Archives for 2008

101 New Uses for Everyday Things

April 3, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Learn how to reuse and recycle everyday household items in this article from RealSimple.com . It features new uses for lemons, newspapers, coffee filters, olive oil... Example: "Use your used dryer sheets to freshen smelly shoes. Put them under your foot and by the end of the day your shoes and feet will smell laundry-fresh."read more | digg story … [Read more...]

Mrs Baird's Issues Voluntary Recall of 4" Buns Due to Undeclared Milk (April 1)

April 3, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CONTACT: DAVID MARGULIES (214) 368-0909 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- APRIL 1, 2008 -- MRS BAIRD'S BAKERIES ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT HAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED PACKAGES OF 4 INCH BUNS BECAUSE THE PRODUCT CONTAINS MILK THAT IS NOT LISTED ON THE LABEL. INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIES TO MILK RUN THE RISK OF A SERIOUS OR LIFE THREATENING … [Read more...]

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

April 3, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: BOYS’ HOODED SWEATSHIRTS UNITS: ABOUT 5,000 DISTRIBUTOR: KIDZ WORLD … [Read more...]

Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard

April 2, 2008 By The CPSC 8 Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: SERENITY SPA HOT TUBS UNITS: ABOUT 1,670 MANUFACTURER: GECKO ALLIANCE … [Read more...]

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

April 2, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: LOCK AND LEASH™ LOCKS UNITS: ABOUT 27,000 IMPORTER: MASTER LOCK, … [Read more...]