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Each year thousands of products in the U.S. are recalled due to dangers to consumers. Product liability law involves liability of a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of a dangerous or defective product. Product liability lawsuits may arise from any type of product, including food, drugs, toys, household appliances, seat belts, automobiles, tobacco, and so on. Every year, Americans are injured or killed by products that were either poorly designed, poorly manufactured, or were improperly labeled. The National Consumer Product Safety Commission has a list of recalled products ranging from fireplaces to candles to lawnmowers. In August 2006 alone, the NCPSC initiated over 35 product recalls. That averages out to around one recall a day. Below are the latest Food and Drug Administration recalls:

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION–RECALLS

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:53:00 GMT: Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Thai Noodle Salad Because of Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR is voluntarily recalling bulk pack size Thai Noodle Salad because it has the potential of being contaminated with salmonella. This product was manufactured using lot specific peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America’s Plainview, Texas facility because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT: Highland/Richland Health Foods Recalls Peanut Products Because of Possible Health Risk (March 2)
The peanut products were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:21:00 GMT: Mystical One Recalls “Peanut Punch” Due to Posslble Health Risk (February 27)
Mystical One LLC of Jamaica, NY is recalling its 16 ounce packages of Peanut Punch drink because they may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune system.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:36:00 GMT: Jelly Belly Candy Company Recalls Chocolate Peanuts and Clusters Nationwide Due To Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Jelly Belly Candy Company is voluntarily recalling chocolate-covered peanuts, chocolate peanut clusters and no-sugar added chocolate peanuts, three peanut confections in the company’s line of 200 confections. The company is recalling the three candies due to the potential for salmonella contamination of roasted peanuts obtained from the Plainview, Texas facility of Peanut Corporation of America.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:13:00 GMT: Roman Meal Company Initiates Nationwide Recall of Whole Grain and Fruit Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (March 2)
Roman Meal Company of Tacoma, Washington is recalling Roman Meal Whole Grain and Fruit Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:45:00 GMT: Goya Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) (February 27)
Goya Foods, Inc. of Secaucus, NJ, is recalling its 12 ounce packages of Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla), UPC 041331050562, because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:38:00 GMT: Betty Lou’s Inc. and Oregon Food Bank Recall Peanut Oregon Health Food Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (February 23)
The bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:45:00 GMT: A. M. Braswell, Jr. Food Company, Inc. Recalls Nationwide Peanut Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 13)
This recall is issued because the products include peanuts or peanut products supplied by Peanut Corporation of America and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:39:00 GMT: Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies, Rocky Road Breakfast Cookies, Peanut Butter Home-style Granola, Peanut Seed Treats and Peanut Butter Brownie Bites Because of Possible Health Risk (March 2)
Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods of Bellingham, WA is expanding recall of Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies, Rocky Road Breakfast Cookies and Peanut Butter Home-style Granola to include additional code dates and well as recalling Peanut Seed Treats and Peanut Butter Brownie Bites as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is a result of the PCA expanded recall for all products manufactured in their Plainview, TX facility.

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:34:00 GMT: Natures Path Organic Foods Announces USA and Canada Nationwide Voluntary Recall of EnviroKidz Organic Crispy Rice Peanut Choco Chocolate Drizzle Bar, Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bar Peanut Butter Chunky, Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars Peanut Choco Chocolate Drizzle, and Nature’s Path Organic Peanut Butter Granola Cereal Because of Possible Health Risk (March 2)
Nature’s Path Organic Foods of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada is recalling granola bars and granola cereal, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Organic Crispy Rice Peanut Choco Drizzle Bar, Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bar Peanut Butter Chunky, Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars Peanut Choco Chocolate Drizzle Bar and Nature’s Path Organic Peanut Butter Granola Cereal, were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:02:00 GMT: S and M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated White Herring (February 23)
The recalled White Herring was distributed in New York State in uncoded, 16 oz. clear plastic bags. The White Herring is a product of China.

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:58:00 GMT: Whole Foods Market Recalls Select Peanuts, Peanut Products, and Self-Serve Grind Peanut Butters Because of Possible Health Risk (March1)
Whole Foods Market of Bellevue, Washington is recalling seven peanut and peanut containing products, plus self-serve grind Peanut Butter due to potential salmonella contamination. The peanut products and self-grind peanut butter made from them were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:54:00 GMT: Beneficial Foods/Nature’s Candy Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter Krinkles, Karob Krinkles, Peanut Chip Crunch Bars, and Peanut Caramel Omega-3 Uplift Bars Due to Potential Health Risk (March 1)
Beneficial Foods/Nature’s Candy is recalling health bars containing peanuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut products supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which has recently announced an expansion of a voluntary recall covering all peanut products manufactured and distributed from their Plainview, TX plant. Peanut Corporation of America is currently the focus of an ongoing investigation concerning the recent Salmonella outbreak.

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:10:00 GMT: Marron Foods Recalls Instant Non Fat Dry Milk Boxes That May Contain Foreign Material (February 27)
Product was distributed in Safeway Food stores nationally.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:46:00 GMT: Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Northern California Stores Only), Sweet, Savory and Tart Trail Mix Bars and Trail Mix Fruit and Nut Bar Due to Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Trader Joe’s issued a voluntary recall for three private label products: Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Northern California Stores Only), 12-ounce (UPC 22442), Sweet, Savory and Tart Trail Mix Bars, 7.4-ounce (UPC 68686) and Trail Mix Fruit and Nut Bar (item sold individually), 1.6-ounce (UPC 91954) because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:38:00 GMT: BIC Acquisition, LLC Recalls World Classic Trading Company Ultimate Chunk Ice Cream (February 27)
The company initiated the voluntary recall in response to an expanded recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:37:00 GMT: Schwan Expands Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream, Citing Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Schwan’s Global Supply Chain, Inc., in cooperation with the FDA, expanded its voluntary and precautionary recall of one ice cream product containing peanut products that were sourced from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:44:00 GMT: House of Flavors Adds Products to Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to Possible Health Risk Related to Expanded Peanut Recall by PCA (February 27)
House of Flavors Ice Cream Company has announced an update to its voluntary nationwide recall of select ice cream products containing peanuts. House of Flavors is taking these new measures following an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it is expanding its investigation of alleged salmonella contamination in peanut ingredient supplier Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) to include products from its Plainview, Texas plant.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:46:00 GMT: Dr. Smoothie Brands Recalls Peanut Butter Crunch, Bio Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Dr. Smoothie Brands of Fullerton, California is recalling Peanut Butter Crunch Bio Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:44:00 GMT: Professional Recreation Organization Inc. (PRO Sports Club) Recalls 20/20 Lifestyles Peanut Toffee Crunch Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (February 27)
Professional Recreation Organization Inc is recalling 20/20 Lifestyles Peanut Toffee Crunch bars with best by dates of February 12th 2009, May 15th 2009 and September 26th 2009 because these bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because of potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.