Oh My Goodness – Now You Gotta Check Your Cribs!!!?
Question by Kat: Oh My Goodness – Now You Gotta Check Your Cribs!!!?
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — About one million Chinese-made, Simplicity brand cribs are being recalled after three infants died and seven were trapped when the drop side of cribs detached causing a dangerous gap, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
One 9-month-old child and one 6-month-old child died in cribs using older-style hardware that had the drop-side installed upside down.
I don’t even know who made my daughters crib which all 3 used but my 16 week old sleeps in with us anyway but this is just awful.
And we still import things from China…Whhhhyyyy?
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Answer by g8grl77
being an expectant mom it is good to know!! I won’t be buying any baby products made in china!!!
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What happens if there is a recall order on a product and the company ignores it?
Question by cass the shiz: What happens if there is a recall order on a product and the company ignores it?
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Answer by Stephen K
The government will step in and crack a few heads
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Q&A: Do any of you see something wrong with this recall?
Question by grandma zaza: Do any of you see something wrong with this recall?
WASHINGTON – Nearly 2 million Summer Infant video baby monitors were recalled Friday after being linked to the strangulation deaths of two infants.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the electrical cords on the monitors can be dangerous for babies if placed too close to their cribs.
According to the commission, a 10-month-old girl from Washington, D.C., died in March when she strangled on the cord of a Summer Infant monitor camera that had been placed on the top of the crib rail. In November, a 6-month-old boy from Conway, S.C., strangled in the electrical cord of a baby monitor placed on the changing table attached to his crib.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110211/ap_on_re_us/us_baby_monitors_recall
Forget about the parents negligence, which is clear. But, aren’t TV baby monitors used to watch the baby?
I am sorry, but I see this as a very silly recall. Surely, this company will lose tons of business because of this, and the result will be more lost jobs.
Government regulation run amok!
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Answer by AgriCult
um.. no, sounds like a reasoned recall to me.
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Q&A: How do I find out information about a product recall?
Question by : How do I find out information about a product recall?
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Answer by wnc007
US Food and Drug Home page will assist you with food recalls and more
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How much money did China lose from their lead based toys recall in 2007?
Question by foxresume: How much money did China lose from their lead based toys recall in 2007?
IN 2007, several companies had to recall millions of products made in China because of lead paint being used in their manufacturing process. I’d like to know what amount of money, if any, did China lose because of this? Thank you.
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Answer by Mr. Ron
The actual amount lost is just about impossible to project as China employs a different method of accounting than we do.
Under their communist form of government state owned companies do not have to make their financial records public.
The amount lost is probably not as much as you would think as some of the losses (actually much of it) was absorbed from the U. S. companies that do business with them.
As far as lost sales go, most American’s are still buying toys and other items stamped “Made in China” so I don’t think most people really care much about it one way or the other. Walk through a toy store today and look for “Made in America” or “Made in USA” and you won’t find too much.
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hey cat owners, have you heard about this yet?
Question by Tammy M: hey cat owners, have you heard about this yet?
California-based Primal Foods, a company that makes raw foods for cats and dogs, is issuing a voluntary recall on one of its feline products because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product is Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula, 4 lb. chicken and salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0), with a “best by” date code of 043112-17. The date code is located on the front of the package to the right of the product label. This product was distributed through retail stores in the United States.
At this time, no human or animal illnesses have been reported in connection with this lot code.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product can contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday though Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT for assistance in receiving a full refund or replacement from the place of purchase. Unopened packages should be returned to the local retailer. Opened packages should be disposed of in a covered trash receptacle and receipts (or the empty package in a sealed bag) brought to the local retailer.
Salmonella can affect humans and animals. People handling raw pet foods can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed proper handling procedures.
Healthy people with Salmonella infections may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should contact their health care provider.
Pets infected with Salmonella may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Please see the Primal Food’s website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the recall.
susan, i had not thought to post it in dogs since they were only recalling the cat food…do you think i should post it in dogs as well?
gerry…i also feed purina, but i know many feed raw, so when i saw this i thought it wouldnt hurt to spread the word.
@ show…everyone has a right to their own opinion. since i have started feeding my cats purina several yrs ago, they have never been healthier. they have soft, shiny coats, healthy stools and they are satisfied. purina has been researching pet nutrition for over 100 years. i think my cats health speaks well enough for the food they are eating.
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Answer by Becky
No, I hadn’t heard about this. Thank you for the heads up! We need more people like you to spread the word so we can keep our animals well and safe. How sweet of you.
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Here are The recall sympoms, questions, and answers for any one who wants to know.?
Question by : Here are The recall sympoms, questions, and answers for any one who wants to know.?
. What exactly is covered by the Menu Foods Recall and for what timeframe?
The recall is limited to “cuts and gravy” style pet food in cans and foil pouches produced on specific dates and times between December 3, 2006, and March 6, 2007 in two of Menu’s plants. The recall affects 42 brands of cat food and 53 brands of dog food. In order to determine whether cat and dog food that your pet consumed is subject to recall, you should refer to the list of brand names on this website.
