U.S. Food & Drug Administration RECALLS

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FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:10:00 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased inspections (http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01896.html)and product testing efforts in response to the melamine contamination problem which originated in Chinese dairy products. As a result of the FDA's on-going testing program, the agency has detected melamine contamination in Blue Cat Flavor Drinks. The distributor of the product, Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc., initiated a recall of several flavors of Blue Cat Flavor Drink, based on the FDA’s findings. The FDA advises the public not to consume this product and recommends that retailers and food service operators remove the product from sale or service.

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McCormick and Company Has Recalled McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix Due To Unlabeled Milk Ingredients (September 30)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:59:00 -0500

The McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix (http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/mccormick09_08.html)was distributed to grocery stores nationally beginning on September 17, 2008. The product comes in 1.5 oz. pouches with an expiration date of "best by" AUG2910CH. The date is found printed in black on the back, bottom left of the pouch.

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Dang- I have some of that Enchilada mix in my pantry.

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I guess you wont be using it now.

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give it to CSG :D

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Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shad Raisins (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:14:00 -0500

New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, New York is recalling Shad Raisins due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled Shad Raisins were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. Shad Raisins were distributed in New York City.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/fatima10_08.html
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just got this today and I think our gov is a little slow reporting....look at the date.

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Arnold Foods Company, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100 Percent Whole Wheat (October 8)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:14:00 -0500

The product being recalled has a green twist tie with a code date of "Oct 11" printed on the bread bag. No other Arnold brand or Brownberry brand products are affected.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/arnold10_08.html

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Consumer Alert: Possible Botulism Contamination in Frozen Salted Croaker (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:14:00 -0500

New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers not to eat Frozen Salted Croaker distributed by YS Trading Corp, Long Island City, New York because the product was uneviscerated. The Frozen Salted Croaker was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ystrading10_08.html

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Twelve Pesticides Products Affected (http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/ptb/news/)

EPA Reg. # Product Name Reason for Stop Sale Stop Sale Date
239-2516 “Season Long Max Weed and Grass Killer Plus Preventer” False or misleading label claims 9/12/08
239-2665 “Weed B Gon Lawn Weed Killer 3” or
“Weed B Gon® MaxTM SinglesTM” Improper or insufficient labeling 9/12/08
239-2679 “ORTHO Roach, Ant and Spider Killer” or “Roach, Ant and Spider Killer” False or misleading and unsubstantiated label claims

Improper or insufficient labeling
9/12/08
2217-896-239 “Weed B Gon Max Plus Crabgrass Control Singles” Improper or insufficient labeling 9/12/08
538-281 “Winterizer with Plus 2 Weed Control” Contains unapproved ingredients 9/12/08
538-283 Super Winterizer with Plus 2 Weed Control” or
“Super Turf Builder WinterguardTM with Plus 2® Weed Control” Contains unapproved ingredients 9/12/08
No Regis- tration number “Citronella Lamp Oil” Unregistered pesticide product 9/12/08
239-2663 “Ortho Home Defense MAX Perimeter and Indoor Insect Killer” False or misleading and unsubstantiated label claims

Improper or insufficient labeling
6/26/08
538-299 “Turf Builder Pre/Post 2” or “

Scotts Turf Builder Max Plus 2 Weed & Feed And Crabgrass Preventer”
Sold before EPA registration with false or misleading label claims or lacking proper safety instructions 4/25/08
538-301 “SouthernMax” or

“Scotts Bonus S Max Southern Weed & Feed and Fire Ant Killer”
Sold before EPA registration with false or misleading label claims or lacking proper safety instructions 4/25/08
538-304 “SLS Fertilizer With .28 Halts,”
“0-0-7 Plus .28% Halts Pro,”
“22-0-8 Plus .28% Halts Pro” or

“14-2-5 Plus .28% Halts Pro”
Unregistered pesticide product 4/23/08
62355-4 “Garden Weed Preventer + Plant Food” or “Miracle-Gro Shake ‘n’ Feed All Purpose Plant Food Plus Weed Preventer” Unregistered pesticide product 4/23/08

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:30:00 GMT) The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.

Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT) The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.

Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT) Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT) The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT) Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas is voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair about 85 YO-YO amusement rides across the country.

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT) The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT) Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT) The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT) The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.

Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT) The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT) When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.

BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT) If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.

CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT) Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets.

Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT) Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death.

Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT) The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Mercedes Benz M Class 1998-2003 Vehicles (Tue 16 Sep 2008) Mercedes-Benz is recalling 102,954 MY 1998-2003 M-Class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump. This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.

Saturn Vue 2008-2009 Vehicles (Tue 16 Sep 2008) GM is recalling 42,408 MY 2008-2009 Saturn Vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak. The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.

