Archives for May 2010

Children's Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores

May 19, 2010 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: GIRAFFE SECURITY BLANKETS UNITS: ABOUT 44,000 IMPORTER: RASHTI & … [Read more...]

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Recalls All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, USP 500 mg/100 mL

May 18, 2010 By The FDA 1 Comment

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of metronidazole injection, USP 500mg / 100mL manufactured by Claris Lifesciences and distributed by Sagent due to the discovery of non-sterility in two lots of metronidazole injection. Non-sterility of an antimicrobial administered via the intravenous route has the … [Read more...]

Children's Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores

May 18, 2010 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), IN COOPERATION WITH FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC., OF CHARLOTTE, N.C., IS ANNOUNCING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF 1.8 MILLION TOY DART GUN SETS, DUE TO AN ASPIRATION HAZARD. CPSC AND FAMILY DOLLAR HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS OF TWO ASPHYXIATION DEATHS INVOLVING A 9-YEAR-OLD BOY IN CHICAGO, … [Read more...]

Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard

May 18, 2010 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT. PRODUCT: SANDY THE SQUIRREL PLUSH TOYS MANUFACTURER: MOA ENTERTAINMENT CO. LLC, OF … [Read more...]

Amish Wedding Recall Press Release

May 15, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Amish Wedding Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following products: 1. 1. Pumpkin Butter 9 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 50014 7 2. Pumpkin Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65549 6 3. Sweet Potato Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65550 2 These products were sold under the following brands: Amish … [Read more...]