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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CKI Toys announced a toy recall of 15,000 "Totally Me! Funky Room Decor Sets" due to excessive levels of lead in the surface paint on the back of the mirrors. The decorating sets, made in China, are used for home décor projects and include several pieces such as glitter glue, sticker sheets, foam shapes and more. The recall...

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A pedestrian accident, early Sunday morning, claimed the life of a 31-year-old man as he walked in front of a vehicle that was heading eastbound on State Road 198, according to the California Highway Patrol.The man, of Lemoore, was struck by a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, according to reports by CHP. The woman driving the SUV was traveling at approximately 70 mph. She applied her brakes to avoid hitting...

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A man was killed in a truck accident, on Thursday, when he became pinned between a tomato trailer and his truck, according to authorities.The man, 51, of Ceres, was an independent contractor who had been hauling tomatoes for Antonini Expressfor the past two seasons, according to the owner. Firefighters responded to the scene at about 7:35 a.m. and found him wedged between the cab of the tractor...

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Nissan announced an automobile recall of about 372,350 Pathfinders and Infinity QX4 SUVS that will begin in November. The recall affects 22 states that experience heavy snowfall that demands high concentrations of salt to help clear roads. On some of the recalled vehicles, the fuel filler tube was not properly coated to resist corrosion and surface rust may result on the tube.The National...

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Three children were tragically killed in a car accident today, when the Ford Expedition they were driving in crashed with a Chevy Truck, driven by an off-duty Sheriff Deputy, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).The Expedition driven by the mother, 26, of Visalia, was traveling north on Road 172, according to an officer at the scene. The driver of the truck, 27, of Exeter, was...

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Simplicity Inc. has voluntarily recalled 1 million cribs after reports of three infant deaths, due to the drop-side detaching from the crib which can create a dangerous gap, causing a suffocation hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says they are aware of two deaths that occurred in Simplicity manufactured cribs which include a nine-month-old and six-month-old child, where the...

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In coming weeks, there will be more toys recalled for lead-contaminated paint, according to a source with knowledge of future announcements, according to CNN.The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection has posted letters from retailers on its Web site that include toys the companies found to contain a hazardous amount of lead that have not yet been recalled and may be on...

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A pit bull is being held in quarantine at, Solano Animal Control, after killing another dog and biting a child at a Vallejo Park, on Wednesday.Two groups of children were playing at the park when the dog attacks occurred, according to Vallejo Animal Control and witnesses. One minute they are playing and the next they were screaming. The pit bull grabbed a smaller dog from the arms of a young...

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A comprehensive new study is underway by two U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agencies, to determine if prescription medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the risk of heart attack, cardiovascular problems or stroke.Research supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)...

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According to a new study, reports of adverse drug affects reported to the Food and Drug Administration has doubled over the past decade. Deaths associated with serious adverse drug effects also doubled."A change of this magnitude ought to be cause for alarm," says Thomas J. Moore, senior scientist, drug safety and policy, for the Institute for Safe Medication Practices in Huntingdon Valley, Pa.,...

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