Thursday, September 23, 2010

Abbott Laboratories Recalls Similac Powder Baby Formula Due to Possible Contamination



Abbott Laboratories has announced the voluntary recall of certain Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas, because inspections have detected the presence of a small common beetles in the product produced at a facility/plant located Sturgis, Michigan. Consumption of the contaminated product could result in symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:

-- Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers; and
-- Certain Similac powder product lines offered in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit www.similac.com/recall, and type in the lot number found on the container to determine if the product is affected, or call 800.986.8850.

No liquid infant formulas are impacted by this recall, and products not involved in the recall include all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care™ Alimentum®, Elecare®, Similac Expert Care™ Neosure®, Similac® Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders.

Products with affected lot numbers should be returned to Abbott at no cost to the consumer. Parents and caregivers can go to www.similac.com/recall or call Abbott's consumer hotline, 800.986.8850, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Both the website and the consumer hotline have specific details on how to complete the return process.
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Saturday, September 18, 2010

12 Yr. Old Dies from ATV Accident



ELMORE COUNTY -- On Friday, September 10, 2010, Ryder Cole McRae, a 12-year-old boy from Mountain Home, Idaho was killed while driving an ATV. KTVB.com reports that the youngster died from major head injuries after having been thrown from the ATV and landed on the road. He was not wearing a helmet. He was taken to the Elmore County Medical Center and then flown by LifeFlight to the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise where he died.

Parents should always supervise children when operating an ATV and children should ALWAYS be required to wear a helmet when operating said equipment.

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard





Over 1.4 million FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlights have been recalled by Innovage LLC, because the charging adapter can overcharge, rupture and leak battery acid causing a burn hazard to consumers. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, “FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER” or “FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight.” The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12 volt car utility adapter. Consumers should immediately discontinue using the recalled product and and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts. Consumers are asked to return the product, via a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.spotlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center. For additional information, contact Innovage toll-free at 888.408.1140nbetween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.spotlightrecall.org or email the firm at info@spotlightrecall.org.\
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Friday, September 10, 2010

JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation



Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has added its name to the list of retailers who have announced a voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a risk of stangulation to small children. This recall includes the Bamboo Roll-Up Blinds with Valance. Small children face the risk of strangulation when the lifting loop of the blind slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36”x72” and 48”x72.” These blinds were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36”x72” blinds were sold for $25 and the 48”x72” blinds for $30. Consumers should immediately discontinue the use of the recalled roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund by contacting Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at 888.739.4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com or by visiting its website at www.joann.com.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

380 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination




Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa has increased its voluntary recall of specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.

Eggs affected by the expanded recall were distributed to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in California, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, Nebraska, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. These companies distribute nationwide.

Eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Albertsons, Farm Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralphs, Boomsma, Lund, Kemps and Pacific Coast. Eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 229 and plant numbers 1720 and 1942.

Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1720 223.

Prior Recall

Eggs under the August 13, 2010 recall are packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps. Eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 225 and plant numbers 1026, 1413 and 1946.
There have been confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses relating to the shell eggs and traceback investigations are ongoing.

Wright County Egg is fully cooperating with FDA’s investigation by undertaking this voluntary recall. Our primary concern is keeping Salmonella out of the food supply and away from consumers. As a precautionary measure, Wright County Egg also has decided to divert its existing inventory of shell eggs from the recalled plants to a breaker, where they will be pasteurized to kill any Salmonella bacteria present.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. This recall is of shell eggs only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Eggs are not affected. Consumers with questions should visit www.eggsafety.org9 or call Wright County’s toll-free information number (866-272-5582), which contains a message outlining recall instructions for consumers.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Goya Foods Recalls Frozen Mamey Fruit Pulp Linked To Typhoid Fever



Goya Foods issued a recall of its 14-ounce packages of its frozen mamey fruit pulp due to reports of salmonella, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. The product is distributed in 11 Western states including Hawaii. The Center for Disease Control has confirmed seven cases of typhoid fever in California and Nevada, and said four of the victims drank milkshakes made with the product. The CDC said it will continue to investigate possible typhoid cases, including two more reports out of California.

