The tainted blood thinner heparin, which was recalled in January, has been linked to four deaths in the US and about 350 other "complications".A recent report by Walt Bodanich and Jake Hooker of the New York Times reveals that the active ingredient in this blood thinner marketed by Baxter International was produced by a factory in China. No big … [Read more...]
Yet Another Way to Stay Informed on Product Recalls
&tUS Recall News offers several widgets and feeds that you can subscribe to, including this blog. We also have a monthly newsletter that we send out. However, the monthly newsletter only highlights the biggest or most dangerous recalls, and you may miss out on being informed of a recall on any number of products you own.That's why we've created … [Read more...]
Don't Forget to Check Toy Recall List After Opening Gifts
No parent wants to take a present away from their child after he or she opens it on Christmas. But the health of your child is more important than a few shed tears (although, it probably wouldn't hurt to wait a couple of days until they're bored with it) and if a toy is on our Recalled Toy List it can cause serious health issues if children are … [Read more...]
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on New Product Safety Legislation
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Nancy Nord applauds a House vote on landmark consumer product safety legislation:"I want to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for passing landmark legislation today that finally gives the CPSC the additional tools and resources to address the growing issue of imports and other … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price Caught Red-Handed But Still Peddling Lead
The following is an email we received from Ed Mierzwinski, Federal Consumer Program Director of CoPIRG, a consumer rights advocacy group and watchdog in Colorado.Fisher-Price: Caught Red-handed, But Still Peddling LeadIt's one thing to have state pride, but quite another to have state bias when it comes to protecting kids from unsafe toys. … [Read more...]
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