Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Protective covers on the compressor’s motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Antiepileptic Drugs
FDA’s analysis of placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven antiepileptic drugs showed patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation compared to patients receiving placebo.
NuCel Labs Eye Drops and Eye-Ear Wash Products
Products were recalled because of the presence of bacteria and particulate matter.
Consumer Warning: Contaminated Cheese (Jan. 30)
Routine surveillance by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s Dairy Division revealed high levels of staphylococcus aureus (or “staph”) in several raw milk cheeses manufactured by Grassy Meadows dairy of Howe, Ind. Products of concern include, but are not limited to, Colby (lot no. 210317 and 19177), Jalapeno natural cheese (lot no. 2617, 21017 and 11017), “Homemade” cheese (lot no. 19267 and 19227), Monterey Jack (lot no. 18207 and 2937), and garlic pepper cheese (lot no. 19147). All are sold in wedges or blocks of various weights.
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Girls’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.