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Evidence of salmonella prompts another egg recall
Evidence of salmonella has been found at Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., which is the nation’s biggest egg seller and distributor. The evidence has led to recalling 288,000 eggs that the company purchased from supplier Ohio Fresh Eggs after a test showed salmonella at the Ohio farm. The salmonella at the Ohio ...
Retailers recall crib tents
Five retailers have agreed to stop selling and recall Tots in Mind crib tents. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that these products can cause serious injuries or even death of infants or toddlers by strangulation and entrapment hazard. The crib tents are made by Tots ...
Tea Light holders recalled due to fire hazard
Farm Glass and Metal Spiral Tea Light holders are being recalled. The holder is sold exclusively by Christmas tree shops. They are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Because of the design of the product, the Tea Lights can burn with a high flame. Consumers should stop using the ...
Trampoline recalled after reports of injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked consumers to stop using a trampoline sold in its stores due to a problem with the product's safety netting. The CPSC along with Walmart has issued a recall this week after Sportspower Limited received 17 reports of the net breaking, "resulting in 11 ...
Chrysler recalls 119K vehicles for braking problems
Chrysler is recalling 119,000 vehicles because of a potential problem with the braking system. The recall involves the 2011-2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. The automaker said a fuse can overheat, causing the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control systems to malfunction. Chrysler said it will replace the fuses ...
Cabinet locks recalled because of lock failure
Safety First cabinet locks are being recalled due to lock failure. Officials said about 900,000 units of the Push ‘N Snap cabinet locks are being recalled. Young children can disengage the cabinet locks allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury. Consumers should stop using the recalled ...
Baby dolls recalled due to choking hazard
Thousands of baby dolls are being recalled due to a choking hazard. Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling ‘Feels Real’ baby dolls. There are about 3,900 in the U.S. and about 400 in Canada. The dolls are dressed in diapers with colored hearts, stars and swirl print. Consumers should immediately take ...
Indiana smoking ban signed into law
A Statewide smoking ban was signed into law in Indiana on Monday morning. The ban will take effect in July. However, bars, casinos and private clubs are exempt from the law. The ban narrowly cleared the state Senate this month after comprises expanding the number of exemptions were added to ...
Johnson & Johnson recalls infant Tylenol
Recall-plagued Johnson & Johnson is pulling all infant Tylenol off the U.S. market because some parents have had problems with redesigned bottles, introduced three months ago, that the company touted as a big safety improvement to make measuring doses easier. Instead, 17 parents or caregivers have complained that a protective ...
Recalled eggs potentially have listeria
A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination. Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, is recalling eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use in 34 states, including Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The eggs carry six brand names: ...
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