It’s time to clean out your fridge. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of pork sausage product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw, pork sausage item was produced on December 17, 2020. The recall involves 1-lb. chubs containing “Bob Evans Italian Sausage” with lot code 0352 and a “USE/FRZ BY” date of “JAN 31 21” represented on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 6785” printed directly above the “USE/FRZ BY” date. These items were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered when Bob Evans notified FSIS that they received consumer complaints.
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase..
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Alison Emery, Director of Communications, Bob Evans Farms Inc. at 614-778-1886 or alison.emery@bobevansfoods.com.
—Jennifer Swartvagher
Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture/Featured photo: Edwin Jaulani from Pexels
Check your freezers. Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of frozen pepperoni hot pockets product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The frozen not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni hot pockets product was produced from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The product has a shelf life of 14 months.
54-oz carton packages containing 12 “Nestlé Hot Pockets Brand Sandwiches: Premium Pepperoni Made With pork Chicken & Beef Pizza Garlic Buttery Crust with a Best Before Feb. 2022 date and lot codes 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, and 0321544614.
The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 7721A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the firm received four consumer complaints of extraneous material in the pepperoni hot pocket product. The firm has received one report of a minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Nestlé consumer services at (800) 350-5016.
—Jennifer Swartvagher
Featured photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service
King of Fans has recalled 182,00 units of their Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans due to the fact that the blades can detach from the fan while in use, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Sold Exclusively at Home Depot from April 2020 through October 2020, keep reading to find out more.
The company has received 47 reports of the blade detaching from the fan, including two reports of the fan blade hitting a consumer and four reports of the blade causing property damage. The recall number is 21-059.
Anyone who has bought this fan should stop use immediately and inspect the ceiling fan’s instructions via www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm If buyers observe blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during the inspection, immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products. The items may be contaminated with extraneous materials––in particular, pieces of white hard plastic.
The recalled product is the 8 5/8-oz. carton trays of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken, white meat chicken with stuffing, red skin mashed potatoes and gravy, with a lot code of 0246595911 and “Best Before” date of October 2021. They were produced and packaged on Sept. 2, 2020.
Photo: USDA FSIS
The recalled products have establishment number “EST. P-9018” on the side of the case near the lot number. The issue was discovered on Dec. 18, 2020 after receiving five consumer complaints involving hard white plastic found in the product. It is believed the mashed potatoes had pieces of a plastic conveyor belt that broke during production.
There have been no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products, but FSIS is concerned that consumers may still have some of the affected meals in their freezers. If you have any of the products, do not consume and either throw them away or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you have questions, you can contact Nestlé Prepared Foods, at (800) 993-8625.
Check your kid’s scooter. Jakk’s Pacific is recalling MorfBoard Skate & Scoot Combo scooters with “Y” handlebars. The “Y” handlebar joint on the scooter can break, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves Morfboard Skate & Scoot Combo scooters with “Y” handlebars. The skateboard system has interchangeable parts that convert into a scooter. The scooter is created by inserting the “Y” handlebar into the base board. The scooters were sold in a variety of colors, including cyan (blue), chartreuse (yellow), lava (red) and mint (green). An 8-character alphanumeric manufacturing date code is located on the bottom side of each skate deck that is sold as part of the Skate & Scoot Combo. Only scooters with the following manufacturing date codes are included in the recall: 0049VE01, 0128VE01, 0238VE01, 0328VE01, 0598VE01, 0718VE01, 0878VE01, 1068VE01, 1168VE01, 1278VE01, 1458VE01, 1508VE01,1598VE01, 1858VE01, 2068VE01, 2328VE01, 2398VE01, 2478VE01, 2548VE01, 2508VE01, 2568VE01, 2958VE01, 3198VE01, 3258VE01, 3537VE01, 3628VE01.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled scooters with the “Y” handlebars away from children and contact Jakks Pacific to receive a free replacement “T” handlebar.