Kawasaki VN900B9F, VN900B9FL, VN900C8F, VN900D8F 2008-2009 Motorcycles (Tue 9 Sep 2008) Kawasaki is recalling 604 MY 2008 Vulcan VN900C8F, VN900D8F, and MY 2009 VN900B9F, and VN900B9FL motorcycles. Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Yamaha XC50, XF50 2007 Motorcycles (Tue 9 Sep 2008) Yamaha is recalling 4,800 MY 2007 XF50 and XC50 motorcycles. A crack may develop on the connecting rod. If the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break. If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 2008 Motorcycles (Tue 9 Sep 2008) Triumph is recalling 372 MY 2008 Sprint ST motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt. The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kia Motor Rondo 2008-2009 Vehicles (Mon 8 Sep 2008) Kia is recalling 6,680 MY 2008-2009 Rondo LX and EX vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate. Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor, Galant 2005-2007 Vehicles (Mon 8 Sep 2008) Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 MY 2005-2007 Endeavor, Galant, Eclipse Coupe, and MY 2007 Eclipse Spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Hummer H2 2003 Vehicles (Mon 8 Sep 2008) GM is recalling 13,358 MY 2003 Hummer H2 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which water can enter the windshield wiper motor module. If a sufficient amount of water enters the module, over time, the front windshield wipers may work intermittently or they may become inoperative. If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Scion XB 2008-2009 Vehicles (Fri 5 Sep 2008) Southeast Toyota is recalling 64 MY 2008-2009 scion XB vehicles installed with the sports grill option and also several radiator grills sold as parts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood latch system." It has been determined that should the primary hood latch be released or fail, the plastic upper radiator grill garnish could release the secondary latch and cause the hood to open. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver possibly cause the hood to strike the roof or the windshield increasing the risk of a crash.

Nissan Altima 2009 Vehicles (Thu 4 Sep 2008) Nissan is recalling 3,403 MY 2009 Altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose. If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.

Dodge Challenger 2008-2009 Vehicles (Thu 4 Sep 2008) Chrysler is recalling 6,636 MY 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "keyless go" option for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "Theft prevention." If the stop/start button is pressed and held and the engine turns off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle. Since this can occur in a transmission or gear selector position other than "park," and the transmission or gear selector does not become locked in "park" as a direct result of key removal, it was determined that a noncompliance may exist. This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles.

Jeep Liberty 2008 Vehicles (Thu 4 Sep 2008) Chrysler is recalling 494 MY 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention. If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.

Chevrolet HHR 2006 - 2008 Passenger Vehicles (Wed 3 Sep 2008) GM is recalling 296,422 MY 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact." The door on the storage bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required. This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.

Victory Vision 2008 Motorcycles (Tue 2 Sep 2008) Polaris is recalling 2,444 MY 2008 Victory Vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle and the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the Electronic Control Module (ECM) can cause engine stalling.Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.

Prevost H3-41, H3-45, X3-45, XLII-45, XLII-45E 2008 - 2009 Motor Homes and Coaches (Fri 29 Aug 2008) Prevost is recalling 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 motor homes and H3-41 and H3-45 coaches. Due to improper installation of the escape hatch retaining bolts, these bolts can break. If the bolts break, the escape hatch can fall down on to the roadway, increasing the risk of property damage or a crash.

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Buick Enclave, Lucerne; Cadillac DTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV and EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; Hummer H2; Saturn Outlook 2006-2008 Vehicles (Wed 27 Aug 2008) GM is recalling 857,735 MY 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTs; Hummer H2; MY 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Saturn Outlook; and MY 2008 Buick Enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.

BlueBird Micro Bird 2006 - 2009 School Buses (Tue 26 Aug 2008) Blue bird is recalling 803 MY 2006 through 2009 Micro Bird school buses manufactured from July 27, 2005, through August 20, 2008, equipped with optional wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift enable switch, if set to the "off" position while the lift is deployed can render the wheelchair interlocks inoperative. When the lift enable switch is activated the door brake interlocks could be disabled and the bus could be moved while the lift is deployed which could result in property damage or personal injury.
Child Safety Seat Recalls

BABY TREND ( 08C008000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 23, 2008 BABY TREND IS RECALLING 5,787 LATCH-LOC CAR SEATS, MODELS MAGNUM 6439, GALAXY 6481, SILVERADO 6448, AND 6400S STAND ALONE BASES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2007 AND APRIL 1, 2008. INCORRECT STEEL W...

CHICCO ( 08C007000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 02, 2008 CHICCO USA, INC. IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 18,000 BASES USED IN KEYFIT AND KEYFIT 30 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND IN CORTINA TRAVEL SYSTEMS, AND STAND-ALONE BASES FOR THESE SYSTEMS PURCHAS...

EVENFLO ( 08C006000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 28, 2008 EVENFLO IS RECALLING 1,038 DISCOVERY INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS 3021769Z AND 3021854Z, MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY, SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WIT...

GRACO ( 08C005000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 10, 2008 GRACO IS RECALLING 121,042 CARGO BOOSTER SEATS (CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 9, 2007 AND MARCH 3, 2008. THESE SEATS WERE LABELED WITH AN INCORRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE NA...

