements, as well as our recalled products page.
Related QuestionsWhat is the correct way to store unopened canned and bottled products?
Food Products AssociationStore unopened can products and shelf-stable bottled products off the floor in a pantry or in a cool, clean and dry place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
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Singapore Police ForcePNSmen can be called up more than once a year beside their usual 14 days (but is limited to 40 days a workyear). You may be called up for activities such as:
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Colic-Ease Gripe WaterColic-Ease may be stored up to 3 years if unopened. Once opened, it can be stored safely and remain effective for six months when kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
Related QuestionsWHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE ONE VARIETY OF THE RECALLED PIZZAS IN MY FREEZER?
Totino's - Frequently Asked QuestionsYou should not eat any recalled Totino's or Jeno's brand frozen pizza that contains pepperoni as a topping at this time. Please clip and return via mail the UPC (bar code) from the package and throw away the pizza. We will replace your product when you send us the UPC symbol from each box, along with your name and address to: We will send you a replacement coupon for every valid UPC we receive. If you have additional questions about the recall, please contact us via www.GeneralMills.
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Pet Food Recall/Contaminated Feed Frequently Asked Questions...Since March 16, 2007, more than 150 brands of pet food have been voluntarily recalled by a number of companies. Types of pet foods recalled include:
Related QuestionsWhy are so many kinds of pet foods recalled?
Pet Food Recall/Contaminated Feed Frequently Asked Questions...Many companies that sell pet food do not make the food. Instead, they give their formulation, or recipe, to manufacturing firms. The manufacturer mixes ingredients according to the recipes to make a wide variety of pet foods for companies to sell under many different brand names. Because one manufacturer may produce many kinds of pet foods at the same facility, a contaminated ingredient can get into many of these foods.
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FDA: Vioxx (rofecoxib) Recall Questions and AnswersFDA did not request a recall of Vioxx. This product is being voluntarily withdrawn from the market by Merck.
Related QuestionsWhy are brands other than Castleberry being recalled?
Clostridium Botulinum Outbreak FAQs | CDC BotulismAll the recalled brands were canned in the same plant. There is concern that other products manufactured at this plant could be contaminated. None of the recalled products should be consumed.
Related QuestionsI ate a recalled product. What should I do?
Clostridium Botulinum Outbreak FAQs | CDC BotulismIf you develop signs or symptoms of botulism, seek medical attention immediately. These include new onset of double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, or muscle weakness. If untreated, the illness may progress from head to toe, with paralysis of the face, arms, breathing muscles, trunk, and legs. Symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food, but they can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 10 days.
Related QuestionsI fed recalled product to my pet. What should I do?
Clostridium Botulinum Outbreak FAQs | CDC BotulismIf your pet develops signs of botulism, seek veterinary attention immediately. Signs of botulism in pets are similar to those in people. In addition, your pet may have difficulty holding its head up or its tongue may hang out of the mouth. There is no specific treatment for botulism in animals, but supportive medical care may be helpful. Watch your pet for signs of botulism for 10 days after it ate the recalled product.
Related QuestionsWhat if my item has been recalled?
UCF Libraries - ILL FAQIf you receive a notice that a returnable you borrowed has been recalled, return the item immediately to the Interlibrary Loan office. The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services Department will attempt to find another copy for you, if requested. Your circulation record will be BLOCKED if you fail to return a recalled item within 5 days. All blocks on your record will be removed when the overdue item is returned.
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TrueBlue - Frequently Asked QuestionsUnopened products under normal storage conditions are good for 6 to 12 months from the manufactured date. Please keep in mind that this will vary depending on the product and the storage conditions.
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Pet Food Recall/Contaminated Feed Frequently Asked Questions...Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet shows signs of illness such as loss of appetite, weakness or lack of energy, or vomiting. The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has recommended that pets (dogs and cats) that ingested pet food that was on the recall list, whether showing signs of illness (lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, etc.
Related QuestionsCan they be recalled after they are elected?
Montgomery County Council - Montgomery County, MDCouncilmembers can be removed from office by an affirmative vote of no less than six Councilmembers after a public hearing on a finding that the Councilmember is unable by reason of physical or mental disability to perform the duties of the office. A Councilmember may also be suspended or removed from office if convicted of certain crimes, as provided in the state Constitution. Maryland law does not allow popular recall by petition.
Related QuestionsWhich dehumidifiers are being recalled?
Dehumidifier Recall FAQsWhirlpool is recalling approximately 1.4 million Whirlpool, Comfort-Aire and Sears Kenmore dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2-feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial and model numbers can be found on a label located on the wall behind the water bucket.
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TreeLounge - FAQThe Tree-Lounge Leveler was recalled because in some cases people were putting the Leveler onto the bottom of the side rails instead of on the top of the side rails causing the aluminum to split around the bolt holes. In all cases the leveler did not break or the stand did not release from the tree. CESSO (the previous owners) voluntarily contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission and issued the recall in concern for customer safety.
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