The company has received 18 reports of the “Y” handlebars breaking with one injury when a child fell resulting in a bloody nose.
These scooters were sold at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Meijer, BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and morfboard.com from February 2018 through August 2020 for about $100.
Consumers can contact Jakks Pacific online at www.jakks.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page or toll-free at 855-602-5464 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Mon. through Fri. for more information.
You’ve done your research, interviewed babysitters and cross-checked their references. But entrusting a new sitter with your sweet baby can still be an emotional task. Preparing a detailed list of information and going over it with your sitter before you head out the door empowers your babysitter—and will help ease your jitters about handing off your babe to a stranger. Here’s the 411 on the most important info to share with your sitter.
Leaving your phone number is a given. Providing the address and phone number of the location you plan to be at is also helpful, in case your phone dies or you're away from it. You should also make sure that your home address (and cross streets) are prominently displayed on your list, in case your sitter needs them. This list is also a good place to note relatives' names and phone numbers, the number for Poison Control (800-222-1222) and your family doctor. If you have a landline, make sure the sitter knows that number in case his/her phone dies.
If your child requires daily medications, label each clearly along with a checklist of the dosages and times to give each one. In fact, preparing syringes for your babysitter guarantees that your child will receive the proper dosage. Setting alarms can help, as well, for timely administrations. Also, inform your sitter when to contact you during a medical event (such as in the case of vomiting, a minor injury or a mild fever) and when they should contact your child's physician or 911. Consider leaving your insurance information in case of emergency and also a list of your child's medical conditions.
Structure and routine create a sense of predictability and calmness for children, especially babies. Making sure your babysitter knows the ins and outs of your daily routine will help make a new face a little less scary. Leave a detailed schedule that includes mealtimes, naptimes, bedtimes and what the routine might look like for each: Does your infant have a preferred baby bottle? Do you sing a specific song before putting them in bed? Which direction do they face in the crib? Do they get a book and bath before bedtime?
Your home is new territory for your babysitter, so give a quick tour before you leave. Make sure they know where all the essentials are: diapers, clothes, special toys, bottles, teethers, cleaning products and any other items they might need during their time in your home. You should also let them know where to find emergency items, like fire extinguishers, first aid kits and flashlights (in the event of a power outage). Even if you've shown your sitter these things, leave a list of where to find them should they forget once you've left. Your sitter will also appreciate tips on how to use remote controls for the family TV and any other appliances with quirky controls. If you have house rules, like no shoes in the baby's room, make them aware of these as well.
When preparing your written instructions, keep it simple. You will be handing your new sitter a wealth of information, so checklists, numbered or bulleted lists and short, clear sentences will make the information easier to read and follow. Not sure how to organize your info? There are some great templates you can use to organize your notes for the sitter, like these or these.
Did you know that more than 40 percent of Americans have myopia (also known as nearsightedness)1? This vision problem can develop and worsen over time as a child grows and can even be influenced by factors such as genetics2, increased screen time, and less time playing outdoors3. CooperVision’s Brilliant Futures™ Myopia Management Program with MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are the first and only soft contact lenses FDA approved* to slow the progression of myopia in children age 8-12 at initiation of treatment.†4 To find out if MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are a fit for your child, talk to your Eye Care Practitioner (ECP) and learn more about myopia management at coopervision.com/myopia-management!
*Indications and Important Safety Information. Rx only. Results may vary.
