Today's Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Blue Light Recalls Treasure of the East brand Chinese herbal products Reason: Products contain aristolochic acid, a potent carcinogen and nephrotoxin Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/f45308.htm Read Article

Biotics Research Recalls a Dietary Supplement Using Pepsin Reason: The products were manufactured using pepsin that American Laboratories recalled due to Salmonella contamination. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/f45306.htm Read Article

National Presto Industries Inc. Recalls Deep Fryer Basket Handles Reason: The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01274.htm Read Article

American Water Heater Co. Recalls Burners in Gas Water Heaters Reason: The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01276.htm Read Article

Norcold Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Reason: May present a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01278.htm Read Article

Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Recall Gas Ranges Reason: May put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01280.htm Read Article

Drug and Medicine Recalls Reason: 9 alerts added. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/rcnt/drgs.htm Read Article

Update: Food Allergy Related Recalls Reason: 4 alerts added. Distribution: Nationwide. http://209.58.136.120/rcls/rcnt/allergy.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001