What kind of event can I plan for this situation?
Question by Leo: What kind of event can I plan for this situation?
Our company distributes glass products which are sand-blasted in custom designs. We recently had a sand-blaster who was terrible. We have about 70% of his work that is unsaleable due to underblasting, misblasting, misalignment, and a bunch of other stuff.
Anyway, we are trying to salvage what we can of the product, but most of it is almost embarrassing to sell. Is there some kind of event that we could host or plan that perhaps allow us to get rid of these products at reduced prices?
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Answer by Casey Y
Yeah, you can just sell them at a discounted price.
Personally, I wouldn’t want anything being sold under my name that was substandard.
There wouldn’t be any insurance for this, other than product recall.
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What can YOU do about the pet food recalls?
Question by Jill: What can YOU do about the pet food recalls?
Check your state’s web site and write your Senators demanding they put a stop to ALL food imports from China until the quality of their products can be guaranteed.
Write to the FDA. Write to the White House. If we don’t stand up to this atrocity it will continue.
It’s now in human food… (yes, check your news — pigs fed contaminated food, butchered and sold to humans) how many people will die or become sick before our government does something?
Write your Senators, your state reps., anyone you can find an email address for.
Only wheat gluten importing was suspended, now it’s rice meal (or something like that) that’s contaminated — stop ALL imports!!
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Answer by Zen
That’s not a question, but it’s a good list of ideas
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Q&A: What do the numbers mean on plastic recycle-ables?
Question by Merit Servus: What do the numbers mean on plastic recycle-ables?
what is the difference between all the numbers and why do some take them and some don’t?
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Answer by oikos
The numbers tell the type of plastic used, from 1 (PETE) to 7 (Other). The ones easiest to recycle are numbers 1 & 2 (HDPE). The others (3-7) can be used for plastic lumber but there are few facilities that manufacture it.
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What happens when a Medical Products Liability Attorney reviews my case?
Question by Sallie: What happens when a Medical Products Liability Attorney reviews my case?
This is in regard with the Depuy Hip Recall Issue.
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Answer by Keith
They wind up making millions and you basically get very little. Never join the class action suit.
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Anyone have problems with cell phones turning the oven on?
Question by Elaine M: Anyone have problems with cell phones turning the oven on?
The story hit the New York Times. — if true it’s pretty dangerous.
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August 23, 2009
ABOUT NEW YORK
Hello, Oven? It’s Phone. Now Let’s Get Cooking!
By JIM DWYER
First the superintendent and the handyman checked the oven from top to bottom. Then they tested the electrical outlet that supplied ignition power for the oven. Everything worked. Finally, they gave their verdict to the tenant, Andrei Melnikov.
It was simply not possible, they said, that his oven, a Magic Chef made by Maytag, had turned itself on full blast, as Mr. Melnikov maintained.
“Maybe you imagined it,” the handyman said.
Mr. Melnikov picked up a warped meat thermometer, its plastic casing melted.
“How did I imagine this?” he asked.
“He told me, ‘Probably you don’t remember pushing the button,’ ” Mr. Melnikov said.
Actually, Mr. Melnikov and his wife, Lina, almost never cook in the oven, which was new when they moved into their apartment in Gravesend, Brooklyn, three years ago. Like many people who live with more stuff than space, they store kitchenware in it.
On the day it turned itself on, Mr. Melnikov recalled, his cellphone had rung in the kitchen. He talked for about 10 minutes. Then he smelled smoke. The oven was roaring. The thermometer was in flames.
“Maybe the ringing cellphone turned it on,” Mr. Melnikov suggested to the two men.
They scoffed.
He laid the phone next to the stove. They dialed it. Suddenly, the electronic control on the stovetop beeped. The digital display changed from a clock to the word “high.” As the phone was ringing, the broiler was heating up.
Three other apartments in the building are fitted with the same make and model oven: Maytag Model CGR1425ADW. “My phone turned on all of them,” Mr. Melnikov reported. “One apartment had a General Electric. It didn’t work on that one.”
On Thursday, Mr. Melnikov welcomed a skeptical visitor — me — into his kitchen.
“Will it happen now?” I asked.
“Sure,” he said.
He reconnected the oven, which he had unplugged from the wall for safety, and turned the gas valve on. I dialed his number. The electronic pad on the oven beeped, the word “high” appeared, and the phone rang. The flames were licking from the broiler jets.
“It goes right to the high setting on the broiler,” he said. “It prefers high.”
He disconnected the oven. I asked him to show me again, and he cheerfully started over. Once again, a call to his cellphone turned it on.
Maytag learned about the rogue oven from a report on WINS 1010, which broke the story last week. A company technician confirmed the problem.
“In our experience, this situation is highly unusual,” said Jill M. Saletta, a spokeswoman for Maytag. “We have offered to replace the unit with a brand-new one, at no cost, and will be taking the old unit to fully test in our lab.” Any other ovens with the same problem will also be replaced, she said.
City fire marshals came to the apartment Friday and saw a demonstration. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has written to Mr. Melnikov for information. Ms. Saletta said all Maytag’s appliances are tested and meet safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratory and the American National Standards Institute.
The landlord of the building, Arkadiy Eydlin, said he bought the Maytag ovens about four years ago. “Maybe around 0, 0 each,” he said. “It’s not the most expensive, and it’s not the cheapest one.”
Cellphones, which send signals at up to 3 watts, often create electromagnetic interference with baby monitors, computer speakers and car radios, so it’s not surprising that they might also affect an oven’s electronic controls. People with heart pacemakers are cautioned not to carry phones in pockets over the implant. Engineers for Consumer Reports say that it is possible that Mr. Melnikov’s cellphone induced voltages in the keypad of the oven.
