According to this article a jar of Loyd Grossman sauce has recently caused a case of botulism. The public have been warned not to eat the curry sauce after two people were taken to hospital with botulism poisoning. The affected sauce is the 350g Loyd Grossman korma sauce with a best before date of February 2013 and batch code 1218R 07:21. This has now been subject to a full recall. Although only one jar has been known to have been contaminated people are being warned not to eat any products from this batch as a precaution.

A warning has been issued over some model of Beko fridge freezers after a faulty one was thought to caused fire. Up to 500.000 fridge freezers could pose a risk. The problem occurs when water gets into a defrost timer switch leading to an electrical malfunction and resulting in insulation within the appliance catching fire. You can find a list of the affected models here. The company has said it will be contacting customers to fix the problem for free.

Toyota have recently announced a recall of 110,000 hybrid cars over safety concerns. The problem appears to be with concerns over the power supply circuit. The recall affects the Highlander hybrid and Lexus RX400h models globally. The company has said that the affected vehicles could stop suddenly because of an electrical problem leading to a blown fuse.

According to this article contaminated vodka has been found on sale in a shop in East Sussex. The vodka is branded as Glens vodka and comes in 35cl bottles. The bottles have lot codes 92960459 and 92960456 printed below the caps and particles can be seen floating in the liquid. The contaminated vodka is dangerous because it contained high levels of methanol which if consumed can cause a number of symptoms such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness and breathing difficulties. They also contain less alcohol than declared on the label. Anyone who thinks they may have brought one of the affected bottles should contact East Sussex County Council Trading Standards.

Asda has issued a recall of some of its baby clothing over fears that it could cause a choking risk. The products affected are from the George Baby Basics range and include the 3 Pack Sleep Suit and the 7 Pack Body Suit which cost £6 each. The problem is with the transfer on the front of the clothing which can come unstuck after washing posing a coking threat to babies who could put it into their mouths. It is thought that thousands of the suits have been sold across the UK before a complaint was made in June.

Toyota have announced another recall after faults were found in some Lexus and Crown vehicles. Initially the vehicles are being recalled in Japan but action is likely to follow for overseas markets. The recall affects around 91,903 vehicles in Japan and as many as 270,000 worldwide. The problem which is caused by a flaw in the valve spring can make the vehicle stall whilst it is still moving. So far 220 complaints have been received about the problem but no crashes have been reported to date.

According to this article a fault has been found which can lead to engine problems in some Lexus models. Toyota have said that the problem is down to "improperly functioning valve springs have been found in some Lexus engines and there is a small possibility that abnormal engine noise or unstable idling may occur". Affected models include the Lexus GS 450h, GS460, LS460 and LS 600hIt is thought the issue could affect as many 3,000 cars in the UK.

According to this article Asda have recalled a number of paper shredders due to a possible fault. The problem is with the Asda eight sheet diamond cut shredder which has been shown in some cases to have a fault in the plug. The product which was on sale for £19.97 has been recalled as a precaution after some customers experienced a small shock when using it. It is thought that a few thousand of the shredders have been sold. Anyone who has purchased one should stop using the product and return it to their nearest Asda store for a refund.

Argos and Walmsleys are among the retailers that will have to pay out up to £20 million to their customers over sofas containing harmful chemicals. Many of the customers who purchased the affected sofas suffered chemical burns, severe skin conditions and eye complaints. The sofas which were made by Chinese firms Linkwise and Eurosofa contained the chemical DMF which has since been banned. Following an agreement in the High Court victims are set to receive payouts of between £1,175 and £9,000. Around 1,650 customers will be due a refund, however, Land of Leather customers who were affected will not receive anything as the firm has since gone into administration.

Next has recalled a range of men’s underwear after a complaints that it featured an image of Adolf Hitler. A customer had complained that the underwear featured an image that resembled Hitler saluting as planes flew overhead. Next have since investigated the claims and found that the image was actually from a cartoon inspired by a picture of Lenin. The range of underwear, however, will still be withdrawn from sale.

Asda has recalled 60,000 DVD players after a fault was found in the item. The retailer has estimated that around a third of the DVD players have a hole in the outer casing that could put users at a risk of electrocution. The affected product is model DVD1072UK which retails at £17.97. Asda have not said how many have been sold to customers but have asked people who have purchased one to return it to their nearest store. Customers will be able to obtain a refund if they return the DVD player even if they no longer have the box or a receipt.