COMBI ( 08C004000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: FEB 28, 2008 COMBI IS RECALLING 67,167 CENTRE, CENTRE ARB, AND SHUTTLE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL NOS. 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087, AND 8520, AND ASSOCIATED TRAVEL SYSTEMS, MODEL NOS. 4400, 4515, AND 4520, T...
Tires Recalls

FIRESTONE ( 08T024000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: SEP 12, 2008 BFNT IS RECALLING 184 FIRESTONE BRAND FS400 TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L, COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 15 AND JUNE 28, 2008. THESE TIRES WERE NOT BRANDED WITH THE MAXIMUM ...

BRIDGESTONE ( 07T007000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: NOV 05, 2007 BFNT IS RECALLING 2,101 DUELER H/T 684 II TIRES, SIZE P235/60R17, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16 AND OCTOBER 27, 2007. ONE SIDEWALL HAS A BLANK PLUG WHERE THE PARTIAL TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (T...

BRIDGESTONE ( 08T023000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: AUG 13, 2008 BFNT IS RECALLING 4,202 BRIDGESTONE BIAS MOTORCYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE SCOOTER TIRES THAT FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRE...

DUNLOP ( 08T020000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 27, 2008 GOODYEAR IS RECALLING 5,300 DUNLOP WINTER SPORT 3D TIRES, SIZE 225/50R17 (DOT CODE DM40 2TTR), AND DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3 TIRES, SIZE 275/35R18 (DOT CODE DMBL 2J8R), MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 200...

SPECTOR ( 08T019000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 16, 2008 AMERICAN PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC., (API) IS RECALLING 4,738 SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV ROWL RADIAL LIGHT TRUCK TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16 109S, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3 AND MARCH 1, 2008. THESE TIRES MAY...

TECH INTERNATIONAL ( 08T018000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAY 30, 2008 TECH INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE STEMS, MODEL NOS. TR413, TR413CH, TR414, TR415, TR418, AND TR423, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY AND NOVEMBER 2006. THE RUBBER PORTIO...

DEL-NAT ( 08T016000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: APR 15, 2008 DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 30, 2007. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND...

PIRELLI ( 08T014000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 31, 2008 PIRELLI IS RECALLING 8,273 TIRES, SIZE LT 235/80 R 17 LOAD RANGE E, PRODUCED FROM JULY 11, 2005 TO OCTOBER 30, 2007. TREAD CHUNKING, TREAD CHUNKOUT, PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION AND/OR BELT EDGE SEPARATI...

PRO-COMP ( 08T013000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 27, 2008 PRO COMP IS RECALLING 1,206 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND JANUARY 12, 2008. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFE...

HERCULES ( 08T012000 ) (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 18, 2008 HERCULES TIRE IS RECALLING 2,005 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND JANUARY 12, 2008. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE...
U.S Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.recalls.gov/recent.html

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Colorado Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:44:32 GMT) Colorado Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:44:32 GMT) Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:44:32 GMT) A.C.S. Meyners Ltda., a Ponte Verde, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 20,460 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Illinois Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey Product For Possible Listeria Contamination (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:44:32 GMT) Turkey Burrito Wraps were sent to retail establishments and institutions in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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United States Coast Guard
Nothing new since Aug.
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Pleasurecraft Engine Group 2008 Engines (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT) Some engines in 2008 boats in which, due to improper assembly, the shift cable can potentially become detached from the tranmission shifting lever.

Malibu Boats 2008 (Except the Ride and Response Series) (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT) ZF Marine has discovered the ZF Throttle and Shifter Control has the potential to fail, creating a loss of shifting capabilities in teh forward or reverse direction in all 2008 Model boats, excluding the Ride series, Response and Response LX.

http://www.recalls.gov/recent.html

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In Specific U.S. Markets, Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/russellstover10_08.html
Contact:
Mr. Allen Caudle
Vollmer Public Relations for
Russell Stover Candies, Inc.
713-970-2107

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 9, 2008 -- Kansas City, MO – In specific U.S. markets (below), Russell Stover Candies, Inc., is recalling one lot code of its 2 7/8 oz size of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates because one piece of candy in the assortment may contain undeclared hazelnuts due to a labeling error. Consumers allergic to hazelnuts run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they consume this piece of candy. No incidents of illness or allergic reaction have been reported.

The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves.

The candy containing the hazelnuts comes in a box with a red lid and gold border. The box is held closed by a gold cord tied in a bow. A label on the bottom right corner of the box identifies it as "Assorted Chocolates, Net Weight 2 7/8 oz." The side of the box is marked "01JUL09 N0349." Only product with the "N0349" lot code is affected.

The recall was initiated after discovering some of this product was manufactured with an incorrect bottom label, which does not list hazelnuts as an ingredient. The box contains six pieces of candy, but only one of them is covered in white chocolate, which is the piece that contains the hazelnuts.

Consumers who have purchased 2 7/8 oz packages of Russell Stover Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates, with the lot code ending in "N0349" are urged not to consume the white chocolate piece if they are allergic to hazelnuts. Consumers with questions may contact Russell Stover Candies at 866-410-9490.

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HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. Recalls YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink, Because of Possible Health Risk (http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/huaxia10_08.html)

Contact:
HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc.
(917) 216-0575

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 10, 2008 -- HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. of Flushing, NY, is recalling YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) because it may be contaminated with melamine.

Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately. If consumers have questions about possible health risks, they should contact their doctor.

YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink were distributed to New York City through Asian retail grocery stores.
PRODUCTS:

1. YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink is packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes with blue, red and green Chinese writing. There is a picture of an Asian man in a green shirt and white tie clapping his hands on the face of the box. All codes and all lots are affected.
2. YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes with black, red and white writing, the writing on the package is in both English and Chinese. There is a picture of two cows playing basketball on the face of the box. All codes and all lots are affected.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after FDA testing discovered that the product was found to contain Melamine.

Consumers who have purchased YILI Brand Sour Milk or YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (917) 216-0575, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, Eastern Standard Time.

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Barry Callebaut USA LLC Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kroger10_08.html
Contact:
Technical: Mr. Bradley Wilson, Director of Quality Assurance
Press: Ms. Sarah O’Neil, Marketing Director
Telephone: 1-866-678-5221

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Chicago, IL -- October 10, 2008 – Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand "Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips", 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 and "sell by" date May 30, 2010, as the product may contain undeclared milk protein. The "sell by" date is found printed in black on the end of the bag. People with allergies or severe sensitivity to milk protein may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips subject to this recall were sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

This recall was determined necessary after it was identified by 3 consumers that packages of Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips may also contain chocolate chips with undeclared milk protein. The package ingredient label does not identify that the product may contain milk protein.

Consumers who have purchased Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips with the above indicated code date may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact Barry Callebaut at 1-866-678-5221.

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JFC International, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfite in "Kyosai Sengiri Daikon" Dried Radish

Contact:
Mr. Masashi Inoue
323-887-5240

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 10, 2008 -- JFC International, Inc. of 7101 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, California 90040 is recalling all products of Kyosai Sengiri Daikon (40/3.50z) due to the present of undeclared sulfite. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfite run the risk of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Kyosai Sengiri Daikon is sold in 3.5oz, clear plastic package with following UPC Code 0 11152 42327 2 and was distributed nationwide. It is a product of China.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling and lab analysis by Florida State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety revealed the presence of sulfites in Kyosai Sengiri Daikon which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Kyosai Sengiri Daikon are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 323-887-5232.

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ETHEX Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Three Lots of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5mg Tablets Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets
Lot Number 77946, 81141 and 81142 NDC #58177-311-04 (http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ethex10_08.html)

Contact:
Ann McBride
1-800-321-1705

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- St. Louis, MO – October 15, 2008 – ETHEX Corporation announced today that it has voluntarily recalled three specific lots (77946, 81141 and 81142) of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5 mg tablets, as a precaution, due to the possible presence of oversized tablets. Oversized tablets may contain as much as about twice the labeled amount of the active ingredient. The recalled lots were distributed by ETHEX Corporation under an "ETHEX" label between January 2007 and May 2008. The 5 mg product is an orange round tablet debossed with "ETHEX" and "311" on one side.

If someone were to take a higher than expected dose of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, then the risk of adverse effects known to be associated with the drug such as tachycardia, hypertension, tremors, decreased appetite, headache, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, stomach upset, and dry mouth may be increased.

No report of any oversized Dextroamphetamine Sulfate tablets has been received by ETHEX from any wholesaler, retailer, consumer or caregiver, and ETHEX has not received any report of unexpected side effects or injury related to this product.

ETHEX Corporation is conducting this precautionary, voluntary recall because it found a small number of oversized tablets in lots which had not yet been distributed. These oversized tablets were removed before the lots were distributed.

Please be aware that there are multiple companies in the United States producing and marketing generic versions of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5 mg tablets and consumers and their caregivers are encouraged to check their prescriptions to determine the source of their tablets.

Any customer inquiries related to this action should be addressed to ETHEX Customer Service at 1-800-321-1705, or fax to ETHEX Customer Service at 314-646-3751 or sent via email to: customer-service@ethex.com with representatives available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CST.

ETHEX Corporation has initiated recall notifications to wholesalers and retailers nationwide who have received any inventory of the recalled lots of this product with instructions for returning the recalled product and, if they have not already done so, they are urged to contact ETHEX as provided above regarding procedures for returning the recalled product. Consumers and their caregivers should not use any Dextroamphetamine Sulfate tablets that appear to be oversized. If consumers have any questions about the recall, they should call the telephone number above, their physician, their pharmacist or other health care provider.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product, and/or quality problems may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by Fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Debra Fair
MARS PETCARE US
(973) 691-3536

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FRANKLIN, Tenn. – October 27, 2008 – Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella.

