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RECALLS 2007-08-23 17:30:00 Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets RecalledBasic Editions girls' clothing sets are being recalled by Kmart. The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death, in violation of federal guidelines.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/basic_editions.html Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books RecalledAbout 35,000 Priddy "Trucks" shaker teether books are being recalled by St. Martin's Press, LLC, of New York, N.Y. Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/priddy.htmlSleepi Crib Mattresses RecalledAbout 1,000 Sleepi crib foam mattresses are being recalled. The mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/sleepi.htmlI-O Data Hard Drive Power SuppliesI-O Data Device USA Inc. is recall
CONTAMINATED BABY CARROTS ARE RECALLED 2007-08-23 17:13:00 Product may be tainted with shigella, which causes nausea, fever and moreAn undisclosed amount of carrots that may be contaminated with bacteria could cause diarrhea, nausea, fever and vomiting.The Los Angeles Salad Co. said it was voluntarily recalling its “Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots” because the carrots might be contaminated with the bacteria called shigella.The product was sold under two labels. One is “Los Angeles Salad Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots” with a sell-by date up to and including Aug. 16, 2007, sold in 7-ounce and 8-ounce bags and distributed in California, Colorado, Florida and Georgia. The other is “Trader Joe’s Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots” with a sell-by date up to and including Aug. 8, 2007, sold in 7-ounce bags and distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.Link to complete story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20412734/~Sandy G.
PHISHERS SCRAMBLE TO CASH IN ON WELLS FARGO COMPUTER CRASH 2007-08-23 09:20:00 Vulture-like vocalizing among the online criminal classesWells Fargo & Co. may have a new problem following its widespread computer crash earlier this week: online scammers.Over the past 24 hours, there has been a growing amount of chatter in the underground criminal community about ways to take advantage of the outage, according to Joel Helgeson, an independent computer security consultant in St. Paul, Minn."They've talked about spooling up their engines and networks to take full advantage of this," said Helgeson, who monitors criminal discussion forums as part of his security practice. "Everybody is sitting there waiting for a bank to screw up. It's like following behind an armored car, waiting for them to make a big mistake, and Wells Fargo just made a big one."Many Wells Fargo banking operations, including online and ATM services, were knocked offline Sunday in an outage that continued to affect users Tuesday.Link to complete story: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do
MATTEL LAWSUIT SEEKS LEAD TESTS FOR CHILDREN 2007-08-23 08:49:00 Class action wants toymaker to pay for medical testingA class action lawsuit against Mattel seeks to force the toymaker to pay for medical tests for children who played with lead-contaminated Mattel toys."We're not going to allow unsafe products to reach American consumers especially when it's lead painted toys reaching our children," said Jeffrey Killino, the Philadelphia attorney who filed the suit.The lawsuit was filed in California, where Mattel is based.Mattel last week recalled millions of Chinese-made toys, including the "Sarge" jeep from the hit movie "Cars," because the toys' paint may contain high levels of lead.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/mattel_class.html~Sandy G.
SPONGEBOB, THOMAS AND FRIENDS TOYS RECALLED 2007-08-23 08:34:00 Curious George also in latest round-up of lead-tainted toysMore batches of Chinese-made toys are being recalled because of excessive lead content.The recalled items include SpongeBob SquarePants journals and address books as well as Thomas and Friends and Curious George spinning tops and toy pails.Additional recalls announced today include Buy-Rite "Divine Inspiration" bracelets and TOBY & ME jewelry.Meanwhile, a lawyer in Philadelphia has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mattel, which last week recalled millions of Chinese-made toys, including the "Sarge" jeep from the hit movie "Cars," because the toys' paint may contain high levels of lead.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/toy_recalls.html~Sandy G.