Mamey -- known as "sapote" in Latin America -- is a red-fleshed fruit native to Mexico and is a common ingredient in milkshakes, smoothies and fruit bars. The product was sold in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

Though common in the developing world, typhoid fever has become rare in the United States, with just 400 cases reported annually, according to the CDC. Symptoms of the life-threatening illness include sustained high fever, stomach pain and rash. Typhoid fever can only be diagnosed by testing blood and stool samples, and is treated with antibiotics.

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Kariño Baby Pacifers Distributed by Anotonio Flores Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard





Kariño Baby Pacifiers distributed by Antonio Flores of San Ysirdo, CA have been recalled, because the nipple can easily separate from the base posing a choking hazard. The pacifer fails to comply with federal safety standards for the design and manufacture of this product in that the pacifer handle is too long and the mouth gaurd is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The product causes both a choking and aspiration hazard to young children using the product. The pacifer has a ring shaped handle and a round shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange by calling collect at 619.395.4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.
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Friday, July 16, 2010

Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard



Portable Indoor Outdoor Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits by Tots in Mind, Inc. have been recalled, because the clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child allowing a child to lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent. This poses a risk of strangulation to the child occupant. At least one 2-year-old boy in December 2008 in Vinalhaven, Maine has died as a result of the use of this product. The boy was found hanging with his neck entrapped between the playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent that had been partially tied by pieces of nylon rope and partially attached by clips. The tent was tied to the playard because the child was able to pop off the clips. Apparently, the child became entrapped while attempting to climb out of the playard. In three other incidents, children were able to remove one or more clips and place their necks between the tent and the playard. The children were not injured.

The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child. The cribs were made in China and sold at Walmart, Amazon.com and various baby and children’s stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for about $60. Consumers should immediately discontinue using the playard tents and contact Tots in Mind to get free replacement clips. Replacement clips will be available in late August or early September 2010. Contact Tots in Mind toll-free at 800.626.0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.TotsinMind.com
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium







Approximately 137,000 various metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings imported and distributed by Tween Brands, Inc. have been recalled, because the children's metal jewelry is reported to have been contaminated with high levels of cadmium. Cadmium has been found to be toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging.

Style Photo Style Photo
Justice Butterfly
Earrings
Style #5837 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (White)
Style #5469
Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Dark Pink)
Style #5814 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Pink)
Style #5758
Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Brown)
Style #5467 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Blue)
Style #5759


Style Photo
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #3609
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5778
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5782


Style Photo Style Photo
Justice Heart Lock
Necklace
Style #6905 Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Light Blue)
Style #6928
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Royal Blue)
Style #6936 Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink)
Style #6927
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (White)
Style #6929 Justice "BFF"
Necklace
Style #6904
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Dark Pink)
Style #6937 Justice Heart
Necklace
Style #6907
Justice Peace Sign
Necklace
Style #6912 Justice Crown
Necklace
Style #6908

The jewelry was manufactured in China and sold by Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Tween Brands at 800.934.4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Diabetes Drug Maker Hid Test Data



The NY Times reports,

In the fall of 1999, the drug giant SmithKline Beecham secretly began a study to find out if its diabetes medicine, Avandia, was safer for the heart than a competing pill, Actos, made by Takeda.

Avandia’s success was crucial to SmithKline, whose labs were otherwise all but barren of new products. But the study’s results, completed that same year, were disastrous. Not only was Avandia no better than Actos, but the study also provided clear signs that it was riskier to the heart.

But instead of publishing the results, the company spent the next 11 years trying to cover them up, according to documents recently obtained by The New York Times. The company did not post the results on its Web site or submit them to federal drug regulators, as is required in most cases by law.

“This was done for the U.S. business, way under the radar,” Dr. Martin I. Freed, a SmithKline executive, wrote in an e-mail message dated March 29, 2001, about the study results that was obtained by The Times. “Per Sr. Mgmt request, these data should not see the light of day to anyone outside of GSK,” the corporate successor to SmithKline.