This product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

There have been no complaints or reports of illness resulting from consumption or handling of the recalled product.

Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.

Recalled Pet Food
Product: SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend Dry Cat Food
Best If Used By Date: AUG 11 09
Best If Used By Date Location: Back of bag
Production Lot Code: 50 XXXX X (Found on back of bag just after "Best If Used By" date. Consumers should look for "50" as the first two digits of the second line.)
UPC Code: UPC code numbers can be found directly underneath the bar code on the package. Please find recalled pet food UPC information below.

3.5 lb.


SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend


81131 17546

7 lb.


SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend


81131 17547

18 lb.


SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend


81131 17548

Affected Stores: Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html

Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.

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Nissan Altima 2009 Vehicles (Thu 4 Sep 2008) Nissan is recalling 3,403 MY 2009 Altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose. If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.

these wheels were made in china

[Nana]

geez, what a surprise CSG

[Hawkeye]

Recalling 1948 model Hawkeye - worn out parts leading to work stoppage.

[Sugar]

Hawk <<<<< http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/eyescene/a_Smilies/36_11_6.gif >>>> Hawk

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NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08T026

Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, LLC (BFNT) is recalling 135,310 Firestone FR380 tires, size P235/75R15, manufactured between June 4, 2006 and September 8, 2007, and 26,941 Lemans Champion SE tires, size P235/75R15, manufactured between June 4, 2006 and September 2, 2006.

These tires were produced with insufficient tread base gauge. Continued use of the subject tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. Extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control. BFNT will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. BFNT will also mount and balance the replacement tires, all at no charge or expense to the owner. The recall is expected to begin on or about October 29, 2008. Owners may contact BFNT toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 or visit their website at www.firestonetire.com.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=08T026&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=email

Thank you,

Recalls Subscription Team
Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Here is the info

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates:
FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15 JUN 04, 2006 - SEP 08, 2007
LEMANS / CHAMPION SE / P235/75R15 JUN 04, 2006 - SEP 02, 2006
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date: OCT 22, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T026000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 162251
Summary:
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE, LLC (BFNT) IS RECALLING 135,310 FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2006 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, AND 26,941 LEMANS CHAMPION SE TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2006 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2006. THESE TIRES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT TREAD BASE GUAGE.
Consequence:
CONTINUED USE OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY LEAD TO VIBRATION AND GROOVE CRACKING. EXTENDED USE COULD LEAD TO TREAD DISTORTION OR TREAD SEPARATION AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
BFNT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. BFNT WILL ALSO MOUNT AND BALANCE THE REPLACEMENT TIRES, ALL AT NO CHARGE OR EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BFNT TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-465-1904 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.FIRESTONETIRE.COM.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

[Hawkeye]

90% of all tires now produced in china. they just put american sounding names on them and ship them here. all the big tire makers except Michelin produce in china.

[Sugar]

damn it!

[xc9]

Wow, I didn't realize that Hawk! How you know so much man? Sorry Baloo, Maggiedoodle and I didn't get to see you when we were out there a few weeks backs. We enjoyed ourselves that Saturday with Ted and Ms Elle too.

[Hawkeye]

studying the stock market. Goodyear, Goodrich, Uniroyal, Cooper, Bridgestone/Firestone opened big plants in China for cheap labor or sub-contract to existing Chinese tire manufactures.

[Sugar]

this world has gone to hell...in a cheap Chinese made hand basket!

[Sugar]

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09023.html

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Carter’s, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, are advising parents and caregivers that they have received reports that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels.

This advisory applies to Carter’s Fall 2007 product line. The Fall 2007 line utilizes a label on the inside back of the garment that has a raised surface with a solid, rather than a stenciled, background. This advisory does not apply to previous and current product lines, which utilize labels with stenciled backgrounds.

The garments, which were made in various countries, were sold at Carter’s own retail stores and at department and national chain stores.

If your child develops a rash on the upper back after wearing garments that have a “tag-less” label with a solid background, you should stop using these garments. If the rash persists or worsens, you should contact your pediatrician. For additional information, visit Carter’s website at http://www.carters.com/corporate/tagless_message.aspx, contact Carter’s toll free at 1-888-282-4674 or by email at contactus@carters.com

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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09017.html

Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Additional Delta Crib Recall Announcement: Release #09-016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, New York., is announcing the voluntary recall to replace missing safety pegs involving 985,000 drop side cribs. Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.

When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler.

CPSC staff is aware of a death of an 8-month-old child who became entrapped and suffocated when the drop side of the crib detached in a reassembled crib where the safety pegs were not installed. CPSC is also aware of two entrapments and nine disengagement incidents in cribs where the safety pegs were missing.

