By Rita Colorito on October 20, 2011 in
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz recalled several models because diesel fuel might leak and three food products have been recalled for contamination and mislabeling. Read more below.
Car trouble
Mercedes-Benz recalled several 2011 models: E-, GL-, ML- and R-Class vehicles; and 2012 S-Class vehicles, because the diesel fuel filter may leak, causing diesel fuel to spill on the road creating possible crash conditions. A total of 6,872 vehicles are being recalled. Mercedes-Benz USA will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz USA at 800-367-6372.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is a ConsumerSearch Best Reviewed Luxury sports sedan.
Food safety issues
- Grocery chain Kroger is recalling select containers of Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not listed on the label. The mislabeled ice cream was sold in 16-ounce pints with a "sell by" date of June 18, 2012 and UPC Code: 11110 52909. Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, portions of eastern Missouri, Ohio and northern Kentucky, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee are included. The recall also includes Kroger stores in Illinois and Indiana that operate under the following banner names: Jay C, Food 4 Less (Chicago area), Owen's, Pay Less and Scott's. Consumers allergic or sensitive to peanuts should return the product to a Kroger store for a full refund. For folks without a peanut allergy or sensitivity, the product is otherwise safe to consume. For ice cream that wins taste tests, read our ice cream report.
- Giant Eagle Farmer's Market and River Ranch Fresh Foods are recalling 2,154 cases of various bagged salad products and various deli sandwiches featuring River Ranch shredded lettuce because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The eight recalled bagged salad products were produced on September 27, 2011 with Best By dates of October 14, 2011. Product name, descriptions and UPC Codes can be found here. The bagged salads were sold in retail supermarkets in Iowa, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The affected deli ring sandwiches include: Giant Eagle Large Italian Sandwich Ring (UPC 23755100000), Giant Eagle Mini Italian Sandwich Ring (UPC 24755500000), Giant Eagle Large New York Sandwich Ring (UPC 22755100000), Giant Eagle Mini New York Sandwich Ring (UPC 25755500000), Giant Eagle Large All America Sandwich Ring (UPC 21755100000), and Giant Eagle Mini All American Sandwich Ring (UPC 26755500000). No illnesses have been reported with these recalls.
- EZ-Shop Kitchens is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat, seasoned beef and shredded pork products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The products were distributed to retail and institutional customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia between July 1 and Oct. 6, 2011. The following products fall under the recall: 16-ounce and 4-pound tub containers of E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SEASONED BEEF, E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SHREDDED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE, and E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SHREDDED BEEF WITH BBQ SAUCE. All products bear the establishment number EST. 19665 in the USDA mark of inspection.
What Should You Do?
If you own any of these products, check the product code against the specific product codes found on the manufacturer's recall press release, which we have linked to above for each individual recall. For details on these and other recalls, including product recall press releases, how to obtain a refund or manufacturer's recommendations to obtain a fix for your product's problem, the U.S. government maintains an online recall clearinghouse at Recalls.gov for six of its agencies that issue recalls.
For any recalled product, the CPSC recommends consumers stop using it right away. And remember, it's illegal to knowingly resell or attempt to resell any recalled product.