About 1 million Maclaren strollers have been recalled. Twelve children have placed their fingers in hinges on the strollers and have had to have their fingertips amputated.
The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. The strollers were sold between 1999 and 2009.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has more information.
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Plum Organics has recalled one batch of its Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food. The company is concerned that the food may be contaminated with the bacteria that can cause botulism. Botulism can be a life-threatening disease.
The following code appears on the bottom of the packages: 890180001221. The food has been sold at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.
No illnesses have been reported. The recall is a precaution.
Symptoms of botulism include weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble speaking or swallowing. People with these problems should get medical care immediately.
Some Tylenol products for babies and children have been recalled because of possible contamination with bacteria. The products were made between April and June 2008. No illnesses have been reported by patients who used these products. The recall is a precautionary measure.
To see a list of the recalled products, visit the Web site of McNeil Consumer Healthcare. To find the lot number, look at the bottom of the box or on the sticker that surrounds the bottle.
Smiths Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009.
A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create the potential for the clinician to experience difficulty passing through or withdrawing the suction catheter. The health consequences that may result from use of the defective device include the inability to remove secretions from the device and from the patient’s airway, which may result in partial or complete obstruction of the airway and an inability to ventilate the patient. In addition, this defect may increase airway resistance and compromise the ability to ventilate the patient. There is a reasonable probability of serious injury and/or death, although to date the company has not received any reports of death or permanent injury.
For more information, including recommended action to take if you use these tubes, click on this link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm181955.htm
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling nearly 1 million play yards because the side rail may unlatch accidentally, potentially leading a child to fall. The play yards include:
• Kolcraft
• Carter’s
• Sesame Street
• Jeep
• Contours
• Care Bear
• Eric Carle
The play yards were sold between January 2000 and January 2009. More details are available on the CPSC news release.
The CPSC is also recalling Jaloma Pacifers because the product’s ventilation holes are too small and may pose a choking risk to young children. These pacifiers should be removed right away from children. The products, made by Gromex, Inc., were sold in New York and New Jersey between February 2008 and March 2009. Learn more by visiting the CPSC news release.
Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli
The FDA and CDC recommend that you:
- Throw away any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products you may have in your home.
- Do not cook the dough because you might get the bacteria on your hands and on other cooking surfaces.
- Contact your health care professional immediately if you or your family have recently eaten the dough and have had stomach cramps, vomiting or diarrhea, with or without bloody stools.
- If you have additional questions about the recalled products, contact Nestle consumer services at 800-559-5025 or visit the company’s Web site.
Read the FDA warning and safe food handling information at this link: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm168012.htm
Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory is recalling some skin sanitizers and skin protectants because disease-causing bacteria has been found in the products.
Some of the bacteria can cause infections of the skin and underlying tissues. These infections may need medical or surgical attention and could result in permanent damage.
Because the products are promoted to treat open wounds and damaged skin, the risk of infection may be high.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling consumers not to use Clarcon products and to throw away Clarcon products that they own.
For a complete list of the recalled products, see the FDA news release.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands, today announced a voluntary recall of the Bugaboo Bee Strollers. One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
The strollers were sold between August of 2007 and April of 2009. Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat.
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, go to www.bugaboo.com or contact Bugaboo customer service at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Fun Express, a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company of Omaha, Nebraska, has voluntarily recalled some water-based face paints, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Some children have had skin reactions where the paint was applied. Examples: swelling, itching, rashes, burning.
The FDA has found microorganisms in paint samples that were tested.
For a list of the recalled products, go to the FDA news release.
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