Product Recalls of interest to Senior Citizens

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Jonathans Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased Jonathans Sprouts products containing alfalfa sprouts with sell-by date 4/23 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 508-763-2577. Get more info here.

Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of TOPAMAX®
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced it is voluntarily recalling two lots of TOPAMAX® (topiramate) 100mg Tablets. These two lots were shipped between 10/19/2010 and 12/28/2010 and distributed in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. While the recall encompasses approximately 57,000 bottles of TOPAMAX®, the company believes there are fewer than 6,000 bottles remaining in the marketplace. The recall stems from four consumer reports of an uncharacteristic odor thought to be caused by trace amounts of TBA (2,4,6 tribromoanisole).
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm251515.htm

ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Sold at: ADP dealers and distributors nationwide from September 2003 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200.  Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater. For additional information, contact ADP toll-free at (866) 303-8634 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.adpnow.com.

Ground turmeric sold under Target's Archer Farms brand name has been recalled nationwide because of elevated levels of lead. The lot numbers and best-by dates involved in the recall are 1740901A, 6/23/11; 2180902A, 8/6/11; 2780906A, 10/5/11; 2920903A, 10/19/11; 3060903A, 11/2/11; and 0071003A, 1/7/12.

Consumers in possession of this voluntarily recalled product may return it to the store at which you purchased it. Consumers or media with questions should contact B&M, Inc. at 1-877-321-5852 (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm CST) or contact Target Guest Relations toll-free at (800) 316-6151.