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News Articles: recall alert

The U.S. Department of of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging consumers who have purchased the ready-to-eat meals sold under the under the Home Chef and Marketside brands, not to consume them. The agency instructs the public to throw them away or return the item to the place of purchase.

Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals

A nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses, and three deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection.

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  • Vanessa Romo
Baker Farms Brand Curly Mustard, as pictured, is being recalled for listeria monocytogenes. (Courtesy of Georgia Department of Agriculture)

South Georgia's Baker Farms recalls curly mustard greens for listeria contamination

On Dec. 3, the Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner announced that Baker Farms, a South Georgia family farm operation leading the state in leafy greens' growth, is recalling its Baker Brand Curly Mustard product due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death.

BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall includes certain 3 Series Sedans and 3 Series Sportswagons. BMW dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules as needed for free.

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  • The Associated Press
Family Dollar says it is recalling six Colgate products sold at stores across 11 different states because of the products being stored outside of recommended temperature requirements. Here, a Family Dollar store is seen on July 28, 2014 in Hollywood, Fla.

Family Dollar recalls Colgate products that were improperly stored

Family Dollar says it is not aware of any complaints from customers nor any reports of illnesses related to the recall.

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  • Jonathan Franklin