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The CPSC is looking into potential health hazards from lead in artificial turf on school stadiums and parks across the country So far two fields in New Jersey have already been closed because...

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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidecraft Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 10,000 children's puppet theaters. The surface paint on the wooden panels of the puppet theater contains excessive levels of lead.The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches...

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Paramount Apparel International announced a voluntary recall of hats, intended for small children, sold at Bass Pro Shops. The hats have a drawstring that can pose a strangulation hazard to small children.Consumers should immediately stop using the hats and contact Paramount Apparel for a free replacement hat or to for a refund.The recall involves an adjustable hat that has bungee drawstrings...

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Lakeside Foods Inc. is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to voluntarily recall 15,000 cases of French Cut Green Beans in 14.5 ounce cans, because they may not have been processed properly to eliminate the botulism toxin. If consumed, the canned green beans can cause botulism. The FDA advises consumers of the possible risk of serious illness from ingesting these products. No...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers not to eat ten ounce cans of Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce with the UPC 3030000101 with "best by" dates (found on the lid) from April 30, 2009 to May 22, 2009 due to possible botulism contamination.Consumers with any of these food products should throw them away immediately. If the best by date is missing or...

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Menu Foods recalled several brands of cat and dog food products nationwide last week after many pets were getting sick and in some cases even dying.Scientists have found a drug that is used to kill rats in two cat food samples but they are unclear as to how the substance got into the food. Menu Foods says 15 cats and 1 dog have died since the contamination, however, a veterinarian group says the...

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Menu Foods Income Fund, a Canadian pet food manufacture, is recalling 48 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food after consumer reports of pets suffering from kidney failure and at least 14 pets dying. Iams, Eukanumba and Nutro are amongst the affected brands of pet foods recalled.The company has issued a precautionary recall for a portion of their cat and dog foods that were manufactured...

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Weber Genesis is recalling their 320 series gas grills. The gas hose attached to the side burner can crack or break off during shipping causing it to leak gas when in use, posing a fire hazard to users.To date, Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.The recall involves the Weber Genesis 320 Series gas grills that are designed for use...

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Motley Rice LLC, together with co-counsel Wexler Toriseva Wallace LLP, announced today that it has filed suit against Davol, Inc. a manufacturer of the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch, a medical device used in hernia repair surgeries.The suit was filed in the Superior Court in the State of Rhode Island on behalf of Jimmy Warren of St. Charles County, Missouri, whose Kugel Mesh Patch failed allowing a...

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Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 70,000 Holiday Time Christmas Mug Gift Sets. The buttons on the plush characters included with the mug sets, can detach posing a choking hazard to young children. The gift set includes a decorated mug and a stuff Santa, snowman or reindeer. The characters measure 7-inches tall and they are made from fleece-like material. Two green and red buttons are sewn down...

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