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Want to Avoid Contaminated Food? FDA Has a New Guide for You
By Andrew Schneider - AOL NewsTwo or three times almost every week, the federal Food and Drug Administration warns that something in the vegetable bins, produce displays or coolers in our groceries may be so contaminated with dangerous pathogens that shoppers shouldn't buy it, nor eat it if they did. So how does the consumer keep up with what's being sold -- products that can sicken or even kill you? This week, the FDA released a new, user-friendly search page for consumers who have any concerns about a recall. Its easy-to-read listing organizes information from news releases on recalls since 2009 by date, product brand ...
Government Warns 'Water Walking Balls' Could Be Deadly
By not in system - AOL NewsWASHINGTON -- The government is warning people to stay out of those giant see-through inflatable spheres known as "water walking balls" because of the risk of suffocation or drowning. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that it "does not know of any safe way to use" the products, which are popular at amusement parks, resorts, malls and carnivals. They resemble hamster balls but are large enough for humans. CPSC / AP The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning people not to use water walking balls because of the risk of suffocation or drowning. People climb ...
Five Budget Cuts That Could Be Harmful to Your Health
By Andrew Schneider - AOL NewsHard-fought-for laws and regulations to save lives and the environment will be gutted or eliminated in budget cuts passed by the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives or ordered by President Barack Obama's team, experts say. Public health and environmental experts say it's indisputable that lives will be lost if these cuts are made: 1) The Consumer Product Safety Commission. The commission is scheduled next week to roll out its long-awaited public database on the safety of consumer products. For the first time, it will allow shoppers to quickly determine whether products they ...
Car Seat Recall: Why Are So Many Children's Products Dangerous?
By Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL NewsOn Monday, AOL News reported that Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling nearly 800,000 car seats because of a faulty release button that can loosen the harness. According to the company, the problem with the release buttons means that the shoulder strap can come loose, potentially endangering a child riding inside the seat in the event of an accident. Surge Desk couldn't help but notice that quite a few products made for children and infants have been recalled of late. Here's a handy rundown: Cribs Two months ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced that it would ban ...
Recall Alert: Pottery Barn Kids Drop-Side Cribs
By Mara Gay - AOL News(July 14) -- Pottery Barn Kids and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have recalled 82,000 drop-side cribs after seven children were hurt when the sliding gate malfunctioned. What exactly is being recalled? All drop-side cribs sold by Pottery Barn Kids. Why? The drop-side can easily detach from the rest of the crib, allowing children to become trapped, suffocate or fall. Has anyone died? Fortunately, no, though there have been 36 reports of malfunctioning drop-sides. They're not being overly cautious? You decide: According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, one child got his ...
Recall Alert: Ikea Window Blinds and Shades
By Katie Drummond - Politics DailySwedish home decor company Ikea is voluntarily recalling over 3 million window treatments. The recall, announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSP), is due to strangulation risk. What exactly is being recalled? Roman shades, roll-up blinds and certain varieties of roller blinds (those without tension devices), sold anywhere in the U.S between 1998 and 2009. Why? Cords and loops on all three products pose a strangulation risk to children, and the recall was spurred by a report of a 1 1/2 year old Massachusetts boy who nearly choked on one. Am I right that something like ...
Maytag Recalls 1.7M Dishwashers Deemed Dangerous
By not in system - AOL News(June 3) -- Maytag Corp. issued a recall of 1.7 million dishwashers sold under the Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brands after reports of fires starting due to electrical problems with the heating element, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. ...
House Votes to Tighten Wall Street Regulation
By David Sessions - Politics DailyThe House of Representatives voted Friday to dramatically expand regulation of Wall Street and the finance sector, the New York Times reports. The 223-202 vote approved a bill that would create a new consumer protection agency, place tight limits on the financial products that caused the financial crisis, and attempt to keep several large companies from determining the fate of the economy."The Senate is working on similar legislation, and I urge both houses of Congress to pass this necessary reform as quickly as possible on behalf of the American people," President Obama said, responding to ...
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