Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
May 14, 2009
Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards
UNITS: About 71,000 in the United States
DISTRIBUTOR: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, IN
Recalled Terumo Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae
December 9, 2008
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has issued an urgent, worldwide recall of all Tenderflow pediatric arterial cannulae with the lot codes shown below.
Infant Death From Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA
October 17, 2008
THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), IN COOPERATION WITH PLAYKIDS U.S.A. OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. IS ANNOUNCING TODAY A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ABOUT 2,000 CONVERTIBLE CRIBS. THE SIDES OF THE RECALLED CRIBS ARE MADE OF A MESH THAT EXPANDS, CREATING A GAP BETWEEN THE MATTRESS AND THE SIDE THROUGH WHICH AN INFANT CAN SLIP. THIS POSES SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Urgent Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP Product Recall
October 2, 2008
FDA has issued a Class I Recall on Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP intrathecal catheters, sutureless pump connector revision kits and intrathecal catheter pump segment revision kits.
There are potential misconnections of the Medtronic sutureless connector (”SC”) catheters from the catheter port on the medtronic pump. These misconnections have resulted in a blockage (occlusion) between the sutureless pump connector and the catheter port on the pump and disconnection from the pump connector.
LifePak CR AED Recall – Recalled External Defibrillators
September 11, 2008
(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009)
A Class 1 Recall has been announced by the FDA for LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) made by Physio Control, Inc.
Nebraska Beef Recalls 1.2 Millions Pounds of Beef for Possible E. Coli Contamination
August 10, 2008
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall
April 28, 2008
NOTE: There have been recalls of other digoxin brands since this massive Digitek recall in the spring of 2008. As of May 13th, 2009 the most recent has been a recall on Caraco brand digoxin.
Chanitx and Suicide
February 21, 2008
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there have been over 100 reports received of suicidal thoughts and severe behavioral changes within just a few weeks of taking the drug.
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History
February 18, 2008
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef – the largest beef recall in US history.
The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat Company. This slaughterhouse is the subject of an animal abuse investigation and provided meat to schools across the country.
See the horrific video footage taken on this farm:
Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
February 6, 2008
On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become detached from their bases in high impact side collisions.
Heparin Syringes Recalled
January 7, 2008
A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening or life altering injuries and can even be fatal.
Mattel Announces Toy Recall
November 7, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Mattel Inc. recalled over 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys because several children have choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. Mattel has received approximately 50 reports of small parts separating from these toys, which feature a sink, a refrigerator, and a range. One child choked on a detached piece and needed the Heimlich Maneuver performed on him to remove the part that was lodged in his throat.
Huge Ground Beef Recall: Over a Million Pounds of Beef Recalled
November 3, 2007
The most recent ground beef recall for E. coli contamination involves 1,084,384 lbs. (over One MILLION pounds!) of ground beef products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., of Wyalusing, PA.
List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards – Childrens Toy Recalls from China
October 10, 2007
Hamburger Patties Infected With E coli
September 28, 2007
Topps Meat Company of New Jersey has recalled about 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with a virulent strain of E. coli called 0157:H7.
Read More About This Beef Recall Here
List of Beef Products Recalled by Topps Meeat:
Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years
September 21, 2007
Today (Friday Sept. 21, 2007) the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of One-million Simplicity and Graco cribs after three children were trapped and suffocated in Simplicity or Graco cribs.
All three children died after falling into a gap in the crib created when the person putting the crib together had installed the drop-rail side of the crib upside-down.
Dole Salad Mix Recall
September 18, 2007
Almost one year after the spinach fiasco, new fears about E. coli-contaminated salad prompt at least ten US States and Canadian provinces to recall Dole’s hearts Delight salad mix.
884 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
September 6, 2007
Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., has recalled about 884 pounds of ground beef products because they might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Fairbank Farms is a DBA of Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., who discovered the contamination danger during their routine microbiological testing program.
Life Saving Recall for Scuba Divers
September 5, 2007
M&J Engineering has Recalled about 1,500 swivels for scuba diving masks due to drowning hazard, as the swivel could separate while diving.
This M&J Engineering recall includes all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the manufacture date stamped on the body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.
List of Chinese Toothpaste Recalls – Recalled Toothpaste From China
August 14, 2007
A List of Recalled Toothpaste Made in China
Manufacturer – Goldcredit International Enterprises LTD
Products: (MainStar America, Selective Imports, Donnamax)
- Dr. Cool Coolmint
- Superdent Coolmint
- Cooldent Coolmint
- Cooldent Spearmint
- Cooldent Fluoride
- Everfresh Assortment
- BrightMax
- DentaPro
- Dentakleen
- Dentakleen Junior Brand – Strawberry
- Dentakleen Junior Brand – Blueberry
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