2. What should I do if I think my pet may have consumed the recalled product?
If your pet is exhibiting any signs of kidney failure please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, disorientation and changes in water consumption and urination. If you suspect that you have fed the recalled pet food to your cat or dog, save any remaining pet food and the can or pouch. Open cans or pouches may be double-bagged in sealable plastic and kept in the freezer.
3. Who is going to pay my vet bills for sickness and death?
If Menu Foods product is the cause of sickness or death, Menu Foods will take responsibility. Menu has engaged a professional firm to manage your concerns and is currently contacting concerned pet owners who have reached our call center. Specific direction will be received from these individuals. Please keep copies of all your vet records and receipts for pet food purchases as well as vet bills.
4. What do I do if I have pet food that has been recalled?
Please return it to the retailer for a refund.
5. Will I be reimbursed for the food that I return to the retailer even if my pet did not get sick?
Yes, if it is a valid product that is subject to the recall.
6. How do I know if the food I bought has been recalled?
The information is contained on this website. Not all date codes are subject to recall so please fully check the information on your can or pouch. The information on the website is organized by cat or dog then by brand and description. None of the traditional “loaf” style products are subject to this recall.
7. I can’t get through to the 1-866 numbers. What is going on?
We apologize for the delay in answering every call; we were simply overwhelmed by the volume of calls. Menu has retained a series of interconnected call centers throughout North America. Even with many regional centers running simultaneously we have not been able to answer every call. As we announced in a press release on March 19, 2007, we have taken steps to significantly upgrade our call centers to handle the volume and we have added this Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) section to our website to provide more information.
8. I feed my pet dry food. Is dry pet food safe?
Menu Foods only manufactures wet pet food in cans and foil pouches. Dry pet food is not part of the Menu Foods recall.
9. I’m just not sure if my dog or cat had any of the food that is being recalled. They act fine and don’t appear to have any symptoms. Should I be worried?
As always, remain alert for any changes in your pet’s health.
10. Are there other ways my pet might get sick and show similar symptoms?
Yes – antifreeze ingestion, certain rodenticides and some medications. Certain lilies have been shown to cause kidney failure if consumed by cats. Grapes have been reported to cause kidney failure in dogs and may affect cats. Physical damage from trauma and cancerous conditions can also cause kidney damage.
11. Has Menu Foods begun contacting consumers about claims?
The professional team hired by Menu began contacting consumers on Thursday March 23, 2007. This team worked through the weekend in an effort to get to as many people as possible. In order to assist in our efforts to contact these concerned pet owners as quickly as possible we ask that those who have already reached us to refrain from repeat calls.
12. Is there a time that it is easiest to get through to the 1-866 number?
The best time to get through to a representative is between 4pm and 11pm EST when the call volume is at its lowest point in the day.
I know its not a question, but I felt nice enough to give up 15pionts for giving all the information you guys wanted. Please appreciate it. Not everyone is as nice as me.
If you need the lists, click an my image and go in my profile. Go under “questions asked” , and you will find the rest of the information, one for dogs, and one for cats.
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Answer by Chalice
Thanks that was very informative. I hope everyone who has questions about the recall reads this – there seem to be a lot of people who are panicking and assuming that if their pets are ill it must be the food!
Chalice
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Q&A: how many people have stopped purchasing peanut butter snacks and products due to recall?
Question by bethbird1960: how many people have stopped purchasing peanut butter snacks and products due to recall?
Lance crackers are not selling, but did not use the bad peanut butter from the industrial supplier. Their sales are down. Quaker Oats did not use it either. The company who produced the bad lot knew it was bad and still sold it. How should they be punished?
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Answer by Confused …
That reminds me the tainted milk product in China last year. The government there has already executed that criminal last month. On this issue, I really do not see the big difference between the Communist China and the Freeworld of the United States because of human greed.
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Q&A: does that nationwide meat recall for “topps” meat products include turkey burgers ?
Question by d c: does that nationwide meat recall for “topps” meat products include turkey burgers ?
all criteria about the recall matches my meat i.e. the sell by date and the est. product number, but checking the website i only see ground beef products and no turkey products, anyone have any insight
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Answer by ~Inquisitive~
I think its the ground beef patties but just to be on the safe side I wouldn’t eat any of there products..
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Q&A: Has anyone heard of the Nutro Max and Natural Choice dry cat food recall?
Question by Luvsdard: Has anyone heard of the Nutro Max and Natural Choice dry cat food recall?
I am usually in dogs but just saw this online. There is a recall on Nutro cat food products and although I know it’s really not a question, I just wanted to get the word out. They are recommending not to feed this product. It’s on the Pet Supplies Plus website. Too much potassium and zinc. I just would never want to see anyone’s baby die from something like this.
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Answer by Rachael
I actually feed my cats Nutro and have been meaning to throw it out and get some new food, as I just found out about this recently. Here’s a question though…could I still feed my remaining dry food and supplement with wet cat food (not affected by the recall)?
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