A brief glance through the listed recalls should make one a bit nervous about buying anything these days. So many ‘recalls‘ after the fact, which makes me wonder, when did PROFITS become more important than HEALTH & SAFETY?

The Current Crop of Recalls:

Mexican Candy [Lead Hazard]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 4, 2007 — San Antonio company is voluntarily recalling jars of candy imported from Mexico after testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) found elevated lead levels that could cause health problems. (More Recall Details)

Cheese Recall [Listeria Contamination]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Brooklyn, NY– December 6, 2007 — New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to consume certain “Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese,” made by Peregrina Cheese Corp., 342 Ten Eyck St., Brooklyn, New York 11206 due to possible Listeria contamination. (More Recall Details)

Basil Recall [Salmonella Contamination]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 19, 2007 — Top Line Specialty Produce of Los Angeles Ca, is voluntary recalling its 12 x 1 pound boxes of “Green Paradise label” Fresh Italian basil, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with this organism often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with “Salmonella” can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), Endocarditis and arthritis. (More Recall Details)

Unfortunately this is not the end of today’s recall releases. Please continue to the next page, that has more listed, including recalls by Bombardier & DeWalt.

Roach Fish Recall [Clostridium Botulinum]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 19, 2007 — Royal Seafood Baza Inc, located at 50-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, New York is recalling packages of “Dried Roach” (Fish) because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness. (More Recall Details)

Bombardier Snowmobiles (Made in Canada) [Crash Hazard]

Description: The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate. (More Recall Details)

Christmas Candles (Made in China) [Fire Hazard]

Description: This recall involves the 2-pieced Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high. (More Recall Details)

DeWalt Cordless Drills (Made in Mexico) [Fire Hazard]

Description: This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below: (Model Numbers & Recall Details listed here)

McQuay Air Condition/Heating Pumps (Made in Malaysia) [Fire Hazard]

Description: The recall involves the Remington and McQuay “ComfortPac” Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) commonly installed in hotels, nursing homes, and other commercial locations. These “B” and “B+” vintage electric heat units come in size 12 (12,000 BTU) and size 15 (15,000 BTU). The model numbers included in the recall are: (More Recall Details)

AAFES Soldier Bears (Made in China) [Lead Levels]

Description: This recall involves the following wooden toys and a plastic military vehicle toy playset. The style number, UPC codes and “Soldier Bear” logo are printed on the toy’s packaging. (More Recall Details)

Honda Lawnmowers (Made in USA) [Laceration Hazard]

Description: The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: (More Recall Details)

Stuffer Bear (Made in China) [Choking Hazard]

Description: The cosmetic stuffer bear was designed to hold cosmetics and/or gift cards. It is a plush bear with a zipper down the body. A “VS” neck medallion serves as the zipper pull. The bear was sold in pink and leopard. (More Recall Details)

Measuring Chart (Made in China) [Lead Hazard]

Description: The Giant Grow Chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom. (More Recall Details)

I wonder, how many ‘recalls‘ am I missing? Just as worrisome, is how many more will there be tomorrow? And the Next Day?

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