Archives for 2010

What You Should Know About E.coli

May 11, 2010 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

This is part 1 of a multi-part feature series covering the food-borne illnesses responsible for most food recalls in the United States. What Consumers Should Know About E.coli You’ve probably heard of the food poisoning known as E.coli. Beyond the fact that it can make you really sick, all consumers should understand how this illness manifests, … [Read more...]

CPSC Announces State Grants On Pool and Spa Safety Now Available

May 11, 2010 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT'S (P&SSACT) STATE GRANT PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FROM ELIGIBLE STATES. THE P&SSACT INTENDS TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF POOLS AND SPAS BY REDUCING CHILD DROWNINGS AND SUCTION … [Read more...]

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

May 11, 2010 By The CPSC 1 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: "BEST FRIENDS" CHARM BRACELET SETS UNITS: ABOUT 19,000 IMPORTER: … [Read more...]

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Ready-To-Eat Deli Meat Products

May 11, 2010 By The USDA Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various ready-to-eat deli meat products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that various ready-to-eat deli meat products subject to recall in … [Read more...]

Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard

May 8, 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: COMPACT HAIR DRYER UNITS: ABOUT 291,000 IMPORTER: CONAIR CORP., … [Read more...]