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Lifetime Brand Pfaltzgraff Villa della Luna ands Nautica J Class Dinnerware Recalled Due to Excessive Lead and/or Cadmium

Jenny Albano — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:02:23 GMT

Lifetime Brands, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling some of its dinnerware because some of the products may have exceeded the FDA's guidance levels for lead and/or Cadmium.

The recalled products include Nautica J Class red dinner plates and red salad plates and Villa de Luna dinner plates and soup/cereal bowls.

So far the company and the FDA have not received any reports of illness from the dinnerware. These products were sold either individually or as part of a set and were available online or nationwide through retail stores.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Paricon Recalls Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits Because of Sharp Edges

Jenny Albano — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:23:39 GMT

Paricon, in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 800 Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits because the largest plastic castle block maker in the kit can crack at the handle during when being used, which creates sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard to children.

The recall castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter "A" on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall.

So far no injuries have been reported to Paricon. The castle kits were sold at L.L. Bean retail stores across the country from September 2007 to October 2007.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Frozen Beef Patties Recalled for E. coli Bacteria

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:44:55 GMT

Topps Meat Company announced a voluntary recall of 21.7 million pounds of frozen ground beef burgers, after receiving 25 reports of illness caused by E. coli bacteria tainted beef across eight states.

The beef recall includes frozen burger patties and other products manufactured by Topps Meat Company during the past year. The recalled packages have a "sell by" or "best used by" date between September 25, 2007 and September 25, 2008.

Topps, based in Elizabeth, NJ, said it was the first recall in the company's 67-year history. The latest recall is an expansion of earlier an earlier recall that was issued after reports of illness in the New York/New Jersey area.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently investigating reports of illness in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

View a full list of Topps Recalled Beef Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys for Excessive Lead in Paint

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:28:20 GMT

Fisher-Price in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a toy recall of approximately 90,000 Geo Trax toy locomotives, made in China, due to the paint containing excessive levels of lead.

The recalled toys include Geo Trax Freightways Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack toys. The recalled toy models were manufactured between the days of July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 with a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK which can be found on the bottom of the toys.

The packaging on the recalled toys are as follows:

** Freightway Transport: H5705

** Special Track Pack K3013

Consumers are advised to take the recalled toys away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

For more information, please visit our section on Fisher Price Toy Recalls.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Car-Semi Crash Claims Two Lives, Seriously Injures One

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:34:07 GMT

A car accident claimed the lives of two men and seriously injured a third, on Thursday, when the car they were in crashed with a semi-truck on Illinois Route 17.

Kankakee County Corner said the driver, 19, of downstate Evansville was pronounced dead at the scene.

The rear passenger, 27, of downstate New Douglas, was pronounced dead at Riverside Medical Center.

The third passenger, 26, of Glen Carbon, was in surgery Thursday night and listed in critical condition as of today.

The driver had to be extracted from the wrecked vehicle. The rear seat passenger was thrown from the vehicle upon impact with the rear wheels of the semi-trailer.

Police say the driver drifted to the southbound lane and crashed with the semi-truck being driven by a 36-year-old man of Harvard. He was not injured in the accident.

Police believe the driver may have been distracted by his cell phone at the time of the crash.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Five Car Accident Caused By Sleeping Truck Driver

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:42:36 GMT

In a trucking accident, Friday, a semi truck driver fell asleep behind the wheel causing a five-car accident on Interstate 94, according to Michigan State Police.

Police say the accident occurred on I-94 in Calhoun County. The truck driver is a 37-year-old man of Illinois.

A 21-year-old woman suffered minor injuries in the accident. She was treated and released from the hospital.

A 50-year-old Boston woman and a 55-year-old Fort Gratiot woman were both recovering at the hospital after suffering serious injuries.

A 60-year-old man and 31-year-old man both refused any medical treatment at the scene.

The truck driver was not injured in the crash. Police issued a citation at the scene.