RECALLS 2007-08-23 08:00:00 SpongeBob SquarePants Address Books, Journals RecalledAbout 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals are being recalled because of a lead poisoning hazard.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/spongebob.htmlThomas and Friends, Curious George Toys RecalledThomas and Friends, Curious George and other spinning tops and tin pails are being recalled because they may contain too much lead.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/thomas_tops.htmlBuy-Rite 'Divine Inspiration' BraceletsChildren’s "Divine Inspiration" charm bracelets sold by Buy-Rite are being recalled because they contain high levels of lead.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/buyrite_bracelets.htmlTOBY & ME Children's Jewelry RecalledChildren’s metal jewelry sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and A.J. Wright is being recalled because it contains high levels of lead.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/toby.htmlHampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train SetsHampton Direct is recal
FDA TESTING DOG TREATS PULLED FROM WAL-MART 2007-08-23 07:32:00 Company found traces of melamine, but agency hasn’t detected poison yet The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it was checking dog treats recently pulled from Wal-Mart’s shelves but had not yet detected any chemical or biological contamination in the Chinese-made products.Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said the world’s largest retailer was aware of other companies selling the suspect products to pet owners.Bentonville-based Wal-Mart said this week it had stopped selling Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading in July, after customers said the products sickened their pets.Wal-Mart said 17 tests showed trace levels of melamine, the same pesticide byproduct that led to a widespread pet food recall in March after an unknown number of dogs and cats died. More than 150 brands of pet food were recalled after U.S. inspectors said wheat gluten from China that was used to make the food was tai
STOMACH STAPLING LEADS TO LONGER, BETTER LIVES 2007-08-23 07:00:00 First long-term findings may mean more surgeries are covered by insuranceThe first long-term studies of stomach stapling and other radical obesity treatments show that they not only lead to lasting weight loss but also dramatically improve survival. The results are expected to lead to more such operations, possibly for less severely obese people, too.Researchers in Sweden and the United States separately found that obese people who underwent drastic surgery had a 30 percent to 40 percent lower risk of dying seven to 10 years later compared with those who did not have such operations.The research, published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine, should put to rest uncertainties about the benefits and risks of weight-loss surgery and may cause governments and insurers to rethink who should qualify for the procedure, some doctors said.Link to complete story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20395008/ ~Sandy G.
WHAT DOG BREED ARE YOU? 2007-08-22 01:55:00 What dog breed are you? QuizFree Fun Quizzes at FunQuizCards.com My Result Was:Your dog breed personality is - Cocker Spaniel, Pomeranian, etc. You are fun loving, simple and amiable.~Sandy G.
MIDDLE NAME MEME 2007-08-21 17:57:00 I've been tagged by Tammy Duplessie at Mom Knows Everything and by Hszoo at Zoo Talk.The Rules:1) You have to post the rules before you give the facts.2) Players must list one fact that is relevant to your life for each letter in your middle name. If you don't have a middle name then use a name that you like.3) When you are tagged, you must write a post containing your own middle name game facts.4) At the end of your post, you must tag one person for each letter in your middle name. Don't forget to comment them telling that they are tagged and to read your post to get the rules.My middle name is Dee. I got off easy! Only three letters.D - Daughters (I have three)E - Energy (Wish I had some)E - Expensive (Wish everything in life wasn't so)The three people I will tag are:1) Mrs. Flipphead at Den of Wolves2) Lizzie at Ramblings of a Psychic3) Cat at UltraJam~Sandy G.
SEARCHING 2007-08-21 08:46:00 I'm trying to find someone I lost touch with. She was a very good friend of mine. My best friend in fact. We had a disagreement and haven't talked in about 9 years. I would really like to find her. I've done all different kinds of searches and haven't come up with anything.Her name is Judy Sanford (or Sandford - Not sure of spelling) and her husband is Mike. Her last address was in California.If anyone recognizes her name, please let me know. If by some chance Judy reads this, please contact me. I really miss her.Thanks.~Sandy G.
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WAL-MART PULLS DOG TREATS MADE IN CHINA 2007-08-21 06:35:00 But no official recall yet for Bestro Chicken Jerky StripsWal-Mart has quietly pulled dog treats made in China -- Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips -- from its store shelves.WPVI-TV of Philadelphia said last week’s action came on the heels of the death of a Pennsylvania woman’s two-year-old Chihuahua, which suddenly died after eating the jerky strips.An autopsy revealed the dog died from an infection caused by toxic bacteria.Wal-Mart would not tell WPVI how many complaints it’s received about the jerky strips. An Internet search, however, revealed similar incidents across the country.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/pet_food_recalls66.html ~Sandy G.
PHILADELPHIA MAN SAYS HE FOUND SNAKE HEAD IN CAN OF GREEN BEANS 2007-08-19 19:35:00 Earl Hartman was a little rattled by something he says he found in a can of green beans: a snake head.The Philadelphia man said he found the inch-long head on his plate Wednesday night, right between a chicken breast and buttered noodles. He said it came out of the green bean can."When I sat down, I noticed something didn't look right," Hartman told WCAU-TV. "It didn't look like a green bean."Link to complete story: http://www.abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=bizarre&id=5397650~Sandy G.
