2012

Another item is being recalled because of the hazard it poses to children. The product in question is known as the Whoozit Starry Time Rattle, and it was imported from China by the Minneapolis-based Manhattan Group LLC.  These items pose a danger because the ends contain clear spheres that have a propensity to break off… read more

Another children’s clothing item is being recalled due to a possible entanglement hazard. The recall was announced by New York-based Louise Paris.  It concerns 13,000 “Me Jane” and “B-Hip Kids by MeJane” jackets.  These jackets have what’s described as a faux fur trim and were imported from China.  They were sold across the country at… read more

Another food product has had to be recalled due to the threat of a possible bacterial contamination. This time, the item in question is called Albie’s Pizza Calzone.  It was manufactured by Albie’s Foods, a company based out of the Michigan city of Gaylord.  The item is a ready to eat, fully cooked calzone.  Albie’s… read more

Reports of eye infections have prompted the Food and Drug Administration to offer a follow-up warning on a drug that they began alerting consumers about just over a month ago. On March 19, The FDA warned physicians to immediately cease using a drug known as Brilliant Blue G, which may be administered during eye surgery. … read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookes after it was found that the product contained undeclared milk and egg allergens, which can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if consumed by people with allergy to either milk or egg products. The recalled products… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 43,700 units of Big Lot floor lamps due to an electrical shock hazard arising from a potentially exposed wiring of the lamp’s light socket. The company, Big Lots, announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), after it… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for certain bottles of Excedrin, Gas-X Prevention, Bufferin and NoDoz after it was found that the products may contain stray pills or chipped and broken tablets. The company, Novartis Consumer Health, announced the recall of Exdedrin and NoDoz products with an expiration date 12/20/14. The recalled… read more