For more information on this topic, please visit Tractor Trailer Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

FDA Warns: Botulism Risk in Certain Castleberry Food Products

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:47:08 GMT

After four reported cases of botulism poisoning in Indiana, Castleberry Food Company is recalling several products manufactured at their Georgia plant and under various other brand names.

The recalled products include: hot dog chili sauce, beef stew, chili with and without beans, corned beef has, barbeque pork and barbecue sauce and Natural Balance canned dog food. You can find a complete listing on Castleberry's website.

Castleberry is cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assure recall effectiveness.

Foodborne botulism is rare but serious and it can be triggered by consuming foods that contain botulinum toxin, a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Symptoms include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, or muscle weakness. If untreated, the illness may progress from head to toe, with paralysis of the face, arms, breathing muscles, trunk and legs.
Symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food, but they can occur as early as six hours or as late as 10 days.

Anyone displaying possible symptoms should seek medial attention immediately.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Lawsuit Filed Over Salmonella Outbreak at Food Festival

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:27:49 GMT

A couple that attended the Taste of Chicago claims they later became very sick. They were both hospitalized for four days. Now, they have filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit following a salmonella outbreak at the food festival.

The couple is suing Pars Cove Persian Cuisine whose booth carried hummus contaminated with salmonella bacteria, the suit claims. The couple suffered high fever, diarrhea and dehydration, said their attorney. Filed in Cook County Circuit Court, the suit seeks unspecified damages.

While health officials do believe the hummus was the cause of the outbreak, not all test results are back.

As of Monday, over 500 people claimed to have digestive problems after ingesting the hummus served at the Pars Cove booth. Fifty cases have been confirmed as salmonella and seventeen people were hospitalized.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Two Killed in Two Seperate Accidents Within Hours of One Another

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:11:21 GMT

Two separate car accidents, Saturday, killed two people and seriously injured several others, authorities said.

In the first accident, an 18-year-old man was killed at approximately 1 a.m. in a three vehicle accident on Interstate highway 57, police said.

The crash happened as the vehicles traveled north on the highway, said Illinois State Police. A Land Rover and a Dodge Charger were traveling in the middle lane at a high rate of speed when the Land Rover crashed into the rear of the Charger, sending it crashing into a Mercedes traveling in the left lane.

A passenger was ejected from the Charger's back seat. He was transported to the hospital where he later died. Another backseat passenger, an 18-year-old Chicago man, was also transported to the hospital in serious condition.

Later that afternoon a 53-year-old Midlothian woman, passenger on a motorcycle, was killed in a six vehicle accident at a toll plaza on the Tri-State Tollway, police said.

In a chain reaction of crashes, a semitrailer hit a pickup truck which crashed with a passenger car. The car hit the motorcycle which then hit the car in front of it and that car crashed into another car. Several occupants were injured and transported to the hospital. None of the injuries appeared to be life threatening.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

FDA Warns Not to Eat Veggie Booty Snacks for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:26:59 GMT

The FDA has issued a warning to discard any Veggie Booty Snacks they have in their home due to possible contamination with Salmonella Wandsworth, bacteria that cause gastrointestinal illness.

Generally, Veggie Booty Snacks are consumed by small children. Parents should watch their children and if they notice any signs of illness, immediately seek medical attention.

The FDA issued a warning based on 52 reports of illness across 17 states, beginning in March. The majority of those sick have been children younger than ten with most being toddlers.

The FDA learned of the outbreak from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on June 27, which had conducted an investigation of the illnesses with state and local health officials.

Typically Salmonella poisoning symptoms include: diarrhea; often with abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms usually begin within one to four days following exposure. In persons with poor health and underlying conditions and infants, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection.

States reporting illnesses include: California (seven cases), Colorado (five cases), Connecticut (one case), Georgia (one case), Indiana (one case), Massachusetts (three cases), Minnesota (two cases), New Hampshire (two cases), New Jersey (two cases), New York (13 cases), Oregon (one case), Pennsylvania (three cases), Tennessee (one), Texas (one), Vermont (three cases), Washington (four cases), and Wisconsin (two cases).

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole