The FDA has recalled 228 million eggs from Wright Country Egg from Galt, Iowa. There have been reports of related illness from the eggs involved in the recall. Salmonella poisoning can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting in healthy people but can be fatal for people with weak immune systems.
The eggs were distributed to companies, wholesalers and distribution centers nationwide. Thirteen different brand-names for the recalled eggs have been used: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and...continue reading
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Circus World Displays, today announced a voluntary recall of about 800 units of Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors, after it was discovered that baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking, but no injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Levana wireless baby monitors with model number LV-TW300. The receiver front is white and green with six round buttons and the...continue reading
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of P. Graham Dunn wooden toy rattles. The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle to be exposed. This causes a choking hazard to children. The recalled rattle has a light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. No injuries have been reported.
Approximately 500 units are being recalled.
Contact P. Graham Dunn for a full refund at (800) 828-5260. continue reading
Honda Motor Co. recalled 384,220 vehicles in N. America (and 44,000 vehicles in Canada) because of a defect where the cars could roll away if parked incorrectly. The problem is with the ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park, which could cause serious crashes.
The Honda recall covers Accord, Civic and Element models from the 2003 and 2004 model years in the United States.
About 20 people have complained about the problem, and one woman even said she was almost run over by her car when it was parked in her driveway....continue reading
The U.S. Consumer Safety and Product Commission has recalled the Little People Play 'n Go Campsite made by Fisher-Price.
The set sells for $15 at major retailers nationwide. Approximately 96,000 units have been recalled.
The Plastic Sonya Lee Figure in the set can break at the waist and pose a chocking hazard to young children. The piece has a green sweater and a purple camera around the neck. No other pieces are affected.
Parents, remove this figure from the set and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement figure. You can reach Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437. continue reading
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pottery Barn, today announced a voluntary recall of Madeline bunk beds. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding. No injuries have been reported yet.
The Madline bunk bed is white and is made of wood and medium-density fiberboard. It has guardrails on either side of the top bunk and a ladder that attaches to the side of the beds.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bed and contact Pottery Barn...continue reading
Toyota announced another large recall Thursday. This time, 373,00 Avalon sedans have been recalled due to a steering problem. The recalled models were built between 2000 and 2004.
Toyota said that a component of the steering lock system can crack. It is at the most risk when the sedan is steered hard to the right.
There have been 6 reports of problems in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. The fix takes approximately two hours to complete.
In addition, Toyota also announced they would recall 39,000 of its Lexus brand LX 470 SUVs between the 2003 and 2007 years. The SUVs...continue reading
The U.S. Product and Safety commission and Antonio Flores have recalled Karino Baby Pacifiers because they fail to meet safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily. In addition, the handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small, and there is no ventilation around the mouth causing a choking hazard. 44,900 pacifiers have been recalled.
Karino is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard. Mygra is printed on the handle.
If you own one of these pacifiers, stop using the product and contact Antonio Flores immediately for a refund or exchange.
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