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

Brookdale International Systems Has Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods Reason: May have been purchased for use against tear gas or chemical warfare agents \ not intended use. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001056.htm Read Article

Vanguard Culinary Group Has Recalled Frozen Meat Loaf Reason: Because it contains undeclared anchovy (fish). Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000862.htm Read Article

Connecticut Firm Has Recalled Pork And Chicken Sausages Reason: Because it contains an undeclared ingredient, monosodium glutamate (MSG). Distribution: CT, DE, MA, NJ, NY, PA, and Rhode Island. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000864.htm Read Article

Honda Has Recalled the 1998 Passport Reason: Because of ABS problem. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00228.htm Read Article

Isuzu Has Recalled the 1998 Isuzu Amigo and Rodeo June Reason: Because of ABS problem. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00226.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 11, 2002

Answers

Graco Has Recalled Toy Track on Activity Centers Reason: The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001062.htm Read Article

Little Tikes Has Recalled Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys Reason: Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001060.htm Read Article

Specialty Sales Has Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighters Reason: These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Distribution: California. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001058.htm Read Article

Recall Update: T. Marzetti Caviar Recall Complete Reason: Contains undeclared FD&C colors. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000868.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 12, 2002


Brinkmann Has Recalled Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters Reason: The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001064.htm Read Article

Strong America Has Rcalled "Huashengsu" Cookie Wafers Reason: May contain undeclared peanuts. Distribution: New York City. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000878.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 14, 2002


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

Sophia Foods Has Recalled "E. Wedel Delicje-Szampanskie-Pomaranczowe" Biscuits Topped With Jam and Fine Chocolate Reason: May contain undeclared peanuts. Distribution: New York City. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000882.htm Read Article

Plantain Products Has Recalled Spicy Plantain Chips and Spice Cassava Chips Reason: May contain undeclared whey. Distribution: FL, GA, TX, VA, MD, NY, MA, and Connecticut. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000883.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 14, 2002


Arkansas Firm Has Recalled Ready-To-Cook Chicken Breasts Reason: Contains undeclared allergens (whey, buttermilk, and skim milk) in the breading. Distribution: Arkansas. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000884.htm Read Article

Berkely Farms Has Recalled Milk Products Reason: Due to detection of antibiotics. Distribution: California. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000886.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 17, 2002


Seems to be some repeat offenders. Do any of these companies get fined when they make label mistakes?

-- Anonymous, June 18, 2002


I think they might, but I don;t know... I only read the full article if it is something I am familar with.

Radio Flyer Has Recalled Ride-On Push Cars Reason: A small part inside poses a choking hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001066.htm Read Article

McKee Foods Has Recalled Little Debbie® Salted Peanuts Reason: Because it may contain cashews, which are not on the ingredient list. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000890.htm Read Article

Sara Lee Bakery Has Recalled Earth Grains Onion Buns Reason: Because they contain egg as an ingredient that is not listed on the package. Distribution: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KA, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV and Wisconsin. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02/f0000888.htm Read Article

Ford Is Reported to Have Recalled Thunderbirds Reason: Because of potential seat belt failure. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00234.htm Read Article

DaimlerChrysler Has Recalled the 2002 Dodge Ram Reason: May develop brake fluid loss. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00230.htm Read Article

Mercedes-Benz Has Recalled the 2000 Mercedes SLK Reason: Because the owner's manual does not meet safety standards. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00232.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, June 18, 2002


>Because the owner's manual does not meet safety standards.

I'm shaking my head over this one.

-- Anonymous, June 19, 2002


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