Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants.
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Nordstrom Recalls Girls’ Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
The flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard
The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.
Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk (June 23)
Fresca Italia is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal, or diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
February 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling
Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.
FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various animal food products stored under unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Chicago.
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.