The heart risks from Avandia first became public in May 2007, with a study from a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic who used data the company was forced by a lawsuit to post on its own Web site. In the ensuing months, GlaxoSmithKline officials conceded that they had known of the drug’s potential heart attack risks since at least 2005.

But the latest documents demonstrate that the company had data hinting at Avandia’s extensive heart problems almost as soon as the drug was introduced in 1999, and sought intensively to keep those risks from becoming public. In one document, the company sought to quantify the lost sales that would result if Avandia’s cardiovascular safety risk “intensifies.” The cost: $600 million from 2002 to 2004 alone, the document stated.

Mary Anne Rhyne, a GlaxoSmithKline spokeswoman, said that the company had not provided the results of its study because they “did not contribute any significant new information.”

The company said that Avandia was safe and that Dr. Freed no longer worked for GlaxoSmithKline.

A panel of experts will meet Tuesday and Wednesday to decide whether Avandia should still be sold and whether it is ethical to test Avandia directly against Actos.

Whether to withdraw Avandia is a question that has split the F.D.A., with some officials arguing that the drug is useful despite its risks and others insisting that it must be withdrawn.

According to the documents, Dr. John Jenkins, director of the agency’s office of new drugs, who has argued internally that Avandia should remain on the market, briefed the company extensively on the agency’s internal debate.

“It is clear the office of new drugs is trying to find minimal language that will satisfy the office of drug safety,” a top company official wrote in an e-mail message after he spoke with Dr. Jenkins, according to a sealed deposition obtained by The Times.

In the deposition, Dr. Rosemary Johann-Liang, a former supervisor in the drug safety office who left the F.D.A. after she was disciplined for recommending that Avandia’s heart warnings be strengthened, said of Dr. Jenkins’ conversations with GlaxoSmithKline, “This should not happen, and the fact that these kind of things happen, I mean, I think people have to make a determination about the leadership at the F.D.A.”

An F.D.A. spokeswoman said the agency would not comment on the contents of the deposition.

Members of Congress, where the Avandia case has led to legislative changes, said they were outraged at GlaxoSmithKline’s behavior.

“When drug companies withhold data regarding safety concerns about their medicines, they put patients at risk,” said Senator Max Baucus, Democrat of Montana, who is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Mr. Baucus and Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, the committee’s ranking Republican, spent years investigating GlaxoSmithKline’s development of Avandia.

Besides the trial comparing Avandia with Actos, the company also conducted trials comparing Avandia with glyburide, a cheaper and older diabetes medicine.

When Rhona A. Berry, a company official, asked about publishing two of the trials, Dr. Freed responded in an e-mail message dated July 20, 2001, that referred to Avandia by the abbreviation of its generic name, rosiglitazone: “Rhona — Not a chance. These put Avandia in quite a negative light when folks look at the response of the RSG monotherapy arm,” the message said. “It is a difficult story to tell and we would hope that these do not see the light of day.”

Hiding the results of negative clinical trials was once widespread in the drug industry.

But after GlaxoSmithKline was found in 2004 to have hidden data that showed that its antidepressant, Paxil, led children and teenagers to have more suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the company settled a lawsuit by agreeing to publicly post data from all of its trials. In 2007, Congress mandated such disclosures. But the postings are often little more than cryptic references, so the issue is far from resolved.

With Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline has done more than hide trial data. An F.D.A. reviewer who closely examined a landmark Avandia clinical trial called “Record,” found at least a dozen instances in which patients taking Avandia suffered serious heart problems that were not counted in the trial’s tally of adverse events, mistakes that further obscured Avandia’s heart risks.

The company’s conduct of the Record trial has received sharp criticism from medical leaders for other reasons as well. To compare Avandia and Actos in 1999, researchers at SmithKline measured Actos’s effects in patients in the same way that they had conducted earlier trials of Avandia so that the results for the two drugs could be compared.

When the results of the study suggested that Avandia was more dangerous than Actos, the company decided against further comparisons.


If you or a loved one was prescribed and took the medication Avandia you should consult your physician immediately.