The recall involves all Delta cribs manufactured in Taiwan or Indonesia, with the “Crib Trigger Lock with Safety Peg” drop side hardware design. These model numbers and country of origin can be located on the mattress support board label: 4320, 4340, 4500, 4520, 4530, 4532, 4540, 4542, 4550, 4551, 4580, 4600, 4620, 4624 (production dates 01/06 thru 11/07), 4640, 4660, 4720, 4735, 4742, 4750 (production dates 01/95 thru 12/00), 4760, 4770, 4780, 4790, 4820, 4840, 4850, 4860, 4880, 4890, 4892, 4900, 4910, 4920, 4925-2, 4925-6, 4930, 4940, 4943, 4944, 4947, 4948, 4949, 4950, 4958, 4963, 4968, 4969, 4980.

The recalled cribs have date codes ranging from 1995 through December 2005 and one model (4624) was made in 2007. The model numbers are located on the top of the mattress support board.

The cribs, which were made in Taiwan and Indonesia, were sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Kmart and Target.com from January 1995 through September 2007 for about $100. These cribs have also been found to be sold secondhand. Cribs currently sold at retail are not involved.

CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using cribs that are missing a safety peg on any leg of the crib and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. The kit will include safety pegs in a bold color and warning labels to be affixed to the mattress board. Consumers with cribs that have all safety pegs installed may continue to use the cribs; however, CPSC recommends that these consumers contact Delta for the repair kit for future assembly purposes. Call Delta toll-free at (1-800-816-5304) anytime after 5pm today or log on www.cribrecallcenter.com to order the free replacement kit.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child if their recalled crib is missing safety pegs.

CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop side crib parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.

[Sugar]

Sorry some how I unsubscribed... I think I thought was going to the site and I hit unsub...I don't know where my brain is at lately!

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09019.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2008
Release #09-019

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 331-3844
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk

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: Rage Wireless Guitars

Units: About 57,000

Manufacturer/Distributor: Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Hazard: A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.

Description: The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system. The guitar is blue or white and is 31 inches long. The guitar contains battery-operated LED-lighted fret buttons that go up the neck of the guitar.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.

Manufactured in: China of course

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at (800) 331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pdp.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2008
Release #09-014

Firm's Recall Hotline: (787) 758-5848
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

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: Baby Walkers

Units: About 800

Manufacturer: My Way Corp., of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hazard: The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled walkers were sold for babies 6 months and older. The walkers were sold in the following colors: pink, red, green, blue, and ivory. The walkers have an activity tray with a steering wheel and other toys. “My Way Corp” is printed on a sticker on the front of the walker.

Sold at: Independent discount stores in Puerto Rico from November 2004 through March 2008 for between $18 and $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact My Way Corp. collect at (787) 758-5848 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

[Sugar]

Mexican "Vanilla" With Coumarin: No Bargain
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/pics/mexicanvanilla102908_PDF.jpg (http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/mexicanvanilla102908.pdf)

Tourists tempted to pick up bargains south of the border should beware of one bargain that isn't always a good buy—so-called Mexican "vanilla." This flavoring product may smell like vanilla, taste like vanilla, and be offered at a cheap price. But it's often made with coumarin, a toxic substance banned in food in the United States.

In addition to being sold in Mexico and other Latin American countries, the coumarin-containing product has appeared on the shelves of some U.S. stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers not to purchase this product.


Pure vanilla is made with the extract of beans from the vanilla plant, a type of orchid that grows as a vine. Mexican vanilla is frequently made with the extract of beans from the tonka tree, an entirely different plant that belongs to the pea family. Tonka bean extract contains coumarin, a compound related to warfarin, which is in some blood-thinning medications. Eating food containing coumarin may be especially risky for people taking blood-thinning drugs because the interaction of coumarin and blood thinners can increase the likelihood of bleeding.
Coumarin Banned in Food

Since 1954, FDA has banned coumarin from all food products sold in the United States. Yet the agency has found Mexican vanilla with coumarin in some ethnic food stores and Mexican restaurants in the United States. These products usually have been improperly brought into the country.
If vanilla products that were suspected of containing coumarin were shipped through regular commercial channels, FDA and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol would stop them at the border because these products are listed on an import alert. An import alert document identifies manufacturers and products that have a history of—or are suspected of—violating the law so that federal agents can keep the products from entering the United States. It is important to note that not all vanilla from Latin American countries contains coumarin. (See the list of manufacturers in the Import Alert under "For More Information.")
Standards for Vanilla FDA standards specify that only vanilla beans can be used to make vanilla for use in any food product. Vanilla-like flavors that don't meet the standard must be labeled as "imitation" vanilla and must be made from safe ingredients that are permitted for that use.

