In an effort to promote healthy eating habits among children in California, the California State government distributed about 56,000 lunch boxes. Like everyone else, they wanted to save some money, and so they purchased the lunch boxes from China.The lunch boxes contain unsafe levels of lead, which can cause brain damage if ingested by young … [Read more...]
Toy Companies Blame CPSC For Recall Delays
We have blogged and reported extensively on the subject of recalled toys here at US Recall News, and have directed most of our frustration at the companies importing the defective toys, and the Chinese government for being so relaxed on their regulations.As for our own government, we generally are glad to see that they are catching these things, … [Read more...]
Popular Shoes Getting Caught in Escalators
Reports have been popping up all over recently regarding incidents involving Crocs shoes being caught in escalators. One of the nation's largest subway systems, the Washington Metro, has posted ads warning riders about wearing those shoes on its escalators. Although the ads don't mention the name "Crocs," the ads do feature a picture of a … [Read more...]
MRL Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillator Recall
(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall on MRL / Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillators manufactured between October 2003 and January 2005.The serial numbers for the recalled defibrillators are 205787 through 207509. The AED 20 Automatic External … [Read more...]
Dole Salad Mix Recall
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.A bag of Dole's salad mix tested positive for E. coli after being sold at a store in Canada. The recalled salad has a "best if used by" date of Sept. 18, 2007 and the … [Read more...]
Two Important Auto Recalls This Week
There Were Two Important Auto Recalls This Week:Chrysler has recalled about 300,000 SUVs because of a potential braking problem while driving uphill. The recall includes 2006/2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUV models, as well as 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler has received numerous complaints from owners of these recalled … [Read more...]
US Government Getting Pressured to Regulate from Unlikely Sources
The United States government is getting pressured to regulate consumer and environmental safety standards across a number of industries by some very unlikely sources - the industries themselves.Big industry has historically been on the side of the Republicans when it comes to regulating standards. They prefer a hands-off approach and would rather … [Read more...]
Fentora Can Be Deadly If Not Properly Used and Prescribed
This week Cephalon issued letters to patients and health care professionals to inform them of important safety information regarding Fentora.Serious side effects and adverse events - including deaths - have occurred in patients treated with Fentora.Fentora is indicated only for the management of breakthrough pain in patients with cancer who are … [Read more...]
US and China Agree to Make Products Safer for Americans
As you might have read early this week, China has banned Lead Paint in Toys Exported to United States. Adding to this great news, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and its Chinese counterpart, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) have Announced the Agreement To Improve The Safety of … [Read more...]
China Bans Lead Paint in Toys Exported to US
We Did It! Today China signed an agreement that prohibits the use of lead paint on toys exported to the United States.Thanks to everyone who put pressure on your congresspeople to in turn put pressure on the Chinese government. What role that might have played in this is unknowable, but I'm just happy that something is being done.In addition to … [Read more...]
Diet Drug Recalled for Having ED Ingredients
Zencore tabs being marketed as a dietary supplement for "natural male enhancement" have been recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients used to make prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED).The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lab analysis of Zencore Tabs found that they contain aminotadalafil, an analog of tadalafil, and … [Read more...]
Colorado Congresswoman Responds to US Recall Emails
I received a response from my congressperson about my concerns with recent recall outbreaks from China. Although food safety is a huge concern, she unfortunately failed to mention the other part of my request - that the US Government put greater pressure on Chinese officials, Chinese Exporters and US Importers to ensure the safety of our people and … [Read more...]
884 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
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.What To Look For:1.33-pound trays of "Shaw's Fresh … [Read more...]
NettoCollection Moderne and Loft Cribs Important Recall
NettoCollection and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled about 400 "Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs due to an entrapment and strangulation hazard.These cribs are dangerous because the slats can separate from the side rails, which poses an entrapment and/or strangulation hazard to infants and young children. These recalled cribs were … [Read more...]
Life Saving Recall for Scuba Divers
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, … [Read more...]
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