If you or a loved one suffered a heart attack while taking the drug Avandia, you should contact an attorney immediately. In Idaho, the statute of limitations for personal injuries arising from a defective product is two (2) years from the date of the act, omission or occurrence which forms the subject of the complaint.

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Take the Test -



Look out for cyclists - motorcyclists and bicyclists!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

MyPower ALL Plus External Batteries by Tekkeon Inc. Recalled Due to Fire Hazard



Tekkeon Inc. has recalled its MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery, because the battery cell may short-circuit, overheat and pose a fire hazard to the consumer. The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with “Tekkeon” printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back. Consumers should immediately discontinue using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. For more information, contact Tekkeon toll-free at 888.787.5888, or visit the firm’s website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall.
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Monday, July 5, 2010

Children's Coin Purse and Jewelry by Daisco Recalled Due to Excessive Levels of Lead



Children’s Coin Purse and Jewelry by Daiso California LLC of Hayward, Calif. have been recalled, because the surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead. This recall involves children’s coin purses with rainbow stripes and children’s earrings and necklaces that have blue, pink, red, white and yellow colored droplets. “The Coin Purse” and “Mobile Case Coin Puase” are printed on the tag attached to the purse. “Colorful Drop Accessory Bracelet” is printed on the front of the necklace packages and “Colorful Drop Accessory Pierce” is printed on the front of the earring packages. The tag and packaging have “Produced for Daiso Japan” on either the front or back. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a full refund. For more information, contact Daiso toll-free at 888.580.8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.daisorecall.com
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Saturday, July 3, 2010

It's the 4th of July Weekend!! Remember Safety First!


It's the 4th of July weekend! A time for celebration and fun with the family. Children are drawn to fireworks like a moth to a light. Hence, it's time to remind ourselves and our children and grandchildren the need to consider safety first regarding the use of fireworks. Each year emergency rooms see victims injured due to the misuse of fireworks. The National Safety Council on Fireworks Safety has published the following video regarding the safe use of fireworks.



- Never allow children to use fireworks without adult supervision;
- Make sure that if children are near and around fireworks that fireworks are used consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations;
- When fireworks are used, place them on a flat surface away from children in the case of a misfire;
- Have a bucket of water or two to use - a place to put used sparklers in so children don't burn themselves by stepping on a burned out sparkler;
- Have a garden hose ready for use "just in case" grass or other items are inadvertently set on fire from the use of fireworks;
- Don't allow children around a "firework" while lighting or deploying a firework;
- Don't attempt to relight a dud;
- Afterwards, make sure you soak a used firework before attempting to put the same out with the garbage to prevent a fire from developing; and
- The best and safest form of enjoying fireworks is to see them deployed by professionals!

Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Toyota Announces Recall of 17,000 Lexus HS250h Hybrid Due to Fuel Leak in Event of Crash


Toyota North America, Inc. has announced the recall of certain 2010 Lexus HS250h Hybrid automobiles, because of a potential fuel leak that could occur in the event of a crash in the presences of an ignition source resulting in a fire. Dealers are instructed to cease sales of the product line and owners are directed to contact Lexus at 1.800.255.3987 for additional information. This recall involves approximately 17,000 vehicles.

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Saturday, June 26, 2010

VapoSpray 4-Hour Decongestent Nasal Spray Recalled


Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled VapoSpray 4-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray by Sinex which product was distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers who have product with the UPC codes listed below and marked with an expiration date prior to June 2013 should immeidately discard the affected product.

The product name is VapoSpray 4 Hour Nasal Spray by Sinex with a UPC code of 3 23900 00082 7. Prior to June 2009, this product was also sold as Sinex Nasal Spray in both a spray (UPC Code 3 23900 00082 7) and Ultra Fine Mist package (UPC Code 3 23900 00085 8).