FDA does not allow tonka bean extract even in imitation vanilla. Because they contain coumarin, tonka beans do not meet the food safety requirements for sale in the United States under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Tips for Consumers



Be wary about buying vanilla in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Look for "vanilla bean" in the ingredient list on the label. If it has "tonka bean" or if there is no ingredient list or a vague one, avoid this product.
Don't risk your health to save a few dollars. Vanilla with coumarin is generally sold at a lower price than pure vanilla because tonka beans are cheaper to grow than vanilla beans. If the price sounds too good to be true, pass it up.
Don't buy a food product in the United States that is not labeled in English. Products may have Spanish or other non-English labeling, but they must also have complete English labeling to meet U.S. Government standards. (Products sold only in Puerto Rico are an exception—they are not required to be labeled in English.)
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your geographic area if you suspect that a food product sold in the United States has been imported illegally. (See list of contacts at www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html (http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html).)

This article appears on FDA's Consumer Health Information Web page (www.fda.gov/consumer (http://www.fda.gov/consumer)), which features the latest updates on FDA-regulated products. Sign up for free e-mail subscriptions at www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html (http://www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html).
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For More Information

Import Alert on Coumarin in Vanilla Products
www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia2807.html (http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia2807.html)
Know Before You Go: Rules for Bringing Items Back From Your Trip
www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/ (http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/)


is it 2009 yet? look at this date >>>>>> Date Posted: October 29, 2009
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/mexicanvanilla102908.html

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FDA ignored evidence when calling BPA safe What? oh noooo they didn't! Now the plastic is gonna kill us. So let me ask WHAT IS A SAFE PRODUCT TO EAT OFF OF or TO DRINK OUT OF?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-28-bpa-fda_N.htm?csp=34


The Food and Drug Administration ignored evidence when concluding that a chemical in plastic baby bottles is safe, according an expert panel asked to review the agency's handling of the controversial substance.

The Food and Drug Administration ignored evidence about the danger posed by a chemical in plastic baby bottles, according a report released Wednesday.

The excluded studies suggest bisphenol A, or BPA, could pose harm to children at levels at least 10 times lower than the amount the agency says is safe, according to the report written by outside scientists asked to review the agency's handling of the controversial substance.

Excluding evidence of harm "creates a false sense of security" about BPA, the panel's report says.

The scientists took the FDA to task for basing its safety decision in August on three industry-funded studies. Another government agency, the National Toxicology Program, decided many other independent studies deserved consideration. The toxicology program concluded last month there is "some concern" that BPA alters development of the brain, prostate and behavior in children and fetuses.

The expert panel also found the FDA underestimated how much BPA babies ingest on several counts. For one, the agency failed to consider the cumulative effect of being exposed to BPA from dozens of products, a fundamental error that "severely limits the usefulness" of the FDA's safety estimate.

An advocacy group, the Natural Resources Defense Council, believes BPA is too toxic to use in baby products at all. The group formally has asked the FDA to remove BPA from food and beverage containers.

The new report was written by a subcommittee of the FDA's outside science board, experts who advise the FDA on complex issues. The full science board, scheduled to meet Friday, can endorse the subcommittee's report or write its own.

In a statement, the FDA said the subcommittee's report "raises important questions" and says it is planning to do additional research on BPA.

In a statement, the American Chemistry Council, an industry group, said members will comply with the FDA's final decision, even if that means phasing out BPA.

The subcommittee has attracted controversy itself. The FDA's deputy commissioner for policy, Randall Lutter, has recommended the subcommittee chairman refrain from voting because of allegations of conflict of interest. Lutter said there is no reason the chairman, Martin Philbert of the University of Michigan, should step down. Philbert heads a research center that has accepted funding from the chemical industry.

[Sugar]

After Last Year's Recalls, Spin Master and Mega Brands Try Again With New Look.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122541224721086433.html
Pixos, a toy marketed by Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, lets children arrange small beads into designs, then add water to make them stick together permanently.

The toy is similar to Aqua Dots, a product recalled last November after several children swallowed beads and slipped into temporary comas. In fact, Pixos is a new version of the same toy, marketed under a different name.
[Toy] Spin Master Ltd.

Spin Master is marketing the Pixos toy, a new version of Aqua Dots, which was recalled last November.

More than 20 million toys were recalled last year because of problems ranging from toxic lead paint to magnets that were lethal when swallowed. The toy industry has since spent an estimated $200 million to enhance safety procedures. Congress overhauled the Consumer Product Safety Commission, increasing its budget by almost a third.

But what couldn't be repaired were the reputations of the tainted brands. That left toy makers with a difficult choice: abandon the products and start new lines from scratch, or relaunch the toys with new names.

Hit toys are rare in the industry and companies -- operating under tight margins -- are under pressure to keep a trendy product alive. But the stigma of a large recall can potentially sink both a toy and its manufacturer. "When a brand gets tainted, you have to either aggressively fight it or pull the plug," says Sid Kaufman, a licensing executive at Los Angeles-based consulting firm Brand Sense Partners who has also worked in the toy industry.

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Tainted Toys
Spin Master Ltd.

Aqua Dots
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Tainted Toys

"These guys are fighting for their lives as companies and for their credibility with retailers and consumers," says Mr. Kaufman.