ATTENTION: Reference the Patient Information Booklet for a complete listing of Indications and Important Safety Information. Indication: MiSight® 1 day (omafilcon A) soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of myopic ametropia and for slowing the progression of myopia in children with non-diseased eyes, who at the initiation of treatment are 8-12 years of age and have a refraction of -0.75 to -4.00 diopters(spherical equivalent) with ≤ 0.75 diopters of astigmatism. The lens is to be discarded after each removal. Warnings: Problems with contact lenses could result in serious injury to the eye. Do not expose contact lenses to water while wearing them. Under certain circumstances MiSight® lenses optical design can cause reduced image contrast/ghosting/halo/glare in some patients that may cause difficulties with certain visually-demanding tasks. Precautions: Daily wear single use only. Patient should always dispose when lenses are removed. No overnight wear. Patients should exercise extra care if performing potentially hazardous activities. Adverse events: Including but not limited to infection/inflammation/ulceration/abrasion of the cornea, other parts of the eye or eyelids. Some of these adverse reactions can cause permanent or temporary loss of vision. If you notice any of the stated in your child, immediately have your child remove the lenses and contact your eye care professional. †Compared to a single vision 1 day lens over a 3 year period.
References:
1.Holden BA, et al. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036-42.
2.Mutti DO, Mitchell GL, Moeschberger ML, Jones LA, Zadnik K. Parental myopia, near work, school achievement, and children’s refractive error. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2002;43(12):3633-3640. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.0412
3.Huang HM, Chang DS, Wu PC. The Association between Near Work Activities and Myopia in Children-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One. 2015;10(10):e0140419. Published 2015 Oct 20. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0140419
4.Chamberlain P, et al. A 3-year randomized clinical trial of MiSight® lenses for myopia control. Optom Vis Sci. 2019; 96(8):556-567.
For a lot of families, back to school also means back to sports! Whether your young athlete is just gearing up for their first soccer season or has their eyes set on a new school record, it’s important they learn how to prevent injuries, and to know how to recognize injuries now so they don’t snowball into bigger issues later on. We talked to Dr. Benjamin Domb, M.D., the founder, Medical Director and an Orthopedic Surgeon at American Hip Institute (AHI) for tips on how to keep your kids safe this sports season, and what to do if you’re concerned they may have an injury.
While school and sports look differently this year, it’s important for young athletes to maintain a regular training program—whether with their team or on their own at home. Most importantly, ease in! One of the greatest risks of injury is when returning to a sport that you haven’t played for a while. Many sports have been on hold for some time during the pandemic, so make sure your young athlete trains properly and recovers properly as they get back to those sports. It’s also critical to warm up and stretch before you play—every time!
When going back to their sport, make sure they don’t push the limits immediately. For the first few weeks of getting back to the sport, go at 80%, then 90%, before getting back to 100%.
Some exercises youth athletes can do to stay limber and be less injury-prone include stretching your hip flexors and glutes. The hips are one of the most common sources of injury when you’re out of condition and returning to a sport. Stretch them by doing a “runners lunge”, which is a lunge with one foot behind you in one foot in front of you, and gently pushing your hips forward until you feel tension in your hip flexors—near where your leg meets your hip!
If my child is having discomfort in their hips, how do I know when it’s a serious problem, and that they should be seen by a specialist?
When there is pain in the hip, or hip area, that lasts into the evening or the next day after physical activity, it’s time to see a hip specialist. Even if it’s minor discomfort, don’t ignore the pain. Recognizing an issue early may enable a hip specialist to fix the problem before it becomes too serious and can help your family avoid surgery.
There are three main reasons that hip injuries occur: acute injuries during contact sports, chronic overuse of injuries and hip diseases that become symptomatic in teenage years.
Diagnosing a hip injury is a specific field of expertise and needs a hip specialist, since the specific examinations and imaging required are not common in general medicine.
Are there any other symptoms that typically accompany hip injuries?
Some of the signs of hip injuries include pain in the groin or hip flexor, pain radiating down the thigh or shin, pain with resting or prolonged sitting or pain with pivoting or rotation. Your child may also have a hip issue if they’re in pain during their sports (or after practices!) or if they’re noticing catching, locking or popping in their hip. Walking is often not painful with hip injuries but running may be.
If I bring my child in to have their hip pain assessed, what does an appointment look like?
Our team at the American Hip Institute is made up of world-class orthopedic surgeons who treat every patient like a professional athlete, supporting them from the first appointment through recovery. An appointment starts with a comprehensive examination by a Hip Specialist and specialized imaging which is unique to the American Hip Institute. During this comprehensive visit, it is our mission that every patient comes away with a diagnosis and treatment plan suited to their goals.
While a lot has changed due to COVID-19, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to the safety of our patients and staff. Appointments look a little different in this day and age, but families can feel confident knowing AHI is stringently following federal and state guidelines as the crisis continues. Our office remains open and operating on a spaced schedule to provide in-person care, in addition to virtual appointments.
After booking an appointment, here’s what families can expect:
Chairs in waiting room are socially distanced, but patients are asked to arrive no more than 15 minutes early.
Family of patients must stay outside of the facility during surgery. However, minors are allowed to bring one guest.
During the appointment, the physician, patient and guest must wear masks.
If surgery is required, patients must take a COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to surgery, then self-isolate until the day of surgery.
Regardless of this “new normal,” we ensure the human element is never lost and patients receive the best care and experience.
What does treatment look like for most hip pain in kids? Will they need surgery?
In most cases, our first aim is to help our patients avoid surgery. Advanced techniques such as cell therapy and specialized physical therapy can help return our patients to their active lives.
When surgery is required, the American Hip Institute procedures are the least invasive and most successful procedures available. In most cases, we are able to fix the problems through keyhole incisions of less than one centimeter, with a minimally invasive procedure that gets patients home the same day and on a stationary bike by the next day.
Our proven success rates give patients comfort that they will be on a rapid road to recovery. After surgery, our unique physical therapy protocols facilitate rapid return to activities and sports.
About Dr. Domb Dr. Benjamin Domb, M.D., Founder, Medical Director & Orthopedic Surgeon at American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialists, is on a mission to cure hip pain by pioneering the most advanced, comprehensive and non-invasive medical solutions. Based in Chicago, AHI offers a range of cutting-edge techniques in Hip Arthroscopy, Robotics, Resurfacing, and Regenerative Medicine. For more information or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Domb at American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialists, visit: americanhipinstitute.com.
Check your pantry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk and soy, known allergens, as well as beef and pork, which are not declared on the product label.
The cans labeled as chicken noodle soup actually contain a meatball and pasta product. The canned soup items were produced on May 26, 2020. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
14-oz. cans of Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup with a best by date of “BestByMAY262022” printed on the bottom of the can and a best by date of “09JUN2022” printed on the product case.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST18826A” printed on the bottom of the can under the best by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the firm’s distributor notified FSIS of consumer complaints that the soup contained meatballs and pasta instead of chicken and noodles.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
Calling all owners of Thule Sleek strollers. On Aug. 12, 2020, the company announced a recall of their Sleek stroller due to the handlebar detaching, which would pose an injury hazard to children.
There was one reported case of the handlebar detaching (no injuries reported) and Thule is taking the steps to rectify the situation by replacing the handlebar on all recalled Sleek strollers.
photo: Thule
About 4,000 Thule Sleek strollers were sold (in addition, about 880 were sold in Canada) between July 2018 through June 2020 for between $830-$850. They were sold in black, dark gray, light gray, navy blue and red with a silver or black frame.
Only strollers without a QC2020 sticker next to the product label and manufactured between May 2018 through September 2019 are included in this recall. The manufacture date code in YY/MM format, Thule Sleek and product number: 11000001-5, 11000017, 11000330 or 11000337-342 can be found on the product label located on the lower inside frame of the stroller. UPC code 091021978485, 091021883703, 091021460256, 091021761773, 091021079779, 091021070585, 091021349001, 091021433137, 091021514386, 091021037090,091021091900, 091021648937 or 091021190214 can be found on the product packaging.
If you think your stroller is in recalled, stop using the stroller and contact Thule Group at 855-929-3531 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. You can also email thulesleek18@thule.com or visit online at thule.com/recallthulesleek or thule.com and click on Support/Safety Notice for more information.
Get more info. about the recall from from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission here.
