Article: SafetyAlerts/Government Recalls - March 2003
SafetyAlerts/Government Recalls - March 2003
by: Dr. Janet Starr Hull, Ph.D., CN
http://www.sweetpoison.com/newsletter/
Playnation Play Systems Has Recalled "Fun Buckets"
on Backyard Play Sets
Reason: As children play on the play set's slide or platform,
the 6-
to 8-ft free-hanging rope can become entangled around the child's
neck.
Distribution: nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013024.htm
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RSJ, Inc. Has Recalled Nature-Thyroid NT-2
Reason: Mislabeled bottles labeled to contain Nature-Thyroid NT-2
(129.6mg) actually contains Nature-Thyroid NT-1 (65mg).
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002188.htm
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Kellogg Co. Has Recalled Kellogg brand Pop-tarts, frosted brown
sugar cinnamon
Reason: The product contained undeclared egg.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002172.htm
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Re-Vita Manufacturing Has Recalled Grape flavor Dietary Supplement
labeled in part: 'Nutrients From Nature Liqua Spirulina Energy
Booster
Reason: The product contained an undeclared color, FDC Red #40.
Distribution: To be determined.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002186.htm
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Serono Laboratories Has Recalled Gonal-F
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility for the co packaged pre-filled
diluent syringes (manufactured by Schering Plough Corporation)
co packaged with Gonal-F.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002210.htm
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Schwarz Pharma Has Recalled Codimal DM Syrup
Reason: Cross contamination-product contains traces of iron from
another oral iron product.
Distribution: Nationwide and Guyana, Jamaica, Peru, Dominican
Republic, Chile, and Uruguay.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002208.htm
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Pel Associates Has Recalled Skin Conditioner
Reason: Failure to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice
Regulations including performance of finished product assays &
manufacturing validation.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002206.htm
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Random House Has Recalled Children's Board Book Sets
Reason: The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard
to
young children.
Distribution: nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013032.htm
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The Betesh Group Has Recalled "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
Reason: The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled
off,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
Distribution: nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013030.htm
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Murray Has Recalled Riding Lawn Tractors
Reason: The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and
fire
hazard to consumers.
Distribution: nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013036.htm
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IBM Has Recalled Computer Monitors
Reason: The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing
a fire hazard to consumers.
Distribution: nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013034.htm