For further information on the product being recalled or to request a replacement coupon or refund call P&G toll-free at 877.340.8853 Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM US ET, Saturday, 10AM – 3PM US ET). Anyone experiencing an adverse reaction or quality problem with this or any medication should consult a health care professional and notify the FDA's MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Scope Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistent Closure Requirement



Proctor & Gamble Co. has recalled its Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, because the product contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant caps and lack the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children. This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1 liter sizes. The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. The bottles with the 4 on the bottom may not be child-resistant. Consumers can also attempt to twist the cap open. If the cap can be twisted off without squeezing the tabs on the cap, the package is not child-resistant. Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed. For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at 877.340.8825 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their website at: www.scopemouthwash.com.
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Kellogg's Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks Recalled





Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall of packages of Kellogg's® Corn Pops®, Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® and Kellogg's® Apple Jacks® due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.

Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected. The products recalled include the following:

Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

UPC 3800039136 1: 17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039132 3: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Corn Pops®

UPC 3800039109 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Froot Loops®

UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®

UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell and should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea. Those with questions or who would like a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010

GE Front-Load Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire and Shock Hazards




GE Appliances & Lighting have recalled its GE Front-Load Washing Machines, because a wire can break in the machine making contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers.

Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With:
GE WBVH5 AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM,
FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM,
LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS,
SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR,
VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS

Consumers should immediately discontinue using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired. For additional information, contact GE toll-free at 888.345.4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com.
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Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards


Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors distributed by Prym Consumer USA have been recalled because the electric scissors have been reported to have overheated causing a hazard of fire and burns. The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip. Consumers should immediately discontinue the use of the recalled product and return the scissors to the store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. For additional information, contact the firm at 800.255.7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at customer.service@prym-consumer-usa.com or on the firm's website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com.
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Bakery Recalls Bread Sold in Northwest and California Due to Mislabeling


Bimbo Bakeries USA has recalled its Soft White Bread sold in 1 lb. 4 oz. packages due to a mislabeling of the product for failing to disclose that the product contains milk. The bread is offered in bags that have a red band as well as square lock tabs in the following colors and dates: white tab -- 6/14 or 6/21; blue tab -- 6/15; tan tab -- 6/17; green tab -- 6/18; and red tab -- 6/20. The product was sold in California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
The manufacturer has advised that consumers may return the bread to the store for a full refund.
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Monday, June 7, 2010

Crash on I-84 May Have Been Alcohol Related


KTVB.com reports another motor vehicle collision occurred early yesterday morning that may have been alcohol related.

NAMPA – Two people were injured after an early morning crash on Interstate 84 Sunday.

The three-vehicle crash happened around 3:10 a.m. at milepost 38 near Nampa.

Jeffrey Hopf, 37, of Caldwell, was traveling westbound in a Ford F-150 pick-up when he struck a Volkswagen Golf driven by Jenna Spencer, 25, of Sagle, ID.

The impact caused Spencer's vehicle to crash into a Dodge pick-up driven by Steven Martinez, 31, of Nampa.

Hopf and Spencer were both transported to St. Alphonsus Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Alcohol is a factor in this crash. It appears all drivers of the vehicles were wearing their seatbelts.

The crash is still under by Idaho State Police.


In Idaho, the purveyor of alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person may also be liable for injuries caused by a motor vehicle collision caused by the drunk driver. However, the purveyor must be given notice of the claim within 180 days of the onset of injury or death. If you or a loved one is injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver, it is wise to consult with an attorney who may be able to preserve and protect your legal rights and remedies by investigating the claim and serving a notice of dram shop prior to the expiration of the aforesaid 180 day period.
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Friday, June 4, 2010

Dodge Calibers and Jeep Compasses Recalled Due to Sticky Gas Pedals



The Associated Press reports that Chrysler, the manufacturer of the Dodge Caliber, is recalling 35,000 of the vehicles, to repair and replace a potential problem of sticky gas pedals that has plagued millions of Toyotas. The recall affects 25,000 Calibers in the U.S. from 2007 and a limited number of 2007 Jeep Compass sport-utility vehicles to inspect the ones manufactured from March to May 2006. The remaining vehicles are located in Mexico, Canada and elsewhere. Consumers should contact their local Chrysler dealers to schedule an appointment to have their vehicles inspected and/or repaired.
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McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Risk of Cadmium Poisoning