Whatever the exact mechanism, the evidence is strong that these Maytag models are vulnerable to cellphones — and not just the one owned by Mr. Melnikov. The superintendent was able to turn on the oven in his own apartment by calling his own cellphone, which is a Samsung. Mr. Melnikov has a Sony Ericsson PDA.
“I couldn’t afford it, but it was a gift, like four years ago,” he said. “It was maybe 0 then. More than the oven.”
Mr. Melnikov, 35, who emigrated from Russia in 2000, runs a company that sets up computers, networks and security systems. His apartment is crowded with electronics gear. The oven fire unnerved him and his wife. “Not for the material things,” he said. “I have three chinchillas.”
The next big cooking holiday in their home will be Thanksgiving. “Actually, right now, cooking turkey, it’s easier than ever,” Mr. Melnikov said. “It takes just one phone call.”
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Answer by POOKIE
WOAHHH!!!! im not having that problem thank God!!!Lol
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Did you hear another pet food recall?
Question by Morguebabe: Did you hear another pet food recall?
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only affects the United States.
Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The company stopped production at the Everson facility on July 29, 2008 when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
Even though no direct link between product produced at Everson and human or pet illness has been made, Mars Petcare US is taking precautionary action to protect pets and their owners by announcing a voluntary recall of all products produced at the Everson facility beginning February 18, 2008 until July 29, 2008 when it stopped production.
The company is continuing to work collaboratively with the FDA to determine the nature and source of Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility. Since it has not yet identified the source of the Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility, Mars Petcare US does not plan to resume production out of a commitment to the safety of pet owners and their pets, customers, and associates.
Only those products which were produced at the Everson facility are impacted by the voluntary recall.
Many of the brands involved in the recall are national brands produced at multiple facilities. A chart for all products is below. For example, PEDIGREE® is manufactured in numerous facilities throughout the country, and Everson represents a very small portion of the manufacturing base – 2.7 percent of total PEDIGREE® production.
Mars Petcare US will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or fed to pets. In the event that consumers believe they have purchased products affected by this voluntary recall, they should return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Specific product details and other information can be found at www.petcare.mars.com
Please find recalled pet food UPC information below.
The products listed below are made at the Everson facility on behalf of a variety of retailers. All code dates, with the exception of PEDIGREE®, are listed in a similar format as noted below:
Consumers should look for “17” as the first two digits of the second line.
Sample:
Best By Feb 18 09
17 1445 1
For PEDIGREE® the Everson code date format is as follows:
Consumers should look for “PAE” on the bottom line – the sixth, seventh and eighth digits. Sample:
PEDIGREE ® Small Crunchy Bites
Best Before 02/2009
808G1PAE01 12:00
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html
Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.
Recalled Pet Food
Note: If you see a product you purchased listed below, please review the code date information samples from above to confirm that your product is included in the recall.
Product Name / Bag Size
UPC
Product Name / Bag Size
UPC
Country Acres Cat Food 40#
16603 02181
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 8#
79818 96757
Country Acres Ration Dog Food 40#
16603 02333
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 20#
79818 96634
Country Acres 18% Dog Food 40#
16603 02331
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#
49394 05666
Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food 50#
16603 02021
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 50#
49394 05665
Doggy Bag Dog Food 40#
73893 40000
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Foo
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Answer by storm
thx for the info…i have a pet on some of that food…..
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Q&A: Heinz Baby Food Recall…goes to show you that when it comes to your kids, nothing beats homemade, huh?
Question by Maritime Mummy to 2 Little Imps!: Heinz Baby Food Recall…goes to show you that when it comes to your kids, nothing beats homemade, huh?
At least it’s just precautionary, but scary nonetheless.
http://www.heinzbaby.com/en_ca/products/product_recall.php
“Stuff happens.”
What a great attitude to have! 🙂
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Answer by Baby boy arrived March 7th!
Hence the reason I planted a large garden this past weekend to give our son as much home made and organic produce as I can. At least if I grow it in my garden I KNOW there are no pesticides used!! We have 2 apple trees that are covered in blossoms so he will get his fill of home made apple sauce too! Thanks for posting the link!
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Does the FDA have power to shut down companies directly?
Question by Bobert J: Does the FDA have power to shut down companies directly?
i know they have the power to recommend something be recalled, but can they actually shut down a company if their products are unsafe for the consumer?
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Do you know if this product is on the Mattel Recall list???
Question by bonnie?tokyo?berlin?NYC: Do you know if this product is on the Mattel Recall list???
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4241552
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Answer by Safiyya2
I didn’t see that over there, but you can check the Mattel website yourself:
http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp
My son’s toys were not on the recall list! Whew.
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Can a consignment shop sell you a product that had a recall issue?
Question by greekbrit: Can a consignment shop sell you a product that had a recall issue?
I bought a toddler bed back in June of last year. I was getting it ready to sell and decided to google it to find a better photo. Discovered that it had a recall issue back in 05.Contacted the consignment shop that I bought it from and she said that I should have checked on it when I bought it.It being a toddler bed, I would have never thought of anything being wrong. She then told me that she is not held liable and that it was my responsibility. I have ordered the right part, but I still feel that she should have not sold it to me in the first place. What do you think?
Also, if this is not the case. . .then how come a consignment shop can get in-trouble for selling a recall crib, toys, and car seats?
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Answer by ?Pardonne Moi?
It is just like buying from a garage sale. Buyer beware.
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