STUDY LINKS HOUSE DUST TO CAT ILLNESS 2007-08-18 01:07:00 Common flame retardant may cause thyroid condition; could affect childrenWASHINGTON - A new federal study suggests that household dust containing a common flame retardant may be linked to an increase in cats getting sick from overactive thyroids.That could be a warning sign for how young children could get exposed to the chemical, said Linda S. Birnbaum, director of experimental toxicology at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and co-author of the study.The small study looks at chemical flame retardants called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), which were used in foam, plastics, furniture, electronics, fabrics and carpet padding. The sole American manufacturer in 2004 agreed to phase out the types of PBDEs included in the study because of concern about toxicity in animals. But PBDEs remain in American homes.Link to complete story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20297921/ ~Sandy G. Read more:STUDY LINKS
FDA WARNS ABOUT COLD MEDICINES FOR BABIES 2007-08-18 00:55:00 Children under age 2 should not be given over-the-counter drugsWASHINGTON - The government is warning parents not to give cough and cold medicines to children under 2 without a doctor’s order, part of an overall review of the products’ safety and effectiveness for youngsters.Amid questions about benefits and risks, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday its Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet Oct. 18-19 to discuss the use of cough and cold drugs by children.The FDA issued a public health advisory that cited serious adverse effects linked to children — particularly those 2 and younger — who have received too great a dose of over-the-counter medications for coughs and colds.Link to complete story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20296649/ ~Sandy G.
RECALLS 2007-08-17 08:38:00 Skil Circular Saws RecalledRobert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling more than 800,000 Skil brand circular saws because of a laceration hazard.The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/skil_saws.htmlBeautyrest Electric Blankets RecalledInternational Home Fashions and Bilt-Safe Technologies are recalling about 37,000 “Classic Beautyrest” electric blanket throws. Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/beautyrest.htmlGiftco Recalls Pine Cone Candle SetsGiftco is recalling about 24,000 "Gold Pine Cone" candle sets. The candles’ exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/rec
DIABETES DRUGS TO GET 'BLACK BOX' WARNINGS 2007-08-16 10:33:00 Some popular drugs increase risk of heart failureManufacturers of certain drugs approved to treat Type 2 diabetes have agreed to add a stronger warning on the risk of heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart does not adequately pump blood.The information will be included in the form of a “boxed” warning -- the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s strongest warning.The upgraded warning emphasizes that the drugs may cause or worsen heart failure in certain patients.After a review of postmarketing adverse event reports, FDA determined that an updated label with a boxed warning on the risks of heart failure was needed for the entire thiazolidinedione class of antidiabetic drugs.This class includes Avandia ( rosiqlitazone), Actos (pioglitazone) Avandaryl (rosiglitazone and glimepiride), Avandamet (rosiglitazone and metformin), and Duetact (pioglitazone and glimepride).Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/fda_diabetes_drugs.html~Sandy G.
GOOD FOR HIM! WISH THIS WOULD HAPPEN MORE OFTEN. 2007-08-16 00:57:00 Yobs pick on wrong OAPThree thugs who tried to mug a pensioner got a shock - when he turned out to be an ex-Army boxing champ.George Bayliss, 67, of Bury St Edmunds, had just drawn his pension at the post office when the gang demanded his cash.The retired builder, who boxed for England in the 1960s, hit the ringleader with a left hook to the chin and his pals fled empty-handed.Mr Bayliss, the Army's middleweight champion from 1958 to 1960, told the Sun: "They picked on the wrong pensioner."The guy I hit got what he deserved. My only regret is that I didn't hit him harder. I hope they think twice before picking on someone my age again."Suffolk Police spokeswoman Lisa Miller said: "We would never encourage the public to retaliate in these circumstances in case they get hurt."But Mr Bayliss's actions may have stopped a more serious crime."STORY FROM ANANOVA.COM - http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2072621.html?menu=news.quirkies.heartwarmers~Sandy G.
CAT ADOPTS MOUSE 2007-08-16 00:47:00 A mother cat in China has adopted a mouse, letting it join her family of newborns. The cat was brought into a children's clothing store to catch mice, reports Yanzhao City News. Ten days ago, the cat gave birth to five kittens."She stays in the box all day long, taking care of her babies, but three days ago, my colleague found a small mouse playing with the kittens," said a spokesperson for the store in Shijiazhuang city."The cat was protecting the mouse, and would become alert if anyone came too close."The store staff threw the mouse out once, but immediately the cat ran to bring it back and let it play with her kittens.Experts say it's quite exceptional, but that maybe the cat became lenient after becoming a mother. STORY FROM ANANOVA.COM - http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2285493.html?menu ~Sandy G.
