We Did It! Today China signed an agreement that prohibits the use of lead paint on toys exported to the United States.Thanks to everyone who put pressure on your congresspeople to in turn put pressure on the Chinese government. What role that might have played in this is unknowable, but I'm just happy that something is being done.In addition to … [Read more...]
Diet Drug Recalled for Having ED Ingredients
Zencore tabs being marketed as a dietary supplement for "natural male enhancement" have been recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients used to make prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED).The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lab analysis of Zencore Tabs found that they contain aminotadalafil, an analog of tadalafil, and … [Read more...]
Colorado Congresswoman Responds to US Recall Emails
I received a response from my congressperson about my concerns with recent recall outbreaks from China. Although food safety is a huge concern, she unfortunately failed to mention the other part of my request - that the US Government put greater pressure on Chinese officials, Chinese Exporters and US Importers to ensure the safety of our people and … [Read more...]
884 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., has recalled about 884 pounds of ground beef products because they might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.Fairbank Farms is a DBA of Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., who discovered the contamination danger during their routine microbiological testing program.What To Look For:1.33-pound trays of "Shaw's Fresh … [Read more...]
NettoCollection Moderne and Loft Cribs Important Recall
NettoCollection and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled about 400 "Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs due to an entrapment and strangulation hazard.These cribs are dangerous because the slats can separate from the side rails, which poses an entrapment and/or strangulation hazard to infants and young children. These recalled cribs were … [Read more...]
Life Saving Recall for Scuba Divers
M&J Engineering has Recalled about 1,500 swivels for scuba diving masks due to drowning hazard, as the swivel could separate while diving.This M&J Engineering recall includes all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the manufacture date stamped on the body, … [Read more...]
More Toy Recalls by Fisher Price and Mattel
Adding to the growing list of toy recalls already reported, Fisher Price and Mattel have collectively recalled about another 1.5 million toys this week for violation of the Lead Paint Standard.You can read more about these most recent toy recalls and see photos of the recalled toys on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website:Fisher-Price … [Read more...]
List of Chinese Toothpaste Recalls – Recalled Toothpaste From China
A List of Recalled Toothpaste Made in ChinaManufacturer - Goldcredit International Enterprises LTDProducts: (MainStar America, Selective Imports, Donnamax)- Dr. Cool Coolmint- Superdent Coolmint- Cooldent Coolmint- Cooldent Spearmint- Cooldent Fluoride- Everfresh Assortment- BrightMax- DentaPro- Dentakleen- Dentakleen Junior Brand - Strawberry- … [Read more...]
Water Heater Junction Boxes Recalled for Fire Hazard
Nearly 3,000 Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative junction boxes used with water heaters have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard. Eastern Illini has received dozens of reports of junction boxes overheating, or melted wiring and wiring connectors. So far no injuries have been reported.Junction boxes contain wiring connections for water … [Read more...]
Check Your Hotel Toothpaste Before Using! Another Chinese Toothpaste Recall
A major US provider of hotel toiletry products has initiated a global recall of its travel-sized toothpaste used in hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the UAE.This toothpaste may contain the toxic substance, … [Read more...]
Mattel Recalls More Toys for Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Adding to the 1.5 million toys already recalled for lead paint, Mattel today has recalled another 253,000 toys for violation of Lead Safety Standards.The newest toy subject to recall from Mattel is the "Sarge" die cast toy cars seen in the picture below. Surface paints on the recalled Sarge toy cars may contain lead levels in excess of federal … [Read more...]
More Toys Recalled for Magnet Swallowing Hazards
Small magnets are NOT OK to have around children. Whether as part of a magnetic play-set or just as a part to a non-magnetic toy, magnets have a bad habit of finding their way into the mouths of small children, which can be deadly.In addition to another toy recall for lead-based pain, Mattel this morning issued a series of alerts to consumers … [Read more...]
More Exploding Laptop Batteries – Toshiba Satellite and Tecra Computers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Toshiba America Information Systems, today announced a voluntary recall of about 1,400 laptop computers. Consumers should stop using the recalled Toshiba laptops immediately and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement laptop battery. In the meantime, computer users can continue … [Read more...]
Dentapro and Bright Max Recalled Toothpaste for DEG
Donnamax Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of the following brands of toothpaste made in China for the possibility of DEG contamination:DentaPro Toothpaste brand CAVITY FIGHTING FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE, FRESH SPEARMINT FLAVOR, NET WT. 6.4 oz. - Item No. 9112, UPC 8 71290 – 00062 5, andBright Max Toothpaste, NET WT. 6.4 oz. - Item … [Read more...]
Calls for Boycott Begin on Dangerous Chinese Products
This is a press release. You have full rights to republish this information.The consumer product information website US Recall News has reported on hundreds of recalls over the last three months, but all of the most dangerous and wide-spread have come from Chinese products. Now the site's editor is asking congress to wake up and smell the … [Read more...]
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