The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

Huge ground beef recall expanded to 12 million pounds

JBS Tolleson Inc. is recalling an additional 5.1 million pounds raw beef products, which were produced and packed from July 26 to Sept. 7, because the meat may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport. This is an expansion of the Oct. 4 recall in which 6.9 million pounds of raw beef products were recalled.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some ground beef may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The raw beef items, including ground beef, have the establishment number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail locations and institutions nationwide. The affected brands include Kroger, Cedar Farms, and Showcase.

Two more blood pressure medications recalled due to possible cancer risks

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling all lots of combination tablets featuring the drugs amlodipine and valsartan and another combination drug featuring amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide due to an impurity detected.

The impurity is N-nitroso-diethylamine or NDEA, which has been classified as a probable human carcinogen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The combination tablets are used for treating high blood pressure. Teva hasn’t received any reports of adverse events signaling a potential link or exposure to valsartan, according to a statement from Teva posted by the FDA.

Ultra-Low NOx water heaters being recalled by A.O. Smith due to fire hazard

A.O. Smith is recalling about 616,000 Ultra-Low NOx water heaters.

The water heater’s gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater’s burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible flooring.

A.O. Smith has received six reports of fires occurring from a water heater installed directly on a combustible surface.  No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes 30-, 40-, and 50-gallon natural or propane gas-fired Ultra-Low NOx emission gas water heaters. They’re designed to comply with regulations in certain air quality districts in California, and were sold primarily in California. They were sold under the American, A. O. Smith, Kenmore, Reliance, State, U.S. Craftsmaster, and Whirlpool brand names and were manufactured from April 8, 2011 through August 1, 2016.

Mowers and compact tractors recalled by Kubota due to burn hazard

Kubota is recalling about 121,100 mowers and compact tractors.

Hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.

Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota with model numbers BX, GR, ZD, and ZG, diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.

Hammer drills recalled by Black & Decker due to possible injuries

Black & Decker is recalling about 641,000 Bostitch and Porter-Cable hammer drills and drill drivers in the United States and about 18,000 in Canada.

The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard.

Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to impurities that could cause cancer

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling some lots of Irbesartan tablets because they may be contaminated with an impurity.

The impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine, is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Irbesartan tablets recalled include 75 mg., 150 mg., and 300 mg. dosages and were manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited.

Top-mount refrigerators recalled by Haier America due to fire hazard

Haier is recalling about 137,000 top-mount refrigerators.

An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire, and property damage. No injuries have been reported. 

This recall involves the Haier models HA10TG31 with 10.1 cubic foot capacity. They measure about five feet high and two feet wide. The Haier logo is located on the refrigerator door. Only the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator’s rear panel.

Solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures recalled by Cooper Lighting due to fire hazard

Cooper Lighting is recalling about 350,000 All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures in the United States and about 11,963 in Canada.

The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture’s housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Beef contaminated with Salmonella triggers massive recall

JBS Tolleson Inc. is recalling about 6.5 million pounds of beef, including ground beef, which may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

Fifty-seven people infected with the bacteria have been reported from 16 states. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The recalled beef was produced and packaged from July 26 to Sept. 7 and was shipped to retailers nationwide.

Stinger insect zappers recalled by Kaz due to shock hazard

Kaz is recalling about 72,000 stinger insect zappers.

The insect kill grid can detach inside the container, posing a shock hazard.

Kaz has received three reports of units with internal grid detachments. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper including the Stinger Insect Zapper – Model BK 110v3; Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper – Model BK310v3; and the Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper – Model BK510v3.