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Drop-Down Side Cribs Eyed For CPSC Ban

Michael Santo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:42:34 -0600

A massive new crib recall is expected to be announced today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This follows a series of prior recalls by the CPSC, but this has a major difference: the CPSC is reportedly considering a ban on all cribs with drop-down sides.

Recall: Blue Bonnet Light Spread by Conagra Foods

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:49:36 -0600

Blue Bonnet Light Spread in 15 ounce tubs are being voluntarily recalled by Conagra Foods. aA limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged. The lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread.

Ford Recalls 4.5 Million Vehicles for Defective Switch

Donna Diegel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:31:53 -0500

Ford Motor Company announced another recall of 4.5 million Ford vehicles due to defective cruise control switches. This is the largest single recall in company history. The Ford Windstar Minivan leads the list of recalled vehicles.

Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Cars Over Unintended Acceleration

Michael Santo — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:47:42 -0500

Toyota is recalling 3.8 million vehicles over something that many owners would probably think is something that would never cause a crash. They'd be wrong. The recall is over removable floor mats.

Nintendo Wii Remote Recharging Stations Recalled

Michael Santo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:29:37 -0500

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall notice for a pair of charging stations for Nintendo Wii remotes, based on battery overheating concerns. Where have we heard that before?

Salmonella Fears Prompt Romaine Lettuce Recall

Michael Santo — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:31:12 -0500

A Salinas, CA company is issuing a romaine lettuce recall because of fear it may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall is limited to one lot of lettuce, but that amounts to 22,000 cartons.

Simplicity Brand Cribs Recalled

Michael Santo — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:28:33 -0500

On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of another 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs because the "crib’s plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach." Wonderful. This 2009 recall follows other recalls of 1 million Simplicity cribs in 2007 and 2008.

E. Coli Fears Prompt Nestle Cookie Dough Recall

Michael Santo — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:07:05 -0500

On Friday, Nestle voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products. The FDA and CDC are investigating E. coli reports that may be related eating raw cookie dough.

FDA Warns About Zicam Products and Sense of Smell Loss

Michael Santo — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:28:15 -0500

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stop using certain products from Zicam, as use of these products have been linked to anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell.

E. Coli Prompts Beef Recall

Michael Santo — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:56:32 -0500

Here we go again with another food recall. In this case, it's a beef recall and once again our old foe, e. coli is involved. Ground beef produced by Valley Meats LLC of Coal Valley, Illinois is the subject of a federally-mandated recall.

FDA Recalls Hydroxycut Products Over Possible Liver Damage

Michael Santo — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:52:07 -0500

On Friday, the FDA issued a recall and warning to consumers to halt the use of any Hydroxycut products, over possible liver damage.

Jardine Announces Second Expansion of Crib Recall

Michael Santo — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:23:53 -0500

On Thursday, the he U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) and Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan announced a voluntary expansion of a previous recall of Jardine cribs.