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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CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or a family member have been injured or damaged due to the fault or responsibility of someone else, an industrial accident or by a dangerous or defective product, drug or toxic substance, contact Alan Morton for a no obligation, free consultation.For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
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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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CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or a family member have been injured or damaged due to the fault or responsibility of someone else, an industrial accident or by a dangerous or defective product, drug or toxic substance, contact Alan Morton for a no obligation, free consultation.

For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
Facsimile: 208.342.2509
Email: amorton@mortonlawyers.com
Website: www.mortonlawyers.com

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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CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or a family member have been injured or damaged due to the fault or responsibility of someone else, an industrial accident or by a dangerous or defective product, drug or toxic substance, contact Alan Morton for a no obligation, free consultation.For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
Facsimile: 208.342.2509
Email: amorton@mortonlawyers.com
Website: www.mortonlawyers.com

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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CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or a family member have been injured or damaged due to the fault or responsibility of someone else, an industrial accident or by a dangerous or defective product, drug or toxic substance, contact Alan Morton for a no obligation, free consultation.For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
Toll Free: 866.946.1669 [866.WIN.1.NOW]
Facsimile: 208.342.2509
Email: amorton@mortonlawyers.com
Website: www.mortonlawyers.com