Last year's recalls were part of a cascade of defective consumer products made in China. The toy that was marketed under the names Aqua Dots and Bindeez suffered some of the worst headlines and was recalled after several children in the U.S. and Australia swallowed large numbers of the beads and slipped into comas.

The toy contained a substance that when digested became GHB, an acid more colloquially known as a date-rape drug for its use in sexual assaults. Spin Master says a Chinese factory failed to use a nontoxic chemical. The company recalled 4.2 million units and destroyed remaining products.

Spin Master President and Co-Chief Executive Anton Rabie says the company's recalls were swift and that his company worked around the clock to warn consumers and retailers of the problems.

But some damage was already done. "It was one of the worst recalls of the year," says Gerald L. Storch, chairman and chief executive of Toys "R" Us Inc., which sold Aqua Dots. "When you find out a product has the date-rape drug, that's not a good day."

Spin Master considered retiring the toy, says Mark Sullivan, who heads the company's marketing and design. But Spin Master "had invested millions of dollars in product development, manufacturing and TV commercials" for Aqua Dots and "customers were saying they love the toy."

So the company abandoned the Aqua Dots name but not the toy. "We're not trying to fool anyone," says Mr. Sullivan. By calling the toy Pixos, he says, the company isn't just rebranding it, but also allowing parents to distinguish the new product from the old, dangerous one. To save costs, Spin Master even repurposed old commercials for this year, replacing the Aqua Dots jingle with a riff that goes "p-p-p-Pixos!"

Not all brands can be so easily retooled. Thomas & Friends, the toy train line made by Oak Brook, Ill., company RC2 Corp., was recalled for containing lead paint last year. But the Thomas brand, which is owned by Hit Entertainment Ltd., appears not just in toys but branded books, puzzles and its namesake television show. The brand was largely unchanged this year.

Likewise, toys using cartoon characters Dora the Explorer and Sarge, the animated military jeep from the Walt Disney Co. movie "Cars," both involved in lead recalls from Mattel Inc., haven't been given a facelift by their license owners.

However, some smaller toy companies with lesser-known brands are trying to reinvent themselves. On many toy aisles this fall is a new construction toy called MagNext -- a close relative of a product called Magnetix, manufactured by Mega Brands Inc. of Toronto.

Magnetix was recalled in 2006 when a child died and others were seriously injured after swallowing its high-powered magnets. Mega Brands redesigned the toy in 2007 so the magnets couldn't be swallowed.

But when Mattel recalled 18 million toys last year for a similar problem, the company was thrust back in the spotlight, Mr. Chizick said. Sales plummeted in the fall and the company posted a loss.

Mega Brands had already been working on a newer, sturdier version of the toy, and so it decided to release it under a new name, Mr. Chizick said.

"We needed to rebrand," he said. "Obviously, with the recalls and what was happening in the marketplace, we changed the name to MagNext."

The new toys contain no reference to the original. Instead, the company opted to mark their packaging with the brand Mega Bloks, the company's building-blocks brand that had no previous association with its magnet toys.

Also new on the toys' packaging is a logo for Intertek, a third-party testing agency that reviewed the design of the toys for safety before they were manufactured.

Write to Nicholas Casey at nicholas.casey@wsj.com

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Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard

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: Krylon “Outdoor Spaces” UV Fabric Protector

Units: About 75,000
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Manufacturer: The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Sherwin-Williams has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who experienced coughing and difficulty breathing requiring overnight hospitalization.

Description: The recall involves Krylon “Outdoor Spaces” UV Fabric Protector, which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The part number (#2900) is printed above the UPC (724504029007) on the side of the can. The front of the 11-ounce aerosol can is tan with a picture of a patio containing outdoor furniture. “UV Fabric Protector” and “Outdoor Spaces” are also printed on the front of the can.

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other retail stores nationwide from January 2006 through September 2008 for about $7.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com or www.krylon.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2008
Release #09-038 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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: “Mini-Televisor” Toys
Units: About 2,100
Importer: OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a plastic TV toy. This plastic TV toy has a microphone and is powered by 2 AA size batteries. There is a “TV Painting Board” sticker label on the front panel and carrying handle of the toy.
Sold at: OKK Trading’s Web site at www.okktoys.com from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $1.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or an exchange.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.okktoys.com


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2008
Release #09-037 Firm's Recall Hotline: (972) 241-5464
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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: Toy Xylophones
Units: About 144
Importer: King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a miniature toy xylophone with item number KW20119. The toy xylophone measures about 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. It has a lavender frame, a lavender mallet, and four bars which are orange, yellow, green, and white. The item number can be found on the packaging.
Sold at: Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call King Import Warehouse collect at (972) 241-5464 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2008
Release #09-039

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 859-9281
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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 Yin Yang Necklaces Sets

Units: About 67,000

Importer: Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

Sold at: Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Illinois Attorney General.

To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09039.html

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This recall is very serious;

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[Sugar]

This recall is very serious;

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