GILCHRIST & SOAMES RECALLS TOOTHPASTE 2007-08-15 21:39:00 Small tubes were given away to guests at hotels worldwideAnother company has recalled Chinese-made toothpastes because the products contain the poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG).Indianapolis-based Gilchrist & Soames, which supplies toiletry products for the hotel industry worldwide, today recalled its 0.65 ounce tubes of toothpaste manufactured in China by Ming Fai Enterprises International Co., LTD.The action comes after independent tests showed some samples of the toothpaste contained DEG, which is found in antifreeze and can be toxic to the kidneys and liver.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/toothpaste_recall.html~Sandy G.
MATTEL RECALLS MILLIONS OF CHINESE-MADE TOYS 2007-08-15 21:20:00 Hazards include lead paint, magnets that can be swallowedFor the second time in a month, U.S. toy maker Mattel, Inc. is recalling millions of Chinese-made toys because they contain lead paint or small magnets that can be swallowed by children.Mattel today recalled 9.5 million magnetic toys in the United States --18.2 million worldwide -- and more than two-hundred thousand die-cast toys. Some of the magnetic toys included in today’s massive recall include Polly Pockets play sets and Batman™ action figures.The action comes less than two weeks after the toy giant recalled nearly one million Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other toys made in China that contained lead paint.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/mattell_recall.html~Sandy G.
NEW ZEALAND INVESTIGATES CHINESE PAJAMAS FOR HAZARDS 2007-08-27 00:03:00 Some pajamas may have 900 times more formaldehyde than allowedSafety experts in the U.S., concerned about the growing number of Chinese imports recalled for safety reasons, are closely watching the situation in New Zealand, where suspicion has now been cast upon Chinese-made pajamas.The government of New Zealand has launched an investigation after a TV program aired charges that pajamas made in China contained formaldehyde at a rate of 900 times the levels considered safe.Small amounts of formaldehyde are often applied to textiles to prevent mildew. Too much, however, can cause skin rashes and allergic reactions.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/pjs.html~Sandy G.
RAWHIDE FROM INDIA? PET OWNERS SHOULD THINK TWICE 2007-08-26 23:48:00 Email solicitations from overseas pet product manufacturers raise doubtsAn India company that "introduces itself as a manufacturer and exporter of Rawhide Dog Chew products” captured the suspicious eye of ConsumerAffairs.com.We received an e-mail solicitation from the Kanpur-based Rex International, which claims to be a pioneer name in dog food and chew products and has “the best infrastructure and technically vibrant workmanship that makes us (the) preferable supplier of many European Companies.”The company’s solicitation urges U.S. businesses to become distributors of its rawhide dog chew products that include sticks, ear, bones, and chips.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/rawhide.html~Sandy G.
KRASDALE, RED FLANNEL DOG FOOD RECALLED 2007-08-26 23:37:00 Salmonella contamination a threat to dogs and humans alikeMars Petcare U.S. has recalled two brands of its dry dog food because of potential salmonella contamination.The Franklin-Tennessee pet food company this week recalled five-pound bags of its Krasdale Gravy dry dog food -- sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania -- and 50-pound bags of its Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested more than 150 sub-samples of the company’s pet foods. Two of those samples tested positive for salmonella: one from the Krasdale Gravy dry food and another from the Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/krasdale_dog_food.html~Sandy G.
GEORGIA MAN'S DELL LAPTOP BURSTS INTO FLAMES 2007-08-26 23:21:00 Latest in a series of laptop firesA computer network administrator at a Columbus, Georgia, hospital is the latest consumer to encounter the flaming laptop syndrome.Douglas Brown said his Dell 9200 wide-screen laptop's batteries exploded into flames, it "looked like fireworks which would have been cool had it not been in my house."Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/dell_fire.html~Sandy G.
JAMBA JUICE PATRONS IN CALIF. EXPOSED TO HEP A 2007-08-25 18:05:00 San Jose employee who tested positive may have put 4,000 at riskSAN FRANCISCO - About 4,000 customers could be at risk after a worker at a Jamba Juice store in San Jose, California, developed hepatitis A, the chief medical officer for Santa Clara County said on Thursday.“During the time she was infectious, she was also working at Jamba Juice, so we were concerned that even though there is a corporate policy of good hand washing, you can’t be 100 percent sure,” Martin Fenstersheib said in an interview.“There is a potential risk for people who were in that facility drinking the Jamba juice during the time she worked,” he added.Link to complete story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20415845/ ~Sandy G.
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