The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new alert warning parents about the use of promethazine hydrochloride (HCl) [marketed as Phenergan] in children.
Latest Additions - Product Recalls
FDA Drug Alert Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:50 pm
Recall - Or Follow The Instructions? Wed Jul 6, 2005 6:47 pm
I rarely offer commentary on recalls, since most of them are genuine miscalculations, and the companies who recall their products are being forthright in admitting the issue. This, however, falls under the brain density question. The Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seat has specific instructions enclosed to make sure consumers know what types of bathtubs this seat will work with. After a few bumps and bruises due to folks not reading instructions, the Dorel Juvenile Group feels it necessary to reprint the instructions in a recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Don’t get me wrong, I feel very badly for the children who bumped their heads, and as a parent, I know how hard it is to take time to read an instruction manual printed in nine different languages. This is a wake-up call to parents to make sure products are being used in their intended fashion.
Another Food Recall - Sulfites Tue Jul 5, 2005 7:03 pm
New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is really busy these days. Their inspection process found another batch of undeclared ingredients, this time in Fortune Star White Fungus, sold nationally. People who have sensitivities to sulfites may have serious reactions if they consume this product, however, no illness has been reported to date. Ho’s Trading Inc. is the originating company of the recall, and they can be contacted with any consumer questions.
Food Recall - Nationwide Alert Tue Jul 5, 2005 6:53 pm
Nishin Trading Inc. has recalled Kirin Soft Drink (Tea) due to undeclared milk protein. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered the milk protein in packages during a routine food inspection. No illness has been reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Nishin Trading Inc.
FDA Salmonella Alert-Cold Stone Creamery Sun Jul 3, 2005 1:51 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public that products containing “cake batter” ice cream sold at Cold Stone Creamery stores throughout the country may be associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infection in several states. After being informed by FDA of the potential contamination problem, Cold Stone Creamery has agreed to immediately remove all “cake batter” ice cream products from its stores throughout the country. Consumers who may have purchased take home products from Cold Stone Creamery containing “cake batter” ice cream should not eat them, but instead dispose of them immediately.
Pottery Barn Kids Toy Chest Recall Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:56 pm
No injuries from this one, but if you purchased a toy chest from Pottery Barn, watch out for the lid, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Apparently, it may not stay open, and it could come crashing down on your or your child. The affected model numbers include 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso) and 4825386 (White), and you can find the model number on a label attached to the back of the toy chest. Kudos to Pottery Barn for notifying consumers before a child was injured. They will provide consumers with a kit to keep the lid open.
Food Allergy Recalls - Egg and Soy Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:27 pm
If you have egg and soy allergies in your family, you’ll want to know about these recalls from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
-Amay Brand Almond Cookies from Summit Import Corp. for egg, sold in Brooklyn, NY.
-Catherine’s Finest Pecan Caramel Clusters and Shwom’s Caramel Pecan Clusters from Barricini Candy for soy. These products were distributed primarily in California, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington through fundraising organizations.
We post these so that in the midst of all the opinions and gadgets, families who need this information will have it. Our nightly struggle is simply what to eat for dinner. so our hats are off to those who manage their children’s food intake due to allergies.
Recall of Spinning Water Teethers Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:32 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Prestige Toy Corporation announce the recall of Spinning Water Teethers, because the plastic spinner can break, causing beads to fall out. The product was sold at Carter’s stores nationwide from March 2005 to April 2005.
Recall of Children's Fishing Poles Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:45 pm
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division, of Columbia, S.C. announce the recall of Shakespeare® brand fishing kits. Some kits featuring popular characters contain lead paint which is toxic if ingested by young children. These products were distributed nationwide between August 2001 and June 2005.
Recall of Doorway Baby Jumpers Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:00 pm
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Bright Starts Jammin’ Jumpers distributed by Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper to a door frame can malfunction and cause the seat to fall. The CPSC has received 12 injury reports, including a possible mild concussion, skinned knee and cut lips.