McDonald's Corp. and ARC International have issued a recall of the "Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Glasses, because the designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause severe health problems. The collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n’ Boots, and Donkey. McDonald’s is asking consumers to immediately discontinue using the glasses out of an abundance of caution. Visit www.mcdonalds.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a full refund or call McDonald’s toll-free at 800.244.6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mcdonalds.com.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Maytag Announces Recall of 1.7 Million Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard



The Maytag Corp. has announced the recall of 1.7 million dishwashers due to a serious fire hazard created by an electrical failure in the heating element. The manufacturer has received 12 reports of fires due to the aforesaid defect. The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences.

SERIAL number STARTING with OR SERIAL number ENDING with
NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19 JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR

Consumers should immediately discontinue using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the electrical supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back. For additional information, contact Maytag at 800.544.5513 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.repair.maytag.com.
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Friday, May 28, 2010

It's Memorial Day Weekend - Be Careful Traveling


The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 33,963 people died last year (2009) in motor vehicle collisions. The Memorial Day weekend is a holiday period targeted by the Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort (CARE) program sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police in an effort to reduce traffic deaths through high visible enforcement and education. The National Safety Council estimates that over 24,700 people may suffer nonfatal disabling injuries and over 470 people may die from traffic accidents during the Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend begins today at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 and continues to 11:59 p.m., Monday May 31, 2010.

Here's a few tips to consider:

- Where your seat belt while occupying a motor vehicle;
- Drive while sober; don't drink and drive;
- Focus on the road and minimize distractions such as using a cell phone while driving and/or texting;
- Drive defensively;
- Reduce speed; make sure you make your travel plans with plenty of time to get to your destination without having to speed. The faster the speed, the less reaction time you have for any hazard ahead of you; and
- Be courteous while driving. Act/don't react. Don't let your emotions take over while driving if someone "cuts you off" or otherwise acts inappropriate on public roads or highways.

Drivers who use their cell phones or text while driving (sending or receiving) significantly increase the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle collision.

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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets Recalled by Maxfield and Oberton Due to Violation of Federal Toy Standard


Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets manufactured by Maxfield and Oberton, LLC of New York, NY have been recalled by the manufacturer, because the product fails to meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 that went into effect on August 17, 2009 requiring that powerful magnets of the type and kind that form the subject of this recall NOT be sold for use by children under the age of 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages which can result in injury or death. This recall involves the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+". The set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets. It is intended to build unlimited shapes and patterns. Since March 2010, Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets were labeled "Keep Away From All Children" and are not being recalled. Consumers should immediately remove the magnets from children under the age of 14 and contact Maxfield and Oberton for instructions on receiving a refund upon return of a complete set of magnets by calling 888.847.8716 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.maxfieldandobertonsafety.com.
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Chairs by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Recalled Due to Fall Hazard



The Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation has issued a recall of its 830B and 830D Voltaire Swivel Chairs because the frame of the chair may separate from the seat of the chair causing a fall hazard to consumers. This recall involves swivel chairs with a steel frame attached with wooden backrest and a wooden seat. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the Voltaire Swivel chairs and contact Brunswick to arrange a free replacement by contacting the Brunswick Warranty Department at 800.937.2695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.brunswickbowling.com.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Local Bicyclist Struck by Motorist on Cole Road


Idahostatesman.com reports that a female bicylist was riding a bicycle today (5/25/10) along Cole Road near Ustick Road when a car turning onto Cole Road from a parking lot crashed into her. Fortunately, the bicyclist was reported to to be uninjured but was transported to a local hospital to get checked out. The motorist was cited for failing to stop before entering the roadway. Cyclists on the roadway in bike lanes must follow the direction of traffic, however, bicycles on sidewalks don't have to follow that rule. During the summer months more bicycles will be on sidewalks and public streets, so both bicylists and motorists need to be alert for each other and bicyclists should have eye contact with motorists before riding in front of any motor vehicle.

Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/05/25/1206320/cyclist-injured-in-tuesday-afternoon.html#ixzz0p068dJZB
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