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Published: 08/30/10

E. Coli Beef Recall Alert: 4 Questions Answered

By  Steven Hoffer - AOL News
E. Coli Beef Recall Alert: 4 Questions Answered

(Aug. 30) -- Just in time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that a Pennsylvania meat company is recalling 8,500 pounds of ground beef products, due to concerns about E. coli 026. What, exactly, is being recalled? Ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions of Wyalusing, Pa., with a "use/freeze by" date of July 1, 2010. The stock of 42-pound cases was distributed to various locations in eight states along the East Cost: Connecticut Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New York New Jersey ...

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Published: 08/6/10

Recall Alert: 1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef

By  Katie Drummond - AOL News
Recall Alert: 1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef

(Aug. 6) -- Hold off on the barbecue plans. A California meat company is recalling 1 million pounds of ground beef patties and bulk ground beef, due to concerns over E. coli. What, exactly, is being recalled? Ground beef produced by the Valley Meat Co. from October 2009 to January 2010. The beef was distributed in California, Texas, Oregon and Arizona and to other countries. Recalled products are numbered "EST. 8268." And take note: the company's frozen "soy patties" are also being recalled. The recalled products have codes between 01210 and 27509. Why is it being recalled? So far, ...

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Published: 07/14/10

Recall Alert: Pottery Barn Kids Drop-Side Cribs

By  Mara Gay - AOL News
Recall Alert: Pottery Barn Kids Drop-Side Cribs

(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 ...

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Published: 06/25/10

Recall Alert: Kellogg Pulls 4 Cereal Brands

By  Katie Drummond - Politics Daily
Recall Alert: Kellogg Pulls 4 Cereal Brands

Kellogg Co. has announced a voluntary recall of four cereal brands, after customer complaints of a "waxy" smell and an unpleasant flavor. What exactly is being recalled? Unfortunately for you, four of the company's most popular varieties: Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks. The recalled cereals, which were shipped across the United States and sold until March, have a "KN" marking after the best before date. Why? The cereals just didn't taste good. Abput 20 people called Kellogg to complain about "an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell," according to spokeswoman J. ...

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Published: 06/18/10

Uh-Oh! Campbell's Recalls 15 Million Pounds of SpaghettiOs With Meatballs

By  Katie Drummond - Politics Daily
Uh-Oh! Campbell's Recalls 15 Million Pounds of SpaghettiOs With Meatballs

Campbell Soup Co. has recalled 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs, after a routine warehouse inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture concluded that the ground beef in the products may have been undercooked. What exactly is being recalled? This is a national recall of three varieties of canned pasta, largely the kid-friendly ones: SpaghettiOs With Meatballs, SpaghettiOs A to Z With Meatballs, and SpaghettiOs Fun Shapes With Meatballs (Cars). The products have "EST 4K" and a use-by date of June 2010 to December 2011 on the bottom of the can. Why? Sometime from 2008 ...

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Published: 06/10/10

Recall Alert: Ikea Window Blinds and Shades

By  Katie Drummond - Politics Daily
Recall Alert: Ikea Window Blinds and Shades

Swedish 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 ...

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Published: 06/30/09

Killer Chenille Bathrobes

By  Lynn Sweet - Politics Daily
Killer Chenille Bathrobes

News about Sarah Palin being taken apart in Vanity Fair, or of Mark Sanford's dalliances, Michael Jackson's death, or Al Franken finally claiming the Minnesota Senate seat -- well, each in its own way, was not really surprising to me. I was stopped cold, however, by word of a recall -- for the second time -- of potentially deadly, full-length women's chenille bathrobes. ...

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