Production of White Rabbit candy products has resumed after the China milk scare. The vanilla flavoured sweets which are exported across the world were withdrawn during the Chinese milk scare after fears that they contained melamine. Chinese officials have accused milk suppliers of adding the chemical to batches of milk to artificially boost its protein content. Four babies have dies and more than 54,000 children fell sick as a result. China's state council made an announcement yesterday that they will overhaul the dairy industry and punish companies that have put profit above safety. The manufacturer of White Rabbit candy will now undergo government quality testing as checks are carried out on milk products in China. The company have not yet said when the product will be back on sale.

Tesco has recalled its White Rabbit Creamy Candies after they were found to contain melamine. Melamine has recently been found in formula milk in China and is thought to have caused the death of four babies and made around 53,000 children ill. Although the sweets are not thought to have made anyone ill, Tesco are withdrawing them as a precaution.

Nike has withdrawn its range of Air Stab trainers due to the recent spat of knife crime. The trainers which sell for £90 will be taken off the shelves due to the current regarding knife crime. A spokesman for Nike said 'The shoe was first launched in 1988 as a stability running shoe, hence the name Air Stab. It has nothing to do with knives or knife crime."

Concerns have been raised about the safety of microwave heat packs after an elderly died whilst using one. Doreen Ghiloni had used a heat pack called a Hottie rather than a traditional hot water bottle. Heat packs are heated in the microwave and are made to slowly release heat over a period of time. In this case the item caught fire in her bed and it is thought she was overcome by the fumes. Firs investigators in West Yorkshire have dealt with six other incidents involving heat packs in the past year and Mrs Ghiloni's family are now campaigning for the instructions of the packs to be changed to try and prevent any further accidents.

Waitrose have recalled organic eggs from one of its suppliers after fears they could be contaminated. It is thought that the chickens had eaten lead shot. The affected eggs are Blacktail Columbian organic eggs with the code OUK20137 stamped on them. Other organic eggs from Waitrose are not affected. Customers who have purchased the eggs are advised to return them for a refund.

Six cough syrups are being removed from sale after five children from overdoses. The medicines regulator has warned that the medicines should not be given to children under the age of two and has ordered that the products can be sold only under the supervision of a pharmacist until the labels are changed. The six medicines are Asda Children’s Chesty Cough Syrup, Boots Chesty Cough Syrup 1 Year Plus, Boots Sore Throat and Cough Linctus 1 Year Plus, Buttercup Infant Cough Syrup, CalCough Chesty and Bell’s Children’s Chesty Cough.

The Italian government has recalled buffalo mozzarella that has been linked to a dioxin contamination. The affected cheese comes from 25 producers in the Campania region near Naples. They have traced the farms at the source of the contamination and have destroyed their milk as a precaution.

Japan has banned imports of mozzarella over the recent toxin scare. Carcinogenic dioxins have been discovered at several farms in Campania and there are fears that the herds of water buffalo could be ingesting poisons from illegally dumped rubbish. Japan has impounded all mozzarella from Italy. This follows similar action from South Korea which banned the cheese after 29 toxic samples were found.

Eight buffalo herds in the Naples area have been quarantined on the suspicion that their milk could be contaminated. The animals have been grazing on land where toxic industrial waste has been dumped illegally by criminals. The milk produced by the buffalo herds is now being tested for dangerous levels of dioxin. Although only a fraction of the herds in the region have been affected sales of Neapolitan mozzarella have declined by nearly 50% following the scare. The Government says consumers would need to eat large quantities of mozzarella over a period of several months for their health to be affected.

Thousands of salmon products have been recalled from eight different supermarket chains because they may have been contaminated with diesel. The alert affects 50 types of Scottish salmon products including steaks, pies and fillets. The problem has been traced to the seafood company Marine Harvest which supplies fish to Morrisons and Young’s Seafood Ltd. The fish is thought to have been contaminated by diesel from a vehicle during transportation to a processing plant. The problem was detected when some customers complained of an unpleasant white spirit like taste. The alert does not affect organic salmon.

Mattel Inc. has issued a recall of around 172,000 Fisher Price toys in the US and Europe. The toys have been recalled because some small parts on them can be a choking hazard. The products include the Laugh and Learn Kitchen. You can see more information about the recalled products here.

Asda and Makro have issued a recall of lamb because of fears it might contain traces of drugs. The affected meat was distributed by Welsh County Foods based in Anglesey. The affected meat could cause sickness if eaten.