McDonald’s has recalled at least 14 million “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses after consumers were warned to stop using them because they contain the toxic metal cadmium.
Cadmium was found in the painted design of the movie characters on the glassware, which McDonald’s outlets sold for about $2 each, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Canada’s health ministry Health Canada.
The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged parents on Wednesday to immediately stop using the infant slings from Sprout Stuff in Austin, Texas — saying the slings pose a suffocation risk.
About 40 of the Sprout Stuff infant ring slings were sold directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007. They are made of cloth that threads through a ring. “Sprout Stuff” is printed on the back side of the tail’s hem.
In March, more than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled after claims linking them to three infant deaths.
CPSC Chairman has previously warned of a suffocation risk for babies in slings, which wrap around parents’ chests so they can carry their babies or just “wear” them to stay close.
CPSC said a sling’s fabric can press against a baby’s nose and mouth, suffocating a baby within a minute or two. Another danger involves slings where the baby is cradled in a curved or “C-like” position that can cause a baby to flop its head forward, chin-to-chest, restricting the infant’s ability to breathe.
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Sprout Stuff Infant Sling Recalled 06022010 by CPSC
D o you use Pediacare when your child is ill? If so and you have any in your medicine cabinets now, you may want to check out this recall.
A Johnson & Johnson Company, McNiel Consumer Healthcare in consultation with the FDA is voluntarily recalling four children’s products in the Pedicare line. These products are sold exclusively in the United States.
The four PediaCare items involved in the recall are:
1. PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold 4oz. UPC # 3 0045-0556-05 9
2. PediaCare Long Acting Cough 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0465-04 7
3. PediaCare Decongestant 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0554-04 8
4. PediaCare Allergy and Cold 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0552-04 4
They initiated the recall as a precautionary step because the products were made at the McNeil Consumer Healthcare plant that has been temporarily shut down. A recent FDA inspection at that facility found serious problems in meeting the FDA’s current good manufacturing practice requirements. The recall was not initiated as a result of any consumer reports of adverse events and no consumer complaints have been received about the safety or purity of the products.
While the potential for serious medical events is remote, the company advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.
Consumers with questions may contact Blacksmith Brands during normal business hours at (888) 474-3099. More information is available at blacksmithbrands.com.
Any adverse events that may be related to the use of these products should be reported to the FDA’s Med Watch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at Med Watch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787. or on the Med watch website at http:www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch/default.htm
For more information about the recall, check on this article: http://bit.ly/aBEQ0W
Pedicare Products Recalled
Forget Toyota and the recall of cars that accelerate automatically by themselves,
ONCE again Children’s Toys & Furnishings topped the list in product recalls.
DART GUN
Toy dart gun sets were the top story in children’s toy product recalls, with two reported asphyxiation deaths. Other health hazards for children’s toys include choking, crash hazard and high levels of cadmium. The Toy dart gun sets were sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide.
http://www.wtvq.com/news/3599-toy-dart-gun-set-recall
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pbcdtoys.html
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10079.html
PLUSH TOY
The Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toy sold at the Mall of Americas, Nickelodeon, Nu and 4U stores was recalled due to possible choking hazard.
PUSH TOY
Push Around and Ride Buggies sold at major retailers and specialty stores were recalled due to a pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children. NOTE: Only buggies with pins that have yellow knobs are included in this recall.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10229.html
REMOTE HELICOPTER
Thousands of “Fly Dragonfly” and “Queen Bee” remote control helicopters have been recalled after a number of them have reportedly burst into flames. The Remote Control helicopters were sold at book fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10228.html
GIRL’S BRACELET
The BEST FRIENDS charm bracelet sets that sold exclusively at Claire’s stores nationwide are being recalled because they contain high levels of cadmium.
FURNITURE
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is once again warning parents and caregivers about deadly safety hazards of cribs with drop-sides. In the last five years, CPSC has announced multiple recalls resulting in millions of recalled baby curbs.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/wordpress/?p=2124
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/cpsc-issues-warning-on-drop-side-cribs,1288724.shtml
BEDDING
If you bought a pink baby blanket form Target , you may want to check this out. Over 44,000 baby blankets sold exclusively at Target stores were recalled because portions of the decorative trim can detach and become a choking hazard.
http://www.modernmom.com/hottopic/2010/may/18/recall-44000-pink-baby-blankets/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37213900
Recall Pink Baby Blanket
Please post in the comments if you have seen these toys for sale still and where. Or if you have any others to add.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission