How do I remove Trojan horse OSX/FakeAlert.B codecm_uploader from my macbook?

How do I remove Trojan horse OSX/FakeAlert.B codecm_uploader from my macbook? My AVG AntiVirus keep putting up a pop up window to say that it's blocked the threat from spreading and I've to consider deleting the infected file. When I search for the file, I can't find it.  It pops up literally every 30secs!

First, you need to get rid of AVG. It may have alerted you to this, but in general it's not much good on the Mac.
Second, that indicates that you are infected with the FkCodec, aka Codec-M, adware. See my Adware Removal Guide for instructions on removing it. Be aware that AVG might interfere with your attempts to remove it, thinking that it is protecting you.
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