Recalls of note

28,980 Pounds Of Chicken Kiev Recalled For Connection With Salmonella Illness

,,,But if you’ve got some Antioch Farms Chicken Kiev sitting in your freezer, check the label because 29,000 pounds of the pre-stuffed chicken have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Meats in Chicago, recalled 28,980 pounds of partial prepared chicken products sold under the Antioch Farms brand. 

The recall was initiated at the request of the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) after Minnesota health officials and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified a cluster of salmonella cases that appeared to be connected to the product.

Nissan Recalls 1,848 Infiniti Vehicles Over Defective Takata Airbags

The number of vehicles recalled related to defective Takata airbags increased by more than 1,000 vehicles Friday, as Nissan issued a recall of luxury Infiniti vehicles.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice [PDF], Nissan issued the recall after determining that 1,848 model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 and model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles may contain defective airbags made by the same company responsible for the recall of more than 8 million cars.

Ford Begins Its Own Recallapalooza With Five Recalls Totaling More Than 202,000 Cars

Ford announced the five North American recalls covering 202,241 vehicles for various reasons including an incorrect repair from a previous recall, airbag deployment issues and fuel lines that are improperly routed.

The first recall involves 38,645 model year 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car vehicles that many have been improperly repaired during a 2013 recall. 
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The second recall involves 27,597 model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles that may have incorrect fuel and vapor line routing. 
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The company’s third recall involves 960 model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks for an issue that may cause the vehicle’s brake lights to delay illumination or not illuminate at all.

Nissan Recalls Nearly 16,000 Infiniti Hybrid Sedans For Transmission, Software Issues

A notice [PDF] from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that Nissan initiated the recall of 14,438 model year 2014 Q50 and Q70 hybrid sedans because the electric motor may stop running.
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Nissan’s second recall of the day involves 1,641 model year 2014 Infiniti Q50, A70 and Q70L hybrid sedans with possible transmission housing issues.

According to NHTSA documents [PDF], the vehicles have automatic transmission housing that may have cracks caused during manufacturing.

Audi Recalls Nearly 102,000 Vehicles For Airbag Deployment Issues

Fresh off a recall of nearly a million vehicles, Audi issued another call back of nearly 102,000 cars for an airbag problem that could prevent the frontal safety devices from deploying.

According to a notice [PDF] from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Audi recalled 101,938 model year 2013 to 2015 A4 and S4 vehicles because of an issue that could prevent front airbags from deploying in a secondary crash.

Officials with the car maker say an improper algorithm and coding could prevent the frontal airbags from deploying.

Nissan Recalls 53,000 Sedans, SUVs For Takata Airbag Defect

According to a notice [PDF] posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the new recall involves 52,738 model year 2003 to 2004 Pathfinder, 2004 to 2006 Sentra, 2003 to 2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 and the 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles.

The recall applies only to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Officials with Nissan say in the notice to NHTSA that airbags in the affected vehicles may rupture, sending metal fragments toward front-seat passengers in the event of a crash.

Mercedes Recalls Nearly 11,000 Vehicles For Loss Of Steering Issue 

According to a notice [PDF] from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mercedes-Benz recalled 10,509 model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles in the United States because they may lose steering power while traveling at low speeds.

Officials with Mercedes say the recall was initiated after two incidents from outside the U.S. alleging loss of steering.

It was determined that the vehicle’s sliding shaft, which is part of the steering column, could become disengaged from the steering coupling socket due to vibrations, steering thrust, or load feedback from the road surface. If the shaft disengages, the vehicle may lose steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford Expands Ranger Recall By Nearly 10,000 Trucks Over Takata Airbag Defect

The number of vehicles affected by potentially defective Takata airbags continues to grow. This time it comes from Ford, with the manufacturer expanding its previous recall regarding the Ranger pickup truck, bringing the total number of affected trucks to 23,713.

Bloomberg reports the 9,792 vehicle expansion came after a fifth death was tied to Takata airbags in Malaysia last week.

While the vehicle linked to the latest death was a Honda model, the airbag used in the car is similar to, but not the same as the safety device used in model year 2004 to 2005 Ford Rangers.

1.2 Million Pounds Of Pretzel Hot Dogs Recalled Because Boxes Didn’t Disclose Presence Of Soy 

City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. in Lancaster, PA is recalling about 1,196,669 pounds of the product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the FSIS announced today.

The pretzel dogs were produced between Feb. 14, 2014 and Nov. 14, 2014, and were sold under various names (check the official release for more product boxes and labels),,,