Topps Meat Company of New Jersey has recalled about 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with a virulent strain of E. coli called 0157:H7.Read More About This Beef Recall HereList of Beef Products Recalled by Topps Meeat:Retail Products- 2-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 8 Quarter … [Read more...]
Lead Continues to be a Concern in Imported Products
The United States government has recently seen an increase in the number of reports of toys containing toxic levels of lead paint; subsequently, many toys have been recalled due to lead paint. Now there are new concerns about products containing the toxic paint. New efforts by health and safety officials are looking at potential lead hazards in … [Read more...]
Major Honda Civic Recall of 2006 and 2007 Models
Honda has recalled almost two-hundred thousand Civics due to a defect that could cause the wheels to fall off.The wheel-bearing seal on the 2006 and 2007 model Honda Civic sedans and coupes may leak. This could result in the wheel coming off of the car.This recall coincides with the recall of about twenty thousand 2006 model Civic sedans and … [Read more...]
Four Chinese Jailed for Involvement in Mattel Toy Recall
Four suspects have been jailed / detained by Chinese Police for their involvement in the recall of Chinese-made toys under the Mattel brand.The four detainees are alleged to have provided Lida Plastic Toys, Co. Ltd with the paint that did not meet lead safety standards. Lida Plastic Toys was contracted to manufacturer the toys by Mattel. Zhang … [Read more...]
Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years
Update: Looking for Stork Craft Recalled Cribs? - Click Here - Search: Click here to search for all recent crib recalls! Today (Friday Sept. 21, 2007) the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of One-million Simplicity and Graco cribs after three children were trapped and suffocated in Simplicity or Graco cribs.All three children … [Read more...]
Mattel Apologizes to China
Thomas Debrowski, Mattel's executive vice president of worldwide operations, apologized to China's quality control chief. He said, "Mattel takes full responsibility for these recalls and apologizes personally to you, the Chinese people, and all of our customers who received the toys." He added that he realized the recalls had damaged the … [Read more...]
California Government Feeds Students Lead Via Lunchboxes
In an effort to promote healthy eating habits among children in California, the California State government distributed about 56,000 lunch boxes. Like everyone else, they wanted to save some money, and so they purchased the lunch boxes from China.The lunch boxes contain unsafe levels of lead, which can cause brain damage if ingested by young … [Read more...]
Toy Companies Blame CPSC For Recall Delays
We have blogged and reported extensively on the subject of recalled toys here at US Recall News, and have directed most of our frustration at the companies importing the defective toys, and the Chinese government for being so relaxed on their regulations.As for our own government, we generally are glad to see that they are catching these things, … [Read more...]
Popular Shoes Getting Caught in Escalators
Reports have been popping up all over recently regarding incidents involving Crocs shoes being caught in escalators. One of the nation's largest subway systems, the Washington Metro, has posted ads warning riders about wearing those shoes on its escalators. Although the ads don't mention the name "Crocs," the ads do feature a picture of a … [Read more...]
MRL Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillator Recall
(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall on MRL / Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillators manufactured between October 2003 and January 2005.The serial numbers for the recalled defibrillators are 205787 through 207509. The AED 20 Automatic External … [Read more...]
Dole Salad Mix Recall
Almost one year after the spinach fiasco, new fears about E. coli-contaminated salad prompt at least ten US States and Canadian provinces to recall Dole's hearts Delight salad mix.A bag of Dole's salad mix tested positive for E. coli after being sold at a store in Canada. The recalled salad has a "best if used by" date of Sept. 18, 2007 and the … [Read more...]
Two Important Auto Recalls This Week
There Were Two Important Auto Recalls This Week:Chrysler has recalled about 300,000 SUVs because of a potential braking problem while driving uphill. The recall includes 2006/2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUV models, as well as 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler has received numerous complaints from owners of these recalled … [Read more...]
US Government Getting Pressured to Regulate from Unlikely Sources
The United States government is getting pressured to regulate consumer and environmental safety standards across a number of industries by some very unlikely sources - the industries themselves.Big industry has historically been on the side of the Republicans when it comes to regulating standards. They prefer a hands-off approach and would rather … [Read more...]
Fentora Can Be Deadly If Not Properly Used and Prescribed
This week Cephalon issued letters to patients and health care professionals to inform them of important safety information regarding Fentora.Serious side effects and adverse events - including deaths - have occurred in patients treated with Fentora.Fentora is indicated only for the management of breakthrough pain in patients with cancer who are … [Read more...]
US and China Agree to Make Products Safer for Americans
As you might have read early this week, China has banned Lead Paint in Toys Exported to United States. Adding to this great news, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and its Chinese counterpart, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) have Announced the Agreement To Improve The Safety of … [Read more...]
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