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A couple that became seriously ill after eating food at the Taste of Chicago Food Festival has filed a lawsuit against Pars Persian Cuisine, whose booth served the salmonella contaminated hummus. The couple was hospitalized for four days and suffered from dehydration, high fever and diarrhea, said their attorney. The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, seeks unspecified damages.Although...

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For the second time this year, Hasbro issued a recall of one million Easy-Bake Toy Ovens after receiving complaints of small children getting their hands or fingers stuck in the oven opening, causing serious burns and injuries.Hasbro announced a repair program in February and has since received 249 reports of children getting their fingers or hands caught in the ovens opening. The reports...

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that four people from Indiana and Texas were recently hospitalized with suspected cases of botulism poisoning after consuming contaminated hot dog chili sauce.The brands included in the voluntary recall include 10=oz cans of Castleberry's Austex, and Kroger hot dog chili sauce with "best buy" dates between April 20, 2008 and May 22,...

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Sunbeam in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of select over-the-range microwaves due to an internal electrical arcing that can pose a fire hazard.The recall includes Sunbeam Over-the-Range microwave ovens that have serial numbers between A0701161370000001 through A0701161370000304. The serial numbers can be found on the inside of the...

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Milwaukee Power Tool is recalling approximately one million battery packs because the batteries can explode. If the vent on the battery cell is damaged prior to or during use, the battery can explode, posing a laceration hazard.35 incidents, have been reported to Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. The reported injuries include - hearing loss and minor cuts and bruises. 11 of the 35 reported injuries...

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After safety regulators received a report of a serious intestinal injury , Kipp Brothers is recalling approximately 800 Mag Stix magnetic building sets.Small magnets located in the plastic sticks can fall out, causing a choking hazard to small children if swallowed. If one or more magnets are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause serious intestinal injury such as blockage or...

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All lots and sizes of Veggie Booty snack foods sold nationwide are being recalled because of concerns over salmonella poisoning, according to an article posted on the MSNBC Web site. So far 51 cases of the food-borne illness have been detected across 17 states, directly associated with this popular puffed-rice snack that comes in a blend of spinach, kale, broccoli and carrot flavors.unhygienic...

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Improper Labeling Prompts Food Recalls.SAMS Food Group is recalling 13,300 pounds of beef and chicken based products due to the product labels being switched.The company says its beef based products contain wheat gluten and soy protein, neither of which products are included in the chicken based products. The products are used to make bouillon.The company determined the label mix up after...

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Approximately 14,000 Gateway lithium-ion battery packs are recalled due to a potential fire hazard. The battery packs can overheat, causing a fire hazard. Please note: this recall is not an internal battery cell defect.To date, Gateway has received four reports of the battery packs overheating, one incident included minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.The recalled batteries are...

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After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings last week, a Florida importer has recalled 170,000 tubes of toothpaste labeled "Made in China" that may contain a deadly chemical.According to the FDA's warning notice, the toothpastes may contain diethylene glycol (DEG). DEG is a thickening agent used in antifreeze. If ingested, DEG can have serious and sometimes fatal side effects.51...

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FDA claims repeated problems with contaminatiion.Shelhigh, a manufacturer of medical devices, is known in medical circles for producing some of the most state-of-the-art medical devices available to patients in the last ten years. However, recent problems with repeated medical device contamination at Shelhigh's single manufacturing facility in Union, NJ has not only caused a recent FDA 'recall'...

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A California company has announced a voluntary recall of 75,000 pounds of beef in several states due to risk of possible E. coli contamination.The ground beef was shipped by United Food Group of California, to retail distribution centers located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The beef was sold under the brand names...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers Friday to avoid toothpaste made in China because it may contain a poisonous chemical that is used in antifreeze.The FDA said people should discard any toothpaste labeled with "Made in China. The FDA is concerned that these toothpaste products may contain diethylene glycol (DEG).To date the FDA is not aware of any poisoning from...

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The largest U.S. natural food store, Whole Foods Market, is recalling sesame butter for possible salmonella contamination. ConAgra Foods Inc. recalled peanut butter tainted with salmonella just three months ago.There have not been any confirmed illnesses reported to date, Whole Foods said in a statement by the FDA. The recall is for a Whole Foods brand of "tahini," a form of ground...

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with KTM North America Inc, have announced a voluntary recall of KTM Off-Road Motorcycles, because of a seal defect that can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.Unless otherwise instructed, consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the nearest KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. .Approximately...

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