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Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

California Store Has Recalled Ground Beef Reason: May be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Yuba City, CA. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001672.htm Read Article

Pilgrim’s Pride as Wampler Foods Has Recalled 27.4 million pounds of fresh and frozen ready-to-eat turkey and chicken Reason: May be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001670.htm Read Article

Pennsylvania Firm Has Recalled Ground Beef Reason: May be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Columbia County, Pennsylvania. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001674.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 16, 2002

Answers

Target Has Recalled Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns A6 Reason: The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001212.htm Read Article

Pottery Barn Has Recalled Halloween Candleholders Reason: There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001214.htm Read Article

DaimlerChrysler Has Recalled The 2002 Town and Country, Grand Caravan Reason: Because of a possible fuel leak. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00402.htm Read Article

General Motors Has Recalled the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and Envoy Reason: Because of a potential for missing welds. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00404.htm Read Article

Volkswagen Has Recalled the 2003 Audi A6 Reason: Because of a potential air bag problem. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00406.htm Read Article

ARVINMERITOR Has Recalled Napa, Purolator Pro-fuel, Fuel Regulator Reason: Because of a possible weakening of the regulator diaphragm. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00400.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 16, 2002


Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

IKEA Has Recalled Stuffed Teddy Bears Reason: The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children who could inhale the small beads. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001224.htm Read Article

Fanimation Has Recalled Ceiling Fans Reason: The hanger bracket can break. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001216.htm Read Article

Swingline Has Recalled Rechargeable Staplers Reason: There is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001218.htm Read Article

Lida Bicycle Has Recalled Men's Bicycles Reason: The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001220.htm Read Article

W.C. Wood Has Recalled Dehumidifiers Reason: Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001222.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 18, 2002


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