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Motor Home and Fifth Wheel RV Recalls Continue

RV Fire - Motor Homes and Fifth Wheel Trailers RecalledSince early April we have published several alerts on recalled motor homes and fifth wheel travel trailers from many different companies including New Horizons, Scotty, Sprinter, Extreme and Kit RV and - as of today - Coachmen. If you want to keep track of motor home recalls click here and bookmark the following page.

The common denominator among these RV manufacturers’ recalled motor homes and fifth wheels is a refrigerator made by a company called the Dometic Corporation.

Medical

Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules

CONTACT: DEVINE DISTRIBUTION: 954-418-9510 G & N WORKS: 813 549-4177 RIZE2.COM: 813 549-4177     RIZE2.INFO: 954 418-9510        

Food

Kroger Expands Recall of Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
Retail Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-R01-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

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Amanda Eamich

WASHINGTON, Jul 3, 2008 – The Kroger Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio, retailer is expanding its June 25 recall to include an undetermined amount of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Products

Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock 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: OH CHUTE PARACHUTE WITH STREAMER FIREWORKS

UNITS: ABOUT 84,250

Urgent Recalls

Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall

Digitek Digoxin Pill RecalledA class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength pills pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, which can result in nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death.

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It’s a Girl Thing Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA For 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... Read more »

July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child

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... Read more »

July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles

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... Read more »

July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Urgent Recalls

Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall

A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength pills... Read more »

April 28, 2008 | 419 Comments

Chanitx and Suicide

More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved... Read more »

February 21, 2008 | 12 Comments

143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef - the largest beef recall in US history. The recalled... Read more »

February 18, 2008 | 2 Comments


Editorial

History of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA

The History of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the fourth in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer... Read more »

June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

History of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA

The History of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the third in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies... Read more »

June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment